{"product_id":"ess-ethernet-smooth-stepper-board","title":"ESS - Ethernet Smooth Stepper Board","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:980px;margin:0 auto;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#111;line-height:1.55;background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003csection style=\"background:#111;color:#fff;padding:34px 28px;border-radius:14px;margin:0 0 26px;border:1px solid #222;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:inline-block;background:#fff;color:#111;font-size:12px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:7px 11px;border-radius:999px;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\n      Ethernet CNC Motion Controller\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 14px;color:#fff;font-size:36px;line-height:1.12;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.03em;\"\u003e\n      Ethernet SmoothStepper ESS Controller for Mach3 \u0026amp; Mach4\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 22px;color:#eee;font-size:18px;line-height:1.6;max-width:760px;\"\u003e\n      Upgrade from old parallel-port control to a dedicated Ethernet motion controller built for Mach3 and Mach4 CNC systems. The ESS handles motion control in dedicated hardware, then sends clean step-and-direction signals to your breakout board, motor drivers, relays, switches, and other CNC electronics.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003ca href=\"#ess-specs\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#fff;color:#111;text-decoration:none;font-weight:800;border-radius:9px;padding:13px 17px;font-size:14px;line-height:18px;\"\u003e\n        View Specs\n      \u003c\/a\u003e\n\n      \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buildyuurcnc.com\/products\/c25xp-professional-wiring-add-on-for-ethernet-smooth-stepper-enhanced-interface-safety-features\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#333;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;font-weight:800;border-radius:9px;padding:13px 17px;font-size:14px;line-height:18px;\"\u003e\n        Add Easier Wiring with C25XP\n      \u003c\/a\u003e\n\n      \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buildyuurcnc.com\/products\/ethernet-smooth-stepper-ess-c25xp-cnc-control-bundle\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f4512c;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;font-weight:800;border-radius:9px;padding:13px 17px;font-size:14px;line-height:18px;\"\u003e\n        View ESS + C25XP Bundle\n      \u003c\/a\u003e\n\n      \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buildyuurcnc.com\/products\/din-rail-support-for-ethernet-smooth-stepper-ess\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#555;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;font-weight:800;border-radius:9px;padding:13px 17px;font-size:14px;line-height:18px;\"\u003e\n        Add DIN Rail Support\n      \u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:10px;margin:24px 0 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background:#1b1b1b;border:1px solid #444;padding:14px 10px;border-radius:10px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong style=\"display:block;color:#fff;font-size:24px;line-height:1;margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003e6\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"display:block;color:#d9d9d9;font-size:12px;line-height:16px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eAxis Motion\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background:#1b1b1b;border:1px solid #444;padding:14px 10px;border-radius:10px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong style=\"display:block;color:#fff;font-size:24px;line-height:1;margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003e4 MHz\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"display:block;color:#d9d9d9;font-size:12px;line-height:16px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eMax Pulse Rate\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background:#1b1b1b;border:1px solid #444;padding:14px 10px;border-radius:10px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong style=\"display:block;color:#fff;font-size:24px;line-height:1;margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003e51\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"display:block;color:#d9d9d9;font-size:12px;line-height:16px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eTotal I\/O Pins\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background:#1b1b1b;border:1px solid #444;padding:14px 10px;border-radius:10px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong style=\"display:block;color:#fff;font-size:24px;line-height:1;margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003e3\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"display:block;color:#d9d9d9;font-size:12px;line-height:16px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003ePort Headers\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection style=\"margin:28px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 10px;color:#111;font-size:28px;line-height:1.18;font-weight:800;\"\u003e\n      Who should buy the ESS?\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 18px;color:#444;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\n      The Ethernet SmoothStepper is not the cheapest controller and it is not trying to be an all-in-one screw-terminal board. It is for builders who want a proven Ethernet motion-control architecture with breakout-board flexibility.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fff;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;border-radius:13px;padding:20px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;color:#111;font-size:20px;line-height:1.2;\"\u003eMach3 or Mach4 users\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#444;font-size:14px;\"\u003eUse the ESS when you want controller hardware that works with both Mach3 and Mach4 through the SmoothStepper plugin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fff;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;border-radius:13px;padding:20px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;color:#111;font-size:20px;line-height:1.2;\"\u003eEthernet-control builds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#444;font-size:14px;\"\u003eEthernet gives you a cleaner modern control setup without depending on a legacy parallel-port computer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background:#f2f2f2;border:2px solid #111;border-radius:13px;padding:20px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;color:#111;font-size:20px;line-height:1.2;\"\u003eBreakout-board systems\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#444;font-size:14px;\"\u003eBest when you plan to pair the ESS with a breakout board such as the C25XP or other compatible CNC interface hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection style=\"margin:28px 0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:18px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fff;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;border-radius:13px;padding:22px;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 10px;color:#111;font-size:26px;line-height:1.18;font-weight:800;\"\u003e\n        What the ESS does\n      \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;color:#444;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n        Mach3 or Mach4 plans the toolpath. The ESS receives motion commands from Mach and generates the step-and-direction pulse signals used by your motor drivers.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cul style=\"margin:12px 0 0;padding-left:20px;color:#444;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eControls up to 6 CNC axes\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eGenerates high-quality pulse trains with very low jitter\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eUses Ethernet instead of a parallel port\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eProvides three parallel-port-style 26-pin headers\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eWorks with stepper and compatible digital servo motor drivers\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:#111;color:#fff;border-radius:13px;padding:22px;border:1px solid #222;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 10px;color:#fff;font-size:26px;line-height:1.18;font-weight:800;\"\u003e\n        What it does not do\n      \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;color:#eee;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n        The ESS is a motion controller, not a complete CNC control box.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cul style=\"margin:12px 0 0;padding-left:20px;color:#eee;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eIt does not directly power motors\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eIt does not replace stepper or servo drivers\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eIt usually needs a breakout board or interface board\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eIt needs a regulated 5V power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eIt does not directly drive analog or PWM servo drives\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection style=\"margin:28px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:#f2f2f2;border:1px solid #d0d0d0;border-left:6px solid #111;padding:18px 20px;border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#333;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong style=\"color:#111;\"\u003eRecommended setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair the ESS with the\n        \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buildyuurcnc.com\/products\/c25xp-professional-wiring-add-on-for-ethernet-smooth-stepper-enhanced-interface-safety-features\" style=\"color:#111;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC25XP Professional Wiring Add-On\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n        if you want screw terminals, integrated spindle-control features, safety monitoring, status LEDs, and cleaner panel wiring.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection style=\"margin:28px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:#111;color:#fff;border:1px solid #222;padding:24px 22px;border-radius:14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;color:#fff;font-size:28px;line-height:1.18;font-weight:800;\"\u003e\n        Want the easier complete setup?\n      \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;color:#eee;font-size:15px;max-width:780px;\"\u003e\n        The ESS is the motion controller, but most CNC builds also need a clean way to connect machine wiring. The ESS + C25XP bundle pairs this Ethernet SmoothStepper with the C25XP breakout board so you get Ethernet motion control plus screw-terminal wiring, relays, spindle-control features, safety monitoring, and status LEDs in one matched setup.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap;\"\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buildyuurcnc.com\/products\/ethernet-smooth-stepper-ess-c25xp-cnc-control-bundle\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#fff;color:#111;text-decoration:none;font-weight:800;border-radius:9px;padding:13px 17px;font-size:14px;line-height:18px;\"\u003e\n          View ESS + C25XP Bundle\n        \u003c\/a\u003e\n\n        \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buildyuurcnc.com\/products\/din-rail-support-for-ethernet-smooth-stepper-ess\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#333;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;font-weight:800;border-radius:9px;padding:13px 17px;font-size:14px;line-height:18px;\"\u003e\n          Add DIN Rail Support\n        \u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection style=\"margin:28px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fff;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;border-radius:13px;padding:22px;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 10px;color:#111;font-size:26px;line-height:1.18;font-weight:800;\"\u003e\n        Recommended add-on: DIN Rail Support for Ethernet SmoothStepper ESS\n      \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;color:#444;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n        If you are mounting the ESS inside a CNC control cabinet or electrical enclosure, add the DIN rail support. It helps mount the Ethernet SmoothStepper neatly on DIN rail so the control box looks cleaner, stays more organized, and is easier to service later.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;color:#444;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n        This is a mechanical mounting accessory only. It does not add electrical features, screw terminals, relays, inputs, outputs, spindle control, or safety monitoring.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buildyuurcnc.com\/products\/din-rail-support-for-ethernet-smooth-stepper-ess\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#111;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;font-weight:800;border-radius:9px;padding:13px 17px;font-size:14px;line-height:18px;\"\u003e\n        View DIN Rail Support\n      \u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection id=\"ess-specs\" style=\"margin:28px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 14px;color:#111;font-size:28px;line-height:1.18;font-weight:800;\"\u003e\n      Key ESS specifications\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:18px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fff;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;border-radius:13px;padding:22px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 10px;color:#111;font-size:20px;\"\u003eMotion and software\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n        \u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding:0;list-style:none;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n          \u003cli style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan\u003eSoftware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMach3 \/ Mach4\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan\u003eConnection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEthernet\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan\u003eAxis support\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUp to 6 axes\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan\u003ePulse capability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUp to 4 MHz\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;padding:10px 0;\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan\u003eSignal modes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep\/Dir, Quadrature, CW\/CCW\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fff;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;border-radius:13px;padding:22px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 10px;color:#111;font-size:20px;\"\u003eI\/O and wiring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n        \u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding:0;list-style:none;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n          \u003cli style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan\u003eTotal I\/O\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e51 pins\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan\u003eDedicated outputs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20 pins\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan\u003eDedicated inputs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15 pins\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan\u003eBidirectional I\/O\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16 pins\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;padding:10px 0;\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan\u003eConnector style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3 × 26-pin headers\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection style=\"margin:28px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 10px;color:#111;font-size:28px;line-height:1.18;font-weight:800;\"\u003e\n    Official ESS setup resources, downloads, and plasma control files\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#f2f2f2;border:1px solid #d0d0d0;border-left:6px solid #111;padding:22px;border-radius:13px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;color:#333;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n      Use these official Warp9 and BuildYourCNC support resources to set up the Ethernet SmoothStepper ESS, download the required plugin and configuration software, review plasma control box wiring information, and access a ready XML configuration file for compatible C332S, C62, and ESS setups.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/warp9td.com\/index.php\/gettingstarted\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:block;background:#111;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;font-weight:800;border-radius:10px;padding:16px 18px;font-size:15px;line-height:20px;\"\u003e\n        ESS Getting Started Guide\n      \u003c\/a\u003e\n\n      \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/documentation.warp9td.com\/Software\/SCU\/01_Download.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:block;background:#fff;color:#111;text-decoration:none;font-weight:800;border:1px solid #111;border-radius:10px;padding:16px 18px;font-size:15px;line-height:20px;\"\u003e\n        Plugin \u0026amp; Configuration Software Download\n      \u003c\/a\u003e\n\n      \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/warp9td.com\/index.php\/registration?view=login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:block;background:#fff;color:#111;text-decoration:none;font-weight:800;border:1px solid #111;border-radius:10px;padding:16px 18px;font-size:15px;line-height:20px;\"\u003e\n        Warp9 Support Forum Login\n      \u003c\/a\u003e\n\n      \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/7516\/3822\/files\/Control_Box_for_Plasma_1.pdf?v=1779231973\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:block;background:#fff;color:#111;text-decoration:none;font-weight:800;border:1px solid #111;border-radius:10px;padding:16px 18px;font-size:15px;line-height:20px;\"\u003e\n        Control Box for Plasma 1 PDF\n      \u003c\/a\u003e\n\n      \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/7516\/3822\/files\/XML_C332S_C62_and_ESS.zip?v=1779232263\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:block;background:#111;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;font-weight:800;border-radius:10px;padding:16px 18px;font-size:15px;line-height:20px;\"\u003e\n        Download XML for C332S, C62 \u0026amp; ESS\n      \u003c\/a\u003e\n\n      \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buildyuurcnc.com\/products\/ethernet-smooth-stepper-ess-c25xp-cnc-control-bundle\" style=\"display:block;background:#f4512c;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;font-weight:800;border-radius:10px;padding:16px 18px;font-size:15px;line-height:20px;\"\u003e\n        Prefer a Matched ESS + C25XP Bundle?\n      \u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:16px 0 0;color:#555;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n      These resources are provided to help with ESS installation, Mach3\/Mach4 configuration, plasma control box setup, and compatible CNC controller wiring. Always verify that the selected XML, plugin, software version, and wiring match your exact machine, breakout board, drives, plasma system, and control cabinet layout before powering the system.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\n  \u003csection style=\"margin:28px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 10px;color:#111;font-size:28px;line-height:1.18;font-weight:800;\"\u003e\n      ESS vs other controller options\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 18px;color:#444;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\n      Use this comparison to choose the right controller architecture, not just the longest feature list.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;border-radius:13px;background:#fff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;min-width:680px;background:#fff;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctbody\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003cth style=\"background:#111;color:#fff;padding:13px;text-align:left;font-size:13px;\"\u003eUse case\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003cth style=\"background:#333;color:#fff;padding:13px;text-align:left;font-size:13px;\"\u003eEthernet SmoothStepper ESS\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003cth style=\"background:#111;color:#fff;padding:13px;text-align:left;font-size:13px;\"\u003eMach3 USB Board\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003cth style=\"background:#111;color:#fff;padding:13px;text-align:left;font-size:13px;\"\u003ePoKeys57CNC\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding:13px;border-top:1px solid #ddd;color:#333;\"\u003eBest buyer\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding:13px;border-top:1px solid #ddd;background:#eee;color:#111;font-weight:800;\"\u003eBuilder who wants Ethernet control with breakout-board flexibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding:13px;border-top:1px solid #ddd;color:#333;\"\u003eBudget-focused Mach3 user with a simple machine\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding:13px;border-top:1px solid #ddd;color:#333;\"\u003eBuilder who wants the most built-in CNC features and expansion\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding:13px;border-top:1px solid #ddd;color:#333;\"\u003eSoftware\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding:13px;border-top:1px solid #ddd;background:#eee;color:#111;font-weight:800;\"\u003eMach3 \/ Mach4\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding:13px;border-top:1px solid #ddd;color:#333;\"\u003eMach3\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding:13px;border-top:1px solid #ddd;color:#333;\"\u003eMach3 \/ Mach4\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding:13px;border-top:1px solid #ddd;color:#333;\"\u003eConnection\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding:13px;border-top:1px solid #ddd;background:#eee;color:#111;font-weight:800;\"\u003eEthernet\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding:13px;border-top:1px solid #ddd;color:#333;\"\u003eUSB\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding:13px;border-top:1px solid #ddd;color:#333;\"\u003eUSB \/ Ethernet\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding:13px;border-top:1px solid #ddd;color:#333;\"\u003eWhy choose it?\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding:13px;border-top:1px solid #ddd;background:#eee;color:#111;font-weight:800;\"\u003eProven Ethernet motion control and parallel-port-style compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding:13px;border-top:1px solid #ddd;color:#333;\"\u003eLowest-cost simple Mach3 path\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding:13px;border-top:1px solid #ddd;color:#333;\"\u003eMost expandable all-around controller\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n      \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection style=\"margin:28px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 14px;color:#111;font-size:28px;line-height:1.18;font-weight:800;\"\u003e\n      Build it three ways\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fff;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;border-radius:13px;padding:20px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;color:#111;font-size:20px;line-height:1.2;\"\u003e\n          ESS only\n        \u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;color:#444;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n          Choose the ESS alone if you already have a compatible breakout board, wiring plan, power supply, and control cabinet layout.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buildyuurcnc.com\/products\/ess-ethernet-smooth-stepper-board\" style=\"color:#111;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:800;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n          Current product\n        \u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background:#f2f2f2;border:2px solid #111;border-radius:13px;padding:20px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;color:#111;font-size:20px;line-height:1.2;\"\u003e\n          ESS + C25XP bundle\n        \u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;color:#444;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n          Best choice for most buyers building a Mach3 or Mach4 control box because it includes the motion controller and the professional wiring interface.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buildyuurcnc.com\/products\/ethernet-smooth-stepper-ess-c25xp-cnc-control-bundle\" style=\"color:#111;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:800;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n          View ESS + C25XP bundle\n        \u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fff;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;border-radius:13px;padding:20px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;color:#111;font-size:20px;line-height:1.2;\"\u003e\n          Add DIN rail support\n        \u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;color:#444;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n          Add this if you are mounting the ESS inside a DIN rail-based CNC control cabinet or electrical enclosure.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buildyuurcnc.com\/products\/din-rail-support-for-ethernet-smooth-stepper-ess\" style=\"color:#111;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:800;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n          View DIN rail support\n        \u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection style=\"margin:28px 0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:18px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fff;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;border-radius:13px;padding:22px;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 10px;color:#111;font-size:26px;line-height:1.18;font-weight:800;\"\u003e\n        Common applications\n      \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n      \u003cul style=\"margin:12px 0 0;padding-left:20px;color:#444;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eCNC routers\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eMills and lathes\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003ePlasma tables\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eLaser tables\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eWaterjet systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eDrag knives and pipe benders\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eMach3 or Mach4 retrofit control boxes\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fff;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;border-radius:13px;padding:22px;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 10px;color:#111;font-size:26px;line-height:1.18;font-weight:800;\"\u003e\n        What to buy with it\n      \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n      \u003cul style=\"margin:12px 0 0;padding-left:20px;color:#444;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eRegulated 5V power supply for the ESS\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eEthernet cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eBreakout board or C25XP wiring add-on\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eStepper or compatible digital servo drivers\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003ePower supply for motor drivers\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eLimit switches, E-stop, relays, and wiring as needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eDIN rail support if mounting the ESS inside a control cabinet\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection style=\"background:#111;color:#fff;text-align:center;padding:30px 22px;border-radius:14px;margin:30px 0 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 10px;color:#fff;font-size:30px;line-height:1.18;font-weight:800;\"\u003e\n      Professional Ethernet motion control for Mach3 and Mach4\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 auto 18px;color:#eee;max-width:700px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n      Choose the ESS if you want a proven Ethernet controller, breakout-board flexibility, 6-axis capability, and 51 I\/O pins for serious CNC control boxes. For the cleanest setup, pair it with the C25XP or choose the ESS + C25XP bundle.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;\"\u003e\n      \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buildyuurcnc.com\/products\/ethernet-smooth-stepper-ess-c25xp-cnc-control-bundle\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#fff;color:#111;text-decoration:none;font-weight:800;border-radius:9px;padding:13px 17px;font-size:14px;line-height:18px;\"\u003e\n        View ESS + C25XP Bundle\n      \u003c\/a\u003e\n\n      \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buildyuurcnc.com\/products\/din-rail-support-for-ethernet-smooth-stepper-ess\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#333;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;font-weight:800;border-radius:9px;padding:13px 17px;font-size:14px;line-height:18px;\"\u003e\n        Add DIN Rail Support\n      \u003c\/a\u003e\n\n      \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buildyuurcnc.com\/pages\/contact\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#555;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;font-weight:800;border-radius:9px;padding:13px 17px;font-size:14px;line-height:18px;\"\u003e\n        Ask a Compatibility Question\n      \u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BuildYourCNC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46670102921390,"sku":null,"price":215.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/7516\/3822\/files\/Screenshot2025-07-12150900.png?v=1752347468","url":"https:\/\/buildyuurcnc.com\/products\/ess-ethernet-smooth-stepper-board","provider":"BuildYourCNC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}