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Just wanted to update what had happened now that it's been fixed for quite a while. When I wired my din connectors, I swapped two of the B- Wires...
This is my CNC laser build. I will update more as I finish it up but here are just some pictures of the build so far. Laser operation for eye...
Yes, they move fine by hand.
Adjusting pulse lengths didn't seem to change anything.
3 x 23HS8430B stepper motor 76mm 270oz-in dual shaft SainSmart GRBL usb controller: SainSmart 3-Axis GRBL USB Driver Controller Board DIY Engraver...
These are the drivers that I am using: CNC Digital Microstep driver DM542 Stepper Motor Controller 2-phase Digital Stepper Motor Driver 20-50V DC...
I tightened the screws by putting tension nuts and thrust bearings on the motor side. I also 3D printed motor mounts to allow coupling the...
That's something I'll definitely consider as an upgrade. I'd like to get it working first and improve one thing at a time.
I may look into belts but this laser is mostly for cutting 12mm EVA foam and needs a pretty slow cut speed.
Thanks for the reply. I don't have the materials to enclose the whole laser yet but have some steel tube to enclose the path of the beam for two...
It is not. I did just realize one of my problems though. I only have a tension nut on one side of each screw. The other side has been held in...
I'm using these nuts: Tension Nut - OpenBuilds Part Store these bearings: Thrust Bearing - OpenBuilds Part Store The problem is the clamping...
I' have etched and blued steel sheet down to prevent penetration to the wood table. I'll have adjustable height holders of a wire mesh for work...
The problem isn't the motor torque. The screw is pulled linearly out of the motor coupler when I pre tension the screw. I will heed your advice....
Thanks for the input. I have tension nuts and thrust bearings for the screws. My couplers are slipping when I put sufficient tension on the...
Hello, I am building a 1500mm x 1000mm laser cutter and am having some problems with excessive noise/ vibration during slower moves. I have tried...
DeltaModworks published a new build: Laser CNC made with mostly Openbuilds and amazon sourced components. Lots of 3d printed components as well....
