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Andys Wooden Laser

PostPosted: Tue Dec 31, 2013 4:38 pm
by mrandy
I got a 2.x laser working over the holiday break. What a challenging and rewarding project!

A few pictures:

http://imgur.com/jZ2wA4z,Xn7FRfQ,rchl7IM,CffjxEc,84eqjXe,3JZ5qNr

And a few short videos:

http://youtu.be/8TmYSXsTLuA

http://youtu.be/QHo0n9D2OwA

Any comments or suggestions? Thanks,

Andy

Re: Andys Wooden Laser

PostPosted: Tue Jan 07, 2014 9:09 pm
by TLHarrell
Very nice construction.

Re: Andys Wooden Laser

PostPosted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 6:25 pm
by kbob
Cool!

What is the bank of light switches across the back for, and what is the 3 digit display?

Re: Andys Wooden Laser

PostPosted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 11:49 pm
by mrandy
Thanks! The five switches control AC power to the various components: laser, motors, exhaust, water pump, air pump. Some of that wiring is internal, and some goes to a set of three AC outlets on the back panel.

The 3-digit display shows the current consumed by the laser, in milliamps. I think it's from LightObject. I'm also adding a second display for water temperature, and then making some thin panels to label everything and cover up the holes

- Andy.

Re: Andys Wooden Laser

PostPosted: Fri Jan 24, 2014 5:50 pm
by Chankster
Looks great! My only concern is using potentially flammable wood for the outside panels.

Re: Andys Wooden Laser

PostPosted: Fri Jan 24, 2014 6:13 pm
by TLHarrell
That can be easily alleviated by adhering some aluminum foil to the interior of the panels. Really though, very tiny chance of issues with it. As long as you're following proper protocol for laser operation (staying with your laser when it's running) it's no problem at all.