SPIDER Automation CNC 3-Axis Stepper Motor Controller Board | LBA-B-V4 Motherboard | For Arduino Nano & CNC Laser Machines
Description
The SPIDER Automation CNC Three-Axis Stepper Motor Drive Controller Motherboard (Model LBA-B-V4) is a robust, high-performance electronic control panel optimized for small-scale CNC routers, 3D printers, and laser engraving systems. Built with gold-plated pins and fine manufacturing standards, this board provides an integrated staging platform designed to house an Arduino Nano microcontroller and compatible A4988 stepper driver modules without complex wiring harnesses.
Engineered for precision and operational safety, the motherboard incorporates full optical coupling isolation to block electromagnetic interference and deliver exceptional anti-jamming performance. It supports advanced features including laser power adjustment with a weak light calibration function, motor subdivision controls, external relay integration, limit switch inputs, and miniature master software compatibility running on the latest CNC firmware.
Key Features
- XYZ 3-Axis Architecture: Designed to coordinate multi-axis motion and power control for precision mechanical routing and printing rigs.
- Integrated Laser Modulation: Native support for high-power laser modules ranging from 100mW to 5W, complete with variable power tuning and a low-light alignment function.
- Full Opto-Isolation Circuitry: Comprehensive optical coupling isolates sensitive digital logic from high-current motor and laser power circuits, preventing signal corruption.
- Dedicated Nano & Driver Mounts: Features precise onboard slots for direct mounting of an Arduino Nano motherboard and A4988 driver modules.
- Expanded I/O Integration: Includes breakout interfaces for limit switches, motor micro-stepping/subdivision configuration, external relays, and DC power inputs.
- Durable Gold-Plated Terminals: High-conductivity gold-plated pin headers ensure corrosion resistance and reliable long-term electrical contact.
Benefits
- Streamlined Prototyping Layout: Consolidates microcontroller installation, motor drivers, and peripheral connections onto a single rigid PCB footprint.
- Enhanced System Stability: Opto-isolated signal lines eliminate electrical noise and motor kickback interference during high-speed engraving operations.
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Versatile Dual-Function Utility: Seamlessly adapts between traditional 3D printing tasks and high-precision laser cutting or engraving workflows.
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Precise Calibration Control: Weak light functions and adjustable power scaling enable safe, accurate focal alignment before running intensive jobs.
Applications
- Miniature CNC Milling Machines: Controlling multi-axis stepper motors for precision PCB prototyping and small-format wood or acrylic engraving.
- Desktop 3D Printing Rigs: Managing extruder and axis movement coordinates using specialized CNC firmware platforms.
- Laser Engraving & Cutting Stations: Powering diode lasers up to 5W with fine-tuned intensity adjustments and boundary alignment mapping.
- Automated Mechanical Testing Rigs: Deploying multi-axis motion control for custom laboratory automation and motion-based testing.
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Educational STEM & R&D Labs: Providing engineering students and developers with a dependable platform to study CNC machine architecture.
Package Inclusions
- 1 x SPIDER Automation CNC Three-Axis Stepper Motor Drive Controller Motherboard (LBA-B-V4)
Technical Specifications
| Item Type | CNC 3-Axis Stepper Motor Drive & Laser Controller Motherboard |
| Brand / Series | SPIDER Automation |
| Model Number / Name | LBA-B-V4 (CNC Three-Axis Control Panel) |
| Controller Compatibility | Arduino Nano Shield Standard & A4988 Driver Modules |
| Axis Support | XYZ Three-Axis Configuration |
| Input Supply Voltage | 12V DC (Dedicated Power Jack for Motors & Board Logic) |
| Max Stepper Motor Power | 2A Maximum per Channel |
| Laser Module Support | 100mW to 5W Output Capacity (with Adjustable Power & Weak Light Mode) |
| Safety & Isolation | Full Optical Coupling Isolation (Opto-Isolated Anti-Jamming Architecture) |
| Auxiliary Features | Limit Switch Headers, Motor Subdivision Jumpers, & External Relay Support |
| Board Pitch Dimensions | 112 × 57 mm |
| Physical Dimensions | 120 × 65 mm |
| Net Board Weight | 58 g |
| Shipping Weight | 0.059 kg |
| Shipping Dimensions | 14 × 8 × 3 cm |
