{ "metadata": { "id": "eason-tb6600-stepper-driver-4a-9-42v-32", "name": "EASON TB6600 Stepper Motor Driver", "type": "motor_driver", "description": "Single-axis stepper driver module advertised as TB6600-based. Rated 9–42 VDC supply, up to 4.0 A phase current, and up to 32× microstepping. Opto-isolated STEP/DIR/ENA inputs.", "manufacturer": "EASON", "datasheet_url": "https://bulkman3d.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/TB6600-Stepper-Motor-Driver-BM3D-v1.1.pdf", "tags": [ "tb6600", "stepper", "driver", "bipolar", "microstepping", "cnc", "opto-isolated", "nema17", "nema23" ], "schema_version": "1.4.0", "version": "0.3.0", "taxonomy": [ "actuator.motor_controller" ] }, "domains": [ { "domain": "electrical", "power_domains": [ { "id": "motor_bus", "name": "Motor DC Bus", "nominal_voltage_V": 24, "voltage_range_V": [ 9, 42 ], "isolation_type": "non_isolated", "ground_reference": "common", "description": "Main supply input for the driver module" } ], "resources": [ { "id": "vcc_in", "name": "VCC", "description": "DC supply input (9–42 V)", "functions": [ { "name": "POWER_INPUT", "direction": "sink", "signal_class": "power" } ], "connector_type": "screw_terminal" }, { "id": "gnd_in", "name": "GND", "description": "Supply return", "functions": [ { "name": "GROUND", "direction": "sink", "signal_class": "ground" } ], "connector_type": "screw_terminal" }, { "id": "a_plus", "name": "A+", "description": "Motor phase A positive", "functions": [ { "name": "MOTOR_PHASE_A", "direction": "output", "signal_class": "power" } ], "connector_type": "screw_terminal" }, { "id": "a_minus", "name": "A-", "description": "Motor phase A negative", "functions": [ { "name": "MOTOR_PHASE_A", "direction": "output", "signal_class": "power", "shareable_with": [] } ], "connector_type": "screw_terminal" }, { "id": "b_plus", "name": "B+", "description": "Motor phase B positive", "functions": [ { "name": "MOTOR_PHASE_B", "direction": "output", "signal_class": "power" } ], "connector_type": "screw_terminal" }, { "id": "b_minus", "name": "B-", "description": "Motor phase B negative", "functions": [ { "name": "MOTOR_PHASE_B", "direction": "output", "signal_class": "power", "shareable_with": [] } ], "connector_type": "screw_terminal" }, { "id": "pul_pair", "name": "PUL+ / PUL-", "description": "Step pulse opto input pair; common-anode or common-cathode wiring supported", "functions": [ { "name": "STEP_INPUT", "direction": "input", "signal_class": "data" } ], "logic_levels": { "v_ih_min_V": 3.3, "v_il_max_V": 0.8 }, "connector_type": "terminal_block" }, { "id": "dir_pair", "name": "DIR+ / DIR-", "description": "Direction opto input pair; common-anode or common-cathode wiring supported", "functions": [ { "name": "DIR_INPUT", "direction": "input", "signal_class": "data" } ], "logic_levels": { "v_ih_min_V": 3.3, "v_il_max_V": 0.8 }, "connector_type": "terminal_block" }, { "id": "ena_pair", "name": "EN+ / EN-", "description": "Enable opto input pair; active to disable outputs (Off-line)", "functions": [ { "name": "ENABLE_INPUT", "direction": "input", "signal_class": "data" } ], "logic_levels": { "v_ih_min_V": 3.3, "v_il_max_V": 0.8 }, "connector_type": "terminal_block" } ], "interfaces": [ { "id": "power_input", "name": "DC Power In", "protocol": { "type": "power", "role": "input" }, "requires": [ { "function": "POWER_INPUT", "count": 1 }, { "function": "GROUND", "count": 1 } ], "power_delivery": { "max_voltage_V": 42, "max_current_mA": 4000 }, "constraints": { "requires_connector_type": "screw_terminal" }, "description": "9–42 VDC input for driver supply" }, { "id": "step_dir_inputs", "name": "STEP/DIR/ENA Inputs", "protocol": { "type": "digital", "role": "receiver" }, "requires": [ { "function": "STEP_INPUT", "count": 1 }, { "function": "DIR_INPUT", "count": 1 }, { "function": "ENABLE_INPUT", "count": 1 } ], "constraints": { "max_connections": 1, "requires_connector_type": "terminal_block" }, "description": "Opto-isolated STEP, DIR, and EN inputs. Supports common-anode or common-cathode wiring." }, { "id": "motor_outputs", "name": "Bipolar Stepper Outputs", "protocol": { "type": "bipolar_stepper_phases", "role": "driver" }, "requires": [ { "function": "MOTOR_PHASE_A", "count": 2 }, { "function": "MOTOR_PHASE_B", "count": 2 } ], "description": "Four-wire motor connection A+/A-, B+/B-" } ], "supply_voltage_V": [ 9, 42 ], "metadata": { "package_type": "Driver module with heatsink" } }, { "domain": "mechanical", "resources": [ { "id": "mount_hole_1", "name": "Mounting Hole 1", "description": "Chassis mounting hole", "functions": [ { "name": "mounting_hole" } ], "connector_type": "through_hole" }, { "id": "mount_hole_2", "name": "Mounting Hole 2", "description": "Chassis mounting hole", "functions": [ { "name": "mounting_hole" } ], "connector_type": "through_hole" } ], "interfaces": [ { "id": "panel_mount", "name": "Panel/Bracket Mount", "protocol": { "type": "threaded_connection", "role": "mounting_point" }, "requires": [ { "function": "mounting_hole", "count": 2 } ], "description": "Use two chassis screws to mount the module" } ], "package_type": "Enclosed driver module", "dimensions_mm": { "length": 96, "width": 56, "height": 33 }, "weight_g": 200 }, { "domain": "thermal", "resources": [ { "id": "heatsink_base", "name": "Base Heatsink", "description": "Integral aluminum heatsink", "functions": [ { "name": "HEAT_SINK", "direction": "sink" } ], "connector_type": "surface_mount" } ], "interfaces": [], "operating_temperature_C": [ -10, 45 ], "metadata": { "thermal_design_power_W": 5, "requires_thermal_management": false, "thermal_monitoring_available": false, "cooling_method": "passive" } } ], "design_rules": [ "Do not exceed 42 V on VCC.", "Set DIP current below motor phase current rating.", "For control voltages above 5 V, add series resistance so the controller drives 8–15 mA into the optocoupler.", "Wiring must use either common-anode or common-cathode across STEP/DIR/ENA consistently." ], "usage_notes": "Supports 0.5–4.0 A phase current and microstepping via DIP switches. Inputs are opto-isolated and accept 3.3–24 V logic when wired correctly. EN input places driver off-line when active.", "application_examples": [ "CNC axes", "3D printer retrofits", "Robotics actuators" ], "warnings": [ "Many \"TB6600\" modules implement TB67S109AFTG or other drivers. Verify microstep options and timing.", "Module can run hot near 4 A; ensure airflow.", "Incorrect common-anode/cathode wiring will prevent inputs from triggering." ] }