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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach3, Opt Laser 5W and Aspire

« on: March 09, 2021, 05:39:08 AM »

Thanks guys for all the support, I really appreciate the help, it's been nice that you've all worked with me even though I have limited knowledge.

It has been good to learn how to test and get more into depth of the CNC software.

Allan

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach3, Opt Laser 5W and Aspire

« on: February 28, 2021, 04:26:03 PM »

Hoping Tweakie can comment as I have no clue!

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach3, Opt Laser 5W and Aspire

« on: February 26, 2021, 10:26:15 AM »

Program 0:
TTL connected
ENABLE not connected
Laser is ON
Both connected = laser ON (enable is not taken under consideration)

Program 2:
TTL connected
ENABLE not connected
Laser is OFF
Both connected at the same time = Laser ON.

We already have it working in that configuration, so we have established that we need the external board kindly detailed by Tweakie, I will get one sorted then hopefully eliminate the delays

Allan

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach3, Opt Laser 5W and Aspire

« on: February 26, 2021, 09:41:29 AM »

Connect the signal from the EXT switch to both, TTL input AND Enable 1. The laser should switch on.

Just checking, that's 19.5v and connect to TTL input (1st) then Enable 1 (2nd) or both at the same time?

Allan

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach3, Opt Laser 5W and Aspire

« on: February 26, 2021, 08:10:15 AM »

What does everyone else do that control a laser from Mach3? is it just to do with my board (CP0-10v) ?

I think Tweakie's external board is required and maybe this would be a popular addition to the supplied laser.

I just need to work out how to build one!

Allan

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach3, Opt Laser 5W and Aspire

« on: February 25, 2021, 11:44:50 AM »

Great, let me know whats next

Allan

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach3, Opt Laser 5W and Aspire

« on: February 25, 2021, 09:16:00 AM »

It's easier for me to video!

And also I got this from CNC4YOU

"Manufacturer says they are available with mach3 and UC400ETH but we have no knowledge of this but does not work with Mach4 and UC400ETH. You should be able so see results on your chosen outputs."

https://youtu.be/dQNJ9__UCl0

https://youtu.be/HD8AaGAHaRI

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach3, Opt Laser 5W and Aspire

« on: February 25, 2021, 07:40:46 AM »

Ok Thanks

Fingers crossed!

Allan

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach3, Opt Laser 5W and Aspire

« on: February 25, 2021, 07:05:09 AM »

What do I need to do to find out?

Allan

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach3, Opt Laser 5W and Aspire

« on: February 25, 2021, 03:18:55 AM »

is there any reason the drawing can't be like the attached so an idiot like me can understand?