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    • oozeBot
      oozeBot last edited by

      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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      • A Former User
        A Former User last edited by

        Curious, is that for a multi-purpose machine, or to save one pair of wires?

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        • oozeBot
          oozeBot @Guest last edited by

          @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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          • dc42
            dc42 administrators @oozeBot last edited by dc42

            @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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            • oozeBot
              oozeBot @dc42 last edited by

              @dc42 thanks! Down the rabbit hole we go..

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              • widjit
                widjit last edited by

                I've been looking to do the same, found this on the Endurance Laser website.

                How to Connect to Duet3D Wifi Board
                The PWM input of the laser is connected to the Fan0 output of the Duet board.
                Power control teams
                M106 S127 – 50% power
                M106 S255 – 100% power
                M106 S0 – Laser Off

                https://endurancelasers.com/wiring-endurance-lasers-to-top-popular-boards-cnc/

                I don't see why it won't work.

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