Mach3 USB with Laser and Spindle. 

@johndavis415 Thanks for taking the time to watch my video, I have added a G92 in the PP in aspire for when I use both the spindle and laser for a task. I'll put the Offset PostP on the site, and check the link from time to time.

Hi Kobus If you need any other information please shout..

Thank you very much!

Get a laser driver and use the external power source on the driver for your laser and normal ttl/pwm from the code source!

Hola Ramón, de nada. Si tiene alguna otra pregunta o idea, no dude en ponerse en contacto conmigo. Buena suerte con tu instalación.

Hi Gianghuguyen84 in some cases one could connect direct to the laser, but in some other cases not, I would not recomend doing somthing im not 100% sure of. There are many make and model lasers out there and not all of them work the same. Note: Please use my circut diagram as a guidline

@@ZR6DLG thanks. I've been try contact you via Whatsapp but it seems my Whatsapp cannot find your contact with the phone number provided in your web. I have strange behavior with my Mach3 setup, could you give me a clue? My problem is given below G code, whenever I run in single BLK mode, it is fine. But when I run in auto mode then line 6 never get run G1 Z3. F400. Below is the code: G90 G92 X0 Y0 Z20.; G0 G90 X0 Y0; Z3.; G1 Z-2. F400; G1 X-100. Y-75. F2500 ; G1 Z3. F400; G0 X100. Y25.; G1 Z-2. F400; Z3.; G0 X30.Y30.; G1 Z-5.; G0 Z20.; X0Y0; M30;

Hi The CNC machine can run is a verify of different setups, power supply and wiring methods. Please understand MY home brew CNC runs on only 12Volts. Some stepper motor drivers work from 12volts to 48 volts so using a 24 psu is also ok. Please feel free to PM me on WhatsApp or FB Messanger, i have a diagram that uses the following setup. VFD spindle - 10v pwm 12v laser - 12v pvm 24v PSU for stepper driver Both spindle and laser switch on and off independent both pwm working.

​@@ZR6DLG Thank you very much for the answer David. I would like if you could share that diagram to see if I can connect my spindle + laser. Please give me your contact so we can communicate. Thank you.

@@HugoAlbornozC follow the link in the comments, you can find my contact number on my website..or find me on Facebook( David Le Grange..)

Hi Flavio Yes it will work the same, do you have a spindle or a router that you use as well and does it use speed control.?

@@ZR6DLG Yes, I have a router, but I don't use speed control for it. I will try to set my laser module like yours. Thanks again

Hi The voltage is the same, power supply and device, the power supply current specification must be higher than the device requirement. Always use good quality power supplies, cheap power supply may not output the specified voltage and\or current.

Hi. Unfortunately i do not have a wiring diagram for the sculpfun S9. I also would not recommend checking it to a Mach3 system. Skulpfun S9 works with a GRBL post processor.. Some GRBL functions work better than Mach3 when it comes to laser work.

@@ZR6DLG I want to combine it with my CNC tool.

@@gfimonUse laser gbrl for whatever it is you want to laser, then save your work in gcode. Export the gcode file to mach3 when load gcode file, but change to (all files) in the upload box, it will then detect your gcode file, then click to open.

Hi Haciendo Useing the screen editor i added a button, labeled Laser and using a toggle command to trigger M4 command. Hope this answers your question. The screen set is available to download in the correct section ( follow the link)

Thanks

@@ZR6DLG il y a que l ecran classique je ne trouve pas l ecran avec la touche laser

Hi Gary I'd be glad to help where I can, tell me more about your setup, and where you need assistance, I have added the Laser PP in the downloads section you can find the link in the description above.

@@ZR6DLG can u go to fase book messanger

@@garyparrett8955 Im not really active on Facebook, whatsapp or telegram is good. Grab my number from the website

Hola. Hola, ¿Qué parte del video le interesa o podría intentar hacer algo para ayudar, gracias por tomarse el tiempo para ver el video, gracias por el traductor de Google.

Hi Nico Thanks for the response, Regarding your laser driver it might be a little more complicated than just buying the first driver you find, I use the 40Watt NEJE laser the has a very simple external driver which has very few components, Some lasers have complex driver boards, the best advice at this point is to identify what laser you have and find more info or datasheet. hit me up with more details and I could try to help in your quest to find a compatible able driver board. I'll gladly make a new video regarding the ports and pins I use for my setup. I'll include the XML file on the new video

Ports and Pins - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-3whENZTCdq8.html

@@ZR6DLG absolutely brilliant! you should get a medal of honor for this.

Hi David, thank you for this reply. I bought a 40W (5W output) fixed focus laser off Aliexpress. I contacted Gadgitech.co.za and I can buy the 5.5W Laser driver board from them... but Im not sure if it will work with my laser. Its the closest I found to a driver board for my laser in South Africa. Any thoughts on this? One more question: did you manage to get rid of spot burns? The Bitsensor control board does not support M10/M11 commands. The M3/M5 commands causes spot burns. Apparently the answer is setting up one of the axis to switch the laser on and off, but I've not been able to get this right.

@@nix12m check the link, grab my number and we can communicate over whatsapp or a phone call, there are a few things to consider. M11, M10 unsuccessful as well. The axis switching is a better plan. I have very little to no spot burning. The drive board sold by gadget shop is a NEJE driver board it has 2 diodes, 1 tactile switch and a few connector blocks. If it was me ill comment it using the components direct. That's me and yes i do have a few screws loese.

Hi. Check the link in the description , you can download the screen sets..

@@ZR6DLG thanks, I'm got it.

Hi. Q&A 1. What version Parallel boad. 2. What spindle are you using

Hi JP all noted noted on your setup 36v PSU for steppers - Good 12v 30a PSU is good for all you 12V devices including your Laser, The Device connected to the power supply can not use more than its required amount , So if the laser requires 12v 3A a 12v 2A psu will not be a good idea , but 12v 5A will be perfect ..so long story short 1x12V PSU is good . For the Laser to work --------------------------------------- 12V+ PSU to 10V RnR 12V- PSU to ACM RnR Laser - to ACM\12V- Laser + to NO relay Laser TTL\PWM to AVI RnR 12V+ PSU to COM relay 12V+ to Relay coil A Output(2) RnR to Relay Coil B Note: The Output chosen will need to setup in the Spindle setup (CCW) =Pin2 you are welcome to whats-app me or video call ( number on website in the video description ) If you are using a Spindle that has PWM control you will need some isolation with slightly different wiring . Good luck and keep us posted on your progress.

@@ZR6DLG legendary. Thanks David.

@ucmanhngo Yes it does work, I use Mach3 USB RnR controller I use Aspire to generate my tool path Mach3 does not work like a GRBL controller. Mach3 does not work with light burn. I have great success with my diode laser.

@@ZR6DLG so I control the diode laser through the Aspire right?

@@ucmanhngo1751 Yes that's right. I use Aspire 9.5. Tool i create for this is v-bit I set cut depth to 0.2mm As the Z axis has no need to move up and down.. Control laser power ( spindle speed) 0 rpm = 0 power 500 rpm = 50% power 1000rpm = 100% power I do most work with 25%power Set the spindle speed to 250rpm When selecting the tool path. Profile cut. On the line 0.2 mm deep Hope this helps..

@@ZR6DLG ok thanks May I ask if the laser head is connected to the pmw pin of the mach3 or is it through the laser driver?

@@ucmanhngo1751 I have a NEJE lsser head that comes with a driver board. RNR control board PWM connects to Laser driver board and driver board connects to laser head. Check comments, download the circuit wiring

I use Aspire to do design and post-processing, and I use the standard ( Mach3 ARC) for spindle work. I have created a post-processor (Mach3 Laser) that uses the, M4 instead of M3. And in the tool database, I have setup an endmill With the following settings 0.075mm dia 4mm cut depth ( to allow 1 pass) 80% step over. Spindle speed = laser intensity 10= 1% 100 =10% 500 = 50% 1000 = 100% Feed 500mm/min depending on the Material I'm working with. If you want me to share the PostP hit me up.

hello thanks, I'm trying to replicate because I use the same rnr and the aspire and I have it with the spindle and it works very well. the laser at the moment works with the button but the beam is not seen.

If you have wired it actually and M4 turns the laser on but no beam, I'd geuss that the laser intensity/ spindle speed is 0. Manually set speed/power (lower right side of screen) to 100 that should give a beam.. Good luck

hello david I've been going crazy with the configuration for two days watching your videos and a hundred more. turning it over and I couldn't turn on the laser light. I even thought about changing the rnr. I have the xml the screen with the buttons the post processor the laser tool. and the only thing missing is a cable to the 10v input that I did not put because I have the rnr the tb6600 powered at 24v and I missed that cable now it works perfectly thank you very much for all the help now with this configuration the motors work for me even better thank you very much Regards

@@haciendo6324 Hi Haciendo Glad that this could help someone. If you have any other ideas, questions or suggestions you know where to find me. Best of luck and happy CNCing

Nem o dono do vídeo sabe. Imagina eu?

guess not. but I got it working. But it will only let me reduce power to 50%. still working on that@@Libertario_store

@@slorolewindom5364You need a (laser driver) that allows you to connect an external power source.

​@@DogSeriousyes I have laser driver connected to 12volt power supply but still will not work below 50% power being controlled through my mach3 board.

@@slorolewindom5364What's your pwm frequency set at in ports and pins spindle control? And are you using the 10volt pin port or the avi port. Put 12volts into the 10volt pin and ground it in DCM port.

Salut, j'ai créé cet ensemble d'écrans, veuillez suivre le lien que vous pouvez télécharger et copier les fichiers dans le dossier mach3. www.3d-what.co.za/cnc.php Hi.i created this screen set please follow the link you can download and copy the files to mach3 folder. www.3d-what.co.za/cnc.php

@@ZR6DLG merci beaucoup je vais télécharger, si j ai besoin d aide pour ma configuration, vous voulez bien aider un petit français à faire sa machine ? 🙏😊

@@grycoartdeco Pas de problème, je serais heureux de vous aider. Vous pouvez trouver mon nu sur le site Web et utiliser WhatsApp pour le rendre plus facile. J'utilise Google Translate s'il vous plaît soyez patient avec moi, No problem, I'd be happy to help. You can find my nude on the website and use WhatsApp to make it easier. I use google translate please be patient with me,

@@ZR6DLG merci j ai trouver , vous pouvez m'expliquer comment configuré mach3 ? image de votre configuration ? thank you I found, can you explain to me how to configure mach3? picture of your setup?

Thank you! Cheers!