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** <strike>Parallel Port Option: [http://store.makerslide.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=8&products_id=81 Interface board from buildlog.net]</strike>--[[User:Andronicus|Andronicus]] 22:46, 24 October 2012 (EDT) | ** <strike>Parallel Port Option: [http://store.makerslide.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=8&products_id=81 Interface board from buildlog.net]</strike>--[[User:Andronicus|Andronicus]] 22:46, 24 October 2012 (EDT) | ||
** Procure electronics components for interface board | ** Procure electronics components for interface board | ||
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** USB Option: [https://github.com/stefanix/LasaurShield Lasersaur Arduino Shield] -- ON HOLD | ** USB Option: [https://github.com/stefanix/LasaurShield Lasersaur Arduino Shield] -- ON HOLD | ||
Revision as of 23:32, 11 November 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--Andronicus 22:46, 24 October 2012 (EDT)- 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--Andronicus 15:53, 10 November 2012 (EST)- 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 -- In progress (Mike)
- Assemble x & y-axis pulleys
- Figure out permanent z-axis electronics
- Buy outlets and terminal blocks
- Buy a flow indicator
- Post laser power supply information
- Laser test setup???
- Paint
- Build doors
- Mount fire extinguisher
- Mount push bar
- Determine electronics setup
Parallel Port Option: Interface board from buildlog.net--Andronicus 22:46, 24 October 2012 (EDT)- Procure electronics components for interface board
- Parallel port cabling
- Bring in computer
- Bring in old RAM
- USB Option: Lasersaur Arduino Shield -- ON HOLD