Laser Cutter

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		+	* Good notes on controlling the intensity of the laser with PWM - [http://diylaser.midwestlaserarts.com/2011/09/laser-power-settings-via-pwm-can-fool.html Laser Power Settings Via PWM Can Fool You]
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Contents 1 Theory / Background 1.1 Laser / Power Supply 1.2 Optics 1.3 Linear Motion 1.4 Electronics 2 Build Notes 3 To Do List

Theory / Background

Laser / Power Supply

• Good notes on controlling the intensity of the laser with PWM - Laser Power Settings Via PWM Can Fool You

Optics

Linear Motion

Electronics

Build Notes

The laser cutter being built is based around the laser cutter on Buildlog.net

To Do List

• Buy/build shaft couplers for y-axis
• Buy honeycomb surface
• Buy large z-axis gear
• Buy Pololu motor drivers
• Specify limit switches
• Buy limit switches
• Cut 1/4" aluminum rod stock to 12" & 14" sections for y-axis shafts
• Machine air assist nozzle
• Build roll around table
• Determine electronics setup