Post stamp-sized 4 axis stepper motor controller system on module SCE2-M is designed to save space and speed up motion controller integration time for custom products. When paired with industry-standard open-source motion controller firmware it can be controller by g-code and drive whole small CNC machine without external components. SCE2 is second Kurokesu motion module […]
Read MoreIntroducing motion family platform
About A few months ago last RSA1 rotary stage parts in the warehouse were consumed and the decision not to extend its life was made. Instead, the whole family of new motion devices was designed. Heart of all – is the motion module used in the main controller. It is a small standalone stepper motor […]
Read MoreUpdated C1 PRO x18 motorized camera block
After intensive tests and feedback from actual installations motorized 18x zoom camera block gets some updated. From now on only this version will be shipped. Updated feature list: New mount plate More stable and secure mechanical design Occupies less space Added new M3 thread mounting features to mount plate FFC cable attached more securely and […]
Read MoreC920 rework kit updates
Recently updated C920 webcam version was released featuring new PCB. These changes introduced two unexpected issues: wiring is different and new PCB has mechanical interference with aluminium rework kit back plate. Test-point locations If you rework webcam by yourself, please use pin-out diagram as pictured below to solder wires. TP24 – VCC TP26 – USB […]
Read More18x optical zoom motorized camera kit
Recently released smallest motorized lens controller which could be suitable to drive advanced lenses. And after a few iterations finally, the SCF4 controller is released. It is time to introduce a new camera module C1_PRO_X18. MK2 updates Specs 5.5~96mm optical zoom (approximately 54.2° to 3.4° horizontal view angle) Motorized Focus, Zoom, Day/Night filter Reference points […]
Read MoreMotorized lens controller mk2 updates
It has been a while since zoom lens controller v1 was discontinued. The reason was very simple and happens to the best of us – the manufacturer made critical part outdated. Half a year ago swept all available stock and manufactured the last batch. An updated version was in development, but only internal use sample […]
Read MoreIntroducing C1 MICRO USB camera
Tiny and lightweight camera system based on original C1 was in development for a while. It was challenging to squeeze all components even to 6 layer PCB with tight tolerances. After a few design iterations finally, C1 MICRO M12 camera is released and pre-orders are open. Key features Lightweight and small. Camera weight without a […]
Read MoreNew cameras and near future plans
As new amazing cameras are in development and few will be released soon there was a struggle how to name them. Wanted to reflect it’s purpose and have universal coding so there was a big toss between few ideas and finally the decision was made. Kurokesu started camera portfolio with C1 camera in 2014. After […]
Read MoreBig scary laser
Or not. I have been begging Santa for fiber laser for years and this year seems like I behaved myself good enough to deserve it. Crate weight was more than 60kg, pulled my back while carrying it but I don’t complain. Marking It’s quite opposite to 3D printers where material is being deposited. Laser energy […]
Read MoreKurokesu legal status update
It has been almost a month since Kurokesu stepped over individual business license and become UAB (similar to LLC or JSC) company. Also Kurokesu is now VAT registered. So there are some small changes. Base currency is changed to EUR. Two accepted currencies USD and EUR will stay active, prices in USD will be calculated […]
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