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Re: The Laser Project.
« Reply #910 on: August 16, 2015, 06:44:19 PM »

Offline Vogavt

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Re: The Laser Project.
« Reply #911 on: August 16, 2015, 08:34:00 PM »
Well, I looked at all the threads there, but again, unless I missed it, the v1.2c was no where to be found.
I suspected it might be there if I registered for the site and it then it might reveal a "files" area, but today the registration process is/was closed.

I did see info regarding Mach4 and some info for using an Arduino; not really what I am looking for (I don't think).

Thanks anyway.

Maybe the illusive dll will rear its head sometime. LOL!

Vogavt
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Re: The Laser Project.
« Reply #912 on: August 16, 2015, 10:14:10 PM »
 tweakie stuff is here or on his web site http://www.cooperman.talktalk.net/ I could not find what you are looking for ever
« Last Edit: August 16, 2015, 10:18:13 PM by blockhead »

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« Reply #913 on: August 16, 2015, 10:25:42 PM »
OK thanks for looking for it as well. I'm familiar with his awesome build site and was one of the first places I looked too. No joy.

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Re: The Laser Project.
« Reply #914 on: August 17, 2015, 01:45:19 AM »
Hi Guys,

It was posted but I can't find it either now.  ::)

The attached zip contains version 1.2c of the DLL which is the latest version.

(n.b. although I have made a number of changes to Art's Engraving DLL over the years compatibility between Impact and Laser use has always been maintained).

Tweakie.
PEACE

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« Reply #915 on: August 24, 2015, 08:40:07 PM »
Thank you!

I got the 445nm 2W laser in the mail and the correct wavelength glasses. Applied 12vdc to the driver board and moved a wooden board back and forth to get an idea of where my focal point was (after playing with the lens adjustment ferrule and getting as small of a dot I could get). Then the beam went dim and I could no longer get any burning of wood.

I checked the back of the power supply again and it was 12vdc / 850 mA. So I dragged out my multi-tester and found it was around 19 volts! Seems though that I recall that the true reading should be taken when under a load.

Now I don't know what do. The fan was running on the end of the laser's case and it never even got warm.

It is giving off a faint blue light but nowhere near what it was for about a minute.

Any testing procedures I could try? It came with no instructions.

 Help?

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Re: The Laser Project.
« Reply #916 on: August 26, 2015, 03:47:52 AM »
Sorry to say this but the symptoms you have described exactly match those of a blown laser diode.  :'(

Tweakie.
PEACE

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Re: Laser turns back on at end of program
« Reply #917 on: November 01, 2015, 01:29:23 AM »
Hi Guys
Have been a watcher on these pages for some time and have learn't a lot, but i am now branching into a laser add on for my bench mill.

Have got the signal to fire and to turn off with the M10P1 and M11P1 commands, no problems, but when the program ends, the unit fires again.
I have gone thru dozens of threads, here and on other sites, tried the suggestions, no luck.

Am using output1 pin 9 active high.
I wish to keep the use of the Z axis for zeroing and focal adjustment, have already  got the screen extras up and running.(that was a fun learning curve)
(Have also tried this on the std 1024 screenset, no luck)

The interface is a DIY LPT breakout, nothing flash, no smarts, and works perfectly.
I have it set up with a series of LED's on all the outputs for testing.
the S.... command is correctly reflected in the Dro.

Below is a sample code i have been using.

Like most when learning a new skill, i have provably missed the obvious.
any and all help appreciated.
Doug

;Rem
s75
M11P1
X60.0Y0.0
M10P1
X50.0Y0.0F550
M11P1
X60.0Y3.3333
M10P1
X60.0Y-3.3333F550
M11P1
X59.7435Y-6.1296
M10P1
X49.8497Y-4.6761F550
M11P1
X54.561Y-5.3683
M10P1
X55.7668Y-6.9893F550
X56.0995Y-8.0008
X55.8919Y-9.4142
X55.2823Y-10.2872
X53.7997Y-10.5507
X49.0884Y-9.8586
M11P1
X58.0144Y-15.3154
M10P1
X57.4297Y-15.6496F550
X57.764Y-16.2343
X58.3486Y-15.9
X58.0144Y-15.3154
M11P1 g0 x0y0z5   (it does turn off here during the move)
s0                         (S0 works)
M30                        (Signal turns back on here)

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Re: The Laser Project.
« Reply #918 on: November 01, 2015, 02:06:45 AM »
Hi Doug,

Config / General Config / Pgm End or M30 Rewind - look to see if Turn off all Outputs is checked.

Tweakie.
PEACE

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Re: The Laser Project.
« Reply #919 on: November 01, 2015, 03:12:55 AM »
Thanks Tweakie, you are quick.
Yep, had that one ticked
Doug