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For info about the NEW Ethernet SmoothStepper click here!

SmoothStepper - USB
(Obsolete - NOT for new designs)

See the Ethernet SmoothStepper instead

USB to Dual Parallel Port (LPT) Adaptor

SmoothStepper

Many modern PCs no longer include a Parallel Port (also known as an LPT port, or Printer Port).

Standard USB to Parallel Port adaptors (designed for use with printers) do NOT work with Mach3.

SmoothStepper is the solution for those who want to use Mach3 on a PC without a Printer Port.

Now you can use Mach3 to run your CNC machine from almost any PC – including a laptop!

Maple Leaf DashX is the authorized Canadian distributor of Warp9's Smooth Stepper. We ship anywhere in Canada and Worldwide!

We also offer all the accessories you need to get up and running, with a new SmoothStepper, right out of the box!

Upgrading to a SmoothStepper from a parallel port is amazingly straight-forward:

  • Install the USB driver (Windows 8) (Windows All Other)
  • Install the Mach Plug-in
  • Plug in the USB cable
  • Plug your old printer-port cable into the SmoothStepper
  • Choose the settings that match your setup in Mach
  • Start Cutting!

 

Specifications:

  • 1 USB Connection provides complete control of all ports
  • 2 Parallel Ports
  • 1 Encoder Input Port
  • Output/Input  Configurations:
    • 16 Out +24 In
    • 24 Out +16 In
  • Full Spindle Control (PWM/Step-Dir)
  • Dedicated hardware produces pulse streams up to 80 times faster, and with more precise timing than Mach3 using a legacy printer port
  • Windows XP, Vista, Win7 (32/64bit), and Win8 compatible
  • Download the full Manual
  • Download other versions of the Mach3 plugin

 

Pricing in USD

Please note that all our pricing is in USD (we ship from Calgary Canada).
We buy our inventory in USD, and to prevent loss due to the fluctuating exchange rate, we simply sell in USD.
PayPal will convert to CAD during checkout.

 

Pricing - SmoothStepper Board

Picture

Quantity

Base Price (USD)

Import Fee (5%)

Total

SmoothStepper USB

1-10

$219

$8

$219 USD

*Prices do not included 5% GST or shipping

 

Accessories

Picture

Part #

Description

Price (USD)

USB cableAdaptor

 

DX-USBSSCOMBO

Our most popular accessories together as a special deal!

When people order the USB SmoothStepper these are the items they most often order with it.

  • 26 Pin IDC Header to DB25 Female - $8
  • Shielded USB Cable - $9

 

$17

$15

 

Mach3

DX-MACH3

CNC Motion Control Software
(1-6 Axis)

Save $10 when you bundle Mach3 with a Smoothstepper!

$175

$165 - Bundle Only Price

USB cable

DX-USBAB

USB Cable

6 ft / 2m

A to B

$8

USB cable

DX-USBABS

USB Cable - Shielded

6 ft / 2m

A to B

With braided shielding to prevent electrical interference.

$10

$9

Adaptor

DX-26HDB25F6

26 Pin IDC Header to DB25 Female

(Printer Port Plug) Ribbon Cable Adaptor

6 Inch

$8

 

Adaptor

DX-26HDB25M6

26 Pin IDC Header to DB25 Male

Ribbon Cable Adaptor

6 Inch

$8

 

IDC-IDC DX-26H26H

26 Pin IDC Header to 26 Pin IDC Header

Ribbon Cable Adaptor

6 Inch

$7

 

Adaptor

DX-26HDB25C

Custom Length Ribbon Cable adaptors

(per foot)

IDC26 to:

  • Male DB25
  • Female DB25
  • IDC26

$8 + $2/ft

Length
End
Specify exact length

DB25-M-M Cable

DX-DB25MM6

DB25 Male to Male Cable

(6 foot / 2m)

$19

 

DB25-M-M Cable

DX-DB25MF6

DB25 Male to Female Cable

(6 foot / 2m)

$19

 

DB25 Male-Male

DX-DB25MM

DB25 Gender Changer

Male to Male

$5

 

DB25 Male-Male

DX-DB25FF

DB25 Gender Changer

Female to Female

$5

 

Power Supply

DX-SMPS600

Power Supply - Stepper/Servo

  • Special regenerative design for use with Stepper and Servo systems
  • Works great with all Gecko drives! (@63V)
  • Works great with all Granite VSD drives (@126V)
  • High efficiency
  • Switch-mode power supply
  • Short-circuit protected
  • Selectable input voltage range
  • 115/230VAC Input
  • Extremely small form factor
  • Low EMI
  • 600 Watt
  • 2x63 or 1x126 VDC - Dual Output
  • Multiple units can be placed in parallel for high current systems
  • Data sheet

$259

 

SmoothStepper Box

DX-USBSSBOX

Custom Enclosure

$45

SOLD OUT

USB cableDB25-M-M Cable

AdaptorAdaptor

SmoothStepper Box

DX-USBSSKIT

Complete Kit Assembled
Includes:

  • 1 USB Cable (Shielded)
  • 1 Male-Male Printer Port Cable
  • 2 Printer Port Plugs
  • 1 Enclosure

$90 Value

$80

SOLD OUT

SS Xtended

USB cableDB25-M-M Cable

DX-SSXUSB

SmoothStepper Xtended!

*Best Value*

The SmoothStepper Xtended comes fully Assembled and
Includes:

  • 1 USB Cable (Shielded)
  • 1 Male-Male Printer Port Cable
  • 2 Female Printer Port Plugs
  • 1 Enclosure
  • 1 SmoothStepper USB circuit board

 

$230

SOLD OUT

*Prices do not included 5% GST or shipping

Shipping - Worldwide
(Ships from Calgary Canada)

Country

Method Tracking #

Estimated Shipping Time

(Business Days)

Cost

Canada

Xpress Post Yes 2 $18
USA Small Air No 6-10 $18
International Small Air No 6-10 $18
- UPS Yes RUSH Quote

*Shipping may be adjusted for larger orders if the automatic shipping calculation is incorrect.
*$100 of postal insurance included. We are not responsible for lost/damaged shipments.
Please allow 5-7 days for your order to be processed.