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Laser progress - IdeaMakers - 11-26-2016
Well who says we can't have a little fun on Saturdays. We finally made progress with the laser cutter by actually engraving on wood.
[video=youtube]https://youtu.be/uJbADBd_Nzk[/video]
Sorry for the bad cell video but it is progress. Still have a few things to work out with the software chain, air assist and using Linux for control but after months of work it nice to see it smoking.
RE: Laser progress - n8cutler - 11-26-2016
So cool to see it up and running! Nice work!
RE: Laser progress - Dan - 11-27-2016
Yay! Nice job John
RE: Laser progress - ABearden - 11-29-2016
That looks good!
RE: Laser progress - IdeaMakers - 11-30-2016
Hey Arthur, yes it is finally coming along. Once I figured out the LinuxCNC was the hard way, we changed over to what you have with Aruindo, GSheild and GRBL. A much easier solution and with a plugin through Inkscape to do the gcode it is working well, Any suggestions on a gcode sender? Using UGS mainly and Bcnc in the works but wonder if there is anything else out there, especially easy for the Linux box control.
RE: Laser progress - ABearden - 11-30-2016
Which Inkscape plugin are you using? I've not found one that works cleanly. And are you running the laser off of the spindle control?
I run mine off of my Windows laptop, so no idea for the Linux interfaces but I use:
gcodesender works well for quick manual debugging with a very light weight UI
GrblPanel is nice for running jobs with a more fleshed-out UI with controls for jogging
RE: Laser progress - IdeaMakers - 12-01-2016
I'll checkout GrblPanel, using the Universal Gcode Sender with Win7 now but would like a little more on the visual side.
Here's the link for the InkScape plugin:
https://jtechphotonics.com/?page_id=1980