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    Low cost 6 axis USB motion controller

    Hi folks,

    I have been silently developing a motion controller which plugs into USB and provides 6 SPI channels for VSD drives. It provides far more advanced alternative to step/dir. It finally unleashes the full power of servo drives.

    Target specs (may change):
    • Update rate 6x2500 Hz
    • On-board data buffering to eliminate PC real time requirements
    • All kinds of motor/drive feedback data available to control software
    • Cost less than a drive
    • 6 general purpose I/O or analog inputs
    • Open source programming library
    • Reduces cable mess
    • Possible to tune drives without unplugging any cables or opening cover
    • Comes with pre-assembled flat flex cables, just snap them in

    It can be used to make point-to-point apps as well as continuous motion tracking (suitable for CNC).
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