======EtherCAT======

FIXME //ARTICLE UNDER CONSTRUCTION. The EtherCAT boards are currently under development and are being tested (as of July 01, 2025).//

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The latest myCNC controller features EtherCAT technology:

{{:mycnc:mycnc-mst01-cat01-02-smaller-02.jpg}}

Two Master Controller options are currently offered:

  * Industrial PC-based Master
  * myCNC-MST01 (pictured on the left in the photo above)

Connectivity:
  * Digital I/O: 24 Digital Inputs / 24 Digital Outputs.
  * DAC: 2 Channels 
  * ADC: 3 Channels
  * Modbus for Custom Projects
  * PWM Outputs: 3 Channels
  * 8+2 Axes: Control up to 8 primary motion axes, plus 2 independent auxiliary axes dedicated to focus and height control.

=====Laser Cutting=====

The myCNC-CAT02 is well-suited for laser cutting applications:

  * Dedicated Focus & Height Control: The independent 2 auxiliary axes provide precise control over laser focus and height


Please see the following diagram for the CAT02 port info relevant to laser cutting operations:

{{:mycnc:cat02-laser-connection-02.jpg}}

//For more info on laser cutting, see the [[mycnc:laser_cutting|Laser Cutting]] manual.//