2.5W Laser TTL Confused (4 replies)
I am wondering if someone can steer me straight in regards to adding a laser to my 3d printer? I am trying to get this to work on my older Prusa i2. I picked up a 2.5w module which comes with the...
View ArticleConservative kerf value for tabbed box cutting? (1 reply)
Hello, I am going to have my first tabbed box cut. It will be made of 6mm birch plywood. I don't know which kerf value to encode in the box designer (Tabbed Box Maker for Inkscape). I suppose it's...
View ArticleStupid Question about 2.5W laser (2 replies)
Right, so I recently purchased this 2.5W Laser from Amazon and have received it. When looking at it, it only has a plug and a small cooling fan on the back side of the laser module. It came with a...
View ArticleFirmware/Electronics (1 reply)
Hi, im currently converting a K40 cutter. I wanted to use the Ramps 1.4 i have but im not sure what firmware to use. If possible it would be great if i could use the reprapdiscount full graphic smart...
View ArticleEpilog laser won’t go home, looking for miracle solution (2 replies)
Hiya laser community, We have a 50W Epilog Zing CO2 laser. The Y-Axis keeps homing at about the 6.5" mark out on the ruler guide AS IF the rotary attachment were connected, even though its not. When...
View ArticleNeed guidance (1 reply)
I am relative new to CNC Laser Cutting Machines and I am having a problem that I have not been able to figure out. I am using a Mitsubishi ML4020-F60 Fiber Optic laser machine. I don't seem to have...
View ArticleWiring up the laser to RAMPS (3 replies)
Okay, here's my first post.. I have a laser that turns on with 2 wires (it's on/off at 12V) and the GCode that my laser program creates uses M03 and M05 to turn the laser on and off. I have chosen to...
View Articlewindows printer driver (4 replies)
Hi, I built my own laser engraver using a RAMP controller board with Marlin firmware and currently I am using laserweb for all my laser cutting and engraving projects. On YouTube I found however some...
View ArticleGet more speed in laser pwm/ttl (2 replies)
Hello, I'm using a 2.5W blue laser. It's ok for lines but when are dotted not print well because It takes a long time to turn on and off. I'm using M4 S0~255 for ON and M4 S0 for OFF. If the speed is...
View ArticleLaser smoothing of 3D printed object? (no replies)
I had a thought that I could use my newly acquired laser cutter/engraver to smooth the surface of 3D-printed objects... run the laser across or along the layers to melt the surface of the PLA so that...
View ArticleRecommended software/firmware? (no replies)
I've just set up my new 3018 CNC/laser cutter. It came with Grbl firmware which I upgraded to the latest version, so I'm currently using LaserGrbl software to control it. But I'm wondering if there is...
View ArticleArduino Uno + CNC shield (no replies)
Hi everyone, I a having problems with the Y axis on my CNC. I am using LaserGRBL and the manual jog control works but once the cutting starts the y axis does not move anymore, any sugestion? Thans in...
View ArticleBuilding a laser engraver (cutter?) using existing 3d printer components (3...
To start: I am a sensible person who understands the risks involved with high voltages, lasers and other hazardous things. In the past I have repaired TVs and other electronic devices both for a...
View ArticleA question about safety goggles (2 replies)
I have just placed an order with BangGood for a 2500mW laser module, with a beam of 445nm. While this makes its way slowly from China (3 or 4 weeks, apparently) I now have time to think about safety...
View Articlewhite poly carbonate (no replies)
Can anyone tell me if there is 1/8" white polycarbonate available with NO UV treatment so I can cut it with my laser?
View ArticleLaser cutter from 3D printer wiring issue (7 replies)
Hi there; I am trying to convert a 3D printer to laser cutter. I got this laser module bought from Aliexpress: [es.aliexpress.com] I am trying to convert a TEVO TARANTULA 3D printer. The motherboard...
View ArticleChina laser 15W - trouble - laser still burn for 100% of power (3 replies)
Hi all, Two years ago I bought a "cheap china laser" - It is 15W ACAN A12, it worked well, but yesterday I was centering the wood block and in middle of centering laser start burn for 100% of power...
View ArticleDIY Laser engraver/cutter needs new driver board (no replies)
Hey guys, hope you all doing well these days. In the past few month i built a diy laser engraver/cutter from stuff i had left from my old desktop-cnc. I bought a 2,5 w chinese laser module and the...
View ArticleConverting Laser To Larger Bed (3 replies)
I have a Chinese laser with a bed size of 47.2 x 35.4 inches. Has anyone ever converted one of this size over to a full 4'x8' bed size? What are some concern areas that I should be looking at?
View ArticleRe: Beautiful MDF Computer Stand by AEON Laser 60w MIRA9 (-1 replies)
... I've seen your similar posts in other forums, related to lasercutting, too -- with questions, if you only advertises the laser-brand - until now without any answers ... so, if there's noting more...
View ArticleRe: Beautiful MDF Computer Stand by AEON Laser 60w MIRA9 (-1 replies)
... OK (or NOT OK!) -- it's definitely a SEO-spammer - will delete this thread soon 8-)
View ArticleLasern mit marlin (1 reply)
Hallo zusammen , Ich habe ein Problem . mit Marlin 2.0.8 und komme nicht weiter Drucker = FLSUN QQS mit dem Orginal Bord zum Vorhaben ich habe mir einen Kleinen 3 watt laser verbaut und möchte kleine...
View ArticlePrinciple And Classification Of Metal Laser Cutting (no replies)
Metal laser cutting is one of the important applications of laser technology. With the development of fiber laser technology, metal laser cutting has gradually become the main market for laser...
View ArticleSetup for laser in marlin questions? (7 replies)
Hi all! I’ve gotten some serious help here on another topic so I thought I’d try here. I’m building a standalone laser from parts I have and @dust was very kind in helping me configure My Creality...
View ArticleLaser on Duet3d mini5+ (1 reply)
Hi, I am trying to add a laser head to my cnc machine and cannot work out how to control it... The cnc is a home-built MPCNC with a 'Big Dipper' Duet3 mini5+ control board and RRF 3.4.4, the laser...
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Chinesse power laser 15w decreased power but hot (5 replies)
Hi I have a module 15w cheap, with a big heatsink and cooler from engraver 100x100 machine... now it seems to have lack of power because at 100% does show a blue beam but not burning at all... grbl...
View ArticleHelp with a 270W laser module (8 replies)
Hi, I've a laser module dilas with this specs: Center Wavelength nm 976 Wavelength Tolerance nm ±3 Output Power 270W Spectral Width (FWHM) nm <5 Slope Efficiency W/A >7.5 Fiber Connector Fixed...
View ArticleInfo about complete laser module system (6 replies)
Hello everyone, here I am again. I purchased a complete laser module with the intention of removing individual 300W Dilas modules. The seller told me that there were 20 modules inside, but in reality...
View ArticleTesting lumina ldd-1000-40-24-rs with dummy load (no replies)
I have purchased a used Lumina LDD-1000-40-24-RS and I would like to test it (using the analog command on PIN 9) to make sure it works correctly before connecting it to the laser module. I would like...
View ArticleAbout Two Trees DB5500s Laser Module (3 replies)
Hi guys, I have build my DIY Laser Engraver with Ramps 1.4, and I bought a 40W Laser Module link I use marlin firmware. I open LASER_SYNCHRONOUS_M106_M107 and SPINDLE_LASER_FREQUENCY 1000. I use D9...
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