Hello My lasersaur driveboard has recently died and I am thinking about using a blackbox controller. I have a few questions that I would love some answers to... Can I use the existing micro stepper drivers and motors? Can I hook up the chiller so that the machine will only work if the chiller is working? Can I use the existing magnetic proximity sensors/end stops? Any help gratefully received Best Aaron
You can reuse the motors, but the drivers can go on a shelf for a future project as the BlackBox has onboard drivers Depending on the signal the Chiller puts out, yes. You can use the Door input as a pause when the chiller faults out. May need a Grbl recompile but not too hard. Been about 7 years since I last played with a Lasersaur, can you refresh my memory on what kind of sensors they used?
Thanks for you timely reply. Black Box looks promising These are the installed sensors...; https://www.mouser.co.uk/ProductDet...eYIUHEjgGcEJJymoA2f6fZ3M/gRfPSuK6JuuUT1ZPxw== Cheers Aaron
