Jupiter Euro:

Mach4 to Closed-Loop Machine Control

Introducing the Jupiter Euro Mach4 Closed Loop Machine Control Board now available through Lightwave Precision, LLC, and their collaboration with Sho Me Extractions, LLC, designed for seamless integration with NewFangled Solutions' highly-regarded Mach4 CNC motion control software, this board offers precise closed-loop control for both servo and stepper motor systems.

Key Features:

• High-Speed Encoder Input: A quadrature differential input (including index) for the exact position of the axis, allowing for precise control and accuracy.
• Real-Time Error Correction: The board's onboard high-speed counters and microcontroller compare the target position from Mach4's step and direction outputs with the actual position from the axis encoder. It then outputs an error signal, either as step and direction pulses or a servo analog signal, to precisely align the axis to its intended position.
• Advanced Control Algorithms: Utilizes a Laplace transform approach to manage position, velocity, and torque feedback loops, ensuring optimal speed and critical damping.
• Open Source and Customizable: Both the hardware and software are open source, enabling users to modify algorithms or even hardware to meet specific requirements.
• Versatile Communication Options: The board connects via a USB-C port, supporting remote communication with any operating system, including Linux, via simple customizable terminal commands.
• Firmware Flexibility: Firmware can be easily updated or modified through a JTAG port using Texas Instruments' Code Composer Studio IDE.
• Adaptable Operation Modes: Capable of operating as a standalone unit or as part of a more complex motion control system through USB connectivity, allowing control via programs written in C++, Python, or Lua on a fast advanced platform.

Closed loop motion control systems like these often run into tens of thousands of dollars, putting them out of reach for many applications. However, our customers will find the Jupiter Euro board a much more cost-effective and versatile solution, providing exceptional value without compromising on performance or flexibility. Whether you're looking for standalone functionality or integration into larger systems, this board provides the flexibility and control needed to achieve exacting performance standards.