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12v 2.5w laser module on xpro help

Discussion in 'Controller Boards' started by pedrofernandez, Jan 26, 2018.

  1. pedrofernandez

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    Hello all

    Im new to laser stuff but im stuck on how to connect a 12v 2.5w laser module with pwm capability on the xpro controller, this laser module is mounted in the Z axis of my sphinx machine 24v power supply but cant figure how to wire it, the laser is 12v

    forgive the rookie
     
  2. Nagi Punyamurthula

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    I am equally interested in this. I just purchased my Sphinx and very keen to have a laser capability. Thanks much
     
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    @pedrofernandez - thanks for your willingness to assist. I have a few of these lying around in my electronics parts bin. Would love to see your suggestion. Thanks

    While I am on this laser topic, one of my goals is to use laser to engrave/cut/prototype PCBs. I understand 2.5W will not do it and found that there are a few 15W laser on ebay. Has anyone here in this forum tried these in your projects.


    I am new to OpenBuilds and this forum.
     
  5. pedrofernandez

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    A 15w Diode? for that price? looks like a 1.5w instead but good luck on that purchase,,, i;; post an image
     
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    that is for a cheap 89$ diode 2.5w,
    the Source pin to Ground on the Xpro card the Drain pin to the negative cable of the laser module the Gate to D11 on the on the Xpro card and a 12 or 24 DC to the laser module from the Power Supply "negative is common"
     

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    Thank you for the idea and will try it should i end up buying a laser diode module.
     

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