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==Theory / Background== | ==Theory / Background== | ||
===Laser / Power Supply=== | ===Laser / Power Supply=== | ||
* Good notes on controlling the intensity of the laser with PWM - [http://diylaser.midwestlaserarts.com/2011/09/laser-power-settings-via-pwm-can-fool.html Laser Power Settings Via PWM Can Fool You] | |||
===Optics=== | ===Optics=== | ||
===Linear Motion=== | ===Linear Motion=== | ||
Revision as of 03:31, 20 October 2012
Theory / Background
Laser / Power Supply
- Good notes on controlling the intensity of the laser with PWM - Laser Power Settings Via PWM Can Fool You
Optics
Linear Motion
Electronics
Build Notes
The laser cutter being built is based around the laser cutter on Buildlog.net
To Do List
- Buy/build shaft couplers for y-axis
- Buy honeycomb surface
- Buy large z-axis gear
- Buy Pololu motor drivers
- Specify limit switches
- Buy limit switches
- Cut 1/4" aluminum rod stock to 12" & 14" sections for y-axis shafts
- Machine air assist nozzle
- Build roll around table
- Determine electronics setup