November 26, 2023
Description
Decided to convert an old MP Select Mini style printer to a laser engraver unit, purchased THIS unit from Amazon (UNIT on Creality Website)
NOTE: You will reduce the bed Y axis workable space to around 92mm with laser unit mounted.
Laser unit is connected/powered/controlled via the part cooling fan slot on the controller board. Connections had to be reversed to maintain correct polarity.
(G-Code M106 = Laser On / M107 = Laser Off)
Recommend using software like Lightburn to setup and control the actions.
Connecting directly to the printer rather than using via the micro sd card slot worked a lot better for me.
Appropriately rated Safety glasses or googles should always be worn while working with lasers.
License:
Creative Commons — Attribution — Noncommercial — Share Alike
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