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December 3, 2025December 7, 2025 by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - No Comments

PCBWay’s Christmas Event Is Now Live (Sponsored)

As the holiday season approaches, PCBWay is thrilled to announce their Christmas Promotions! If you’ve been considering starting a project or testing out their services, this is a great time to begin. Don’t hesitate to visit the website to learn more: https://www.pcbway.com/activity/christmas2025.html. Activity Time: November 28th to December 31st Unlock Special Material Advantages To encourage customers to explore more capabilities and remove barriers to innovation, PCBWay has launched special benefits on some material options. For PCB manufacturing, the solder masks of purple, pink, and matte black incur no additional cost. For 3D printing, UTR8100 Clear and Somos Ledo orders can enjoy 10% off on materials + 20% off on the starting price. Never miss this chance to try these services at a low price and add a splash of premium color for your projects. Discover Special Offers Cost-effectiveness has always been a priority for customers. Recognizing this, except for the […]

September 28, 2025September 27, 2025 by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 3 Comments

LUNYEE 4040 PRO CNC router review with Candle software

LUNYEE has sent us a review sample of the 4040 PRO CNC router, featuring a larger work volume than the LUNYEE 3018 Pro Ultra model we reviewed a few months ago. It is designed for milling and engraving tasks that demand high precision and features a robust structure to support continuous operation. It works with wood, plastic, and acrylic. Its standout feature is the complete set of accessories, such as the Probe system for Z-axis setup and a workpiece clamping kit, allowing users to get started right away. This makes it an ideal CNC Router for beginners in engraving work. We’ve previously reviewed the smaller 3018 Pro Ultra with Easel, but we’ll instead use Candle software on the 4040 PRO machine. LUNYEE 4040 PRO CNC router specifications Controller – 4-axis GRBL 1.1f-compatible controller based on GigaDevice GD32F303CCT6 Arm Cortex-M4 MCU @ 120MHz with 256KB flash, 48KB SRAM. Control Software – […]

September 2, 2025September 2, 2025 by Sponsored Post - No Comments

ACMER X1 – A large 3-in-1 120W & 4W IR water-cooled Laser engraver & CNC router (Sponsored)

ACMER X1 3-in-1 laser engraver and CNC router

ACMER X1 Ultra is a DIY maker’s dream, featuring a large 3-in-1 120W diode, 4W IR laser engraver, and CNC router with a large work area of around 2.5 x 1.2 meters, catering to the needs of most users. However, the company is fully aware that different users have different needs, so they create different versions of the machine: the X1 with a work area of 76.7 x 76.7 cm and no CNC support, the X1 Plus with a work area of about 1.2 x 1.2 meters, and the aforementioned X1 Ultra. You’ll find the key specifications for all three variants of the ACMER X1 machine in the table below. The 120W diode in the professional-grade laser system supports speeds of up to 3,0000mm/min. It’s 3-4 times faster and can cut workpieces twice as thick compared to a traditional 40W laser engraver, and delivers 6 times higher energy efficiency compared to […]

July 5, 2025 by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 9 Comments

LUNYEE 3018 Pro Ultra review with offline controller and Easel CNC software (Part 2)

We have already checked out the specifications, assembled the machine, and performed basic tests with the LUNYEE 3018 Pro Ultra CNC Router in the first part of the review. We’ve now had time to use the machine to carve text and logos on wood and aluminum. It was Suthinee’s first CNC machine, so the LUNYEE 3018 Pro Ultra was reviewed from the point of view of a beginner. We used both the offline controller with files provided on the SD card and the Easel web-based CNC software. Selecting and installing a drilling bit Our sample came with 1/8″ drilling bits that ship by default with the CNC router, and the optional “LUNYEE 1/4″ Shank CNC Router Bit Essential Kit” as well as ER11 collets for each kit. Selecting the bit will depend on the size of the work and the desired cutting pattern as shown below. The first step is […]

June 15, 2025July 8, 2025 by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - No Comments

LUNYEE 3018 Pro Ultra Review – Part 1: Unboxing and assembly of the CNC Router with a 500W spindle

LUNYEE has just sent us a 3018 Pro Ultra CNC router for review. The CNC machine is an update to the 3018 Pro Max with improved performance and precision, as well as wider material support. It features a 500W spindle motor with a maximum speed of 5000mm/min, a full aluminum alloy structure, and an HGH15 linear guide X-axis that allows for reliable milling of hard materials such as aluminum, copper, and brass. Its 3-axis lead screw drive system provides smooth movement with an accuracy of ±0.1mm. The machine comes partially pre-assembled and should only take a short time to assemble. Safety features include an emergency stop switch and limit switches on every axis. It’s compatible with popular GRBL-compatible software such as Fusion360, Easel, Candle, UGS, LaserGRBL, LightBurn, and so on, and can be used for milling wood, acrylic, carbon fiber, and there’s also an option for installing a laser module, […]

May 8, 2025May 8, 2025 by Debashis Das - No Comments

Intel Atom x7000RE fanless industrial box PC offers 10-year life cycle for factory automation

AAEON BOXER-6617-ASL is a rugged and compact fanless industrial box PC built around the Intel Atom x7000RE series of SoCs. It is designed for harsh industrial environments and has a wide operating temperature range (-20°C to 70°C) and a guaranteed 10-year product lifecycle making it a reliable long-term solution for factory automation and other embedded applications. The rugged embedded system supports up to 32GB DDR5 memory, dual HDMI, dual 2.5GbE LAN ports, and extensive I/O including six serial ports, USB 3.2 and 2.0, DIO, and audio. Storage options include M.2 NVMe and 2.5″ SATA, with additional expansion through M.2 E-Key (Wi-Fi) and B-Key (5G/LTE) sockets. It also has a wide 9V–36V power input range, circuit protection, and strong shock/vibration resistance. The computer also features six RS-232/422/485 serial ports and DIO via DB9 connectors AAEON BOXER-6617-ASL Specifications: Amston Lake Series SoC options (one or the other) Intel Atom x7835RE octa-core processor […]

January 30, 2025 by Debashis Das - No Comments

FluidNC-compatible CNC controller supports 6 stepper drivers, web-based configuration

6x CNC A FluidNC compatible CNC controller

US-based CNC and motion control developer Bart Dring has designed the 6x CNC Controller FluidNC-compatible CNC controller board built around an ESP32 (pre-programmed with FluidNC) module and including 6 external stepper motor drivers with 5V signals. It allows configuration, upgrades, and control via a web browser. The controller also includes individual step/direction controls and LED indicators for easy setup. It offers eight input ports for limit switches, probes, and controls, along with multiple spindle control options, including RS485 VFD, 0-10V, PWM, relay-based, brushless motor (BESC), and laser PWM with enable signals. Additionally, it has two 3A MOSFETs for relays or solenoids, a MicroSD card slot for local G-code storage, and an expansion socket for GPIO extenders or pendant interfaces. 6x CNC Controller specifications Wireless module – Espressif Systems ESP32-WROOM-32E ESP32 dual-core microcontroller 4MB flash 2.4 GHz WiFi and Bluetooth LE connectivity, built-in PCB antenna Storage – MicroSD card socket for […]

December 16, 2024December 19, 2024 by Sponsored Post - No Comments

Save up to 50% on PCB orders with PCBWay Christmas 2024 Big Sales event (Sponsored)

PCBWay has a special treat for Christmas 2024 with the Big Sales event for up to 50% on PCB manufacturing and assembly services. But that’s not all, as the PCB manufacturer also offers free coupons, free PCB prototypes for Christmas, and a game to win free modules. Let’s have a closer look at each offer and conditions. Nine coupons are offered including several valid for all services, and two specific to the company’s CNC and 3D printing services: $5 discount for $30 or more orders $10 discount for $59 or more orders $15 discount for $109 or more orders $30 discount for $279 or more orders $50 discount for $699 or more orders $100 discount for $1299 or more orders $200 discount for $2999 or more orders CNC and 3D printing coupons: $5 discount for $29+ orders, and $20 off for $199+ orders You’ll be asked to log in to […]