3D Printer CNC Shield V4 Expansion Board For Arduino

CNC Shield V4 3D Printer Expansion Board for Arduino is a versatile motor control shield designed to add CNC and 3D printing capabilities to Arduino boards. This fourth-generation version features improved heat dissipation, better motor drivers compatibility, and enhanced power management for reliable operation in CNC routers, laser engravers, and 3D printers.

Key Features of CNC Shield V4:

• • 4-Axis Control: Supports X, Y, Z, and A/B axes simultaneously
  • Wide Driver Compatibility: Works with A4988, DRV8825, and TMC2100 stepper drivers
  • Enhanced Power Design: 12-36V input with improved voltage regulation
  • Cooling Fan Support: Dedicated 12V/24V fan output with PWM control
  • Endstop Connections: 3-pin headers for all limit switches

Technical Specifications of CNC Shield V4:

• • Compatible Boards: Arduino UNO, Mega2560, and clones
  • Motor Drivers: 4x Pololu-compatible sockets
  • Input Voltage: 12-36V DC (recommended 24V)
  • Logic Voltage: 5V (from Arduino)
  • Max Current per Axis: 2A (with proper cooling)
  • Communication: USB via Arduino
  • Dimensions: 68.6mm × 53.3mm

Mechanical Characteristics of CNC Shield V4:

• • PCB Layers: 2-layer FR4 material
  • Board Thickness: 1.6mm
  • Connector Types: Screw terminals for power, 3-pin headers for endstops
  • Mounting Holes: 4x M3 holes for secure mounting
  • Weight: Approximately 45g

Wiring Diagram and Connection of CNC Shield V4:

• • Main Connections:
    • POWER IN: Connect 12-36V DC power supply
    • MOTOR A/B/C/D: Stepper motor connections
    • ENDSTOPS: X/Y/Z/A limit switch inputs
    • SPINDLE/FAN: PWM-controlled output
  • Installation Notes:
    • Insert motor drivers with correct orientation
    • Set proper current limits using driver potentiometers
    • Ensure adequate cooling for high-current operation

Applications of CNC Shield V4:

• • 3D Printers: Convert Arduino into 3D printer controller
  • CNC Routers: Small to medium-sized CNC machines
  • Laser Cutters: DIY laser engraving systems
  • Robotics: Multi-axis robotic arm control
  • Automation Systems: Precision motion control applications

Equivalent Models of CNC Shield V4:

• • CNC Shield V3: Previous version with similar functionality
  • RAMPS 1.4: Alternative Arduino-based solution

Datasheet:

• • Download CNC Shield V4 Datasheet

Keywords for CNC Shield V4:

• • CNC Shield V4
  • Arduino CNC Controller
  • 3D Printer Expansion Board
  • GRBL Control Shield
  • Stepper Motor Driver Board

Package Includes:

• • 1 x CNC Shield V4 Board