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Laser V

Discussion in 'Laser Cutters' started by Robert Hummel, Nov 30, 2013.

Laser V

Laser V

Discussion in 'Laser Cutters' started by Robert Hummel, Nov 30, 2013.

With such great success/attention my laser got, I ended up with a good friend that would like to dabble in stencil art and so I have decided to share my build with him and you here :) I will be using all the same electronics as in my previous build except the driver boards I will be using are the famous reprap 4988's they are more easy to come by and cost less. I will also be using open builds mini v wheels/v groove extrusion just so I can get a feel for their versatile products

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  1. Robert Hummel

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    Ahh ok :) I sized them for m3 good deal
     
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    Robert, What's the Stinger V?
    Larry
     
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    Aw good eye my friend lol
    It is a small to medium sized mill with the ability to mill 1" thick material.

    Mine will be used for PCB milling :)
    I am putting together 10 limited kits that will only require the v slot and a few other items from the open builds store.

    The first kit is done and the prototype is just waiting on the electronics :)

    There are some sneak peek videos on my YouTube ;)
     
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    Robert, Looks good! Keep me posted.
    What are you useing for a power supply( in the video) ?
    Thank, again
     
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    Ty :)
    Just a small 12v 5 amp switching supply off eBay, I will be using a 12v 30 amp from OpenBuilds for the final build
    The motors will also be swapped out as the ones on the test unit are 100 step instead of 200
     
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    As soon as I source all the parts that are out of stock or not sold on openbuild I am pulling the trigger so at the latest it will be two days. How do I get on the prototype list for the laser Plate :)
     
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    Let me see what I can do for the laser plate, are you planing on using a nema17 motor?
    I may even have a spare diode housing here some where
     
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    Wow that would be great. This will be my first try at laser cutting/etching. I have worked with mema17 in the past with my shapoko so that is what I was planning on using.
     
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    Also is there an alternative to the GT2 (2mm) Aluminum Timing Pulley "out of stock" that will still let me use the belt in the grove technique.
     
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    Ok I will take a look before I go to bed
     
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    Robert,
    At first I am wanting to cut/etch foamboard and maybe some other thin materials. What are some good suggestions on entry lvl diodes.
     
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    This would be my suggestion
    http://m.ebay.ca/itm?itemId=170898388161

    I milled something up fast before bed and I did have the extra diode housing to go with it.
    image.jpg

    PM me your mailing address ;)
     
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    Wow, that looks great. I have my nano on order and will place my order for the rest of the parts tomorrow.
     
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    I believe the pulleys are due in soon
     
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    I found some on ebay and they are on the way.
    I was about to place my order and they are out of 8mm Low Profile Screws M5 :banghead:. Are 10mm too long?
     
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    I have my laser, Lens, protective glasses ordered. I will have to check if my power supply I was using on the CNC is is 12 volt and if it is I am good there. All that is left is ordering the parts from openbuilds.
    Looking at what is in stock will the 10mm screws work or will they be too long?
     
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    @Robert Hummel any idea on the ETA on the ETA of 8mm Low Profile Screws. I am ready to buy just need screws to put it all together.
     
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    Sorry for the delay as I just finished a 16 hour shift at the day job.
    I'm not sure of the stock issue I just had a heads up as I was also looking to get the 20 tooth for my other project.

    I will be headed to the post tomorrow and will send the plate and housing your way
     
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    no worries. I am maybe getting overly excited so I have started posting more. :thumbsup:
     
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    @Robert Hummel You think you could post a pic of your end stops
     
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    I was using limit switches but decided to switch to optical.
    Just have not gotten around to building them.
     
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    So you have not had any mishaps not using one?
     
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    LOL, copy and paste mishaps :p
     
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    None as of yet because I set the scale of my drawings to within the travel zone, also use a software limit in grbl
     
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    Yes but with multiple passes and depending on the color, the number of passes will very.
    If your talking any white plastics no.
    White foam I think so paper also.
    It has more to do with how the material absorbs the beam
     
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    Thin ABS Black, Balsa, Foam Board white/black, 1/8 plywood maybe.
     
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    I would say yes to all, some will cut faster then others.
    Be aware of the fumes and smoke from said items as they may be harmful.
    I have mainly used mine for etching and cutting 3m wrap for automotive use
     
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    I'm sure you will find many uses for it
     
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    My parents are wanting me to cut patterns for quilts and cloths with it. :eek:
     
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