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Spark-Concepts xPro V5 and Laser Module

Discussion in 'Laser Cutters' started by Sebastiaan Scholtens, May 5, 2023.

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  1. Sebastiaan Scholtens

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    My apologies for the newbie style question. I’ve had my xPro V5 working on a WorkBee v3 machine using a spindle which I built myself. I have now purchased a 40w laser module as I want to do some engraving and cutting with a laser.

    The Xpro has PWM out pins, but I’m wondering if it also directly provides the 12v power to the laser diode or if a seperate power supply / controller board would still be needed.
     
    #1 Sebastiaan Scholtens, May 5, 2023
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    Usually most lasers need external power. Your controller vendor should have their own documentation, but our OpenBuilds BlackBox's Laser documentation at Sections 3.3.2 and 3.3.3 of docs:blackbox-x32:start [OpenBuilds Documentation] should translate somewhat (PWM output + external power)
     
    #2 Peter Van Der Walt, May 5, 2023

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