Controller

Hardware

ncBrain is vBotTech’s own motion controller for CNC machines and robot arms. A fast dual-core 32-bit microcontroller running an RTOS streams G-code straight from the board with its on-board USB Host. It reads flash drives, and with a USB hub a PC keyboard can also be added. The on-board OLED display shows input status and program runs. An RF/Wi-Fi link lets it talk to a hardware MPG pendant. A standard DB25 CNC port connects to a breakout board or a 4-axis CNC driver unit. An RS485 port handles Modbus communication with industrial spindles, and a CAN bus allows expansion to additional axes.

ncBrain controller board, angled view
ncBrain controller board
ncBrain controller board, bottom view
Bottom
ncBrain controller board, top view with OLED and pendant buttons
Top: OLED and pendant buttons

ncBrain pendant OLED: main menu and Run/DRO screen

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