Laser Cutter

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		+	** Parallel Port Option: [http://store.makerslide.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=8&products_id=81 Interface board from buildlog.net]
		+	** USB Option: [https://github.com/stefanix/LasaurShield Lasersaur Arduino Shield]

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Contents 1 Theory / General Info 1.1 Laser 1.2 Optics 1.3 Linear Motion 1.4 Electronics 1.5 Software 2 Build Notes 3 To Do List

Theory / General Info

Laser

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

Optics

Linear Motion

Electronics

• Potential arduino shield to use with LasaurGrbl - LasaurShield

Software

• Potential controller software based on Grbl- LasaurGrbl
• Software to run on Mac/PC to send G-code to LasaurGrbl - LasaurApp

Build Notes

• The laser cutter being built is based around the laser cutter on Buildlog.net
• Another good reference is Lasersaur

To Do List

• Buy/build shaft couplers for y-axis
• Buy honeycomb surface
• Buy large z-axis gear and timing belt --Andronicus 18:31, 20 October 2012 (EDT)
• Buy cable carriers
• Buy Pololu motor drivers --Andronicus 00:50, 20 October 2012 (EDT)
• Buy Get Pololu heat sinks from Brian
• Specify limit switches
• Buy limit switches
• Cut 1/4" aluminum rod stock to 12" & 14" sections for y-axis shafts --Andronicus 18:31, 20 October 2012 (EDT)
• Machine air assist nozzle
• Build roll around table
• Determine electronics setup
  • Parallel Port Option: Interface board from buildlog.net
  • USB Option: Lasersaur Arduino Shield