Laser Cutter: Difference between revisions
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===Optics=== | ===Optics=== | ||
===Linear Motion=== | ===Linear Motion=== | ||
===Electronics=== | ===Electronics=== | ||
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==Build Notes== | ==Build Notes== | ||
Revision as of 03:33, 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
Software
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