CSLAB CSMIO/IP-M 4-axis Ethernet Motion Controller

**dudz** · 06-11-2015

I have a Chinese motion controller for my cnc, which has been Ok, but does have issues (but rarely).
So I want a better quality motion controller but not top of the range expensive kit.
I came across these which seem to be reasonably priced. (more exp from CNC4you)

Anyone have any exp with these ?
http://www.cs-lab.eu/en/produkt-18,2...onnectors.html

**JAZZCNC** · 06-11-2015

Yes I've fitted loads of them and they are top notch piece of kit.

Only down side to the IP-M is if you need slaved axis then it doesn't home to independant Home switches for each motor but other than that they are excellent with industrial quality and bullet proof 24v I/O and built in speed controller. Best of all they remove the need for a BOB which can't be under estimated what an advantage that is.
Software and support is top notch has well.
I only try to use Cslabs controllers these days when building machines if the budget can run to it and even then I'll sometimes Trim else where to make it so can use if doesn't.!. . . . Recommended it in a heart beat.

**alboy** · 06-11-2015

Having just converted my Chinese 1325 from DSP to MACH3 and the CSLABS IP-S (with much help and advice from JAZZCNC) I would heartily recommend the CS-labs kit. Like having a new machine

**dudz** · 07-11-2015

Good to hear.

My PC sometimes freezes in the middle of a job and the motion controller rarely but however does loose communication with the PC, causing unexpected stops. So I need to replace both the motion controller and the PC.

**alboy** · 07-11-2015

I bought a gigabyte brix compact PC that I have mounted inside the control cabinet, very compact and does the job very well, very low power usage as well.

**dudz** · 07-11-2015

Just had a look at them. Good idea, but more exp than normal used towers eh ?

**dudz** · 10-11-2015

Ok. Just ordered an IP-M

**Noplace** · 23-12-2015

guys quick question, if I decide to get the CSMIO-IP-M with leadshine EM806, do I have to use resistors to limit the current of pul/dir signals? it is mentioned in the driver document but is it really necessary since output is so low from the CSMIO?

**Gotty101** · 23-12-2015

Originally Posted by Noplace

guys quick question, if I decide to get the CSMIO-IP-M with leadshine EM806, do I have to use resistors to limit the current of pul/dir signals? it is mentioned in the driver document but is it really necessary since output is so low from the CSMIO?

I've got this controller with am882 drivers. If the am882 step and direct ports are featured with 5v then the datasheet says no resistors are needed, and on the csmio-ip-m it's says somewhere in the manual that the step and direct outputs are at 5v so I've not installed and resistors.

**Noplace** · 23-12-2015

Originally Posted by Gotty101

I've got this controller with am882 drivers. If the am882 step and direct ports are featured with 5v then the datasheet says no resistors are needed, and on the csmio-ip-m it's says somewhere in the manual that the step and direct outputs are at 5v so I've not installed and resistors.

hmm ok so it outputs 5V for step/dir signals but 24v for other I/O ? I guess that works out but I quickly glanced at the manual it does say 5v but not exactly being direct about it. I heard it mentioned in the forums that the CSMIO has advantage of everything running at 24v so I assumed the step/dir was at 24v as well

thanks for the info!