Duet 3 Toolboard / Laser Engraver?
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Before we go too far with this idea - like, say, actually buying a laser - can a laser be hooked up to and controlled by a Toolboard? I don't see anything blocking this in the documentation, but I also don't see anything stating we can either.. Thanks!
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Curious, is that for a multi-purpose machine, or to save one pair of wires?
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@bearer the idea is to expand our Duet 3 powered machine as it already has a quick swap toolhead. If it was purpose built, I think we'd just go for a Duet 2..
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@oozeBot said in Duet 3 Toolboard / Laser Engraver?:
Before we go too far with this idea - like, say, actually buying a laser - can a laser be hooked up to and controlled by a Toolboard? I don't see anything blocking this in the documentation, but I also don't see anything stating we can either.. Thanks!
We've not tried it, neither has anyone else AFAIK, but it should be possible. You could use the IO_0_OUT pin to provide the laser PWM signal. Assuming the laser input signal is active high, add a pulldown resistor to make sure the laser is off during startup.
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@dc42 thanks! Down the rabbit hole we go..
