{"product_id":"electronicsandmotors-electronic-component-breakout-mach3-usb-board","title":"Mach3 USB Interface Board","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mach3-usb-board-pdp\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMach3 USB CNC Controller Board\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControl a Mach3-based CNC machine through USB instead of relying on an older parallel-port computer.\u003c\/strong\u003e This Mach3 USB CNC controller board is a practical motion-control option for DIY CNC routers, CNC mills, plasma tables, retrofit control boxes, and replacement use in the Woodsmith CNC Kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis board ships inside every \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buildyuurcnc.com\/item\/cnc-machine-woodsmithcnc-kit\"\u003eWoodsmith CNC Kit\u003c\/a\u003e. If you are building from that kit, you already have one. If you are retrofitting an existing machine or replacing a failed board, this is the direct replacement controller board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f7f7f7; border: 1px solid #d9d9d9; padding: 20px; margin: 24px 0; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eWhat Do You Need Today?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeed to buy or replace this controller board?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis product includes the Mach3 USB interface board and USB cable for compatible Mach3 CNC control setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlready own this board and need setup files?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"#mach3-usb-downloads\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJump directly to the Mach3 USB plugin, configuration file, and setup instructions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeed Mach3 CNC control software?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buildyuurcnc.com\/item\/control-SOFTWARE-mach3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView the official Mach3 CNC control software license\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for use with this USB controller board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDIY CNC router builds using Mach3 control software\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWoodsmith CNC Kit replacement controller boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCNC routers, CNC mills, plasma tables, and retrofit control boxes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacing older parallel-port motion-control setups with USB connectivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMach3-based CNC electronics and controller upgrade projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMach3 USB Interface Board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB Cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoftware compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e This controller board runs with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buildyuurcnc.com\/item\/control-SOFTWARE-mach3\"\u003eMach3 CNC control software\u003c\/a\u003e. Mach3 can be tested in Demo mode with limitations, while a purchased license unlocks the full version for complete CNC machine operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeed a full Mach3 license?\u003c\/strong\u003e BuildYourCNC sells official Mach3 CNC control software licenses compatible with this USB controller board. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buildyuurcnc.com\/item\/control-SOFTWARE-mach3\"\u003eView Mach3 CNC software\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"mach3-usb-downloads\"\u003eSetup Downloads for Existing Board Owners\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlready have this Mach3 USB CNC controller board? Download the required Mach3 USB motion plugin and configuration file below:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/7516\/3822\/files\/RnRMotion.dll?v=1733282268\"\u003eUSB Motion Plugin - RnRMotion.dll\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/7516\/3822\/files\/Mach3Mill.xml?v=1733282261\"\u003eMach3Mill.xml Configuration File\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cem\u003e- right-click and select “Save As”\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBasic Mach3 USB Board Setup Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstall Mach3.\u003c\/strong\u003e Install \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buildyuurcnc.com\/item\/control-SOFTWARE-mach3\"\u003eMach3 CNC control software\u003c\/a\u003e. Mach3 may be tested in Demo mode with limitations, or unlocked with an official purchased license.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstall the USB motion plugin.\u003c\/strong\u003e Download the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/7516\/3822\/files\/RnRMotion.dll?v=1733282268\"\u003eRnRMotion.dll\u003c\/a\u003e file and copy it into your Mach3 Plugins folder. This is typically located at \u003ccode\u003eC:\/Program Files\/Mach3\/Plugins\u003c\/code\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnect the controller board.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plug the Mach3 USB controller board into your computer using the included USB cable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLoad the Mach3 configuration file.\u003c\/strong\u003e Download the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/7516\/3822\/files\/Mach3Mill.xml?v=1733282261\"\u003eMach3Mill.xml\u003c\/a\u003e file (\u003cem\u003eright-click and select “Save As”)\u003c\/em\u003e, save it to your Mach3 root folder, then open Mach3.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelect the controller plugin.\u003c\/strong\u003e When Mach3 prompts you, select \u003cstrong\u003eRnRMotionController\u003c\/strong\u003e. Check “Don’t ask me again” so Mach3 uses this controller automatically.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limit switches and the spindle-control section of the board require an additional power source. Do not assume the USB connection alone powers every external device connected to the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB connection for Mach3 CNC control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Windows XP, Windows 7, and Windows 10 systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports up to 4-axis linkage control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4th axis can be configured as a slave axis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100K pulse output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum-error interpolation for smoother motion control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatic homing support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlave-axis auto-leveling during homing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatic tool-setting support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmergency stop input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimit switch input support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpindle control using PWM mode or relay mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 optocoupler-isolated digital signal inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 12 total digital signal inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 optocoupler-isolated relay outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandwheel interface support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterference-resistant design with industrial components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatible Products\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buildyuurcnc.com\/item\/control-SOFTWARE-mach3\"\u003eMach3 CNC Control Software License\u003c\/a\u003e - official Mach3 software license for unlocking the full version used with this controller board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buildyuurcnc.com\/item\/cnc-machine-woodsmithcnc-kit\"\u003eWoodsmith CNC Kit\u003c\/a\u003e - complete CNC machine kit that includes this Mach3 USB controller board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSetup and Support Videos\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"video-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"315\" width=\"560\" title=\"Mach3 USB CNC Controller Setup Video 1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BBoTkRH2E_I\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"video-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"315\" width=\"560\" title=\"Mach3 USB CNC Controller Setup Video 2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-K3RyWCOPWE\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"video-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"315\" width=\"560\" title=\"Mach3 USB CNC Controller Setup Video 3\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hiDQE2gcGuI\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"video-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"315\" width=\"560\" title=\"Mach3 USB CNC Controller Setup Video 4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8un8rbQcoZU\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"video-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"315\" width=\"560\" title=\"Mach3 USB CNC Controller Setup Video 5\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Qi4M3DAtTXg\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"video-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"315\" width=\"560\" title=\"Mach3 USB CNC Controller Setup Video 6\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aD3_0NmUowk\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BuildYourCNC","offers":[{"title":"Mach3 USB CNC Interface","offer_id":45875879641262,"sku":"6184-P1109","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/7516\/3822\/files\/IMG_20181228_145312__01-800_69a85449-67c2-4cd2-be47-f5f9fd5acebc.jpg?v=1730086041","url":"https:\/\/buildyuurcnc.com\/products\/electronicsandmotors-electronic-component-breakout-mach3-usb-board","provider":"BuildYourCNC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}