If you would like to add a laser to a plasma table, you will need the following parts:

Laser tube at 40 watts:
https://www.buildyourcnc.com/item/Laser-Component-Laser-Tube-CO2-40Watt

Mirror mounts (this will depend on the way you mount the laser tube):
https://www.buildyourcnc.com/item/Laser-Component-Mirror-Mount-20mm

Mirrors for the mirror mounts:
https://www.buildyourcnc.com/Item/Laser-component-20mm-mirror-25mm

Laser Tube Power Supply:
https://www.buildyourcnc.com/item/Laser-Component-Power-Supply-CO2-40W

Laser Focus Lens:
https://www.buildyourcnc.com/item/laser-component-20mm-lens-2-inch-50!80mm

Mirror and Lens Mount and Nozzle:
https://www.buildyourcnc.com/item/Laser-Component-Nozzle-20mm-lens-mirror

High Tension Extension Cable:
https://www.buildyourcnc.com/item/Laser-component-Power-Supply-High-Tension-extension-wire

Laser Control System:
https://www.buildyourcnc.com/item/Laser-Component-Laser-Control-System

Screw Posts (to connect the high tension and return wire to the laser tube, highly recommended as the leads on the laser tube are fragile):
https://www.buildyourcnc.com/item/laser-component-newbiehack-connectors-screw-terminal-binding-post

Safety Eyewear for CO2 laser wavelength:
https://www.buildyourcnc.com/item/laser-components-goggles-safety-tinted

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I have an Eagle Plasma table and I want to add a 40 laser. Can you supply me a list of what I need to make this happen.

The USB port on the Parallel Interface board is necessary to supply 5V power. Connect with a USB cable to a USB source.

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I purchased a parallel port breakout board. I have checked all the info and found nothing on the usb port. What is it used for?

Yes, we have the optional table for the blackToe, but we need to fabricate it, which only takes one day. We generally reserve one week for the total fabrication and packing of all parts.

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DO YOU HAVE BLACKTOE MACHINES WITH TABLES READY TO GO OR HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE MAKE ONE?

Is this CNC related. If so, what controller are you using?

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I'm using the Mach 3/USB CNC interface board, with the Mach 3 software.

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Does the LED on the controller light up, or blink?

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I believe I've corrected the issue. I found that their are 2 spring like tabs on the female USB port. And take a sharp point like on a compass and gentle raise those tabs a bit. This tighten up the connection, and I never received an error from losing connection.

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It appears I have a connection issue with the USB port on my computer with the USB cord. I purchased a new cord but has the same issue. Is there anything I can do to correct this issue?

You will probably have post processors like the following listed:
Mach2/3 ATC Arcs (inch)
Mach2/3 ATC Arcs (mm)
Mach2/3 Arcs (inch)
Mach2/3 Arcs (mm)
Mach2/3-WrapX2A ATC Arcs (inch)
Mach2/3-WrapX2A ATC Arcs (mm)
Mach2/3-WrapY2A ATC Arcs (inch)
Mach2/3-WrapY2A ATC Arcs (mm)

If you have an Automatic Tool Changer, use the post processor with the ATC in the name. For most applications and if you don't have an ATC (automatic tool changer), use the Mach2/3 Arcs (inch) or (mm) post processor.




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How do I determine what post processor I have on my shop built CNC. There are about a million to choose from on Vcarve Pro

To connect the stepper motor drivers to the Mach3 USB interface card, you will need to follow the wiring diagram here: https://www.buildyourcnc.com/Documents/Electric%20Wiring%20Diagram.pdf
which can be found here: https://www.buildyourcnc.com/item/electronicsAndMotors-electronic-component-breakout-Mach3-USB-Board along with all of the other manuals associated with that interface card.

Please note that the DC+ and DC- on that wiring diagram (power supply to thye stepper motor drivers) is not correct. The DC- is connected to GND on the drivers and the DC+ is connected to VCC on the drivers. Typically, the DC+ on the power supply is labeled V+ and the DC- is labeled either COM or V-.

If you are having any issues with the wiring, please let me know and I will elaborate. Thanks.

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Yawl sold me a ST-USB MOTION CARD I have surched all your electronics and can't find wring instructions I need to know where to connect X,Y and Z to this controler

The KL-4030 is a Keling 3.0 amp stepper motor driver. These are generally pretty robust drivers. You mentioned in the question that it worked for one hour. This sounds like it could be a contact issue with the wiring in the terminals. I would recommend that you check all of the connections. The terminals that are used in these drivers have terminals that are easily used incorrectly.

Make sure to open the terminal all the way using a small screw driver. Then insert the exposed wire into the opening and re-tighten the terminal. Make sure of a good connection by tugging on the wires.

Also, check kthe digital wires that connect from the driver to the control board.

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I have a KL-4030 stepper motor driver that I only have about an hour use on it but seems to be bad already. Has anyone out there had the same problem?

Mach3 and Mach4 typically use specific controller cards that are compatible with the software. If your controller connects to your computer using either a USB or Ethernet connection, then you will probably need to change the controller card as well, unless your controller card contains a plug-in that works with the Mach3 or Mach4 software.

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I have cnc fiber laser cutting machines it has operating software cypcut and I need to change it to Mech 3 or 4 do I have to buy the driver card with the software or only the software?

You are just sending a lot off dust

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are you able to supply a control board only

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Yes.

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you have asked me a ? that I do not know what you are talking about

If you ordered lengths of rail that is not to your specifications, please give us a call and we will replace your order immediately.

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I ordered some hiwin cut to size, I ordered two 17in pieces and received a 34in instead. what can we do about this, am I SOL?

Can you see any damage to the beginning of the thread on the shaft of the spindle, or any damage to the thread on the inside of the collet nut?

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There is no damage, I cannot put a tool in without removing the nut and collet when I go to tighten it, it starts to seat the collet and if I cannot hold the tool just right it is off center

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The ER collets should actually snap in to the collet nut, which eliminates that issue

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The ER collets should actually snap in to the collet nut, which eliminates that issue

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The ER collets should actually snap in to the collet nut, which eliminates that issue

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My Question is about the 2.2kw spindle, because the thread start is so small I have a hard time centering the collet before it binds from tighting what have others done to overcome this

You will need to build the table unit for your machine. There are instructions on how to do this at the bottom of the product page here, https://www.buildyourcnc.com/Item/cnc-machine-blackFoot-v4
There is no estimate on how much this will cost though, since there are too many variables involved to do this.

- PC with parallel port and USB port
- 20awg stranded wires for the motors - http://www.buildyourcnc.com/electronicscombo.aspx
- 18awg stranded wires for power supply to drivers
- 24awg stranded wires for breakout board to drivers
(location and spacing of components varies from one person to another, so we do not provide cables/wires)
- General purpose extension cord (cut the female end off) to provide power to power supply
- USB cable to power breakout board
- Parallel cable to communicate to breakout board
- Router
- (optional - instead of router) Spindle with power inverter http://www.buildyourcnc.com/SpindlesAndAccessories.aspx
- (if purchasing spindle with inverter) General purpose extension cord (240v) (cut the female end off) to provide power to power inverter
- End Mill(s) http://www.buildyourcnc.com/ProductsEndMills.aspx
- CAD, and/or CAD-CAM software (to produce geometry, machine operations, and g-code) http://www.buildyourcnc.com/CNCsoftware.aspx
- CNC control software (to read g-code and control machine) http://www.buildyourcnc.com/CNCsoftware.aspx

This answer is applicable to most of our machines with the exception of the greenLean and the blueChick since those machines are equipped with a table structure.

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I just wanted to know what I can expect to pay to build the blackFoot 4'x8' CNC machine, excluding computer, software and router? Is the kit complete or do I have to purchase additional items to finish?

According to the supplier of the 2.2 kW spindle, the safest operating speed for the spindle is 6000 RPM. The supplier also stated that theoretically, the spindle can operate from 0 to 24,000 RPM. I am continuing a dialog with the supplier to delve deeper into understanding the configurations and ramifications of such configurations for operations outside of the safe boundaries into the "theoretical" ranges.

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I would like to know what the lowest rpm that can be acheived with the 2.2kw spindle and inverter and still have enough torque to drill

Can you provide the model number of your VFD?

Yes, I have the "YL600 - 2S - 2K20"

It just came with a small booklet that is all in Chinese...

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I WIRED MY VFD (2.2KW VERSION) AND TRIED TEST RUNNING THE SPINDLE. CONFIGURED TO YOUR SPECS ON THIS WEBSITE, ONLY ISSUE IS WE GOT AN ERROR CODE. ERR 02, DO YOU KNOW WHAT IS? OR HAVE A LIST OF CODES? THANK

Connecting drivers from a controller to the driver does not require relays. A controller typically has pins or terminals for Step and Direction. These terminals connect to the driver's Pulse and Direction terminals. For instance for the X axis: if you are connecting from the Mach3 USB controller, you would connect the XD (X axis Direction) terminal to the Driver's DIR+ terminal, and the XP (X axis Pulse) to theDriver's PUL+ terminal, and the GND from the controller to the PUL- and DIR- terminals.

I have thorough step by step instruction for two controllers:
https://buildyourcnc.com/item/electronicsAndMotors-electronic-component-breakout-Mach3-USB-Board
https://buildyourcnc.com/item/electronicsAndMotors-electronic-component-breakout-Mach4-mach3-USB-ethernet-Board

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When you are talking about relatys, that is all Greek to me. Will a breakout board do what I need to hook up to my drivers?

Yes, the 651 oz/in motor requires a driver that is compatible to the motors (the motor will draw 6 amps max and the driver paired with this motor will be able to allow for a 6 amp draw). I would also recommend a 36 volt power supply for better high velocity performance.

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I HAVE ONE OF YOUR SMALLER STEPPER MOTORS RUNNING MY X AXIS BRIDGE CRANE AND IF IT IS MOVED TO FAST THE MOTOR SOUNDS LIKE SKIPPING STEPS WILL 651OZ REQUIRE A DIFFERENT POWER SUPPLY CONTROLER?

See initial question.

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Initial question is: https://www.buildyourcnc.com/FAQ/14009

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Follow up to the last question. I can just make a couple new pieces of acrylic but I just wanted to know if you had any other ideas. Thank you.

Yes, if you wish to get help with a product that was not purchased at buildyourcnc.com, you can go to this link and purchase a token:
https://www.buildyourcnc.com/item/sub-assemblies-Technical-support-token

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[541] I need some help, can I pay you for your time? I have a old Golden Laser has 2 co2 lasers 80 watts each, trying to put a new Ruida 6445G contorller in it.

Can you provide the model number of your VFD?

Yes, I have the "YL600 - 2S - 2K20"

It just came with a small booklet that is all in Chinese...

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I wired my vfd (2.2kw version) and tried test running the spindle. I configured to your specs on this website, only issue is we got an error code. Err 02, do you know what this is? OR have a list of error codes? Thank you