documents/maker/CNC laser cut.md

CNC 3018 Laser

https://docs.sainsmart.com/article/9t96srkawt-introduction-to-cnc-for-a-total-novice-setting-up-a-laser

CNC2018 required 5.5mm x 2.5mm male port for DC power

Splitter: 1 Female to 2 Male 5.5mm x 2.1mm DC power

Settings

Hotkeys

Syntax Description
NumLock / Step Decrease * Step Increase - Z-
7 8 9 + Z+
4 5 6 BkSpc
1 Low Power On 2 3 Execute File
0 SetNewZero . Power 2 Secs Enter

Custom Buttons

Custom button 1 starts at 4th icon

  • Lightning: GBRL Reset
  • Lock: GBRL Unlock
  • Globe: Set start point of laser
  • Eyes: Low Power On, Focus
  • Red X : Go to Centre

Comgrow Laser Module

Laser Module Air Assist

Comgrow 10W module the focal length is 45mm, since our laser head's laser shield has a 38mm height, so you need to adjust the height of the laser head to 7mm from the surface of the engraved object

CNC3018 Machine has 12V PWM. The Comgrow 48 watt laser will work AS LONG As you can supply it with 24 volts DC and can supply a 0-5v PWM signal to the PWM input.