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# Synthetos gShield (grblShield) V5

**Brand:** Adafruit

**URL:** https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/synthetos-gshield-grblshield-v5

## Pricing

- **Price:** $147.37
- **Stock:** In stock at supplier
- **Local warehouse:** 0 units
- **Supplier (Adafruit):** 100 units
- **SKU:** AF-1750

## Description

The Synthetos gShield (formerly grblShield) V5 is a 3-axis CNC stepper motor driver shield for Arduino. Designed as a complete hardware companion for the grbl CNC motion control firmware, it turns an Arduino Uno into a capable CNC controller for mills, routers, laser cutters, and other motion-control projects. Version 5 adds compatibility with the Arduino Due via a power jumper that allows native 3.3V operation, in addition to standard 5V operation with the Uno and other ATmega328P-based boards. Three TI DRV8818 stepper drivers provide reliable, high-current motor control with 8× microstepping. Key Features 3-Axis Stepper Control – X, Y, and Z axes on a single shield TI DRV8818 Drivers – Three robust stepper drivers at 2.5A per winding 8× Microstepping – Smooth, precise motor movement grbl Compatible – Purpose-built for the grbl CNC firmware Arduino Uno & Due Support – V5 power jumper for 3.3V or 5V operation Open Pin Pass-Through – Access unused Arduino pins for limit switches, spindle control, etc. Specifications Stepper Drivers: 3× TI DRV8818 Current per Winding: 2.5A Microstepping: 8× Input Voltage: 12–30V (screw terminal) Logic Voltage: 5V (Uno) or 3.3V (Due, via jumper) Axes: 3 (X, Y, Z) Compatibility Arduino Uno and ATmega328P-based boards (5V) Arduino Due (3.3V via power jumper) Ideal For DIY CNC mills and routers Laser cutter and engraver builds 3-axis motion control systems grbl-based CNC projects Package Contents 1× Synthetos gShield V5 Resources grbl Wiki (GitHub)

**Product Type:** physical

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*Source: [Synthetos gShield (grblShield) V5](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/synthetos-gshield-grblshield-v5)*