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General Mach Discussion / Re: laser engraving/cutting help

« on: December 14, 2010, 09:52:40 AM »

Where did you buy your engraving laser from?

And if you can find that file - I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks!!!

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General Mach Discussion / Re: laser engraving/cutting help

« on: December 13, 2010, 07:57:28 PM »

Your site is awesome. great work.

Would you be willing to share the DXF or PDF version of your cube?
http://www.cooperman.talktalk.net/files/12.htm

I have to re-read somethings but I think I understand a lot of what's there. As I re-read, I am sure I will have some questions.
Thanks

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General Mach Discussion / Re: laser engraving/cutting help

« on: December 13, 2010, 07:30:34 PM »

Thanks!! Will check out the link.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: laser engraving/cutting help

« on: December 12, 2010, 12:23:37 PM »

Something like this for engraving -

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170421422715&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

I have never controlled anything except the 3 or 4 axis with Mach. I know you "can" control a spindle which would be a relay switch and stuff - But do not know what I need in order to do that.

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General Mach Discussion / laser engraving/cutting help

« on: December 11, 2010, 04:36:33 PM »

What do I need to get in order to control when the laser is on or off and how much power etc - In order to control a laser with Mach3?

Links to what I need to purchase and to descriptions to settings and configuration would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

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SmoothStepper USB / Re: Configuration Help (New installation)

« on: December 05, 2010, 05:22:24 PM »

Video showing Mach3 on the netbook controlling the motor via USB using smoothstepper



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlAU0IUZb30

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SmoothStepper USB / Re: Configuration Help (New installation)

« on: December 05, 2010, 04:45:13 PM »

Thanks Art!!!!

I am so happy that I got this working. Now I can hook it up to the machine and make good stuff happen!!

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SmoothStepper USB / Re: Configuration Help (New installation)

« on: December 05, 2010, 04:36:40 PM »

it works!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WOOOHHHHOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I set the estop inut to "active low" and it all works!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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SmoothStepper USB / Re: Configuration Help (New installation)

« on: December 05, 2010, 03:02:19 PM »

I also tried this Xylotex XS-3525/8S-3

I can't find documentation to either board. But from the posts I have read online I am pretty sure I have the pin out config correct under Mach3's ports/pins settings and I still get the reset flashing from red to green to red to green on Mach3 and can't get it to ever just go green.

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

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SmoothStepper USB / Re: Configuration Help (New installation)

« on: December 05, 2010, 12:57:53 PM »

The CNC driver board is a Stepmaster 4 Axis SOP-1 -

It looks like they might of gone out of business and I cannot find a manual to download anywhere. Does anyone know where I can find a manual for this board?

Thanks