I would suggest heading over the the Inventables forum. They are the keepers of all things new with Shapeoko 2 and X-Carve (The 2's twin)
https://discuss.inventables.com/categories
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- Wed May 08, 2019 3:49 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: New/old forum member
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1421
- Sun Sep 16, 2018 9:24 pm
- Forum: Software - CAD, CAM, Workflow Help
- Topic: GrblGru = Free 3D-Simulation for ShapeOko2
- Replies: 289
- Views: 91532
Re: GrblGru = Free 3D-Simulation for ShapeOko2
I have included an area on my forums just for GrblGru if you would like a dedicated area for discussions.GrblGru wrote:Yes, I would also like to have my own website. But unfortunately this is not for free
https://www.everythinglasers.com/forums ... e/grblgru/
- Wed Mar 21, 2018 4:13 am
- Forum: Other - (etchers, drag knifes, lasers)
- Topic: Cheap Chinese Lasers (CCL)
- Replies: 239
- Views: 27086
Re: Cheap Chinese Lasers (CCL)
I played around with it but I no longer own a K40 and have upgraded to a larger CO2 laser that uses a Rudia DSP controller. I am currently using LightBurn and have been very happy with it.xfredericox wrote:What's your experience with it?
- Fri Feb 23, 2018 4:32 pm
- Forum: GRBL
- Topic: Problems communicating with GRBL Nano Board
- Replies: 5
- Views: 416
Re: Problems communicating with GRBL Nano Board
Make sure you have a "legitimate" FTDI chip on board. The easiest way to see that is to bring up the terminal in the Arduino IDE and see if it gives a message over and over that the board is not legit.
If the is the case, Google how to load old drivers for FTDI based Arduinos.
If the is the case, Google how to load old drivers for FTDI based Arduinos.
- Thu Nov 09, 2017 9:32 pm
- Forum: Other - (etchers, drag knifes, lasers)
- Topic: Cheap Chinese Laser Question...
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1045
Re: Cheap Chinese Laser Question...
Check the post above for a quick edit and a better explanation of the GRBL PWM.
- Thu Nov 09, 2017 9:23 pm
- Forum: Other - (etchers, drag knifes, lasers)
- Topic: Cheap Chinese Laser Question...
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1045
Re: Cheap Chinese Laser Question...
Or by control do you mean the higher the input frequency the greater the resolution? Yes you are correct that the resolution will be greater/finer. 255 is the S setting in GRBL. It relates to the PWM output. I should also clarify that the PWM frequency is a fixed value in GRBL. It can be changed in...
- Thu Nov 09, 2017 5:56 pm
- Forum: Other - (etchers, drag knifes, lasers)
- Topic: Cheap Chinese Laser Question...
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1045
Re: Cheap Chinese Laser Question...
The specs for the driver says that it'll operate from 0 to 20Khz...TTL I'm assuming. The frequency is how sensitive the driver input is. More pulses, higher sensitivity. Each pulse is turning the laser on. More/longer pulses, the more the laser is on, the more power is output. You can run the drive...
- Sun Oct 22, 2017 12:01 am
- Forum: Other - (etchers, drag knifes, lasers)
- Topic: DIY clone for Jtech Laser Add-On
- Replies: 2
- Views: 564
Re: DIY clone for Jtech Laser Add-On
Two things you get with J-Tech, the best support bar none and a power supply you cannot kill. I purchased an original 1.8 watt laser which had problems and he replaced it no questions asked. I have also done some stupid things to the power supply which would have killed any other one but his kept go...
- Sat Jul 15, 2017 8:26 pm
- Forum: Other - (etchers, drag knifes, lasers)
- Topic: Cheap Chinese Lasers (CCL)
- Replies: 239
- Views: 27086
Re: Cheap Chinese Lasers (CCL)
K40 Whisperer: Control software for the stock K40 Laser controller with M2nano controller board http://www.scorchworks.com/K40whisperer/k40whisperer.html K40 Whisperer is an alternative to the the Laser Draw (LaserDRW) program that comes with the cheap Chinese laser cutters available on E-Bay and Am...
- Tue Jul 11, 2017 2:11 am
- Forum: Other - (etchers, drag knifes, lasers)
- Topic: Cheap Chinese Lasers (CCL)
- Replies: 239
- Views: 27086
Re: Cheap Chinese Lasers (CCL)
I'd be extremely cautious about buying a cheap chinese laser if you plan to use it to make money. The CCL is a gateway into bigger and better equipment. The K40 G+ group https://plus.google.com/communities/118113483589382049502 has a lot of people who purchased the CCL, made money with it and then ...