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Discussion in 'Laser Cutters' started by Giarc, Nov 6, 2017.

  1. Giarc

    Giarc OpenBuilds Team
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    I have a two watt blue laser I plan to add to my existing CNC router. I posted a similar question elsewhere, but here it goes again:

    I want to give Estlecam a try. Currently I use GRBL Panel and would like to try LaserWeb when I get the laser all mounted on. If I hit the "Program the Arduino' tab in Estlecam, do I no longer have the ability to use GRBL Panel (ie something changed on the Arduino)? Just curious. I assume it is just re-entering the same settings I already have in GRBL which I set via GRBL Panel. See below for Estlecam screen shot:

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  2. Peter Van Der Walt

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    Correct. Eslcam firmware is a thing on its own, replaces Grbl. You have to te upload Grbl to use non-estlcam toolchains
     
  3. Giarc

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    Hmmm... maybe I should just build a seperate laser cutter.:)
     
  4. Peter Van Der Walt

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    (; get an Acro kit (;
     
  5. Giarc

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    I had considered it, but I have so many wheel kits, 5 mm screws, and random other OB parts laying around, I think all I would need to order would be rails and stepper. I have a bunch of 1/4 inch acrylic scraps, too. I may just have to use my CNC to make the necessary plates. :thumbsup:

    My problem is that space is a major issue.
     
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    Well if space is an issue then stick the ACRO to the wall. I did that with mine :)
     
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    I had thought about that.
     

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