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  1. Re: Picture mount (mat) cutting with curved opening

    It's a bit late, I realize. But did you come up with a Cnc router mounted mat cutter??
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    Re: lasercad or lightburn?

    So...not one response.... I'm in the same predicament. Trying to decide if LIghtburn is going to be a better choice than lasercad. Did you finally reach a decision? How did it work out?
    Thanks...
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    Re: REDUCING BURN MARKS ON WOOD

    CO2 is a fire extinguisher filling. How about using CO2? Anyone ever tried this as a laser tip gas?
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    Re: 60 Watt CO2 Laser Deck

    Thanks for your help. I ordered the metal honey comb and it works fine. Just for peace of mind and placed a welding blanket on the deck below the honeycomb to absorb and errant laser. Thanks again!
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    Re: power supply adaptation for 90W Reci tube

    Hey, thanks for the response. I tried it and it seemed to work fine. Had no problems as long as the power limitations were built in or programmed in. Thanks again for your help!
    Sorry about the...
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    Re: Water flow sensor

    great! Thanks for the video. Helpful. Got it working finally. A lot of misinformation on the web regarding the HVPS connections to the various controllers. Got it worked out, though, with...
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    Steppers won't move with AWC708L

    I have installed an AWC708 Lite on my Laser Build and it seems to be having a few issues. The first is that with the default settings it will not run my stepper motors. I've tested the drivers and...
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    Re: Water flow sensor

    Yes, I figured all that out eventually..... You wouldn't by chance know the password for the AWC708c Light, would you ? If you do and can pass that on to me, that would be great!\\

    Thanks for...
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    Re: Water flow sensor

    OK, got it. Thanks for the help.
  10. Re: AWC708L; Connections to Laser Power Supply

    Thanks for the response. Could I install the typical pot between 5V IN and Grnd to control power. What do you mean P to ground and H to 5V will turn it on. Should I have a DPST switch to control...
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    Password for the AWC708 Light.

    What is the password for the machine settings access on the AWC708L? Anybody? Tried searching on this question and Nada.

    Thanks in advance for any help.
    k
  12. AWC708L; Connections to Laser Power Supply

    I've looked at a raft of connection diagrams for controllers and laser power supplies and haven't found exactly what I'm looking for. Is it possible to have a manual momentary switch connected...
  13. Re: where is there a more active diy laser forum?

    many thanks for your response.
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    Re: Water flow sensor

    Hah. That's one way to skin the cat...
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    Re: Water flow sensor

    Hi, I was wondering if you ever found someone to provide a schematic for wiring the (3-wire) flow sensor? Thanks for any information!
    keverett
  16. question about Breakout board for Laser Cutter

    I'm to the stage of installing the breakout board for my laser cutter and I'm somewhat overwhelmed by all the choices... Anyone have specific recommendations?

    Doe anyone have experience with this...
  17. Re: where is there a more active diy laser forum?

    Thanks much for the response. I'll look into it.
  18. where is there a more active diy laser forum?

    where is there a more active, responsive laser cutter/engraver forum for diyers?
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    Re: What laser controller to use?

    I'm in the same situation. I'm looking for a laser controller that will handle 3 axis and control power level of the laser using Mach3. Did you have any luck finding a good controller?
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    power supply adaptation for 90W Reci tube

    Is it safe and possible to use a lower power laser supply, say a 60W power supply for, say, a 90W CO2 laser tube? I know we need to keep the mA down during operation so we don't shorten the tube...
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    Re: Plc offline cnc controller suggestions ?

    Dansau74, Did you ever have any responses about this controller? I was considering purchasing one for a Laser Cutter build I am working on. I was wondering if you had any further comments about...
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    huangyang vfd and spindle question

    Is it possible and/or safe to program the VFD without the spindle connected?

    thanks for any informed answers.

    k
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    Re: reputable CO2 laser tube sellers

    murdomeek, did you ever find an answer to your question? I'm looking for a 60 W tube myself.

    keverett
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    Re: 60 Watt CO2 Laser Deck

    I've heard of folks using Aluminum for a back stop. Won't the aluminum reflect the beam to some extent? I want the beam, if not absorbed by the target, to be absorbed by the backstop and not end...
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    Re: 60 Watt CO2 Laser Deck

    Any idea how hot the laser beam is where it hits the target? Or the Watts per square cm or inch for the beam. I realize the beam is much smaller than that.
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    60 Watt CO2 Laser Deck

    Can someone please tell me what the best materials are for use as a laser deck or bed?
  27. possible? usb numeric key pad as a low tech stand-in for a cnc router pendant control

    I'd like to know if a simple remote usb numeric key pad can be used as an unsophisticated but functional manual x-y-z movement controller for my Mach3 based Gantry Router. I've done some preliminary...
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