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Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / Re: Focusing an IR laser diode

« on: February 24, 2015, 09:30:35 AM »

Thanks frasej! We are aware of the dangers of cutting PVC with a laser. We have safety measures already in place.

since your laser is dead, would you be willing to sell it to me? I would need everything that came with it, the power supply, the TTL, and the housing.


Thanks!

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Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / Re: Focusing an IR laser diode

« on: February 19, 2015, 09:12:59 AM »

I have a 4W IR laser diode and driver.  It has a big focus ring on the front that moves the lens up and down (or in and out).  It seems that at whatever position I put it, and whatever distance from my target, it's just a fairly large dot, not a pin hole like I'd expect.  My observations are via a wireless camera and I am viewing it on my PC.  It will melt black plastic, but again, not in a small dot like I expected. Any ideas on how to focus this thing.  Oh, you can see the laser module I purchased here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Focusable-4W-808nm-810nm-Infrared-IR-Laser-Diode-Module-5V-Power-Supply-TTL-/120921387123?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c2779f073

I am looking into getting the same laser. Do you mind answering some questions for me, before i buy it? I am looking to cut some 2mm thick PVC. I already did some tests on a CO2 laser, with great results. But this would be a better fit for mounting on a CNC machine.

-will it cut that?
-How slow does the CNC have to go to cut?
-have you had any problems with the laser/power supply?
-what is the duty cycle of the laser, how long can it be on for?
-is it an instant on, or does it have to "warm up"?


THANK YOU!!!!!

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Flash Screens / Re: My flash screenset with touch and wizards

« on: April 04, 2010, 03:51:10 PM »

~:DROOLING:~

Cant wait to try it!!!!!

I am also a flash designer, i just got into CNC-ing about 3 weeks ago. I was toying with the idea of making my own screen as soon a i found out you can use Flash.
But it looks like you hit the nail on the head with your design! And if you are going to make it public....i think i might just wait!

Thanx!!

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Flash Screens / Re: My flash screenset with touch and wizards

« on: April 04, 2010, 09:24:47 AM »

elpablito: If you would like, send me a copy of the SWF and i will help beta test it for you. 

As for other wizards... how about:
-Nesting
-Write (with a text arc option?)

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Flash Screens / Re: Mach Components AGD

« on: April 01, 2010, 03:07:13 PM »

Thanx for the reply!

I will give it a try!

**UPDATE**

Yup, it worked fine, i will just hide it when not in use. 

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Flash Screens / Re: My flash screenset with touch and wizards

« on: April 01, 2010, 11:49:05 AM »

LOOKS FANTASTIC!!!!!

Can i get a copy of the source 

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Flash Screens / Re: Mach Components AGD

« on: April 01, 2010, 10:18:49 AM »

Hi, GREAT COMPONENT SET!!!!!

But i have a question about the gcode window. I place it on the stage with other objects (just to test some things) and load a .TAP file. I can see the code just fine. But if i navigate to the next frame, and then back to the first one... the code is gone 

Is their some actionscript i need to view the code again, once i move back to the gcode key frame?