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Topic: Looking to upgrade my Solidoodle 4 to a Laser engraver

I am the owner of two solidoodle 4 units and I am trying to turn my spare into a laser engraver. I am doing this on a tight budget and am trying to figure out how to attach a 2000mw laser to the unit before I invest in the needed parts. I have my eyes on the laser modules that go for roughly $50-100 Canadian online (I have included an image of the one). I do now know how to properly connect the module to the printer and I was hoping for some basic advice, I can handle the mounting but I am lost when it comes to the wiring. I need to know what to connect and where, what I need to pick up to connect the two and how to identify the proper locations the wires need to be. Thank you in advance for any assistance.

2 Reply by Tin Falcon

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Re: Looking to upgrade my Solidoodle 4 to a Laser engraver

Lasers seem to be the new trend . a word of caution they need ventilation  either to the outside or through a good filter.

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Re: Looking to upgrade my Solidoodle 4 to a Laser engraver

Careful with lasers. This stories about a business a couple blocks down from my shop http://kenoshanews.com/news/kenall_fire … 551166.php

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