07 Build Your Own Laser Z Axis Lift Set Installation
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- Опубліковано 1 сер 2024
- In this video I continue the Laser Build installing Z-Axis Lift Table, wiring up the Stepper Driver and Stepper Motors, and calibrate it with the TROCEN AWC708S Controller.
Stepper Motors, Stepper Drivers and More for your DIY Laser Build at -- www.omc-stepperonline.com//?t...
The main components I am using for this build are from Cloudray Laser Visit them at www.cloudraylaser.com OR Cloudray’s AliExpress Store - s.click.aliexpress.com/e/p2mI2aPW
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More Info and Product Information I Use for This Build Can be found on my Website - mwlaser.com.au/diy-laser-build/
The 2 x stepper motors I use for the Z-Axis Table are the Leadshine 57HS22 - s.click.aliexpress.com/e/Fo82OQfq
The Stepper Driver for these two motors is a single DMA860H - s.click.aliexpress.com/e/BzpXuSoC
The Stepper Driver is powered by a 36V PSU - Meanwell LRS-350 Switching Power Supply - s.click.aliexpress.com/e/BvPFDXHe
Cloudray Lift Metal Parts with Stepper Motor and Motor Driver - (SET B) s.click.aliexpress.com/e/2cEMWnJi
Red Mushroom Emergency Stop Button - amzn.to/2xCwGa5
TROCEN AWC708S Controller - s.click.aliexpress.com/e/noq4O7kM
The Wire I Used to hook up the electrical components was purchased from AliExpress it comes in a box of six colours - mwlaser.com.au/product/42m-bo...
Z-Axis Auto Focus Sensor / Limit Switch Pen - mwlaser.com.au/product/cloudr...
Cloudray High Quality Small Limit Switch CMV103D Momentary Micro Switch Long Handle for CO2 Laser Cutting machine - s.click.aliexpress.com/e/CB9fUKwy
Cloudray Analog Ammeter (Available in 0-30mA and 0-50mA) mwlaser.com.au/product/cloudr...
6" Inline Exhaust Fan - mwlaser.com.au/upgrades-for-r...
The Mechanical parts I used for this Laser Build are from Cloudray - This set below is for the size I am building 1300x900mm cutting area. It comes with all mechanical components, laser lens head, mirror mounts, tube mounts stepper motor mounts, axis rails and timing belt.
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/CcVFEAla - Product - Cloudray Mechanical Parts Set 1300*900mm Inner Sliding Rails Kits Spare Parts for DIY 1390 CO2 Laser Engraving Cutting Machine
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Cheers Matthew
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Looks fantastic Matt best dyi build that is on UA-cam.
And your clear.
The contacts are the best thank you
Thanks.
Great video and has helped me for my next upgrade. This might sound crazy but I have decided to do the upgrade on my 80w red black machine. I have already upgraded it to a stepper motor and I really like the using the z adjustments in lightburn for offsets but because it is chain driven it is very clunky, also the lead screws have a lot of play. I have ordered custom ball screws (surprisingly on a couple of dollars to customise) and will machine aluminium parts on my CNC. I am currently using a DM556 driver but I might need to add another to drive both. Considering it’s a lot smaller bed I might get away with running at a smaller current per motor.
So looking at other designs I see thunder laser have moved to a single motor with a long belt which will save me buying extra motors. Also taking their idea of tray underneath
Sounds like a good plan
Hi Matt, I just installed the Cloudray Lift Kit in my Red and Black 100w laser. I have shorter ball screws than came with the kit and made my own brackets.
The problem I'm having is the Distance Per Pulse, Step Length in RDWorks.
To even get the motor to move I have to set it to 29 um an above. Anything lower and it stalls.
When I try to calibrate it I get a Step Length that is way lower, like in the 7.?? range and the motor stalls.
I have the controller set like you have it with the current at 5.83A and 400 Steps/rev.
With ON being written on the dip switch I have 1 on, 2&3 off, 4 maybe on or off, I tried them both and 5-8 on.
As far as wiring I tried your setup and others and found that wiring them in the same way in parallel with no A or B swapping worked just fine.
It's just the Step Length I'm having a problem with.
I have a Ruida RDC6442S Controller.
Do you have any Ideas on what might be wrong?
this is not something I can assist with via youtube comments. email info this to askmatt@mwlaser.com.au with some photos of your driver settings and motor etc and I will try to assist that way
nice work think you so mutch
Sorry I didn't see this comment earlier - Thank you. I'm glad you found the video helpful. Cheers Matt
@@MWLaser thaink you
is your bed level system separate from the support system that holds your gantry? cant quite tell by looking.....reason is some said to never implement them together, that a faulty driver/stepper motor can actually tweek the gantry's squareness.....hope you understand my quick take
Hello. I love the build. Could you direct me to where you ordered the bed? I looked on Cloudray's website, but couldn't find anything but honeycomb. Cheers.
I emailed Cloudray directly with a quote request, include the length of each rail and the spacing required for the width of the laser bed. and they can provide a quote to your specifications.
Hi Matt, great videos, what's the total cost to build this in AUD? Thanks
mwlaser.com.au/diy-laser-build-cost-estimation/
Thanks for the video Matt but why would you choose a Trocen controller over a Ruida?? That just doesn’t make sense considering you upgraded your other laser to a Ruida controller. Anyhow I bought this kit from Cloudray because of your video. But they claim they do not sell the aluminum bed rails, did you get that from a different supplier? Thanks!
G'day, I chose Trocen to try out, it is compatible with Lightburn and was a bit cheaper than the Ruida. It is performing well.
The Alloy rails came from Cloudray Directly, You can order the set of Rails and Spacer Rails to the dimensions you need. They may not sell separately, but they do as a set.
I let them know the size I needed for the width and length, as well as the spacing required between each rail, and it was made and sent.
Sorry for delay in reply we're busy preparing to move premises.
Cheers Matt
Matt's Workshop -MW Laser Thanks Matt for the response, much appreciated. I will contact them direct about the rails, thanks again! Jason
Seen some people mention one side getting out of adjustment from the other. Have you had any issues with this? Thanks.
no, this machine has been performing extremely well no major issues
hello Matt´s nice machine, but i have a question, I think that the mechanical and electrical part of the Z system (motors, belt and electric cables) are very unprotected, the laser could be hit any component. Do you think about protecting the Z system?
The machine is not finished yet and this has already been planned and is yet to be implemented. Thanks for the comment. Cheers Matt
Hi Matt, I'm in the process of designing my laser and have already ordered all my stuff from Cloudray. One thing don't understand is why you (and Cloudray) would put the motor and tensioner for the z axis inside the work area, when you could easily mount them outside the working area. By doing this you wouldn't be limiting the travel of the z axis to the top of the motors, you'd have full access up and down and be able to fit bigger items to engrave in the work area. You mention you have a plan to protect the z axis parts from the laser, I'd love to see what you have done.
Hi there, any reason why the DMA860H driver was used over others like the 2DM542?
I used this model for the larger motor
Hello Mat, this might seem like a lame request but what do they call the wire connection pins, I have not seen or heard them called anything.
if you mean the green plugs, some are known as phoenix connectors
¿Why did you not choose 4 independent motors for Z axis plate?
that would be more work, more parts, and therefore more costly and unnecessary.
Hi Matt, thanks for your videos. I’ve used same motors and parts for my Z lift system, but the problem is with the motors they are labeled with 4.0A, so i put 1,2,3 driver switches On On Off, but the motors practically doesn’t move, what is happening? The 4th switch must be On or Off? And what is the right current 4A or 5.6A? I have same motors Leadshine 57hs22
email matt@mwlaser.com.au for assistance if required
One design flaw I can see with the Z-Axis Lift: you should've used chains and sprockets for power transmission instead of timing belt and pulleys. Your table is going to be big and heavy and the length for power tranmission is extensive--using chains means more robustness. Of course if you have been sticking too much to Chinese designed machines and just want to avoid working with chains then you'd go for the belt design.
thanks for the tip, chain and sprocket may be a great idea, and more expensive.
However after a year of daily use this machine has not failed at all in the movement of the Z Axis with the timing belt and pulley system. The movement is smooth and the accuracy is spot on.
Cheers Matt