Laser Cutter
Safety: https://www.reddit.com/r/lasercutting/comments/5ew8zj/my_thoughts_on_laser_safety/
More on safety specifically discussing the dangers of the wavelength usually used for small diode lasers: https://community.carbide3d.com/t/unconventional-classroom-enclosure-workbench-2-0/18577/4
Designs
Comparison of Lasersaur and Buildlog designs, general overview: https://www.reddit.com/r/lasercutting/comments/3gmib0/i_built_a_3dprinter_and_id_like_to_build_a_laser/cu0tk9x
- LaserOko
- http://objectworks.co/
- J Tech Photonics
- http://makerfaire.com/makers/laser-ink-2/
- http://robots-everywhere.com/re_wiki/index.php?n=Main.LCheapo [3] --- http://robots-everywhere.com/re_site/purchase/l-cheapo/ " l-cheapo's TTL is 12v and the Shapeoko 3 is all 5v, a simple relay and the realization that the frequency of the laser and GRBL version meant M3 S10000 was necessary to turn on the diode"[4]
- Shapeoko 2 CNC laser
- http://www.3ders.org/articles/20131104-turn-your-3d-printer-into-an-instant-laser-cutter.html
- http://www.instructables.com/id/CNC-Laser-for-Printing-Images-and-Engraving-Shapeo/ --- 2 Watts
- http://www.instructables.com/id/Shapeoko-2-Arduino-UNO-R3-grbl-9g-8bit-Raster-Phot/ [5]
- Building a laser module for ShapeOko2.
- http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:810822 [6]
- https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bz-KxXzikAWwYW5qXzZnTVZzZjQ/view?usp=sharing a simple interface from the PWM header on the board through to the laser. Diagram [7]
- Shapeoko3 - Laser etching mod documented and posted
- Github: K40 RAMPS Conversion[8]
- Laseroko: http://www.shapeoko.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=7862&p=62159#p62159 MSB 3D Printer Variant Mark II and custom Laseroko pieces.
http://www.shapeoko.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=6680
Controlling w/ the Carbide Motion Board: http://community.carbide3d.com/t/so3-xl-arrived-built-and-tested/1785/8
Resources
Vectric Aspire Post processor for Laser engraving
Optimizing junction deviation for laser cutting: http://www.shapeoko.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=6970&p=54904#p54904
http://hackaday.com/2016/04/28/up-close-and-personal-with-laser-cuts/
Grbl versions
Grbl 1.0 and later have especial support for "lasermode", using M4 to enable it when turning on the laser.
https://github.com/alpharesearch/grbl/tree/laser
https://github.com/alsliahona/grbl/tree/LaserMode
https://github.com/nickw89509/LaserInk
Applications
Soldering: https://community.carbide3d.com/t/laser-soldering/14577
Engraving: https://www.laserbondingtech.com/ [10]
Machines
- LAYZOR - DIY full K40 conversion --- http://www.manmademayhem.com/?p=3205 [11]
- Building the frame http://www.manmademayhem.com/?p=3205
- Custom parts http://www.manmademayhem.com/?p=3221
References
- https://www.acclaimcrafts.com/how-to-install-an-endurance-laser-onto-a-shapeoko.html [12]
- Laser cutting processes (metal)
- http://www.lasercompliance.com/index.htm --- notes on FDA regulations.[13]
- http://atxhackerspace.org/wiki/Laser_Cutter_Materials [14]
- http://makezine.com/projects/skill-builder-convert-stl-file-laser-cutting/
- http://wiki.imal.org/howto/inkscape-and-lasercutter
- https://en.vectorealism.com/getting-started/inkscape-starter-kit/
- http://atxhackerspace.org/wiki/Laser_Cutter_Materials
- apspurgeon's mod and Inkscape plug-in[15]:
- http://www.buildlog.net/
- https://www.reddit.com/r/lasercutting/wiki/k40
- https://makerdesignlab.com/tutorials-tips/laser-cutting-beginners-guide/ [16]
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?241621-The-Essential-Accessories-Thread
