Laser module with 3018 Pro?

wb9tpg
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Re: Laser module with 3018 Pro?

Post by wb9tpg »

While Vectric does not officially support your CNC I don't see anything that would prevent it from working. Just remember the change you made to the post processor and make sure the GRBL post processor you choose supports laser mode
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TompaD
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Re: Laser module with 3018 Pro?

Post by TompaD »

I bought the laser module add-on and it works! :D :D :D

Thanks for your support!

imrvbob
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Re: Laser module with 3018 Pro?

Post by imrvbob »

I purchased the laser module in hopes that it would work on my machine. I have a 3018 Pro which I rebuilt to a 3036 Pro. Well, the software works great. I have to do a little tweaking in the code for some things that are not in your software but it works. I noticed that the speed always comes out to S250 so I just do a find and replace to a S3000 so that my laser doesn't burn the material.
There may be a couple of other things like line spacing etc. but so far it works on my machine.
If Vectric sees it in their scope of machines to support then the 3018Pro would be a good start since it's basically the beginners CNC/Laser machine out there.

TompaD
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Re: Laser module with 3018 Pro?

Post by TompaD »

imrvbob wrote:
Fri Oct 15, 2021 11:10 pm
If Vectric sees it in their scope of machines to support then the 3018Pro would be a good start since it's basically the beginners CNC/Laser machine out there.
Indeed - you got a point there.

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