Hello all,
First of all, please take it easy on this Newb. Ive posted questions before (on another forum) only to get slammed with condescending remarks.. thats not really fair and makes some of us not want to contribute.So I need some help please. Im running a DIY CNC with the following setup: DQ542MA drivers, NEMA23 motors (Y&A slaved), Breakout board, Mach3 (of course). I originally had this setup with a router and Im trying to convert to a laser. I can easily switch between the 2 by changing out mounting plates. The Laser i bought is a Chinese 3500Mw with a driver board which includes TTL.
I hooked up the laser TTL input to pin 17 on my Bob, and Ive got it to manually switch on and off by using the mist control and also the spindle. I guess my first question is if Im to use a specific code to switch this off and on do I have manually edit the G-Code and insert the correct M-codes? Is there some software out there that will automatically insert the correct code? Ive been using BobCad without much success and Im fiddling around with a couple others. Im good at the building part but lack some knowledge with the software aspect of it all. If I use PWM and to switch the Laser on, what code is telling it to do so?
Ive read some of the posts Ive found via google none which really helped me.. Yet! I need a push in the right direction! And not over a cliff please.....
I guess Im confused as to where to go next... scrap heap maybe? LOL
Thanks in advance