Control 8 stepper motors with Arduino Uno or Due using CNC Shield

Using Arduino Motors, Mechanics, Power and CNC
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Robin2:
I can't see how they are connected. You need to ask on the Reprap Forum.

I would suggest a Mega as it has lots of I/O pins and, like the Uno, it works at 5v. The Due works at 3.3v.

You can connect A4988 drivers to an Arduino without using a shield. The only purpose of the shield is convenience.

...R

Hello,

Here is a scheme

So, if I'm going to use Mega as controller, what can I use as shield for 8 motors, I know that I can use drivers with solder-able breadboard, but is not only convenience, I need to make it compact without extra parts to place inside the assembly box