# The Blue Smoke Herder Shield - AKA the New Maslow Shield (TLE5206)
**URL:** https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/the-blue-smoke-herder-shield-aka-the-new-maslow-shield-tle5206/5322
**Category:** Hardware
**Created:** [July 31, 2018, 9:12am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/the-blue-smoke-herder-shield-aka-the-new-maslow-shield-tle5206/5322 "2018-07-31T09:12:37Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
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### Author:  [@blurfl](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/blurfl)
#### Post date: [August 1, 2018, 11:15pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/the-blue-smoke-herder-shield-aka-the-new-maslow-shield-tle5206/5322/21 "2018-08-01T23:15:11Z")
The macOS GC .dmg brings the firmware .zip as well.
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### Author:  [@marm](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/marm)
#### Post date: [August 2, 2018, 2:02am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/the-blue-smoke-herder-shield-aka-the-new-maslow-shield-tle5206/5322/22 "2018-08-02T02:02:34Z")
I would be interested in option A.
I also think that you should be able to update the firmware, it is not all that difficult if a person is going to be using a CNC machine.
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### Author:  [@mfpiechowski](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/mfpiechowski)
#### Post date: [August 6, 2018, 10:13pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/the-blue-smoke-herder-shield-aka-the-new-maslow-shield-tle5206/5322/23 "2018-08-06T22:13:06Z")
Count me as interested in option A as well.
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### Author:  [@Adam\_Power](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Adam_Power)
#### Post date: [August 6, 2018, 10:29pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/the-blue-smoke-herder-shield-aka-the-new-maslow-shield-tle5206/5322/24 "2018-08-06T22:29:55Z")
Option A, for me.
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### Author:  [@Bee](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Bee)
#### Post date: [August 6, 2018, 10:56pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/the-blue-smoke-herder-shield-aka-the-new-maslow-shield-tle5206/5322/25 "2018-08-06T22:56:06Z")
It is through hole version. The heat sinks have not been decided on yet for my production.
Thank you
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### Author:  [@Bee](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Bee)
#### Post date: [August 6, 2018, 10:58pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/the-blue-smoke-herder-shield-aka-the-new-maslow-shield-tle5206/5322/26 "2018-08-06T22:58:04Z")
I have been working towards a solution like this. It is one of the reasons I set up disciples of CNC. I just came across a simple Mac FW upload solution.
Thank you
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### Author:  [@aluminumwelder](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/aluminumwelder)
#### Post date: [August 6, 2018, 11:01pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/the-blue-smoke-herder-shield-aka-the-new-maslow-shield-tle5206/5322/27 "2018-08-06T23:01:05Z")
can you tell me what the benefit is of having 12v headers to run fans? why not just put the electronics inside a square tube with fans on each end and use a power strip to power up everything?
or is it just the convience of having one power supply? If that is the case why not just use one larger 12V supply like 6a and have a couple of splitters to run the fans.
Is it that simple or are there other benefits?
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### Author:  [@Bee](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Bee)
#### Post date: [August 6, 2018, 11:06pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/the-blue-smoke-herder-shield-aka-the-new-maslow-shield-tle5206/5322/28 "2018-08-06T23:06:04Z")
It’s simply cleaner then wires running everywhere. All that splitting can become an antenna for EMI. That can lead to random disconnects and crashes. “Connection lost” errors.
Thank you
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### Author:  [@aluminumwelder](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/aluminumwelder)
#### Post date: [August 6, 2018, 11:53pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/the-blue-smoke-herder-shield-aka-the-new-maslow-shield-tle5206/5322/29 "2018-08-06T23:53:18Z")
put me down for plan A please
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### Author:  [@clintloggins](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/clintloggins)
#### Post date: [August 7, 2018, 1:47pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/the-blue-smoke-herder-shield-aka-the-new-maslow-shield-tle5206/5322/30 "2018-08-07T13:47:17Z")
@Bee its plan B for me! Count me in. That is, unless it will be awhile after you get and send out the shields only… then I’ll start with A 😉
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### Author:  [@Charles\_Docherty](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Charles_Docherty)
#### Post date: [August 8, 2018, 3:01pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/the-blue-smoke-herder-shield-aka-the-new-maslow-shield-tle5206/5322/31 "2018-08-08T15:01:24Z")
I’m in for either option a or b.
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### Author:  [@Jatt](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Jatt)
#### Post date: [August 8, 2018, 9:10pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/the-blue-smoke-herder-shield-aka-the-new-maslow-shield-tle5206/5322/32 "2018-08-08T21:10:44Z")
@Bee If you go the crowdfunded route, you should consider using crowd supply instead of kickstarter. They tend to be better for open-source hardware like this.
[https://www.crowdsupply.com](https://www.crowdsupply.com)
Also, they will vet your project and ensure it gets delivered. Kickstarter has a reputation for successfully funded projects that fail to deliver. Crowd Supply has a 100% delivery rate on successfully funded projects.
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### Author:  [@Jayster](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Jayster)
#### Post date: [August 8, 2018, 10:18pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/the-blue-smoke-herder-shield-aka-the-new-maslow-shield-tle5206/5322/33 "2018-08-08T22:18:43Z")
A or B depending on the cost difference.
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### Author:  [@ShadyG](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/ShadyG)
#### Post date: [August 8, 2018, 10:23pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/the-blue-smoke-herder-shield-aka-the-new-maslow-shield-tle5206/5322/34 "2018-08-08T22:23:57Z")
option A. And just an opinion, take smoke out of the name, I had avoided this thread because I thought it was aobut a board that people had problems with smoking. I don’t like the magic smoke coming out.
PS I’m not married to the idea but an option to roll your own would be cool. I have been wanting to build something like this but had no further use for it. The Maslow gives me a good excuse.
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### Author:  [@aluminumwelder](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/aluminumwelder)
#### Post date: [August 9, 2018, 3:10am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/the-blue-smoke-herder-shield-aka-the-new-maslow-shield-tle5206/5322/35 "2018-08-09T03:10:02Z")
any idea of approximate price?
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### Author:  [@Keith](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Keith)
#### Post date: [August 9, 2018, 2:44pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/the-blue-smoke-herder-shield-aka-the-new-maslow-shield-tle5206/5322/36 "2018-08-09T14:44:03Z")
Interested in option A, though I have been out of the loop recently, so will need to go back and familiarize.
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### Author:  [@TheMerryYeoman](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/TheMerryYeoman)
#### Post date: [August 9, 2018, 2:52pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/the-blue-smoke-herder-shield-aka-the-new-maslow-shield-tle5206/5322/37 "2018-08-09T14:52:49Z")
Truth be told… I’m learning a lot about many things all at once. I think that a few smoother edges wouldn’t have given me a feeling like I was entitled to my problems being fixed for me. In the spirit of being as helpful as we can (which is the feeling I get from this community😀) I think Bee has the right idea. Solve problems that make the product better. Eventually possibly as the the Maslow comes.
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### Author:  [@Jimsebaatian](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Jimsebaatian)
#### Post date: [August 9, 2018, 4:33pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/the-blue-smoke-herder-shield-aka-the-new-maslow-shield-tle5206/5322/38 "2018-08-09T16:33:55Z")
I’m interested in plan A when you get priced let me know
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### Author:  [@Mightymouse](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Mightymouse)
#### Post date: [August 11, 2018, 4:32am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/the-blue-smoke-herder-shield-aka-the-new-maslow-shield-tle5206/5322/39 "2018-08-11T04:32:59Z")
Anyone know when the new boards will arrive?
Im piecing a maslow together. Got my chains, motors and Z axis. I just need the metal plate and a board. As well as a parts list so i can start assembly.
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### Author:  [@Bee](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Bee)
#### Post date: [August 11, 2018, 6:09am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/the-blue-smoke-herder-shield-aka-the-new-maslow-shield-tle5206/5322/40 "2018-08-11T06:09:12Z")
When is a relative term. I pick up a new revision of empty boards tomorrow. The new design needs to be tested before starting a scale assembly. Each assembled board needs to be tested as well. There is some leg work. My best guess baring unforeseen incident we will have things worked out and can announce what to expect in about 2 weeks.
Thank you
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