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This page is a Research page for hanging data on Laser Cutting.
 
This page is a Research page for hanging data on Laser Cutting.
  
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==Laser Diode Cutting==
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I like the idea of playing with laser diodes on the [[2x4 CNC Machine]]. Applications that spring to mind are: [http://www.ladyada.net/library/laser/pcbstencils.html PCB Stencils](for [http://www.sparkfun.com/tutorials/58 Solder Paste Stenciling]), and Other stencils.
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* [http://www.buildlog.net/blog/2010/07/mach3-laser-cutter-setup/ The guy at Buildlog is my hero.](Mach3 Laser Cutter Setup)
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** This page shows how to convert gCode to a signal on pin one of the parallel port.
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** I will need to divert pin 1 or possibly look for where it goes on the motor driver board.
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* [http://www.mcmaster.com/#2271k2/=equrzu PCB Stencil Materials]
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* [http://www.rog8811.com/laserdriver.htm This page] seems to be exhaustive regarding the construction of low amperage diode laser drivers.
  
 
==SrsBizness Laser Cutting==
 
==SrsBizness Laser Cutting==

Revision as of 20:54, 13 April 2014

Creator:
Enabrintain
Status:
Research
Born On:
13:55, 1 November 2011 (CDT)
Last Updated:
20:54, 13 April 2014 (CDT)

Our Current Laser Cutter

40 Watt Laser Cutter

Overview

This page is a Research page for hanging data on Laser Cutting.


Laser Diode Cutting

I like the idea of playing with laser diodes on the 2x4 CNC Machine. Applications that spring to mind are: PCB Stencils(for Solder Paste Stenciling), and Other stencils.

  • The guy at Buildlog is my hero.(Mach3 Laser Cutter Setup)
    • This page shows how to convert gCode to a signal on pin one of the parallel port.
    • I will need to divert pin 1 or possibly look for where it goes on the motor driver board.
  • PCB Stencil Materials
  • This page seems to be exhaustive regarding the construction of low amperage diode laser drivers.

SrsBizness Laser Cutting

  • wherein the amps become numerous...
  • not there yet