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** Parallel Port Option: [http://store.makerslide.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=8&products_id=81 Interface board from buildlog.net] | |||
** USB Option: [https://github.com/stefanix/LasaurShield Lasersaur Arduino Shield] | |||
Revision as of 03:49, 23 October 2012
Theory / General Info
Laser
- Good notes on controlling the intensity of the laser with PWM - Laser Power Settings Via PWM Can Fool You
Optics
Linear Motion
Electronics
- Potential arduino shield to use with LasaurGrbl - LasaurShield
Software
- Potential controller software based on Grbl- LasaurGrbl
- Software to run on Mac/PC to send G-code to LasaurGrbl - LasaurApp
Build Notes
- The laser cutter being built is based around the laser cutter on Buildlog.net
- Another good reference is Lasersaur
To Do List
- Buy/build shaft couplers for y-axis
- Buy honeycomb surface
Buy large z-axis gear and timing belt--Andronicus 18:31, 20 October 2012 (EDT)- Buy cable carriers
Buy Pololu motor drivers--Andronicus 00:50, 20 October 2012 (EDT)BuyGet Pololu heat sinks from Brian- Specify limit switches
- Buy limit switches
Cut 1/4" aluminum rod stock to 12" & 14" sections for y-axis shafts--Andronicus 18:31, 20 October 2012 (EDT)- Machine air assist nozzle
- Build roll around table
- Determine electronics setup
- Parallel Port Option: Interface board from buildlog.net
- USB Option: Lasersaur Arduino Shield