Topic: Laser for Prusa
I want to upgrade my Prusa to have a laser. What type of laser is best for etching and cutting? How far should it be placed from the work piece and which software should I use for controlling?
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I want to upgrade my Prusa to have a laser. What type of laser is best for etching and cutting? How far should it be placed from the work piece and which software should I use for controlling?
here is a easy method
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:976539
here is my custom made mega printer laser burning a photo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7eFcODWScE
software is free for converting photo to stl
IMHO not worth adding laser to a 3d printer. The laser tubes have to be small and are therefore under powered. Typically 300mw or 1/3 of a watt. Any real laser Will be 40 to 60 watts. I know most folks will not want to put out several grand for a real american made laser cutter engraver.
There are alternatives. you an get a cheap import machine fro around $ 300 on e-bay . 1/5-10 the cost of a bigger more usable unit but IMHO a lot more usable than a tiny under power printer attachment.
Something to think about.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/High-Precise-40 … 1245882974
Tin
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