DrufelCNC USB Motion Card

(STB5100)
Installation Manual

DrufelCNC, 2020

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Сontents
1. Features ....................................................................................................................................... 3
3. Product connection define and method ................................................................................. 5
4. Basic connection diagram ....................................................................................................... 11
5. Installing DrufelCNC................................................................................................................ 12
6. Run the program ...................................................................................................................... 18
7. Customization........................................................................................................................... 19
7.1. Controller Configuration...................................................................................................... 19
7.2. Axis Setup .............................................................................................................................. 20
7.3. Configure Input Ports .......................................................................................................... 21
7.4. Configuring output ports ..................................................................................................... 21
7.5. Spindle adjustment .............................................................................................................. 22
8. Run the control program (G-code) ........................................................................................ 23
9. Search tool zero ....................................................................................................................... 24
10. Manual control .................................................................................................................... 25
11. Spindle control and cooling .............................................................................................. 26
12. Assignment of coordinates ................................................................................................. 27
13. Display 3D model .................................................................................................................. 28
14. Opening HPGL files ............................................................................................................. 29
15. Generating a G-code from an image ................................................................................. 30
16. Stepper motors ..................................................................................................................... 32

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 1. Features

 Support for CNC controlled 5-Axis, can connect five stepper motor drivers
or servo drives.
 The power of control card: voltage 12-24VDC, current more than 500MA.
 The maximum output pulse frequency is 100KHz, and the pulse width can
automatically change with the pulse frequency.
 Five optocoupler isolation input signal interfaces: limit switch, emergency
stop switch, auto tool zero sensor, home switch, NPN sensor switch can be
connected.
 Inverter control signal interface (optocoupler isolation): Output 0-10V
speed control signal, PWM speed control signal, spindle start control
signal, used for DrufelCNC software to control spindle's speed, start and
stop.
 Four universal output signal interfaces, the maximum output 500MA
current, can drive relays, solenoid valves, used to control mist, pumps,
cylinders and other equipments.
 Support for external connect electronic hand wheel, use HDR15 interface
to connect electronic hand wheel, used for manual control of machine
tools.
 9. Add the enable signal interface, can be used to control the driver enable
signal.
 Support for the operating system Windows XP, Windows 7 (32 / 64bit),
Windows 8, Windows 10.
 Applicable to all versions of DrufelCNC software.

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 2. Appearance

The products overall size is 100mm*66.1mm.

The bottom install size is 93.1mm*59.1mm.

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 3. Product connection define and method

The controller connection includes a power supply interface, a USB connection

interface, an MPG interface, a Stepper / Servo control output interface, a spindle
control output interface, Estop and a limited switch input and tool settings
interface and so on.

1 – MPG Interface
Support for external connect electronic hand wheel, use HDR15 interface to
connect electronic hand wheel, Interface pin definition as shown below, You can
weld the hand wheel connector according to the definition, or you can contact
us to buy the hand wheel that has been welded.:

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Note: The hand wheel does not directly control the motor operation, but
controls the motor through software. When the electronic hand wheel is rotated,
the software coordinates will change.
2 - USB Port
3 - Stepper motor control interface
Mark Description
+5V +5V Driver signal common
XP X Axis Pulse signal
XD X Axis Direction signal
YP Y Axis Pulse signal
YD Y Axis Direction signal
ZP Z Axis Pulse signal
ZD Z Axis Direction signal
AP A Axis Pulse signal

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AD A Axis Direction signal
BP B Axis Pulse signal
BD B Axis Direction signal
EN All Axis Enable signals
Mark Description
V+ Positive power supply 12-24V
V- Negative power supply 0V
FWD Inverter Control signal: Start/Forward
AVI Inverter Control signal:0-10V Speed
control signal
GND GND=V-=0V
PWM PWM Signal
Mark Description
COM COM=V-=GND=0V
I1 Input signal interface 1
I2 Input signal interface2
I3 Input signal interface3
I4 Input signal interface 4
I5 Input signal interface 5
O1 Output signal interface 1
O2 Output signal interface 2
O3 Output signal interface 3
O4 Output signal interface 4
Mark Description
12-24V LED Power input indication LED
PWR LED USB power indication LED
MPG MPG Hand wheel interface

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4 - Common IO output interface

5 - Input Ports. Estop input connection

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Probe input connection

End switch input connection

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6 - Spindle Control Output Port.

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4. Basic connection diagram

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 5. Installing DrufelCNC

To install the program you need to download the installation files on the official
website www.drufelcnc.com. You can use one of the following files:

 DrufelCNC_Installer.exe - this installation file will automatically install

DrufelCNC on your computer documentation and examples of g-codes;

 DrufelCNC.zip - archive with DrufelCNC x32 and x64 with examples and
documentation.
Run the desired file and follow the installation instructions.

Description of the installation process

1. Start the installation process. In this installation window you need to select
the program installation mode.

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 2. License Agreement. The License Agreement installation window
contains the text of the license agreement for the use of the DrufelCNC software
product. Please read the agreement and select “I accept the terms of the license
agreement”. To continue the installation, click "Next." During the entire
installation process, to return to the previous installation step, click the Back
button. To exit the installer, click Cancel.

3. Select the directory in which the installation will be made. At this stage of
the installation, you must specify the directory in which DrufelCNC will be
installed. The default installation directory is “C: \ Program Filies \ DrufelCNC”.

If you wish, you can specify any other path. Depending on the version of
Windows, the default path may be different. To continue the installation, click
"Next."
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4. Selection of additional installation parameters. At this stage of installation,
it is necessary to determine the need to create program shortcuts on the
desktop. By default, a program shortcut will be created. To continue the
installation, click "Next."

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5. Preparing for installation. A window with information about the selected
installation type, selected components and installation directory will be
displayed. Check the information and click "Install."

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6. The final stage of installation. At the last stage, the installation program
will report the result and will offer to start the programs depending on the type
of installation selected earlier. By default, you can run the program. To complete
the installation, click Finish.

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 6. Run the program

To run the program, use the version depending on the bitness of your operating
system:

 DrufelCNCx32.exe - version for 32-bit operating systems

 DrufelCNCx64.exe - version for 64-bit operating systems

The main window of the program.

In the lower left corner displays the status of the connection to the USB
controller, and other informational messages.

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 7. Customization

To configure DrufelCNC you must click on the button with the image of the key

. Next, go to the section of settings that interests you.

7.1. Controller Configuration

In the window that opens, go to the “Device Controller” tab.

In the hardware section, you must select a controller by setting a point in the
radio button block opposite the USB controller. Save the settings.

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 7.2. Axis Setup
To configure a stepper motor or servo drive, go to the Axis Settings tab.

Set the required number of pulses for each axis. Save the settings. If necessary,
specify the submission of the axes. Use the inversion setting to change the
direction of rotation of the motor.
Turn on «Dir Invert» to change the direction of rotation of the axis.
Turn on «Step Invert» if your engine does not spin.

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 7.3. Configure Input Ports
To configure input ports, go to the Input Ports tab.

Set the input port numbers according to the configuration of the machine and
the CNC controller. Save the settings.
7.4. Configuring output ports
To configure output ports, click the Output Ports tab.

Set the output port numbers according to the configuration of the machine and
the CNC controller. Save the settings.
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 7.5. Spindle adjustment
To configure the spindle parameters, you need to go to the "Spindle" tab.

Set the speed and acceleration parameters according to the spindle

specification. Set the default spindle rotation direction. Save the settings.

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 8. Run the control program (G-code)

To run the control program in the language of G-code, you must click on the

button with the image of the folder , then select the file.
If the file is recognized successfully, the three-dimensional model of the file will
be displayed in the right part of the main window.

To start processing, click "Start" .

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 9. Search tool zero
To begin searching for a tool zero, set the height of the sensor used. Next,

click . Wait until the end of the process.

First you need to configure the input port number for the probe. The Z axis is
assigned according to the value found and the height of the probe.
After completing the tool zero search, the tool will return to its original position.

To cancel the tool zero search, click .

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 10. Manual control

This field sets the speed of movement of the

instrument during manual operation.

- Speed reduction button.

- Speed increase button.

For manual control, press the corresponding joystick button

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11. Spindle control and cooling

- Spindle power button.

- Spindle off button.

To set the spindle speed, click on the progress bar area.

- Button to increase the rotation of the spindle.

- Button to reduce the rotation of the spindle.

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 12. Assignment of coordinates

To reset the x-axis, click the button . To reset the remaining coordinates,
click on similar buttons.
To set your own X coordinate axis, click the digital value of the X coordinate

axis. . In the field that appears, enter the desired value

and click on the button . To cancel the entry, click .

Use the buttons to set more accurate coordinates . To set the values of the
remaining coordinates, use the same action algorithm.

To reset all coordinates, click on the button .

To move the tool to zero coordinates, click . To go to the coordinates X0

and Y0, click on the button .

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 13. Display 3D model

The code you downloaded is displayed as a 3D model on the right side of the
application window.

To rotate the 3D model, move the mouse pointer to the display area of the 3D
model. Right-click and hold to move the mouse pointer. You can also use

additional buttons. , , , . To zoom the 3D model, use

the mouse wheel or . To move the model in the

plane, use the left mouse button.

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 14. Opening HPGL files

To open files in HPGL format, you must click on the button with the image of

the folder, then select the file.

In the window that opens, you must select the parameters for converting HPGL
to G-code.

After successful conversion, you will see a three-dimensional model of the file.

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 15. Generating a G-code from an image

To open a file in the format (png, jpeg, gif, bmp), you must click on the button

with the image of the folder , or select the necessary file and transfer it to
the G-code field.

In the window that opens, you must select the options for converting the image
into a G-code.

In the engraving color interval block, you can adjust the color interval.

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 In the Image Sizes block, you can adjust the image size.

- proportional image resizing.

- not proportional image resizing.

In the Laser Settings block, you can configure the laser settings.

- laser power setting - laser beam diameter

adjustment (mm)

- accelerated motion setting

(G00) - accelerated position adjustment
(mm)

- engraving speed setting

- laser focus adjustment

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 16. Stepper motors

If your stepper motors don't rotate

Turn on Step Invert

If you doubt the correct connection of ENA + ENA- then temporarily do not
connect it. Make sure your motors spin. The default ENA port is activated on
most stepper motor drivers.

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