That's a cool upgrade!

@smedleywooddesign2219

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Thanks for the great video! And the links!

@smedleywooddesign2219

Жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

Quick tip: if you flip your motherboard upside down on the front you will have the clearance to center longer pieces under the frame.

Cracking laser and mine on its way as a new business venture, worth you investing in the air assist will give you even cleaner work and cuts. Grreat video 👊👍👌

@smedleywooddesign2219

Жыл бұрын

I have read that about air assist so with Christmas discount and coupon codes I ordered one. Thanks for you comments.

@grimlightwildoutdoors

Жыл бұрын

@@smedleywooddesign2219 well worth having.

Great video. Do you know how to install switches on the other 2 ends? as a protection to not grind the motors in case it tries to run off the limits? than you.

@smedleywooddesign2219

Жыл бұрын

I think you would connect the wires in with the X and Y axis. Front X with the back X and then the same with the Y. I would probably test it out by pushing the limit switch while it is moving, just to make sure it's working.

Nice video, just need to confirm the orientation of the wires 😁 so based on the video, its red(voltage) on top, black (ground) in the middle then green (signal) at the bottom? Thanks!

@smedleywooddesign2219

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I should have done a better job at explaining the wiring, Yes that's right red, black and green in that order. If you use the same limit switches I used, the one end of the wire is already set up the way the other end needs to be, I hope that helps.

I just received one ( my first ) and it’s a huge learning curve for me , I’m not sure if I like Lightburn or GBRN better ? But mine has the air assist that does make a difference in cutting . I’m not sure if making it larger is better but I deal with small engravings on leather and ceramics and aluminum.

@smedleywooddesign2219

Жыл бұрын

Yes, it is a big learning curve but I am finding it is fun to learn new thing to on it. I've been playing around with the Norton white tile painted black technique, I'm getting some awesome results. I have a air assist on it's way, with Christmas discounts and coupon codes, I couldn't resist. I also did go bigger with the foot print, it is nice to be able to do larger project but it's a lot harder to store it when I'm not using it.

@davekimbler2308

Жыл бұрын

@@smedleywooddesign2219 at my age it’s fun to learn new things like engraving and leather goods , looking forward to your upcoming videos !

@DalaiFarma

Жыл бұрын

Gbrl is basically just for sending the gcode to the laser. Lightburn has a huge amount of features for design and editing your engraving or cut. It may cost £40 but it's well worth it.

@davekimbler2308

Жыл бұрын

@@DalaiFarma good to know ! How come GRBL does outlines and on the same pic lightburn burns the image ?

@davekimbler2308

Жыл бұрын

@@DalaiFarma other then Lightburn is there a program you can add text ! The GRBL can’t !

Question about limit switches, I have several on my laser but didn’t know how the actually work. Is the laser head supposed to physically hit it? Or is there a sensor on the limit switch that senses when the laserhead comes near it? I ask because my laser head Rams in the mind sometimes and wants to keep on going and I have to shut the machine off quickly.

@smedleywooddesign2219

Жыл бұрын

If your using the same kind of limit switch that I use, then the laser head will physically touch the little lever of the limit switch. Away to test each limit switch is to put the laser head in the meddle of the work area, then on the computer click the home button , while its moving physically push the limit switch levers to make sure they are working.

@EmpoweredPercussion

Жыл бұрын

@@smedleywooddesign2219 thanks

What are the connector types on the board? I have PH2.0, but those aren't correct.

@smedleywooddesign2219

Жыл бұрын

The connectors I used are 2.54mm JST-XHP here is the Amazon link, www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0774TF39N/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

decoup delophane or no ?

I have had requests for the feet I used to secure the laser to plywood, so I added the stl files to Thingiverse, same link as the limit switches.

@keithmotes9933

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate your assistance with everything on the Facebook group and you adding the feet. I'm trying now to figure out how best to use this with LightBurn, as I think I'll be using it.

@jamiesmedley4240

Жыл бұрын

@@keithmotes9933 happy to help, Lightburn is a great program, I’m just barely scratching the surface on learning how to use it.

where is the link for the feet you made?

@smedleywooddesign2219

Жыл бұрын

Here is the link, www.thingiverse.com/thing:5428105

@glanzone

Жыл бұрын

@@smedleywooddesign2219 thanks

Diode lasers are the worst, they don't even cut white paper.

Thanks again for video and links. I posted my make on your Thingiverse listing, and posted full details of the make here: forum.v1e.com/t/how-to-add-end-stop-switches-to-twotrees-tts-55-laser-engraver/38705

@smedleywooddesign2219

Жыл бұрын

Very nice guide on the laser and adding a lot more technical detail is great. Great job, thanks for sharing.