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HELLO UBOB!!!
This Ultimate BreakOut Board just made EVERY OTHER BREAKOUT card on the market OBSOLETE!
17 Outputs, 9 inputs. All Outputs Buffered - 8 Double Buffered, All inputs isolated; All from a Single Parallel Port.
The big problem in the past is a single Port BOB left you with 4 axis of S&D, 1 Charge Pump and 3 general purpose outputs. (total of 12 outputs) Even worse you only had a total of 5 inputs and one of those had to be E-stop! We solved the problem by building a PORT S T R E T C H E R! It uses advanced MUX techniques to STRETCH the outputs to 8 (any can drive a relay up to 100ma) and still have four full axis of movement. Even more important we STRETCHED the inputs to 8 fast inputs that will work for homes, limits, probes, sensors or other general input signals. Before, when you wanted to do extra functions, you had to play games and string all of the homes and limits together to get more input pins. The UBOB solves the problem!
- Single cable solution
- 8 High speed outputs for S&D . 9 Low speed for general extrernal control. Open collector buffered outputs for Up to 8 relays.
- 8 Fast Inputs for Homes, Limits, Probes, External sensors, etc.
- Charge Pump output
- Charge pump indicator
- Plugs directly into our MTA100 for interface to EZplug Gecko Stepper or EZPlug Gecko Servo cards
- Plugs directly into our new EZPlug250-5 card for up to 4 axis of tabletop stepper control
- Plugs directly to our HLC301 Enhanced I/O card (see below)
- Provides clean, buffered (full 5V TTL logic) signals for Step and Direction
- Board mounted DB25 uses ONE standard M-F Computer cable
- Board mounted serial port (DB9) for pass through communications to our other Smart cards
- Expandable to use our low cost Port 2 card (Even MORE I/O) and our popular MPG101B Hand controller
- Compact SMT design minimizes mounting footprint to 2.75 X 5.0 sqr inches
- Uses external +5 and +12 supply (+12 must be isolated with a separate ground).
- Pricing with Optional 3 output power module (third isolated supply will drive up to 100ma for other features to be announced) is less than most other single powered/isolated BOB's
- Comes with 25 pin expansion cable for external I/O (to Remote Table I/O card or HLC301)
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UBOB1  |
The Ultimate Breakout Card for use with MACH3 Software. Matching Plug-in for MACH and custom driver loads automatically from the Install Disk. Suddenly you have more inputs and outputs....often enough to keep from adding a second port. One 25 pin computer cable does all the work. Unit needs +5 volts referenced to PC Ground and +5 to +12 with separate ground return (floating). Both supplies 250ma or more |
$84.00 |
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DPP-01 |
Dual PCI bus Parallel Port Expansion card plugs into PCI bus PC (not laptops) and gives one or two parallel ports. If your new PC does not have an intergal Parallel Port this card can add an LPT1 and LPT2. You don't have to use the second port but it's there if you need it, With drivers for WIN2000 or XP. Tested to work with MACH3. |
$29.95 |
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UBOB+PP |
Low Cost Combo of UBOB and PP expansion card for single cable Parallel Port installs. No more whining about "Parallel Ports are obsolete". Play like it's a "HIGH SPEED CNC INTERFACE CARD" |
$104.00 |
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MTA100 Cable Interface Card 
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Provides a single cable interface with plugs and terminals to support either hard wiring (via screw terminals) to Motor Drivers or through multi-conductor cables a single plug interface to our EZPlug series of Gecko Interface. If you are using another brand of drives (up to 4) you can use the screw terminals. Illustrated manual shows how. If you want to save even more time then consider our EZPlug Gecko Stepper OR EZPlug Gecko Servo Interface cards. |
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S&D-04A
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The perfect add-on for the MTA100. This 4 axis Signal Monitor provides bright flashes for the magic Step & Dir signals to the Motor Drives. Mounted up and on the front panel you can immediately see if you are getting the critical signals to your drives. Unlike some All-on-one cards you can actually see distinct STEP pulses (we divide the high speed pulses by 500, 1000 or 2000) and the same axis LED changes from Green to Red to show the DIR. A single row of 4 high intensity LED's can be see across the room. The analysis is simple: No flashes (LED off) = NO SIGNAL. LED Flashing indicates valid drive signals to that axis. Color change with DIR change shows valid Direction signals. Besides being a valuable tool to troubleshoot a unit you don't have to dig deep in the belly of your controller to see the presence/absence of signals from the PC or UBOB card. Plugs into MTA100 card (where the signals are) with a 10pin ribbon cable (18" long) and mounts through a panel with 1/8 holes. |
$22.50 |
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TABLE I/O CARD  |
Basic I/O Card has 7 inputs and 2 power Relays for outputs. Plugs into IDC Header on UBOB via IDC to DB25 plug so it can be mounted remotely for easy connection of Table switches and AC loads. Primary Relay supports up to 20A @ 275VAC. Expanded Inputs and outputs available at the UBOB card. Designed to plug into the UBOB card and mount anywhere from a few inches to several feet away Uses conventional relays so you can power AC OR DC loads, WIth or without Softstart. NOTE: Not all the inputs and outputs you get with the UBOB are accessable with the Table I/O Card. Addtional headers and terminals are on the UBOB to gain access to all I/O Perfect low cost card for providing spindle control and aux power via the two power relays. Large 20A relay will handle most AC loads |
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Deluxe Remote I/O Expansion Card (HLC301).  |
This card is standard issue on our larger MP1000 based control units and features:
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$41.00 |
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Quad Relay Card
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Okay, hang with me here.....The base Table I/O card has two relays for controlling your spindle on/off & aux loads. If that is what you want/ordered then skip the reset of this narrative and Forge ON! IF YOU UPGRADE TO THE HLC301 card then it HAS NO Relays. It does have a DB9 connector and 10 pin ribbon connector to interface to our QUAD RELAY CARD. Designed to fit inside a standard 4 X 4 X 2 Molded electrical enclosure it gives you the flexibility to mount this puppy away from the control box and out close to the Loads. This can be added to your gantry and keep AC runs centralized. You need this card IF YOU UPGRADE TO THE HLC301 and need Relays. One 20A and one 10A relay rated at 275VAC will switch AC or DC loads. Two more 1A relays will handle small AC loads (up to 125VAC) or logic level loads (DC) to drive other circuits or trigger a big SSR. Has it's own +12 terminals (from the HLC301) that can be used to trigger one or two SSR's |
$31.00 |
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5-12 PS
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19.95 INTERNATIONAL VERSION for 220VAC 50/60HZ |
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QUAD-PS |
Compact 4 voltage power module will power UBOB, Relays, and new EZPlugG250-5 Motor Driver Module (not for Motor DC) Has +5 for PC logic (UBOB) and Floating +12 for UBOB AND +5 and +12 (Second Floating) for EZPlugG250-5) Mounts on G250-5 Plate or any flat surface. Standoffs included |
$29.95 |
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UMP-02  |
Universal Mounting plate. Cut and dilled to fit our standard Instrument Case with standoffs for UBOB and Power Module. also Mounts new EZPlugG250-5 assembly. Hardware for UBOB and Power Module included. Case available separately |
$18.88 |
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UBOB Builders PAK |
The essentials to interface from MACH to Motor Drives, Table Switches, Spindle ON/OFF and a power supply to run everything You get the UBOB, 5-12 PS, MTA100, TableI/O card, Interconnect Cables (including 15' DB25 cable for Table I/O) |
$135.00 |
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UBOB Builders PAK II |
The "I want it ALL" Pak! With all of the cards in the list (but the ISS-02 below) and our MPG101B Hand Controller and upgrades to the HLC301 Deluxe I/O card, Quad Relay Card and the addition of the S&D-04A you have not only the meat but the sizzle! No one else offers a package that comes close to these features |
$310.00 |
PORT2
I/O EXPANSION CARD |
You say the UBOB still doesn't have enough I/O? Well add the PORT2 I/O Card and get a gob more inputs and 4 more high speed outputs. Our Popular MPG101B Hand Controller plugs right in and uses 6 low noise inputs. There are 7 more Opto Isolated inputs for other uses. Not needed for most applications unless you want our MPG101B Hand Controller listed below. Port2 card comes with it but we listed it separate for the guy that needs massive amounts of I/O. If you are building your own Pendant/Hand Control then the high speed inputs of the Port 2 card will support up to 3 rotary encoders |
$23.95 |
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MPG101B + Port2 Card
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Somebody should give us an award for this design!! Single-handedly you can jog your machine in two simtaneous directions at speeds proportional to the stick deflection. You have full 360 deg control. Three jog modes (Fast, Slow and Single Step) are selected with a button push. Change from XY to ZA with a button. Reference the axis, zero the DRO, Start/stop the program and change the feedrate...all without returning to the keyboard!. 28 functions. We designed the MPG101B after selling and using a Rotary Encoder model (MPG02) We got tired of having to switch axis, spin the encoder and do our setup on a table that was 4ft square!. Uses a custom MACH Plug-in that talks directly to the control program rather than acting as a game controller or keyboard emulator. |
$159.00 |
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ISS-02 Expansion Card for UBOB. Plugs into Feature Connector on UBOB |
Isolated, precision , Spindle Speed Analog 0-10VDC uses microprocessor technology to interface to VFD and DC Motor controls that take analog 0-10V as the speed. Since it is totally isolated from the UBOB or control electronics you never have to worry if your VFD control electronics is isolated . Since the speed is set via software we do not require a high speed PWM output from MACH. Run 4 full axis of S&D and STILL have Spindle Speed and control. Plugs into the feature connector of the UBOB and has it's own DC-DC isolated converter. Custom MACH plug-in and screens give you speed control from the Screen or from G-CODE commands. |
$84.00 AVAILABLE SEPT 2008
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All UBOB's ship with Support CD and free MACH Plug-in to support the Port Stretcher mode of operation. Quick Setup and concise illustrated Manual. |
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BEFORE YOU ORDER: THESE ARE NEW PRODUCTS AND ARE IN VERY LIMITED PRODUCTION AT THIS POINT. FIRST SHIPPING DATE IS AUGUST 15th. ORDERS FILLED IN THE SEQUENCE RECEIVED. NO OEM ORDERS (QTY Orders) UNTIL ALL LIMITED PRODUCTION ORDERS ARE SHIPPED! |
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Q: Why don't you put everything on one board? A: Because, we have built enough tables to learn that having the option to have the I/O connections remotely makes wiring the table a LOT easier. What good is a BOB where it's buried deep in the control cabinet and all of it's status LED's are inside the case, and you have to string long wires out to the table/machine? You can, of course, elect to put the Table I/O card and MTA100 inside the control cabinet but you have the OPTION to mount them anywhere and interconnect with a single cable. The MTA100 can be mounted right next to the UBOB or feet away in a separate enclosure with the Power supply and Motor Drives. With our modular components its ALL ABOUT FLEXIBILITY and EXPANDABILITY. Q: Can I run my UBOB off the +5 in the PC? A: Yes, but you still need a SEPARATE (not sharing the same ground) +12 Floating Supply for the Isolated inputs and Relays. You can get that from any aux 12 V supply rated at 500ma or more. Q: I don't understand all the mumbo-gumbo techo-speak about I/O and isolation and that new fangled Port scratcher thingy....I just want to turn some motors. A: Well, just pretend all that stuff is not on there (:-). The price is competative with any powered unit having less features. You will better understand what the other stuff is for once you have your motors spinning and then you won't have to buy more parts to get the features. I know it's confusing, but we have sold hundreds of our simple breakouts and you will end up needing/wanting more capabilites. The option to expand a basic BOB is important. Q: I know nothing about electronics or how things wire up. What all do I need? A: The UBOB is aimed at the DIY builder that is looking to keep costs down and spend some time to study and understand the pieces you need to do a PC based CNC project. That does not mean you have to go to Night School to learn electronics, but it does assume you can read and follow instructions and setup procedures. We provide as much help as we can in the form of Manuals, Illustrations and On-line help. The UBOB Builders Pak above will give you all of the pieces to do a 3 or 4 axis build. If your goal is to get a product up and running with a minimum of delay then cruise on over and our look at the new BladeRunner Control boxes or for larger tables, the PlazPak and RouterPak Package Deals HERE |
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