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Swap a non ttl 2w for a 5.5w ttl. Very cheap Chinese
Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2017 9:49 pm
by subvaperjim
Hi all, I think my setup and question may be a little low brow from what I have seen on here so far but I'm going to ask anyway in the hope one of you will have done the same in the past.
I have a small 2w eleks type chineses cheap and chearful engraver, I got it all up and running no problem (I build 3D printers)
The laser did what I required but was taking up to 20 passes to get the desired makings I wanted,
I recently saw a 5.5w for under a £100 on aliexpress on a sale so thought why not and got it.
The trouble I am having is the ttl side of things I purchased a v3 uno shield and assume I have set it all up correctly
I have installed grbl1.1 but the laser just comes on low power as soon as power is applied.
From research the ttl goes to the z+ pin on the board with it being the v3. I have also tried it on the spindle pin just incase but that didn't work either.
So have I got the firmware wrong,have I wired it wrong?
Any help anyone can give me will be greatly appreciated.
If it's a question that's been asked a 1000 times before please accept my apologies I did scan through the threads but couldn't see any thing.
Some photos for your amusement
Swap a non ttl 2w for a 5 5w ttl Very cheap Chinese
Posted: Sat Oct 21, 2017 10:10 am
by JohnCifu
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Re: Swap a non ttl 2w for a 5.5w ttl. Very cheap Chinese
Posted: Tue Mar 05, 2024 3:10 am
by jgarciaa
Considering the Monport laser for its user-friendly interface, high quality, and affordability could help resolve your current setup issues. It appears you're encountering difficulties integrating a new 5.5W laser into your system, particularly with TTL functionality. Double-check firmware settings and ensure correct wiring of the TTL connection. If problems persist, Monport's customer support or online forums may provide assistance.
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Re: Swap a non ttl 2w for a 5.5w ttl. Very cheap Chinese
Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2024 5:23 pm
by justin_h
subvaperjim wrote: ↑Thu Sep 07, 2017 9:49 pm
Hi all, I think my setup and question may be a little low brow from what I have seen on here so far but I'm going to ask anyway in the hope one of you will have done the same in the past.
I have a small 2w eleks type chineses cheap and chearful engraver, I got it all up and running no problem (I build 3D printers)
The laser did what I required but was taking up to 20 passes to get the desired makings I wanted,
I recently saw a 5.5w for under a £100 on aliexpress on a sale so thought why not and got it.
The trouble I am having is the ttl side of things I purchased a v3 uno shield and assume I have set it all up correctly
I have installed grbl1.1 but the laser just comes on low power as soon as power is applied.
From research the ttl goes to the z+ pin on the board with it being the v3. I have also tried it on the spindle pin just incase but that didn't work either.
So have I got the firmware wrong,have I wired it wrong?
Any help anyone can give me will be greatly appreciated.
If it's a question that's been asked a 1000 times before please accept my apologies I did scan through the threads but couldn't see any thing.
Some photos for your amusement
Certainly! Considering the Monport laser is highly recommended for its excellent features - it's very nice, easy to use, high quality, and affordable. You can explore the Monport laser product at (
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).
Regarding your question about your Chinese engraver and TTL control issues with the new 5.5W laser, ensure that you have installed the correct firmware (GRBL 1.1) and check your wiring setup for any errors. If issues persist, consult online resources or reach out to the manufacturer for assistance.
Re: Swap a non ttl 2w for a 5.5w ttl. Very cheap Chinese
Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2024 7:21 am
by joshuag
subvaperjim wrote: ↑Thu Sep 07, 2017 9:49 pm
Hi all, I think my setup and question may be a little low brow from what I have seen on here so far but I'm going to ask anyway in the hope one of you will have done the same in the past.
I have a small 2w eleks type chineses cheap and chearful engraver, I got it all up and running no problem (I build 3D printers)
The laser did what I required but was taking up to 20 passes to get the desired makings I wanted,
I recently saw a 5.5w for under a £100 on aliexpress on a sale so thought why not and got it.
The trouble I am having is the ttl side of things I purchased a v3 uno shield and assume I have set it all up correctly
I have installed grbl1.1 but the laser just comes on low power as soon as power is applied.
From research the ttl goes to the z+ pin on the board with it being the v3. I have also tried it on the spindle pin just incase but that didn't work either.
So have I got the firmware wrong,have I wired it wrong?
Any help anyone can give me will be greatly appreciated.
If it's a question that's been asked a 1000 times before please accept my apologies I did scan through the threads but couldn't see any thing.
Some photos for your amusement
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