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Laser V

Discussion in 'Laser Cutters' started by Robert Hummel, Nov 30, 2013.

Laser V

Laser V

Discussion in 'Laser Cutters' started by Robert Hummel, Nov 30, 2013.

With such great success/attention my laser got, I ended up with a good friend that would like to dabble in stencil art and so I have decided to share my build with him and you here :) I will be using all the same electronics as in my previous build except the driver boards I will be using are the famous reprap 4988's they are more easy to come by and cost less. I will also be using open builds mini v wheels/v groove extrusion just so I can get a feel for their versatile products

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  1. bit53b

    bit53b Well-Known Builder

    yes - thanks Robert
    bit53b, May 6, 2014
    #331
  2. Woodie49

    Woodie49 Journeyman Builder

    I'm useing the Mini V Wheel Kit, spacer & ect. Every thing is square.
    It does look like some of the V wheel aren't hiting the top and bottom of the V groove.
    I did get the Y axis wheels to move good.
    Woodie49, May 6, 2014
    #332
  3. Tweakie

    Tweakie OpenBuilds Team Staff Member Builder

    Sounds like something is not plumb.
    Is it possible that the dimensional width of the gantry does not exactly match the dimensional width of the frame - as far as the V-Wheels / V-Slots are concerned ? In which case additional shims / spacers may improve the situation.

    Tweakie.
    Tweakie, May 7, 2014
    #333
  4. JCPhlux

    JCPhlux Journeyman Builder

    What plates are you using?
    JCPhlux, May 7, 2014
    #334
  5. JCPhlux

    JCPhlux Journeyman Builder

    I am getting excited my parts are one day out. :D
    JCPhlux, May 7, 2014
    #335
  6. Woodie49

    Woodie49 Journeyman Builder

    The Plates I got from Robert.
    Woodie49, May 7, 2014
    #336
  7. Wojtek

    Wojtek Journeyman Builder

    i am at the moment designing the case for the laser cutter. what should the minimum hight of it be
    Wojtek, May 8, 2014
    #337
  8. skarab

    skarab Veteran Builder

    I still had some 20x40 aluminum profile and 20x20x1000mm v-slot from my last build. Your project running through my head for a while. Pending the material for the OX, I started a laser router wickedly inspired by your construction.

    2014-05-26 17.29.05.jpg

    Thank you for sharing :D
    skarab, May 26, 2014
    #338
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  9. JCPhlux

    JCPhlux Journeyman Builder

    looks good.
    I finally got all my parts in but have a 4 week contract that really needed 8 weeks so I have to put my build on hold.
    JCPhlux, May 26, 2014
    #339
  10. Robert Hummel

    Robert Hummel Custom Builder Staff Member Builder

    I hope that means your care package made it :)
    Robert Hummel, May 26, 2014
    #340
  11. JCPhlux

    JCPhlux Journeyman Builder

    Hey sorry Robert, I thought I sent you a msg. Go the package I have not had a chance to play wit any of it yet but it looks great.
    JCPhlux, May 27, 2014
    #341
  12. skarab

    skarab Veteran Builder

    Too happy :D A big thank to Robert Hummel for his build log, OpenBuilds and all the DIY community! Next the OX :thumbsup:
    2014-06-22 17.13.52.jpg 2014-06-22 17.12.35.jpg 2014-06-22 17.13.00.jpg 2014-06-22 17.28.40.jpg
    skarab, Jun 23, 2014 at 12:48 PM
    #342
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  13. Robert Hummel

    Robert Hummel Custom Builder Staff Member Builder

    Awesome!
    Robert Hummel, Jun 23, 2014 at 8:31 PM
    #343
  14. kram242

    kram242 OpenBuilds Team Staff Member Builder

    kram242, Jun 24, 2014 at 9:49 AM
    #344
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