Introduction: CNC Laser Engraver With GRBL and Arduino
In this series of videos i will show you how i made my own CNC laser Engraver using a Arduino Loaded with GRBL
Step 1: The Hardware
Every Good Project requires some Hardware
Here is Some Links For this Part:
Arduino-R3-UNO:http://www.banggood.com/Arduino-Compatible-SMD-UNO...
Red Dot Laser 250mw: http://www.banggood.com/Laser-Module-Red-Laser-Line-Generator-Diode-Engraving-Machine-Parts-p-955966.html?p=NR0912761986201409JK
Laser Engraving Kit: http://www.banggood.com/200-250mW-DIY-Red-Laser-Engraving-Machine-Kit-CNC-Laser-Printer-p-958939.html?p=NR0912761986201409JK
Circuit Diagrams: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7hkbQRP1T3_VDdTcGM3Qk9aUk0/view?usp=sharing
Step 2: The Software
Here is The Software setup Part , It is less difficult than you think!
More Links:
WinAVR:https://sourceforge.net/projects/winavr/
XLoader: http://russemotto.com/xloader/
Arduino Windows: https://www.arduino.cc/en/Main/Software
GRBL Source: https://github.com/grbl/grbl
grbl_0.9j_-_disabled_variable_spindle: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7hkbQRP1T3_MWxBa0xwTkFlUWM/view?usp=sharing
Step 3: The Software (Again?)
This Part will show You how to make the Software to Run on the Hardware
MORE LINKS!:
Inkscape:
https://inkscape.org/en/download/windows/
Inkscape G-code Plugin: http://jtechphotonics.com/?page_id=1980
LX Easy program: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7hkbQRP1T3_bVBzRVFNVVZyZGc/view?usp=sharing
My GRBL settings: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7hkbQRP1T3_NlEwMzM5Wk5WaFE/view?usp=sharing
Test Files: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7hkbQRP1T3_YlV1emNSQUp6XzA/view?usp=sharing