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Mach3 plasma setup
Here is a quick guide how to easy perform Mach3 plasma setup. This article will guide you through the process of setting THC with your CNC controller board and Mach3. Let’s get to the point! How to...
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Isolated USB oscilloscope – how can it help
Isolated measurement Sometimes we would like to measure a signal with oscilloscope on a device, we are not familiar to. The reason might be that we don’t have a datasheet or a scheme available, or...
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Automation control device – PoKeys used in orchidarium!
Recently, one of our customers, Tomaž P., sent us a description of his project “Orchidarium automation”. He uses our PoKeys57U usb CNC controller as an automation control device. We are glad to hear...
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USB stepper motor controller – develop your own application
We are constantly trying to offer our valued users as much support as possible. We take into account all their suggestions and wishes. Consequently, we decided to reveal PoStep60 USB communication...
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CNC Lathe spindle motor – part 1 [Setup & Wiring]
In this blog we will introduce, how we replace an electric motor and setup new components on CNC lathe. All ideas for upgrade CNC lathe spindle motor started with new asset- CNC lathe in company. New...
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Digital optical isolator | PoOptoIn 16 channel isolation device
What is a digital optical isolator? Digital optical isolator (also called an optocoupler, photocoupler) is an electronic component that transfers electrical signals between two isolated circuits by...
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Isolated USB oscilloscope – how can it help
Isolated measurement Sometimes we would like to measure a signal with oscilloscope on a device, we are not familiar to. The reason might be that we don’t have a datasheet or a scheme available, or...
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Arduino driving relay | Drive multi-purpose relay board PoRelay8
Here is a practical example of Arduino driving relay boards PoRelay8. PoRelay8 board with 8 relay outputs can be connected to any Arduino device if it can communicate via the I2C protocol. If 8 relay...
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CNC Lathe spindle motor – part 2 [Configuration in Mach 4]
In this blog we will introduce, how we setup parameters on VFD and configure in Mach 4. In blog before – CNC Lathe spindle motor – part 1 [setup&wiring] we presented mechanical and electrical part...
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Raspberry Pi with relay – how to use relay module PoRelay8
In this blog we will describe Raspberry Pi with relay module. Example how to use a PoRelay8 module board. CAN relay board PoRelay8 features 8 relay outputs configured over I2C bus. Up to 10 boards can...
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VID6606 – A miniature stepper motor driver PoStepVID6606
PoStepVID6606 is a new product in our series of stepper motor drivers. 8-channel miniature stepper motor driver based on VID6606 integrated circuit. The device is a perfect choice for making a flight...
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4th axis for CNC – MACH4 and PoKeys57CNC
In this blog we will describe, how we upgrade our cnc milling/router machine with new 4th axis for CNC machine and get more functionality, how to setup, wiring components and Configuration in Mach4....
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THC Plasma Cutter – Switch from Mach3 to Mach4
If you use a THC plasma cutter with Mach3 and would like to switch to Mach4 plasma, there is a quick guide how to setup the torch height controller. The Mach4 version 2 has support for THC plasma...
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Stepper motor driver – The complete explanation
In this article we will try to explain all the important things about the stepper motor driver you need to know. Table of Contents What is a stepper motor driver?Does a stepper motor need a driver?How...
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A flat cable cutter – flat cable cutting machine
A blog article about a flat cable cutter project from the scratch. From the idea to the useful production machine. Machine was build using a PoKeys57U device from CNC Controllers series and stepper...
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How does cyclone dust collector work-[Setup & Configuration]
If you use CNC milling or CNC router machine in workshop, here is complete explanation how does cyclone dust collector work on the cnc router machine. Table of Contents Cyclone dust collector for CNC...
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PCB testing equipment [Automated device for testing PCB – LINITESTER]
A blog article about a PCB testing equipment (Automated device for testing PCB – LINITESTER). From the idea to the useful custom made automated testing device. PoLabs team develop testing device for...
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Making Relay8 really smart – free update that you must try out by yourself
We present a giant upgrade for PoRelay8 devices, which unlocks the true potential of PoRelay8 devices. We managed to implement the support for PoBlocks in our PoRelay8 devices. We are not talking...
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Homing sensor
A blog article obout NEW PoLabs product – homing sensor – PoHome1IRNPN. Homing sensor is an high accuracy, repeatable and more reliable hardware. More about homing sensor is explain in this article....
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What is CNC plasma cutting?
These blog article will explain some facts about CNC plasma cutting. PoLabs team works on project CNC plasma cutter with intention to even improve our support and make our machine shop even better. in...
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