It’s working! A big thanks is due to @Alex_Krause and @donkjr for all of the help they’ve given in getting this thing up and running, as well as everyone else who’s chipped in and helped me out. I’m still working on getting used to LaserWeb3, but at this point any issues are all user error. My next step is to build my control box (which is what it’s engraving right now), then I want to either have an adjustable motorized head or a motorized Z table.
My setup: Upgraded bed to 260 Y, 575X using 12mm linear profile rails. Azteeg X5 Mini controller, LO PSU. I’m currently using a Mac to run LaserWeb3, but I just need to work through some issues with my RPi, then I want to go headless.
@K1111 can you describe what happened just prior to your LPS failing and what the failed symptoms were. I see a failed component but in a part of the circuit I am surprised stopped it from working.
@donkjr I was running a job and all the sudden the tube stopped firing. The test button on the control panel didn’t work, so I hit the test button on the LPS. When I did the laser fired, and then I smelled burning electronics. I looked at the LPS and saw a flame coming out of the supply right behind the test fire button. I unplugged it and didn’t use it again. I’m not competent enough with electronics to be comfortable trying to power up something that had caught on fire.
Anymore details you can share about this setup. This looks close to what I’ve been brainstorming for the X and Y rails. I just don’t think I’ll do 575mm lol.
@Bill_Keeter Here’s a video that shows the machine. I used 12mm HiWin knockoffs from Amazon for the X and Y. They’re mounted to OpenBeam 1515 extrusion which sits atop some aluminum plates I cut for the machine. I added a second motor for the Y axis. I’ve also upgraded the controller to an Azteeg X5 smoothie compatible board.
