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Testing with LaserGRBL

A project log for Galvo Laser Cutter/Engraver

A GCODE compatible galvo laser cutter/engraver.

dominik-meffertDominik Meffert 06/20/2020 at 03:300 Comments

I built a second Step/Dir to Galvo Converter and a setup with an Arduino + CNCShield for testing with LaserGRBL.

I tried to use the fastest mm/min and acceleration setting grbl can output, which is far less than the maximal galvo speed - it worked up to 100000mm/min and 1000 acceleration value, higher value leaded to a freeze or reset of the arduino.

The next thing will be building a test stand and using a 2.5W 450nm laser (+ safety glasses) for engraving tests, to see whether the unit conversion works like it should.

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