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* 80W CO2 (see [1]), wavelength ≈ 10 microns
* 80W CO2 (see [1]), wavelength ≈ 10 microns
* AWC608 Controller (see [3])
* AWC608 Controller (see [3])
== Components / Parts ==
* Anywells AWC608  Laser Engraving Cutting Controller
* Step Up Converter LM2596S (maximum input voltage 35V)


== Handover ==  
== Handover ==  

Revision as of 20:55, 8 February 2015

 
LaserCutter

Release status: unknown [box doku]

Description A Laser to cut stuff
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We bought a laser! This page should be used for documenting stuff.

Features

  • Big build area (120 x 90 cm )
  • Red light mode for dry run (could need a second laser source ) - TODO
  • 80W CO2 (see [1]), wavelength ≈ 10 microns
  • AWC608 Controller (see [3])

Components / Parts

  • Anywells AWC608 Laser Engraving Cutting Controller
  • Step Up Converter LM2596S (maximum input voltage 35V)


Handover

Videos: https://www.flickr.com/gp/peterfroehlich/37Y0h0

Documentation: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/enh2fepkbfpnuyg/AAB81zYn4_yINY1aRJK2Tknsa?dl=0


ToDo

  • wire up electronics and HAL sensor
  • Review power circuitry
  • Install FlowSensor in Chiller
  • Learn serial protocol of FlowSensor
  • Complete outer case (to avoid escaping beam)
  • Complete inner case (to avoid escaping exhaust gases)
  • Build exhaust venting system
  • Install gas cylinders to prop up hood (see [4] for choosing correct cylinders) (Eymen)
  • insert optical components
  • calibrate optical components
  • connecting laser tube
  • write manual and documentation (Jorgen)

Finance

When we have this thing running, we maybe need to think how we can get the costs back in. A 100W laser tube costs around 1200€ and has a lifetime of 6000-10000h.

Inspiration

Some connectors: - https://www.flickr.com/photos/satiredun/15868308421/sizes/o/ 'PCB' out of steel: - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtZQoIheYcc

Sources