Duet 3 Expansion Board 1XD is designed for situations where external stepper motor driver control is required in a motion system. It provides the interface needed to connect and control an external driver, making it ideal for applications that require higher current motors or specialised drivers. The 1XD can also monitor motor temperature, control a motor brake, and handle an endstop input, making it a versatile choice for demanding applications where precision and protection are critical. They can be daisy-chained together via the CAN-FD bus, this makes it a scalable solution for large automation systems and multi-axis setups. Key Features Powerful Processing: ARM Cortex-M0 microcontroller for fast, reliable performance. External Driver: 1x external stepper motor drivers output with advanced motion control features. Motor Monitoring: Supports motor temperature sensing and motor brake control. Comprehensive I/O: Multiple PWM outputs and configurable I/O pins for wide application use. Duet 3 Family The Duet 3 family is built around a mainboard that acts as the central control unit. Functionality can then be expanded by connecting dedicated expansion boards through the CAN-FD ports, giving the flexibility to add extra stepper drivers, I/O, and specialised features such as closed-loop motor control. This modular approach makes it possible to scale a system to match the demands of the application. From compact setups to large, complex machines, the Duet 3 Family provides the flexibility to control extensive motion systems for aluminium extrusion setups, CNC machinery, and other advanced motion control applications.
