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* <strike>Buy Pololu motor drivers</strike> --[[User:Andronicus|Andronicus]] 00:50, 20 October 2012 (EDT) | * <strike>Buy Pololu motor drivers</strike> --[[User:Andronicus|Andronicus]] 00:50, 20 October 2012 (EDT) | ||
* <strike>Buy</strike> Get Pololu heat sinks from Brian | * <strike>Buy</strike> <strike>Get Pololu heat sinks from Brian</strike> --[[User:Andronicus|Andronicus]] 15:53, 10 November 2012 (EST) | ||
* Specify limit switches | * Specify limit switches | ||
* Buy limit switches | * Buy limit switches | ||
Revision as of 20:53, 10 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
- Determine electronics setup
Parallel Port Option: Interface board from buildlog.net--Andronicus 22:46, 24 October 2012 (EDT)- USB Option: Lasersaur Arduino Shield