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Sneak peak at my laser cutter cut out drawer
Sneak peak at my laser cutter cut out drawer
Here is a sneak peak on what I have been working on with my diy laser cutter
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New laser cutter bench
New laser cutter bench
The old laser cutter trolly was sagging in the middle so spent the day building a new one
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Mitsubishi eclipse mods part #1
Mitsubishi eclipse mods part #1
First car model post ) This is going to be the first of many car model posts I plan to make over the next while and every time I end up doing some mods to my 2004 Mitsubishi eclipse inline4. I bought this
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Laser Engraving Rubber - Making Stamps
Laser Engraving Rubber - Making Stamps
My Co2 Laser cutter engraving rubber to create rubber stamps!
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Laser Cutter Build Log - Making a Birthday Sign on the Laser Cutter
Laser Cutter Build Log - Making a Birthday Sign on the Laser Cutter
Made this sign using a 5mm sheet of MDF wood using my half finished laser cutter.
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Laser Cutter Build Log - Making a part for the laser with the laser!
Laser Cutter Build Log - Making a part for the laser with the laser!
Laser Cutter Build Log - Making a part for the laser with the laser!
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Laser Cutter Build Log - Replacing the Y-Axis coupler
Laser Cutter Build Log - Replacing the Y-Axis coupler
I was having some issues with the Y-Axis coupler freeing itself while in use, making the laser cutter unreliable when moving at higher speeds on the Y-Axis I had a look online, and no where seemed to sell
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Lasercutter Build Log - Working on the X-Axis rebuild
Lasercutter Build Log - Working on the X-Axis rebuild
Started to work on replacing the X-axis with 2040 aluminium extrusion and 15mm HTD3 belts Here are some photos
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LaserCutter Build Log - Replacing X-Axis and Belts
LaserCutter Build Log - Replacing X-Axis and Belts
I havent posted in a while, as I was waiting for parts to arrive. I found that the 6mm thick belts were useless, and had too much backlash for the Y-Axis. This meant that I could not get any consistent
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LaserCutter Build Log - A Quick view of the progress
LaserCutter Build Log - A Quick view of the progress
I have been doing some work on the laser cutter behind the scenes.. and now have it at a stage where I can engrave and cut with it.. on a basic level Here is a video of how it is working so far.. Still
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Laser Cutter Build Log - Control Panel continued
Laser Cutter Build Log - Control Panel continued
Laser cut using my K40 laser the following control panel. I engraved the lettering, leaving the paper on the acrylic and then spray painting over the engraved parts Once dried.. removed the paper and here
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Laser Cutter Build Log - Side Panel Install
Laser Cutter Build Log - Side Panel Install
Installed the side panel for the laser cutter today - looks good!
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Laser Cutter Build Log - Top Control Panel
Laser Cutter Build Log - Top Control Panel
Started work on the top panel for the control panel. This is made from Gloss White Aluminium Composite Panel.
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Laser Cutter Build Log - Side Pannel
Laser Cutter Build Log - Side Pannel
Created the Side panel for the switches and inputs for the Ruida controller. I have the panel recessed in rather than just sticking on the side. It is made of Black 3mm Gloss acrylic which was engraved
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Laser Cutter Build Log - Electronics
Laser Cutter Build Log - Electronics
It has been a while since I posted how my laser cutter build is going, so here are a few photos to show you all where I am at. I have been working on the electronics. Installing the 24V 5V and 36V PSUs,
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Lasercutter Buildlog - X and Y Axis Tensioners
Lasercutter Buildlog - X and Y Axis Tensioners
So finally I have installed the belt tensioners that I made from aluminium angle and screws. They seem to work well and fit perfectly
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Lasercutter Build Log - Idler tension pulleys
Lasercutter Build Log - Idler tension pulleys
I decided that the original design for the idler pulleys on the X and Y axis did not allow much control over the tension of the belts, and then I'd have to resort to tension springs in order to keep the
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MGN12H Linear rail movement after cleanup and lube
MGN12H Linear rail movement after cleanup and lube
So when you buy one of the fake (chinesium) linear rails from aliexpress, the linear bearings on them come with a protective grease to prevent oxidisation. This protective grease is terrible as lubricant
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Lasercutter Build Log - New idea for X-Axis idler pulley
Lasercutter Build Log - New idea for X-Axis idler pulley
I haven't had much of a chance to work on my Laser cutter project recently due to over 40C temperature days and starting a new job recently. Here is the start of a small update to the build. I was not
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Lasercutter Buildlog - Started wiring
Lasercutter Buildlog - Started wiring
Started wiring in the electronics today Started by feeding through the drag chain the air assist hose and some of the cables for the stepper drivers onto the x-axis There is a kink in the air assist hose

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