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  1. #1
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    Upgrade fairly old chinese C02 laser

    Hi
    I have a generic looking 50w Co2 Chinese Laser, with 900x600mm cut area that was bought cheap due to a lack of funds (regrettably). The seller said it was 10 years old, but I think it may be much older.
    It would be good to upgrade the control board and software as the capabilities are very limited and it's unreliable.
    It runs Win 7, it has a special board in the PC as well as a USB dongle and the cable plugs are bigger than a Parallel port.
    The software will only open some DXF and basic BMP files so it's pretty useless.
    The control panel has an amp meter & E stop.
    It has 2 regular looking leadshine stepper drivers and 2 PSUs and assume the control board is integral with the PC, as there isn't one in the machine.

    So, i'd like to upgrade the control board, run newer software and a USB cable.
    What's my best option mid price option?

    Thanks in advance

  2. #2
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    Re: Upgrade fairly old chinese C02 laser

    I'm preparing myself to modify one 15 year old laser,similar to yours, taking out PCI card from computer and make a BOB for STM32 GRBL, controlled with LightBurn.
    Connection will be over USB.
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    My personality is who I am. My attitude depends on who you are.

  3. #3
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    Re: Upgrade fairly old chinese C02 laser

    I have been working on a Golden Laser JGSH-13070 to get it to work. But it looks like it has never cut any thing.Im putting a Rudai 6445 G controller, can make x and y move but not remember what size the table is 1300x700
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