Thanks for the video and great info! The wiring info was really helpful, especially the part where you explained not only how to tell if the wiring was done correctly, but also that if done incorrectly then no harm done. That gave me confidence to move forward. It seems that if guessing which wires to pair with each other (on a 2-phase system) - there is a 50/50 chance of being right. I happened to guess right on my first try.
Maybe incorrect configuration for the steps / rotation. Maybe plugging in while machine is on can cause issues. And many other possibilities. For further assistance you may consider a support call, email askmatt@mwlaser.com.au to arrange this
Thanks for the tutorial. Built my laser from scratch with cloudray components. Waiting for the autolaser switch.. Will sure order one of those chucks instead but will add another driver for the U Axis so I dont have to switch plugs all the time..
Hey Tom, Thanks for the comment. You might want to research using the U-axis for the rotary, the information I have read for the Ruida controller is that the U-axis is for feed rollers and not for rotary attachments. On Ruida controllers like the 6445, Scanning and cutting moves are available only on the X&Y axis and the U axis is a preset feeding function. There may be other controllers where using the U axis for rotary is possible but I am not familiar with them. The alternative option is to wire in a switch so that you don't need to continually remove and exchange the terminal blocks from the y-axis driver. But if you do this you will need to ensure the machine is powered off when switching between the 2 options so that you don't cause any damage to the stepper motors or driver. Cheers Matt
Hi there! I was wondering if you know anything about attaching a d12 rotary unit to a chinese laser? I don't seem to be able to get the pin outs right. It looks like it is a two phase stepper motor according to the docs, however when I turn it on the rotary unit grinds and then gets really hot (I assume is full on or something). Tried switching polarity of one of the motor sets (a vs b) but that doesn't seem to work either. Any idea if this is possible or just barking up the wrong tree?
Thank you so much for your very informative video. The stepper that Thunder laser uses is a little different. It is wired to the U axis that leave the Y axis alone. By using a switch to go to the Uaxis. The stepper is 3 phase. Leadshine iST57. Will it be similar to standard steppers. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
each machine manufacturer does apply different methods of attaching a rotary. It may be best to email matt@mwlaser.com.au with some more info and some photos to help me answer your query better. Cheers Matt
Hi Matt. My laser is here. I'm wiring the Rotary attachment and have a question. Where are the GND and V wires connecting to on the Rotary Device? I have 4 wires coming off it. Not 6. Thanks,
Hi, the GND and V do not connect to the rotary device. The stepper motor sources power from the driver. Only connect A+ A- B+ B- from rotary to driver. Cheers Matt
Your videos have been a HUGE help in my decision to get an Orion 80W -- and to mod it. But before I do, I was wondering whether these rotary attachments and the Orion 80W could produce the 3D Fish Scale Gun Stock as illustrated in the top left picture on the Epilog Laser web page: www.epiloglaser.com/how-it-works/outdoor.htm. (BTW - I was delighted to see that you use LightBurn which I've been using on my first last a Chinese K40. I LOVE LightBurn!)
merhaba benim adım Selim türkiyeyi takip ediyorum ve benimle tanışmak istiyorum döner lazer makine aparatını kullanamıyorum bardak eğimli yapma ile ilgili problemleri çözme yazma size yardımcı olabilir Bu neden olabilir?
The best tutorials ever I've seen on internet! Truly legend!
Good to see you back in front of the camera on a regular basis!
Thanks Dave.
Thank you for this video. Very clear and easy to understand.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for the video and great info! The wiring info was really helpful, especially the part where you explained not only how to tell if the wiring was done correctly, but also that if done incorrectly then no harm done. That gave me confidence to move forward. It seems that if guessing which wires to pair with each other (on a 2-phase system) - there is a 50/50 chance of being right. I happened to guess right on my first try.
Glad to help
Thank you so much Matt. Your video is amazing.
Glad it helped!
Hey Matt ... looking forward to your thorough tutorial on this, thanks.
Thanks Tim, I'll do my best, hope the info is useful. Cheers Matt
He doesn't say in the video but that connector is called a GX16 aviator connector. The 16 means you'll need a 16mm hole to put it in
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Thank you mate! Helped me a huge lot!
Glad it helped!
This is great! What do you think would cause a red and black to freeze up and not spin properly. It makes an awful grinding sound.
Maybe incorrect configuration for the steps / rotation. Maybe plugging in while machine is on can cause issues. And many other possibilities. For further assistance you may consider a support call, email askmatt@mwlaser.com.au to arrange this
Thank you! That's very helpful.
you're welcome - thank you
Thanks for the tutorial. Built my laser from scratch with cloudray components. Waiting for the autolaser switch.. Will sure order one of those chucks instead but will add another driver for the U Axis so I dont have to switch plugs all the time..
Hey Tom, Thanks for the comment.
You might want to research using the U-axis for the rotary, the information I have read for the Ruida controller is that the U-axis is for feed rollers and not for rotary attachments. On Ruida controllers like the 6445, Scanning and cutting moves are available only on the X&Y axis and the U axis is a preset feeding function. There may be other controllers where using the U axis for rotary is possible but I am not familiar with them.
The alternative option is to wire in a switch so that you don't need to continually remove and exchange the terminal blocks from the y-axis driver. But if you do this you will need to ensure the machine is powered off when switching between the 2 options so that you don't cause any damage to the stepper motors or driver.
Cheers Matt
@@MWLaser Thanks Matt so a switch will be the answer...
Hi there! I was wondering if you know anything about attaching a d12 rotary unit to a chinese laser? I don't seem to be able to get the pin outs right. It looks like it is a two phase stepper motor according to the docs, however when I turn it on the rotary unit grinds and then gets really hot (I assume is full on or something). Tried switching polarity of one of the motor sets (a vs b) but that doesn't seem to work either. Any idea if this is possible or just barking up the wrong tree?
Matt do you have some sort of friction device to hold down the front of the cup? Do you think the quality of the device is good? Thanks Mike
Yes, I use a disc on the point end of the attachment. All will be revealed in the next Rotary Video.
Cheers Matt
Thank you so much for your very informative video. The stepper that Thunder laser uses is a little different. It is wired to the U axis that leave the Y axis alone. By using a switch to go to the Uaxis. The stepper is 3 phase. Leadshine iST57. Will it be similar to standard steppers. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
each machine manufacturer does apply different methods of attaching a rotary. It may be best to email matt@mwlaser.com.au with some more info and some photos to help me answer your query better. Cheers Matt
Hi Matt. My laser is here. I'm wiring the Rotary attachment and have a question. Where are the GND and V wires connecting to on the Rotary Device? I have 4 wires coming off it. Not 6. Thanks,
Hi, the GND and V do not connect to the rotary device.
The stepper motor sources power from the driver. Only connect A+ A- B+ B- from rotary to driver. Cheers Matt
@@MWLaser ok. But my connector is a 6 pin with the Ground and Power on it. Can I just split the gnd and v and run it onto the rotary plug? thanks!
hey, if i made rotary by myself must be the steper motor the same like on the machine? thanks...
no they don't need to be identical, but it should be able to run of the existing Y axis driver
I need a 2 phase rotary attachment plug, any recommendations on where I could buy one?
mwlaser.com.au/product/chuck-rotation-axis-cloudray/
Your videos have been a HUGE help in my decision to get an Orion 80W -- and to mod it.
But before I do, I was wondering whether these rotary attachments and the Orion 80W could produce the 3D Fish Scale Gun Stock as illustrated in the top left picture on the Epilog Laser web page: www.epiloglaser.com/how-it-works/outdoor.htm.
(BTW - I was delighted to see that you use LightBurn which I've been using on my first last a Chinese K40. I LOVE LightBurn!)
3D effects are possible by setting varying (cut / engrave) power and speed settings on the layers of your designs.
Cheers Matt
merhaba benim adım Selim türkiyeyi takip ediyorum ve benimle tanışmak istiyorum döner lazer makine aparatını kullanamıyorum bardak eğimli yapma ile ilgili problemleri çözme yazma size yardımcı olabilir Bu neden olabilir?
I can help via email in english - matt@mwlaser.com.au