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New 2 watt laser platform

Discussion in 'Laser Cutters' started by RussB, Oct 26, 2017.

New 2 watt laser platform

New 2 watt laser platform

Discussion in 'Laser Cutters' started by RussB, Oct 26, 2017.

Acro based 2 watt laser platform

2 watt laser Acro system
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    #1 RussB, Oct 26, 2017
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    what software are you using? i want to build a 5000mm x 1000mm laser engraver with one motor for x axis and one motor for the y axis. im new here and not sure what software to use. can i use the cnc xpro v3 board for my motors and laser? will that be all that i will need regarding software?
     
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    I would not try to do one motor for the Y with a frame that big. You will find that the Y will NOT track straight with a single motor in frame size like that. I went with 2 Y motors and a single X motor. For the price of Nema 17 steppers, you might as well run 2 motors.
    For software I just use LaserGRBL, its free and works quite well.
    Yes you can easily use the CNC Shield for this project, that is what I am using :)
    Happy building!!!
    Cheers,
    Russ
     
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    Thanks for the reply. And one more thing where can I find a laser module?
     
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    Will reply in a PM as I am not sure I'm allowed to post info like that.....
     
    #5 RussB, Oct 30, 2017
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    Post away. About the only thing that is off limits is mystery vendors claiming to be selling "genuine" OpenBuilds parts that really aren't genuine OpenBuilds parts.
     
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    Still waiting on some parts to arrive.
    Since my build is relegated to the garage ;) (to quote her...' it smells like burning wood in the house') I built a fold down working platform. I also got to at least run the Y axis for a test run to check belt tensions and general alignment. 20171028_145342.jpg
     

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    Thanks Rick. Will know for next time.
    As an fyi, I purchased it through Aliexpress... but I had messaged the user a link to the one I bought.
     
    #8 RussB, Oct 31, 2017
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    thanks guys this is a real help. with the 1 motor y axis i want to use a stainless steal rod going to the other side with a gear for that belt. sure it will work. what is you thoughts?
     
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    Yes that should work. Make sure it's good and straight ;) at that distance or you may end up with induced shifting of the axis.
     
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    Well it's been a productive week. 98% completed now. All motors, GT2 belts and drag chains arrived. All cables sheeved and dressed. Only have the power cable to cable clamp in place.gotbto run a few test prints.... I have to say so far I'm impressed.
     

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    If you haven't tried, get LaserWeb4 a try. It works with GrBL and smoothie
     
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    Will give it a go.always willing to try new stuff :)
     
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    Some examples (Christmas presents
    ..lol) of what the build has produced this week.
     

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    First upgrade on the way.... I knew it wouldnt take long.
    5.5 watt laser coming in. Nothing really wrong with the 2 watt, but hey...bigger, better, faster :p
     
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    Great looking build. Do you have a BOM for this project?
     
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    I'll put one together this weekend....
     
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    Thank you very much!
     
    #18 Mardonis, Dec 8, 2017
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    Great looking work. :thumbsup::thumbsup:
    How did you produce the "Tokamine" item? :rolleyes:
     
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    Grabbed the image off google and etched it through LaserGRBL :) The guitar logos are Christmas presents for relatives ;)
    Logos tend to be easy to engrave. Photos with varying grey scale are hard to get the brightness and contrast correct.
     
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    BOM

    1 - Acro 1000mm x 1000mm kit OpenBuilds ACRO System
    1 - arduino UNO and CNC Shield with 4 drivers and heat sinks kit
    1 - 110/220 ac 250 watt 12 volt power supply (over kill on wattage but I had it laying around)
    3 - 1.5 meter GT2 6mm wide timing belt
    3 - 10mm x 15mm x 3m plastic drag chains
    3 - Nema 17, 2 phase, 4 wire servo motors
    3 - 14 tooth GT2 (2mm) pullies
    3 - custom made to length servo wiring harnesses
    2 - limit switches and mounts Micro Limit Switch Kit with Mounting Plate
    1 - 48" x 48" x 1/2" melamine covered particle board used as a mounting surface
    1 - 2.5 watt laser module with ttl/pwm driver www.aliexpress.com Various vendors available
     
    #21 RussB, Dec 12, 2017
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    Awesome, working on getting supplies now.
     
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    shouldn't the pulleys be 5mm bores not 2mm
     
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    GT2-2M Timing Pulley - 14 Tooth

    The 2mm is the pitch... sorry for the confusion...
     
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    You seem to have some line gaps in a couple of your images. Is the setting for spacing too large, or is something else going on? Also, what kind of travel speeds can you get with this setup?
     
    #26 melt.burn.make, Jan 24, 2018
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    You should enter this as a Build in the contest! https://openbuilds.com/threads/win-the-ultimate-powerpack.11224/
     
    #27 MaryD, Jan 24, 2018

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