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Mach Discussion => General Mach Discussion => Topic started by: daibeer on October 17, 2017, 01:23:51 PM

Title: Aspire and Laser
Post by: daibeer on October 17, 2017, 01:23:51 PM

Hi all,
I have a Heiz 1000 machine and use Vectric Aspire software.  I also use a Kress router.  I have been thinking of getting a laser but have a problem understanding how this actually works.  I have read that the "on/off) is triggered through the Z axis but I need to have the Mach3 settings also I never see a cable being installed into the controller so I am confused about that.  So to recap, If I get a laser, I can mount it and Power it but everything else is sorcery. so can someone point me in the right direction on install the Z drive physically and the Mach3 side of it.  Any help would be gratefully received.
Dave

Title: Re: Aspire and Laser
Post by: Tweakie.CNC on October 18, 2017, 01:42:18 AM

Hi Dave,

This may help;  http://hobbycncart.com/publ/cikkek/mach3_temaju_cikkek/switching_a_laser_under_mach_control/8-1-0-29

Perhaps also skip through this thread to see if there is anything of interest; http://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php/topic,12444.0.html

Tweakie.