{"title":"Spare parts","description":"\u003cp\u003eReplacement and upgrade parts for EasyDraw pen plotters\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"easydraw-control-board","title":"EasyDraw EBB Control Board – Pen Plotter Controller","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEasyDraw EBB Control Board\u003c\/strong\u003e is a USB pen plotter controller based on the open-source \u003cstrong\u003eEiBotBoard (EBB)\u003c\/strong\u003e design. It runs \u003cstrong\u003eEBB firmware v3.0.3\u003c\/strong\u003e and works with \u003cstrong\u003eInkscape and the AxiDraw extension\u003c\/strong\u003e, so you can plot drawings, handwriting and SVG artwork straight from your computer. No coding needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe designed it for our own EasyDraw V3 and V4 pen plotters, and it is a ready-made controller for DIY \u003cstrong\u003eCoreXY\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eCartesian (X\/Y)\u003c\/strong\u003e plotter builds. Two removable driver sockets let you use A4988 drivers, or TMC2208 \/ TMC2209 for near-silent plotting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: stepper drivers are not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEiBotBoard (EBB) compatible, running EBB firmware v3.0.3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with AxiDraw software: Inkscape 1.x + AxiDraw extension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 removable StepStick driver sockets: A4988, TMC2208 or TMC2209\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNear-silent plotting with TMC2208 \/ TMC2209 drivers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12–24 V DC input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 V servo output for pen lift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePause and reset buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirmware updates over USB, no programmer needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact 54 × 48 mm board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicrocontroller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePIC18F46J50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirmware\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eEBB (EiBotBoard) firmware v3.0.3, updatable over USB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStepper drivers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e2 × StepStick sockets for A4988, TMC2208, TMC2209 (not included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicrostepping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e1\/16 (High resolution) or 1\/8 (Low resolution), set in software\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStepper motors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e2 × NEMA 17 bipolar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotor connectors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eJST-XH 4-pin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePen-lift output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e1 × servo port, 5 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e12–24 V DC (use 12 V 2 A or 24 V 3 A adapter)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower connector\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eDC barrel jack, 5.5 × 2.1 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eUSB Type-B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButtons\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePause, Reset\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMachine types\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eCoreXY, Cartesian (X\/Y)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoftware\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eInkscape 1.x + AxiDraw extension\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComputers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eWindows 10 \/ 11, macOS (latest)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoard size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e54 × 48 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e25 g (80 g packed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIndia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoftware:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inkscape 1.x with the AxiDraw extension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComputers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Windows 10 \/ 11 and macOS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMachines:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.makerq.com\/products\/easydraw-v4-drawing-and-writing-machine-fully-assembled\"\u003eEasyDraw V4\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.makerq.com\/products\/easydraw-v3-writing-and-drawing-machine-fully-assembled\"\u003eEasyDraw V3\u003c\/a\u003e, and DIY CoreXY or Cartesian pen plotters with 2 × NEMA 17 motors and a 5 V servo pen lift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWiring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product photos include wiring diagrams for EasyDraw V3 (12 V) and EasyDraw V4 (24 V). Connect the USB port to your computer, the power adapter to the barrel jack, the two stepper motors to the JST-XH ports, and the pen-lift servo to the 3-pin S \/ + \/ − header.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStepper driver compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis board has \u003cstrong\u003eremovable driver sockets\u003c\/strong\u003e (standard StepStick footprint), so you can choose the driver that suits you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupply voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 V – 24 V DC. All drivers below are rated for both voltages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eDriver\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003ePlug \u0026amp; play?\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eResolution setting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA4988\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e✅ Yes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eHigh or Low\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eWorks in both modes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTMC2208\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e✅ Yes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eHigh (default)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eNear-silent, smoothest motion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTMC2209\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e✅ Yes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eHigh (default)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eNear-silent (see note)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eTMC2208 \/ TMC2209 users:\u003c\/strong\u003e keep Resolution on \u003cstrong\u003eHigh\u003c\/strong\u003e. On Low, drawings come out half size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTMC2209 note:\u003c\/strong\u003e on some TMC2209 brands, the board puts the driver in the slightly louder \u003cem\u003espreadCycle\u003c\/em\u003e mode. It still draws correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eResolution setting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh is the default, so most users don't need to change anything. If the setting was changed earlier, set it back:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn Inkscape:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGo to \u003cstrong\u003eExtensions → AxiDraw Control\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen the \u003cstrong\u003eOptions\u003c\/strong\u003e tab.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet \u003cstrong\u003eResolution\u003c\/strong\u003e to \u003cstrong\u003eHigh\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInkscape remembers the setting for future plots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommand line \/ Python users:\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003ccode\u003eaxidraw_conf.py\u003c\/code\u003e, set \u003ccode\u003eresolution = 1\u003c\/code\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSetting the driver current (Vref)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVref is a small voltage on the driver's potentiometer that sets how much current the motor gets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eUse the same Vref at 12 V and 24 V.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 1: find your driver's formula.\u003c\/strong\u003e Check the tiny sense resistor printed near the driver chip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eDriver\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eSense resistor marking\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eVref formula\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eA4988\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eR100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eVref = Motor current × 0.8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eA4988\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eR068\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eVref = Motor current × 0.54\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eTMC2208 \/ TMC2209\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eR110\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eVref = Motor current × 1.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 2: quick reference (Vref in volts)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eMotor current\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eA4988 (R100)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eA4988 (R068)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eTMC2208 \/ 2209\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e0.8 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e0.64 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e0.44 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e0.80 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e1.0 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e0.80 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e0.54 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e1.00 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e1.2 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e0.96 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e0.65 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e1.20 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e1.5 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e1.20 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e0.82 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e1.50 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse your motor's rated current or a little less. Pen plotters need very little force, so 70–80% of the rated current is plenty and keeps the motors and drivers cooler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 3: measure and adjust\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower the board at 12 V or 24 V.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet your multimeter to DC volts. Put the black probe on GND and the red probe on the potentiometer's metal top.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurn the potentiometer slowly with a plastic or ceramic screwdriver and re-measure until you reach the target value.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eAlways switch off power\u003c\/strong\u003e before inserting or removing a driver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eNever unplug a motor while powered.\u003c\/strong\u003e It can destroy the driver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatch the \u003cstrong\u003eEN pin\u003c\/strong\u003e on the driver to the \u003cstrong\u003eEN marking\u003c\/strong\u003e on the board. Some TMC modules face the opposite way from A4988 modules.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the heatsinks. Above about 1 A, add a small fan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf a motor runs backwards after switching drivers (the drawing comes out mirrored), reverse that motor's plug or swap the two wires of one coil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × EasyDraw EBB Control Board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStepper drivers, motors, servo, USB cable and power adapter are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWarranty and shipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 months, covering manufacturing defects only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e ships from India, delivery in 15–25 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this an original EiBotBoard?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It is an EBB-compatible board designed and made by Maker Q, based on the open-source EiBotBoard design by Brian Schmalz. It runs the standard EBB firmware v3.0.3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it work with AxiDraw software?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It works with Inkscape 1.x and the AxiDraw extension on Windows 10 \/ 11 and macOS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre stepper drivers included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Fit two A4988, TMC2208 or TMC2209 drivers (StepStick type).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich power supply do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 12 V 2 A or 24 V 3 A DC adapter with a 5.5 × 2.1 mm barrel plug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I update the firmware?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, over USB. No PICkit or other programmer is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it work with my DIY plotter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, if your plotter is CoreXY or Cartesian (X\/Y) and uses two NEMA 17 stepper motors and a 5 V servo for pen lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow can I make my plotter quieter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse TMC2208 or TMC2209 drivers and keep Resolution on High.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAxiDraw and Inkscape are trademarks of their respective owners. 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