New: buildlogAll contenthive-129948krhive-196917steemzzanhive-183959hive-166405hive-185836uncommonlabhive-180932hive-150122hive-183397hive-101145hive-144064photographybitcoinlifehive-188619hive-193637hive-124908hive-163341hive-139150hive-184714krsuccesshive-103599TrendingNewHotLikersrativiv (63)in diy • 5 years agoSneak peak at my laser cutter cut out drawerHere is a sneak peak on what I have been working on with my diy laser cutter Posted using Partiko iOSrativiv (63)in diy • 5 years agoNew laser cutter benchThe old laser cutter trolly was sagging in the middle so spent the day building a new one Posted using Partiko iOSrativiv (63)in diy • 5 years agoLaser Engraving Rubber - Making StampsMy Co2 Laser cutter engraving rubber to create rubber stamps!rativiv (63)in diy • 5 years agoLaser Cutter Build Log - Making a Birthday Sign on the Laser CutterMade this sign using a 5mm sheet of MDF wood using my half finished laser cutter.rativiv (63)in diy • 5 years agoLaser Cutter Build Log - Making a part for the laser with the laser!rativiv (63)in diy • 5 years agoLaser Cutter Build Log - Replacing the Y-Axis couplerI was having some issues with the Y-Axis coupler freeing itself while in use, making the laser cutter unreliable when moving at higher speeds on the Y-Axis I had a look online, and no where seemed…rativiv (63)in diy • 5 years agoLasercutter Build Log - Working on the X-Axis rebuildStarted to work on replacing the X-axis with 2040 aluminium extrusion and 15mm HTD3 belts Here are some photosrativiv (63)in diy • 5 years agoLaserCutter Build Log - Replacing X-Axis and BeltsI havent posted in a while, as I was waiting for parts to arrive. I found that the 6mm thick belts were useless, and had too much backlash for the Y-Axis. This meant that I could not get any…rativiv (63)in diy • 6 years agoLaserCutter Build Log - A Quick view of the progressI have been doing some work on the laser cutter behind the scenes.. and now have it at a stage where I can engrave and cut with it.. on a basic level Here is a video of how it is working so…rativiv (63)in diy • 6 years agoLaser Cutter Build Log - Control Panel continuedLaser cut using my K40 laser the following control panel. I engraved the lettering, leaving the paper on the acrylic and then spray painting over the engraved parts Once dried.. removed the…rativiv (63)in diy • 6 years agoLaser Cutter Build Log - Side Panel InstallInstalled the side panel for the laser cutter today - looks good!rativiv (63)in diy • 6 years agoLaser Cutter Build Log - Top Control PanelStarted work on the top panel for the control panel. This is made from Gloss White Aluminium Composite Panel.rativiv (63)in diy • 6 years agoLaser Cutter Build Log - Side PannelCreated the Side panel for the switches and inputs for the Ruida controller. I have the panel recessed in rather than just sticking on the side. It is made of Black 3mm Gloss acrylic which was…rativiv (63)in diy • 6 years agoLaser Cutter Build Log - ElectronicsIt has been a while since I posted how my laser cutter build is going, so here are a few photos to show you all where I am at. I have been working on the electronics. Installing the 24V 5V and 36V…rativiv (63)in diy • 6 years agoLasercutter Buildlog - X and Y Axis TensionersSo finally I have installed the belt tensioners that I made from aluminium angle and screws. They seem to work well and fit perfectlyrativiv (63)in diy • 6 years agoLasercutter Build Log - Idler tension pulleysI decided that the original design for the idler pulleys on the X and Y axis did not allow much control over the tension of the belts, and then I'd have to resort to tension springs in order to keep…rativiv (63)in diy • 6 years agoMGN12H Linear rail movement after cleanup and lubeSo when you buy one of the fake (chinesium) linear rails from aliexpress, the linear bearings on them come with a protective grease to prevent oxidisation. This protective grease is terrible as…rativiv (63)in diy • 6 years agoLasercutter Build Log - New idea for X-Axis idler pulleyI haven't had much of a chance to work on my Laser cutter project recently due to over 40C temperature days and starting a new job recently. Here is the start of a small update to the build. I…rativiv (63)in diy • 6 years agoLasercutter Buildlog - Started wiringStarted wiring in the electronics today Started by feeding through the drag chain the air assist hose and some of the cables for the stepper drivers onto the x-axis There is a kink in the air…rativiv (63)in diy • 6 years agoLasercutter Buildlog - Lasercutter finally onto the cartFinally put the laser cutter onto the cart so that I can work on it without having to walk around.. as I can just spin the cart around while I do the wiring
