Neuron-1 is A 5-Axis CNC Motion Control System with RJ45 Connectors and Plug-and-Play Functionality

Neuron-1 is a universal 5-axis CNC motion controller used to control CNC machines, such as milling machines, routers, and lathes, and the most unique thing about this board is that it uses RJ45 connectors to make a plug-and-play system. The board is based on Teensy 4.1 and includes a variety of features that make it easy to use and install, including the RJ45 connectors, a plug-and-play system, and configurable inputs and outputs. It is also compatible with a variety of firmware and software.

Previously we have written about similar controllers such as the Phi Mainboard 5LC, the Plex Controller, and many other homegrown controllers feel free to check those out if you are interested in the topic.

Neuron-1 CNC Motion Control System Specifications

• CPU: Teensy 4.1
• Firmware: grblHAL (32-bit)
• Axis Control: 5-axis (Step/Dir/Enable)
• I/O:
  • 5x Closed-loop Stepper/Servo alarm inputs
  • Opto-isolated limit switch inputs (mechanical & inductive)
  • 4x Opto-isolated auxiliary inputs
  • 24-5V outputs for spindle, coolant, dust extraction
  • 3x 24-5V auxiliary outputs (M-code controlled)
  • 0-10V / 5V PWM for spindle VFD/laser
• Connectivity:
  • USB
  • Ethernet
  • SD Card
  • Auxiliary USB
  • I2C
• Additional:
  • 5/24V input/output configurable
  • POE-style power over I/O
  • Reverse polarity/fuse protection
  • Compatible with IoSender, (future) CortexInterface software
• Form Factor: Compact module with RJ45 connectors

In terms of software and tools, the board supports GrblHAL firmware and IoSender software, and on the products page, the company mentions that the support for CortexInterface software is an upcoming feature of there.

Italian startup Cortex Automation designed the board so that it’s plug-and-play and includes everything you’ll need to build a CNC device with ease. Other than that not much information about the board is available at the time of writing. But upon searching for a bit I found the GitHub repo for the Neuron-1 you can check that out if you want to find some more information about the product.

The company is not selling the board right now and does not mention when the board will be available for sale more information about that can be found on the Neuron-1 products page.

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