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1 - controller
2 - stepper driver (3 if you have a rotary axis)
2 -
1 -
1 -
2 -
2 -
2 -
This section is maintained by Alexander Cua.
This machine has been upgraded and no longer uses the outdated Retina Engrave software.
Go to File - Import Prefs to load the latest Lightburn preferences. Always check this page to update your your software with the latest settings.
Lay material flat on the grate and use the focusing billet to set the correct distance between your work piece and the laser cone.
Donated by Bob Kovacs - Mad Designs.
Operational. Camera overlay still needs work.
45w Laser Tube
Width x Height: 505mm x 305mm
Origin: Upper Right
IP Address: 192.168.1.20
The following settings are not fully tested and may change over time. Please check back often.
100
0.70
0
400
2.60
0
1.5” lens is appropriate for extra fine engravings such as fonts below 6pts.
2.0” lens* has a good combination of fine engraving and thin cutting for fonts between 6pts and 8pts.
2.5” lens is appropriate for cutting up to ¼” of material and engraving detail to around 8pts.
5.0” lens is for cutting thick foam. it is also a good lens for engraving into deep bowls, when more room is needed.
*This is the included lens for Hobby Series Lasers.
Other members need to know.
We have a Macbook running beside the machine but if you prefer to have your own copy, Makerspace members can get up to 70% off.
Make sure the item you want to cut and engrave is in the .
This machine has been and no longer uses the outdated Retina Engrave software. Use the following settings for Lightburn or download our .
1 - DIR/CCW
DIR
2 - PUL/CW
PUL
3 - +5v
ENA & OPTO
1 - GND
G
2 - +24v
24v
4 - Status
Relay for Exhaust Fan
5 - Wind
Relay for Air Pump
3 - DrProc
Magnetic Door Switch
2 - LmtY-
Limit Y Switch
4 - LmtX-
Limit X Switch
1 - GND
G
2 - L-On1
L
3 - LPWM1
IN
Acrylic / Plexiglas
1/4"
Delrin
Kapton Tape
Mylar
Paper / Cardstock
Any material that has a glue backing is not allowed. The glue will vaporize and may damage the lens.
ABS
Melts / cyanide
Epoxy
Fiberglass
Food
High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
Catches fire & melts
Milk bottles
Polycarbonate (PC)
Polypropylene Foam
Polystyrene
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Emits chlorine gas when cut
B-
Stepper Motor B-
B+
Stepper Motor B+
A-
Stepper Motor A-
A+
Stepper Motor A+
+Vdc
Ruida [PW3] - 24v
GND
Ruida [PW3] - G
ENA
[AXIS Block]-3 +5v
OPTO
[AXIS Block]-3 +5v
DIR
[AXIS]-1 DIR/CCW
PUL
[AXIS]-2 PUL/CW
SW1
SW2
SW3
SW4
SW5
SW6
L-
Laser Tube
FG
Chassis Ground
AC
120v (White)
AC
120v (Black)
G
P
L
Ruida: [CN5]-2 (L-On1)
G
Ruida: [CN5]-1 (Ground)
IN
Ruida: [CN5]-3 (LPWM1)
5V
24V
Ruida: [CN0]-1
G
Ruida: [CN0]-2
5V
Laser Pointer
L