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Hi everyone, here's the blog that describes how to do a digital test-fire (test pulse).
The …In: Test fire?
3 years ago
Hi Al,
here's two options for you:
Check out Les' Labs concept - he simply puts an …In: Adding "Laser On" LED to custom control panel
3 years ago
Hi George,
Sorry for the delay.
This is an unusual problem. I'm not really sure about the p …In: Mini Gerbil3 ploblem doing a burn
3 years ago
Hi Philippe, I emailed you straight after I posted 3 days ago, so must be some email issue. Could yo …In: problem mini gerbil 3
3 years ago
3 years ago
Thanks Phijol.
OK, I'm satisfied there's some kind of hardware issue. I'll contact …In: problem mini gerbil 3
3 years ago
ok, thanks. Any noise, any vibration from the motors?
Also, can you send me an image of the Light …In: problem mini gerbil 3
3 years ago
Hi Phijol,
There are two modes for turn-on, auto homing and non-auto homing.
Can you confirm t …In: problem mini gerbil 3
3 years ago
Hi Phijol,
could you please confirm you checked https://awesome.tech/mg3-troubleshooting/
The …In: problem mini gerbil 3
3 years ago
Hi Mario,
this is a really difficult one! This is definitenly not a known issue, there is no firmwa …In: K40 producing lots of Dots in engraving
3 years ago
Hi Glenda, and thanks Wicus.
Wicus is correct, the 'IN' terminal accepts the PWM input. …In: Help - different power supply!
3 years ago
3 years ago
Hi Wicus,
I know you're mad keen to progress, but I need to strongly advise not to make chan …In: 60Watt Install
3 years ago
Hi Wicus,
in low voltage electronics (like the 5V and 24V used by the Mini Gerbil) terms like gro …In: 60Watt Install
3 years ago
Hi Wicus,
in addition to what Paul's response, the symptom could also reflect the power supp …In: 60Watt Install
3 years ago
A chameleon in a box of smarties? ha ha ha
Maybe refer me to the other post, but the usual way to …In: 60Watt Install
3 years ago
Hi Wicus,
Your have an interesting laser! Don't worry, we'll get it working.
Can I s …In: 60Watt Install
3 years ago
ok, no worries Mark.
Regarding the analog amp meter, the different laser firing of the MG3 (relat …In: PWM
3 years ago
Hi Mark,
yes, that sounds possible. Just don't connect the MG3 PWM output to anything, and l …In: PWM
3 years ago
Hi Merv,
Greyscale fundamentally has more information than dither, yes.
I always use Greyscale …In: Grayscale
3 years ago
Hi Norm,
does this post answer your questions?
https://awesome.tech/stepstick-jumpers/
Chee …In: Drv8825 Drivers?
3 years ago
Hi Riley,
Did the controller work ok in normal XY mode (not rotary?). If so, the most likely thin …In: Laser dont shut off
4 years ago
Hi Shaun,
I interpreted your statement 'Got it working by looks of it' (16th October) a …In: Waste of time
4 years ago
Hi Dale,
I'm getting my head around your goal, I haven't seen anyone attempt that... Ag …In: 16mm momentary and latching push Button switch wiring help
4 years ago
4 years ago
Hi Shaun,
I googled 5040 laser and found this link, please confirm this is what you've got h …In: Major headache
4 years ago
Hi Dale,
please provide a photo of your K40 power supply terminals.
Thanks
DanIn: Install of flow sensor
4 years ago
Hi, I've responded to you directly via email.
Regards,
DanIn: No movement axis Y and X only vibrates
4 years ago
4 years ago
Hi Ales,
please upload a photo of your installation showing all wiring, thanks
DanIn: No movement axis Y and X only vibrates
4 years ago
Hi Mike,
So I take it that you've checked the grounding after installing the new power suppl …In: Light and power switches analogue
4 years ago
Hi Matt,
sorry there's no way to bulk-copy and paste $ settings, but it only takes a few min …In: No movement using minigerbil with lightburn
4 years ago
Ha, ha, I've never seen #imnotreallyanelectronicsguy ... kinda wonder whether that's tren …In: No movement using minigerbil with lightburn
4 years ago
Hi Matt,
Sounds like a few things going on. Let me check I understand:
Everything was workin …In: No movement using minigerbil with lightburn
4 years ago
Thanks Mike,
I noticed your main white plug doesn't look too secure in the last photo? If yo …In: Light and power switches analogue
4 years ago
Hi Mike,
I've never heard of a 'stepper switch', and the photos look like an it' …In: Light and power switches analogue
4 years ago
Hi, I've sen quite a few examples of the large four pin plug not mated well. In particular, if …In: No movement
4 years ago
Hi Dan,
Please send a photo of your controller connected through to the power supply.
Could yo …In: No Laser Output/Fire
4 years ago
Hi Mick,
I've updated your profile - done.
This is the first issue we've had with a …In: New Mini Gerbil and Rotary Switch issues
4 years ago
Hi Brigg,
thanks for sharing the tip. I gather you're translating - the English version 0.9. …In: Install went well but issues with Lightburn?
4 years ago
Thanks for the update Topher.
Here's some ideas:
If belt-related
you could test othe …In: Text Ghosting on Fill
4 years ago
Hi Marcel,
the communication should be pretty reliable. Rather than turning the laser on/off it c …In: K40 Fires at 100% even Thru Moves MiniGRBL
4 years ago
Hi Christopher,
regarding speed in general, just wondering if you've read this blog? https:/ …In: Text Ghosting on Fill
4 years ago
Hi,
if you search ebay or google for 'usb mini b' you'll get the right one.
Reg …In: What type USB Cable?
4 years ago
Hi Norm,
Thanks for the confirmation of top-left and $ settings. Yes, $ settings look o …In: Install went well but issues with Lightburn?
4 years ago
Hi Norm,
You've written above 'top right' but if you have a standard K40, don' …In: Install went well but issues with Lightburn?
4 years ago