Motion controller

• Motion profile calculation in real-time
• On the fly alteration of motor parameters (e.g., position, velocity, acceleration)
• High performance microcontroller for overall system control and serial communication protocol handling

Bipolar stepper motor driver

• Up to 256 microsteps per full step
• High-efficient operation, low power dissipation
• Dynamic current control
• Integrated protection
• stallGuard2™ feature for stall detection
• coolStep™ feature for reduced power consumption and heat dissipation

Interfaces

• Up to 8 multi-purpose inputs (+24V compatible, incl. 2 dedicated analog inputs)
• Up to 8 multi-purpose outputs (open-drain, incl. 2 outputs for currents up to 1A)
• RS485 2-wire communication interface
• USB 2.0 full speed (12Mbit/s) communication interface (mini-USB connector)
• CAN 2.0B communication interface (9pin D-SUB)

Features

• Uses TMC429 stepper motor controller for on-the-fly alteration of many motion specific parameters
• Uses TMC260 advanced stepper motor driver IC
• Up to 256 microsteps per fullstep
• Integrated protection: overtemperature/undervoltage

Software

• TMCL remote (direct mode) and standalone operation (memory for up to 2048 TMCL commands)
• Fully supported by TMCL-IDE (PC based integrated development environment)

Electrical data

• Supply voltage: +9V to +28V DC
• Motor current: up to 1.1A RMS (programmable) per axis

Mechanical data

• Board size: 130mm x 100mm, height 30mm max.
• 4 mounting holes for M3 screws