Hi Guys, i need some help.

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Hi Guys, i need some help.

Im trying to setup a laser diode on a router, all controlled by an x5 mini (v1). I can move x/y/z ok.

Im failling miserably trying to control the laser. Im using a chinese (bangpod) diode with its driver. If i use a cncshield with grbl it works ok, but when i try to use it on the x5 mini, i fail.

from my config.h:
extruder.hotend.enable false
laser_module_enable true
#laser_module_pin 2.4

2.4 is the extruder (on the x5 mini). If i connect the pwm signal cables the psu gets shorted. Same happens if i connect it to the fan pins.

any hints?

thanks

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Would need to know what the interface to the laser diode is. Schematics?

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The white connector is power, the blue pwm
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@Nicolas_Arias I would need to know what circuit it is driving, not just the wiring, that’s why I was hope-ing for a schematic of the driver.
Can you point me to the place you got it?

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@donkjr , got it from banggood:

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@Nicolas_Arias ​ here is what I would try but I am guessing :).

Use P2.5 and I think inverting.
If diode stays on try noninverting.

Assumes:
…PWM high (5V) turns it on
…PWM Low(gnd) turns it off

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@Nicolas_Arias schematic version showing entire circuit.
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