This board allows for the connection of up to four Duet 3 Toolboards to the Duet 3 Mainboard at one time, greatly simplifying the CAN-FD bus and power wiring.
Features See the documentation links below for a full feature set; in summary: - 2- way barrier strip for power in. - Four 2-way JST VH connectors for power out to tool boards, individually fused 5A - Two RJ11 connectors for CAN bus in/out to connect to Duet 3 Mainboard and expansion boards. - Four 4-pin JST ZH connectors to connect CAN bus to four Tool Boards. - Four pairs of 2-pin headers for fitting with jumpers to bypass unused tool board CAN connectors (6 jumpers shown fitted in the picture). - CAN bus termination 2-pin header, for fitting with a jumper if the CAN_OUT RJ11 port is not used (shown fitted in the picture)
Documentation - Tool Distribution Board
The Tool Distribution Board's connector pack includes the following: - 4 of 4-way JST ZH tails 150mm with fitted plug (CAN to tool boards) - 4 of 2-way JST VH housing & crimps (Power to tool boards) - 2 Fork connectors (Power in) - 9 loose 2-pin jumpers, for fitting to the CAN bypass 2-pin headers and CAN bus termination 2-pin header as required. - 4x M3 nylon washers for mounting holes
A loose 500mm RJ11 cable is also supplied for connecting the CAN_IN port to the Main Board, Expansion Board, or other tool distribution board.