Hi all

I have designed my own Laser engraver/cutter



Design done using Fusinon360 (free for hobby use)
- MGW12H rail fro the y-axis
- MGW7H rail for the X-axis
- Laser module/kit from Opt Lasers https://optlasers.com/kits-and-adapt...r-cnc-machines
- Software LightBurn https://lightburnsoftware.com/

Controller - not decided yet, but for the first test I i use the Mini Gerbil controller form awsometech https://awesome.tech/product/mini-ge...-laser-cutter/

But I need more axis (Mini Gerbil only have 2 axis) for my Z and rotating axis

I`m going to test:
- Smoothieboard5x running smoothieware or GRBL-LPC
- GRBL-HAL Teensy 4 https://github.com/phil-barrett/grblHAL-teensy-4.x

I do not know what is the best controller for a diode laser / LightBurn

First mechanical test:



This laser kit comes with a nifty magnetic docking that makes it simple to remove the laser when not in use or when you want to swap lens/clean the lens..

Next:
  • Connect and test laser
  • z-axis (moving bed)
  • Rotary axis
  • Camera for LigtBurn (8MP)