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  1. Thread: Drewtronics

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    Re: Drewtronics

    389160
    Found this on the WayBack time machine... I wonder what happened. I did just send him a PM as he is still an active user here.
    More importantly I wonder also what people are now using as a...
  2. Thread: Drewtronics

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    Re: Drewtronics

    Same issue here... Im down to my last 7 bits.
    -Sam
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    Re: China 50W laser Z Axis motor setup.

    Walter,
    How did you or recommend. interacting with the U axis?
    typically in the past I have just swapped out either the X or Y for my rotary table adjusted the steps for the diameter. and once...
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    Re: China 50W laser Z Axis motor setup.

    Wiring is just about complete.


    After wiring
    377120
    377124

    Panel cut for switches.
    377122
    377126
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    Re: China 50W laser Z Axis motor setup.

    Okay All, Its underway. I have ripped out all (well not all yet)the wiring.
    Walters setup has re inspired me to clean things up!
    1; all new wiring.
    2: Install finally the long awaited Z Axis...
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    Re: China 50W laser Z Axis motor setup.

    Ahh got it... After all this time perhaps I should go back and start from the beginning!refresh my fading memory. Thanks for the pointer Walter
    -Sam.
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    Re: China 50W laser Z Axis motor setup.

    Walter, I finally got the last of my parts. Im about to tear into my wiring and rewire the entire unit. (I sudo did this when I got the machine. but in truth its not to my liking.
    Im going to lay it...
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    Re: China 50W laser Z Axis motor setup.

    @ Walter: I know its been well over a year now. Im finally getting back to my laser.
    a few questions if you may.
    1: How are you using your Z table controller etc..
    2: are you using a auto...
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    Re: Which mirror material for 50W CO2 laser?

    FwiW. Im attempting to build my own Copper mirrors. Mine are 25mm. I cut 30 pcs from a .25 billet stick. I have polished them to a super flat finish but keep obsessing over them I cant seem to get...
  10. Re: Chinese laser 50W, 50x30cm - bad/good stuff, mods, problems etc.

    KKriss777: Before you start using someone else setting (Im guessing your not going to get those anyways). As their setting would be of no use to you unless it was the exact setup. Perhaps another...
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    Re: Motor Choice for Taig Mill?

    All, After several years since I have completed my MOD from the Ac motor to the treadmill setup.
    1: I started with all the treadmill parts. controller included. No flywheel. (performance was okay ...
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    Re: China 50W laser Z Axis motor setup.

    Yes, precisely. thanks for the link.
    -Sam
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    Re: China 50W laser Z Axis motor setup.

    Great job ! I need to do a similar hack to mine. My chassis is an older one and lacks lot'0'switches. BTW where did you source your finger troff? I found the smaller stuff almost impossible to find....
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    Re: China 50W laser Z Axis motor setup.

    Very nice! I need to get off my tail and order my stepper and driver.
    -Sam
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    Re: laser mirror alignment

    I would suggest watching this vid. Mirror Alignment and more of Russ's alignment techniques.
    he has a plethora of good info. if you can or know someone. build the laser alignment tool then it'll...
  16. Re: Review – Shenhui SH-350 Laser engraving/cutting machine (Chinese E-bay 300mm X 50

    FWiW I would suggest watching this youtube video. Chinese laser cutter tutorial part 6
    Very good a and easy to follow along. should address everything you said here! Might be worth adding a...
  17. Re: Review – Shenhui SH-350 Laser engraving/cutting machine (Chinese E-bay 300mm X 50

    one suggestion :One thing to try would be Using the same test file. say a rectangle (easy to identify the X from Y no matter the orientation) Then easily swap the Stepper input cables. this will...
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    Re: Needing help with software, be gentle

    Darn! you Mods are always right! :) need to keep an eye on the date eh? I'm sure the guy is a EXPERT by now though!
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    Re: Needing help with software, be gentle

    3 things:
    1: like Al said "Hardly 'a complete noob' if you have got this far. "
    2: Take a look at CamBam. the best for the $ imho. (yes, know their are better but for the $? not in my opinion.)...
  20. Re: Review – Shenhui SH-350 Laser engraving/cutting machine (Chinese E-bay 300mm X 50

    @RogerClark:
    Fwiw: My system consist of (all DIY) a 1 gallon reservoir that feeds into the pump which pushes into the radiator which feeds the co2 tube and then back to drain in the reservoir. all...
  21. Re: Can I use straight automotive antifreeze coolant?

    I'll add:
    I recently had to flush out a used tube that I acquired. It has massive bacteria growth so much in fact it was clogged up. I flushed it for 2 days straight using straight CLR. It went...
  22. Re: Review – Shenhui SH-350 Laser engraving/cutting machine (Chinese E-bay 300mm X 50

    @RC, heres an idea just use a solution of straight antifreeze. I cant imagine you need more than a few gallons.
    if your having so many problems with getting distilled water. this should solve that...
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    Re: China 50W laser Z Axis motor setup.

    RobertK925:
    Thanks for the info. I suspected I should just add the stepper. my LO-X7 look similar. Im sure you seen plenty pics of it.
    I cant really see steppers clearly. but Ill have to get in...
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    Re: China 50W laser Z Axis motor setup.

    wow thanks for the post up. Curious 1: if you do go with the stepper. are you interested in parting with this one? (would/could save me lots of locating time). 2: I was too considering just adding...
  25. Re: Chinese laser 50W, 50x30cm - bad/good stuff, mods, problems etc.

    Storen, Sorry, but I dont have any real experience. though had I not had the LO-X7 on hand I would have just used the controller that it came with. When I got this used machine I did not get any...
  26. Re: Chinese laser 50W, 50x30cm - bad/good stuff, mods, problems etc.

    See here for pics and info. Laser 50W 500 So many pics I just uploaded a slew of them... Ill get the switch part number. But if memory serves me well I ordered a hand full of Misc switch for some...
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    Laser files thread?

    All
    Having looked thru countless threads is their a common location if any where users are posting
    "what Ive cut files? Cad and or project files etc...
    Speeds power how etc...
    -S
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    China 50W laser Z Axis motor setup.

    Anyone out their have a China 50W 500x300 with the power Z axis option?
    that can look at their Z motor and possible get a model#

    I was hoping to forgo my interwebs search for the ideal motor. ...
  29. Re: Chinese laser 50W, 50x30cm - bad/good stuff, mods, problems etc.

    Guys, just wanted to add to this thread. I recently acquired a 50w cina 50x30cm laser. (found it on Craigslist. dirt cheap)
    Parallel to this find I was on path to rebuilding a china 40w smaller ebay...
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    Re: Cheap laser cutter modifications.

    @Mowicus: Thanks for the great posts. I know its been a loooong time. Hows your machine performing and whats in the news for you?

    @WolverineX: I too just bought a 40W China laser. I have not even...
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