Jtech Photonics Laser Kit

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Jtech Photonics Laser Kit

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Have any of you guys given this a shot? http://jtechphotonics.com/?product=1-7w ... driver-kit" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I've got some preliminary findings here: https://mattlapaglia.com/?p=547" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I am currently working with the dev to get some STLs for mounting it to the effector and smoothieware configuration changes to get it working.
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Nice, please share your experience when you get the kit.
I was thinking of getting the same laser.

EDIT: nvm, that was your review :D
I will wait for part 2
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mlapaglia wrote:Have any of you guys given this a shot? http://jtechphotonics.com/?product=1-7w ... driver-kit" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I've got some preliminary findings here: https://mattlapaglia.com/?p=547" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I am currently working with the dev to get some STLs for mounting it to the effector and smoothieware configuration changes to get it working.

That's really important to see, I didn't know the Cheapo Laser was so crappy for $200.
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Looking forward to your cutting results.
Thanks for posting your review. very helpful.
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Part 2 is up: https://mattlapaglia.com/?p=600" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I'm having issues with the infill not meeting the perimeter, it seems to be tied to the X axis on the printer. I went around and tightened everything up but still the same issue.

Does the infill arc look a little too "neat" for it to be a hardware issue? It looks like a nice curve, just off. Could the smoothieware firmware be rounding off or something?

https://mattlapaglia.com/wp-content/upl ... 215538.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: Jtech Photonics Laser Kit

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It almost looks like the laser is tilted slightly... I would start by checking to make sure you are mounted perpendicular to the cutting surface.
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My shiny rigol arrived today, I've put off not having a scope for too long.

Here's the signal I get when running a burn command with S1 set:
[img]http://i.imgur.com/yvfG9IV.png[/img]

If I set it to anything less than 1 it doesn't send any pwm:
[img]http://imgur.com/caLAsSx.png[/img]

I would thing the edge would progress to the right the lower the S value being sent?
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Reflashing the smoothieboard with latest edge fixed the problem. I have some 3" open cell foam coming in the mail, will update then. If any of you guys want examples of stuff being cut let me know / mail me something.
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