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Laser and VFD

Discussion in 'Laser Cutters' started by Adammdp, Mar 31, 2023.

  1. Adammdp

    Adammdp New
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    How can I set up the black box to allow both a Laser and my spindle to be connected.

    Currently my VFD is connected like this

    From Left to Right:

    Toolhead:

    GRD: Black wire
    PWM: Empty
    DIR: Empty
    0-10V: Red wire

    per the Blackbox documentation the laser would connect

    GRD: Black wire
    PWM: Red Wire
    DIR: Empty
    0-10V: Empty

    If i make my connections lie this, will my laser work

    GRD: Black wire (VFD) Black wire (Laser)
    PWM: Red Wire (Laser)
    DIR: Empty
    0-10V: Red wire

    The laser is FoxAlien 80W
     
  2. Peter Van Der Walt

    Peter Van Der Walt OpenBuilds Team
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    In theory correct yes.
    Then to switch between laser and spindle, control which device is powered up (laser off, vfd on = spindle. Laser on, vfd off = laser) and remember to switch $32=0/$32=1 (macro buttons or gcode posts)
     

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