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by ve3sqb
Thu Nov 23, 2017 2:26 am
Forum: Laser Knowledge
Topic: power
Replies: 1
Views: 3644

Re: power

It will work but I would put a whole new cable on it and ground the case. It's always a wise electrical thing.
by ve3sqb
Thu Nov 23, 2017 2:23 am
Forum: Laser Knowledge
Topic: Newbie looking for some help please
Replies: 1
Views: 3045

Re: Newbie looking for some help please

you need a minimum of 7 watts and it still might not do the metal. 15 watts may do but cost over $300 USD and a cheap machine is worth another 200. check out banggood.com to get an idea of what's available and gor how much.
by ve3sqb
Thu Nov 23, 2017 2:19 am
Forum: Laser Knowledge
Topic: Building a 1W laser
Replies: 1
Views: 3008

Re: Building a 1W laser

check out banggood.com for cheap laser modules and manaSE driver boards
by ve3sqb
Thu Nov 23, 2017 2:05 am
Forum: General Laser machine discussion
Topic: INTRODUCE YOURSELF
Replies: 370
Views: 2595960

Re: INTRODUCE YOURSELF

Hi I'm ve3sqb (Alan ). I am a retired teacher and technical director for the local school board. I am a complete tech nerd and fortunately so is my wife so if I buy a new toy she asks if I got her one (don't be jealous). I have a cnc wood router, 3d printer and a few months ago got a mana 500mw lase...
by ve3sqb
Thu Nov 23, 2017 1:49 am
Forum: General Laser machine discussion
Topic: grayscale issue
Replies: 1
Views: 5503

Re: grayscale issue

What software are you using? Try laserGRBL or the paid T2laser programs. They allow you to set the lowest power for white setting so the gray scale runs just to marking white up to your highest black setting. I haven't figured out how to upload a image here but go to thingiverse.com , search laser a...