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  1. #1
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    PWM Pulse Width Modular for Laser

    Does Centroid controller had a PWM output for running a laser?

    Rob

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    Re: PWM Pulse Width Modular for Laser

    No.

    There is a 0-10V analog voltage output, normally used for spindle speed control, which can be used for other purposes on a machine with no spindle.

    If your laser requires PWM, then you could probably assemble some type of interface circuit (maybe using an Arduino type board?) that will read the analog voltage and output a PWM sequence.

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    Re: PWM Pulse Width Modular for Laser


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    Quote Originally Posted by cncsnw View Post
    No.

    There is a 0-10V analog voltage output, normally used for spindle speed control, which can be used for other purposes on a machine with no spindle.

    If your laser requires PWM, then you could probably assemble some type of interface circuit (maybe using an Arduino type board?) that will read the analog voltage and output a PWM sequence.
    That’s encouraging. The PWM on Centroid forum might be the trick.
    I surprised Centroid hasn’t come up with this.

    Thanks
    Rob

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    Quote Originally Posted by artracing View Post
    Does Centroid controller had a PWM output for running a laser?

    Rob
    If you are talking about the Acorn it has a 0-10v analog on the board.

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