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Woo-hoo!! The seller found the controller card. Couldn't have done it without having a photo to show him what to look for, so thanks go to ZASto.

He's putting it in the post tomorrow.

Here's a photo of the power supply in my 1325 machine. As you can see by the thick layer of dust, nobody has been in there lately. The adapter for the SCSI connector plugs into the left side of the...

Thanks again.

I received the 90W NOS Reci tube in yesterday's deliveries. It's a miracle that arrived in one piece because the packing carton was badly damaged. I also took a look at the keyboard...

Hey ZASto, I've done a bit more research and it seems that the lasers of the 2010 era used Chinese software called Lasercut with that card. I've also discovered that to use it with the MPC6515 USB...

Different, but similar enough that the connections might match. Thanks once again, I'm sure this will help.

Apparently the boss has elected you as the new laser expert. Take pride in the fact that he believes in you enough to do that.

There is no simple answer. You need to become totally familiar with...

When you say "their laser machines" that still refers to the machine you modified. Not all machines use the same brand of controllers.

Anyhow, thanks for that ZASto, the easiest thing to do would...

If I understand the number right, that's a serious Amada machine with a 1 kW laser, right? You should be able to cut mild steel to 12mm like butter, stainless to about 6mm. Steel needs oxygen as an...

1/16" acrylic and posterboard? Even the cheap K40 will do that.

I look forward to the connector wiring diagram, that would save me a fair bit of work tracing it out. What worries me a bit is that the pin assignments on the 68-pin SCSI connector may be different...

Yes, I always knew it would be a longshot. I already have a new tube for it and don't expect anything else to need replacement, except the external optics which look to be the originals.

It came...

Recently bought a used 2010 vintage Chinese 1325 laser cutting machine. It was sold on the basis that the laser needed work, but on taking delivery I've found that it is also missing the controller....

Ah, now it makes sense. Depending on your programming skills, you could hack the postprocessor to output the correct codes for the BuildBotics.

Cheers, Rob

It's a pretty silly person who would think I tried it in then 90s and never used it again. In fact I was working on some Raspberry Pi code earlier today. I just don't buy into the philosophy, because...

I have no inherent dislike of Linux, it's just frobitty to use. My first experience with it was 1993 when I bought a green CD copy of the Slackware distribution. I gave that away years ago but still...

Hi Pete, I've installed FreeCAD, NanoCAD, OpenSCAD and a bunch of other stuff so far. Since I'm now building a batch of BuildBotics controllers from parts I'll probably end up using their CAMotics...

What's wrong with the cheap Chinese controllers is that they're comms bound because they have no memory onboard. The simple fix for all this breed of router / laser machine is to attach a controller...

It might help if you spelled out what a Madcam PP is.

I'm currently making a batch of 10 BuildBotics controllers for some of my own projects. Finding parts is proving to be impossible at the...

Brain fade. I forgot to mention that I also have a 3D printer. I plan to use Ultimaker Cura with that, but it would be nice if whatever is suggested also worked with it.

The 3D printer I have is a...

Just retired and setting up my little hobby machine shop. I had always assumed I'd use Fusion 360 since it seemed to be the package suggested on every forum I ever read. However, they've changed the...