JuicyBoard is the foundation of a modular, open source platform that makes it easy for you to build a custom 3D printer, CNC router, or any other device driven by stepper motors. The idea is simple, unlike other control boards, JuicyBoard is not pre-populated with any drivers, switches, or other functions. Instead, it includes only the components for common, core functions (e.g., microcontroller, USB port, SD card, etc.), so you have control over adding just the necessary functional modules for your application. This modular approach gives the platform a number of advantages over static board designs. There are 2 base board models:
- R1000AX: includes fifteen features slots and all the safety/monitoring features
- R1000A: very basic, has 10 slots and no safety/monitoring features (currently on hold due to low demand)
The platform can connect to the internet through a particle Photon, Electron or a C.H.I.P. Pro, more details are in R1000AX Specifications page.
Availability
You can pre-order JuicyBoard at crowdsupply, the campaign is now live.
JuicyBoard platform is designed and made by plugg.ee Labs LLC
JuicyBoard Platform PCBs
Main Functional Boards
| Model | Description | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| R1000AX | JuicyBoard Base Board: 15 slots + all the bells and whistles | June 2017 |
| R1000A | JuicyBoard Base Board: Basic, 10 slots and no power monitoring/safety features | On Hold |
| R1001 | Stepper Motor Driver | June 2017 |
| R1002 | Quad 1A DC Low Side NFET Control Switches | June 2017 |
| R1003 | Analog/Digital I/O (Analog/Digital) | June 2017 |
| R1004 | Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) Breakout | On Hold |
| R1005 | General Purpose Breakout/Extension | June 2017 |
| R1006 | Micro SD Card | Deprecated |
| R1007 | Quad 20A DC Low Side NFET Control Switches | June 2017 |
| R1008 | Dual PT100 Platinum RTD temperature sensing module | June 2017 |
| R1009 | Quad Channel Optically Isolated AC Power Switches with Zero Crossing Detection | Being defined |
Interposers
| Model | Description | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| R1100 | C.H.I.P. Pro interposer to compute socket | June 2017 |
| R1101 | particle.io Photon interposer | June 2017 |
| R1102 | particle.io Electron interposer | June 2017 |
Adapters
| Model | Description | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| R1200 | Stepper Motor Master/Slave Bond for R1001 | June 2017 |
Other Compatible Modules
O-Drive: a high performance closed loop brushless DC motor controller
Tarocco: a compact closed loop brushed DC motor controller