Description
Supercharge your CNC
The SuperLongBoard, or “SLB”, is an advanced, next-generation, plug-and-play, CNC controller for ALL GENERATIONS of the LongMill. The SLB allows your CNC to run faster and more reliably. We believe the SLB is the most significant upgrade in functionality and performance for all LongMills, past and present.
Each order will comes with:
- The SuperLongBoard in a robust aluminum enclosure with 4 mounting holes for screws sized #4 to #8
- Independent E-stop with 3 customizable action buttons
- 2.5m E-stop cable
- 1m USB-C to USB-A cable
- Mounting bracket, specifically for the Y-axis of a MK2/2.5 (not MK1)
The only other things you’ll need to provide are:
- Your own 24V 10A-12.5A power supply, we supply these and all past LongMills have shipped with one
- A CNC 😉
- Ethernet cable if you plan to use one
- For custom setups, the SLB ships with all 3.81mm green pluggable terminal connectors by default, plus we can include the 5.08mm connectors for connecting power and motors if you email us before ordering, but any remaining ones you’ll need to get yourself
The SLB creates a platform for our company to continue developing and bringing advanced features and improvements to the LongMill and other future CNC machines.
There are way too many updates and changes we’re bringing with the SLB to mention all of them, but we’ll continue to show functionality and answer questions as we get closer to production. For company updates in the meantime, keep an eye on our Blog or get news directly to your inbox by signing up.
FAQ
Q: When will the SLB ship?
A: The first round of SLBs have already shipped. Back-orered SLBs are expected to start shipping late May early June. We will continue to post updates on our Blog. To get news directly to your email inbox, feel free to subscribe to our mailing list.
Q: Can the SLB work on my LongMill?
A: The SLB is compatible with ALL LONGMILLS. No matter what size, generation, or version you have, the SLB will plug and play with existing LongMill hardware of all generations with minimal settings changes. We believe this will be one of the most substantial upgrades any LongMill can have, past or present!
Q: Will the SLB come default with the LongMill in the future?
A: Yes, starting with our new batch of MK2.5 LongMills the SLB will now ship standard with the machine. This also comes with an associated price increase to reflect the additional value we believe the SLB provides.
Q: Will the SLB work with my CNC?
A: If it’s a LongMill or AltMill then definitely it will. Otherwise, your CNC should be supported so long as it’s a typical hobby CNC setup with open-loop Nema 23s. As we roll out the SLB we’ll begin hearing back on other successful configurations and update this ‘Answer’ appropriately, since otherwise we can’t provide a definitive guarantee other than to say that it’s very likely to work for most hobby CNCs. Other machines that have been proven to work so far: Onefinity.
We’ve earnestly done our best to ensure the SLB would be ideal for any typical setup since the inspiration for the SLB came from trying to take things that are normally only available on more expensive and ‘closed’ boards and bring them into the open source domain and at a more affordable price for the benefit of as many hobbyists as we could. This means that although you will need to change certain settings to match your specific setup,the SLB will support a range of machines and accessories including 5/24V limit switches, touch plates, tool length sensors, laser diodes, external 4th axis, and more.
Q: What about if I want to use higher voltage or external motor drivers?
A: We do currently have another version of the SLB in the works that we’re calling SLB EXT since it’ll support much higher voltage and external motor drivers for closed loop support as well. This will extend even further SLB support for a broader range of machines and setups closer to production-level. This board will be what powers our AltMill CNC and you’ll be able to see more updates about it on our blog as we begin making deliveries.
Q: How can I know if the SLB is right for me?
A: There are many other offerings on the market that come with a wide range of features, simply put the choice between these will always come down to budget. If you don’t think you need the features offered by the SLB then it’d make more sense to spend less money. In this case consider getting a more typical grbl board or some of the newer x32 hobby CNC boards that might require more DIY setup time for wiring or programming. For instance the Blackbox x32 has the benefit of a direct wireless connection but less extensability. If instead you feel like you want to pull all the stops to support a higher-end CNC or use more advanced features then you might want to increase your budget and look into a Centroid, UCCNC, or Mach setup. We believe though that we’ve done our best to match the SLB up with the mid-level hobby CNC community where it makes sense to spend $150-200 on a controller to really unlock all the capabilities you’d be looking to expect out of your $1000-4000 CNC.
Q: Is the SLB open source?
A: Yes, the SLB, firmware, and related software like gSender will be released open source. This may come at a later date when we feel that our designs are finalized and should be available soon on our Resources pages.
Q: Will the SLB support external drivers?
A: Although we will support an external A-axis driver support to allow full 4-axis motion with the Vortex Rotary Axis, the SLB will not have support to external drivers for the X, Y, and Z axis.
Q: Will the SLB support accessories like the Vortex Rotary Axis, AutoZero touch plate, or LaserBeam?
Yes, the SLB will support all of our existing accessories for the LongMill, as well as opening up additional improvements and functionality to accessories, such as improved laser motion control, fully independent 4th axis control, and improved speed and sensitivity on touch probes and plates.
Q: Will the SLB support toolchangers?
A: The SLB does come with the hardware to support the IO for a toolchanger, such as relay control and tool length sensor inputs. However, we have not yet tested the functionality for a tool changer with the LongMill.
Q: Does the SLB come with a warranty?
A: The SLB comes with a standard 90-day warranty once it arrives at your door against all manufacturing defects. For further conditions, please check out the warranty tab on this page.
Details for returns can be found on our store policy page.
Michael B. (verified owner) –
What a difference this made comparing to the original! My CNC (MK2) runs quieter, the motors are cooler, the speed between cuts is faster too. I am converting my MK2 1.0 to a 2.5 as well.
Frank Baines (verified owner) –
Everything is great, I met Andy, Jason and Charles @ Vectric meeting in TX. Everyone was friendly and we talked CNC. I called in for support and Dave was awesome.
He answered my questions and then some. Thanks for being available.
DEAN B. (verified owner) –
I was one of the first to receive the SLB and there were a few bugs. They have been all worked out in the first update I received, It has been working flawlessly since then.
David Braden (verified owner) –
Love it. More stable and better control. Can’t wait to add the control panel
Pierre M. (verified owner) –
no problem, went smoothly!
frank muniz (verified owner) –
Excellent board once you figure out all the settings takes a little time but I think it’s one of the best on the market right now
Juan felipe Tamayo (verified owner) –
I simply Love my longmill and dream with an altmill. I make serving boards my brand is aragon bellota. We just made a 570 serving boards order and making more every day.
I learned CNC just a couple months ago and never taught I could do it. I recommend the auto zero touch plate makes things much easier. Thanks!!! Can’t wait to have my hands around an altmill as well.
Nicole (verified owner) –
(From Husband) I got the Super Long Board for my birthday and couldn’t be more happy.
The support and features of this board are far superior to my old controller.
Such a good product!!
John K. (verified owner) –
I purchased the SLB, Power Supply, and Zero Touch Plate from Sienci Labs to replace the control system on my Probotix Fireball CNC. With a few other components I was able to make my little 12×18 CNC run again. The Sienci components along with the gSender software have made my CNC run much smoother and efficient. Thank you Sienci Labs for the great products. I see an Alt Mill in my future!!
Gino Fisher (verified owner) –
As of now, only using the basic functions. So far it has worked to perfection. Soon I will incorporate my spindle to it, have not had the chance, been busy with other projects on my machine. Worth the investment.
Bill Stauffer (verified owner) –
I need to get this installed before the new control computer gets here. My MK1 has been busy with the original Longboard. I installed the magnetic mount for the LaserBeam today. That is a great addition.
John C. (verified owner) –
I decided on the SLB for 1 reason – the ethernet connectivity. I did have a few USB disconnects but in the 14 months I had the longboard it happened maybe 2 times. I wanted 0 times, and thus far the SLB has been very very reliable in that regard. I do not run my jobs fast and hard, but its capable of it if you need to. I have run a surfacing job at over 100 IPM without issue on my Longmill MK2. The install is simple enough, took me more time to tidy the cables up that to get it running.
Chuck G. (verified owner) –
Love the SLB. It was a very easy transition from the LB. As always the instructions were complete and easy to follow. I was back up and running in no time. I would recommend this upgrade.
I am looking forward to purchasing the new computer from Sienci after the first of the year.
Keep up the great work!
Gerald T. (verified owner) –
It has worked flawlessly
Jerald Newkirk (verified owner) –
Extremely happy with the super longboard. Very easy to set up and integrate with my long mill 48×30 , lots of extra parameters to set up but, the documentation is very easy to understand. Literally plug and play, I run Vectric Pro along with G Sender and this seems to be the perfect front end for my set up. Great job guys!
Mauricio J. (verified owner) –
So far so good. I definitely like the improvement I’ve seen on how my machine runs. Runs smoother and quicker.
mark t. (verified owner) –
As I was using the pwn spindle, it took me a whil to get it set up. But all stable and good now. Loving it.
Ralph Balchin (verified owner) –
Simply followed the instructions and it worked great.
Erik Bistany (verified owner) –
Massive upgrade over the first longboard. Spindle options, Tool length sensor alone would be worth it but there’s so much more than that in the Super long board this would get long winded. I would buy this again if I was setting up a new diy CNC Router or if upgrading from an existing longboard. 10/10
Danny Philie (verified owner) –
The super long board was a breeze to switch over from the long board
Has so much potential
I love how everything comes together in harmony
I plan to post videos on projects i am making on my longmill mk2 soon
ALAN MICK (verified owner) –
I love the new long board; I was trying to find the closed loop motors to upgrade the MK2 but could not find them on your website.
George M. (verified owner) –
It is a great improvement from the original controller. Faster and smoother operation. Makes upgrading to a spindle simple.
Byron J. (verified owner) –
Easy setup and great performance!
David Berges (verified owner) –
The assembly instructions were complete and concise. There is a bit of a learning curve but I am in awe of what this machine can do. I had no experience but the Sienci crew are fantastic. Their customer service is second to none. I am doing mainly 3D religious carvings. The outcomes are truly amazing.
Greg G. (verified owner) –
Everything, just great!