Laser Advice and Guidance - Mesa Card
29 Jun 2021 19:16 #213260
by PCW
Replied by PCW on topic Laser Advice and Guidance - Mesa Card
If the laser module input is TTL compatible; it should be OK
as long as there is a common ground (laser GND goes to 7I76E Gnd)
If you are concerned, you could add a say 220 Ohm resistor in series with the PWM output
as long as there is a common ground (laser GND goes to 7I76E Gnd)
If you are concerned, you could add a say 220 Ohm resistor in series with the PWM output
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30 Jun 2021 14:59 #213347
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I haven't found any recent implementations. Would it be possible for you to share your *ini and *.hal files when you get it up and working?
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What version of LinuxCNC are you using?For the test, I loaded the PWM bitfile onto my 7i76e simulator.
The following lines are written in the hal.
I haven't found any recent implementations. Would it be possible for you to share your *ini and *.hal files when you get it up and working?
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30 Jun 2021 21:00 #213371
by chris@cnc
Just for double check. I only have this 4 Pins on laser input card.
I would now connect Laser as follow
+24V --> powersupply same for mesa card
GND --> powersupply same for mesa card
TTL + --> + 220 Ohm resistor -->TB3 PIN3
TTL- --> TB3 PIN 1
If its running i will share my config but for the moment i test only with this 4 lines.
I order the laser yesterday. Maybe delivered next month. I need more time to get it running.
But for today it looks not so bad. I set "halcmd setp hm2_7i76e.0.pwmgen.00.scale 5"
And PWM power now by Z-1.000 1.2V and Z-4.000 4.7V and Z-5.000 5V. So we could adjust laserpower depend on material.
Replied by chris@cnc on topic Laser Advice and Guidance - Mesa Card
Thank you for information,Yes laser is TTL compatible. I take now a second lesson "howto measure with scope" and found hopefully the right pins.If the laser module input is TTL compatible; it should be OK
as long as there is a common ground (laser GND goes to 7I76E Gnd)
If you are concerned, you could add a say 220 Ohm resistor in series with the PWM output
Just for double check. I only have this 4 Pins on laser input card.
I would now connect Laser as follow
+24V --> powersupply same for mesa card
GND --> powersupply same for mesa card
TTL + --> + 220 Ohm resistor -->TB3 PIN3
TTL- --> TB3 PIN 1
Yes i also haven't found anything. But i like the idea to control laserpower by z high.I haven't found any recent implementations. Would it be possible for you to share your *ini and *.hal files when you get it up and working?
If its running i will share my config but for the moment i test only with this 4 lines.
I order the laser yesterday. Maybe delivered next month. I need more time to get it running.
But for today it looks not so bad. I set "halcmd setp hm2_7i76e.0.pwmgen.00.scale 5"
And PWM power now by Z-1.000 1.2V and Z-4.000 4.7V and Z-5.000 5V. So we could adjust laserpower depend on material.
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30 Jun 2021 21:04 #213372
by chris@cnc
Replied by chris@cnc on topic Laser Advice and Guidance - Mesa Card
And what ist PDM frequency? I change it but nothing happens on scope...
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01 Jul 2021 03:08 #213407
by PCW
Replied by PCW on topic Laser Advice and Guidance - Mesa Card
It only affects PDM mode (output-type 3)
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04 Jul 2021 20:37 - 04 Jul 2021 20:39 #213717
by vre
Replied by vre on topic Laser Advice and Guidance - Mesa Card
something new about mesa datapainter and galvo interface firmware for raster greyscale engraving ?
Last edit: 04 Jul 2021 20:39 by vre.
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28 Jul 2021 16:47 - 28 Jul 2021 16:53 #216135
by chris@cnc
It works now. Important lines.
Hal changes
INI changes
Replied by chris@cnc on topic Laser Advice and Guidance - Mesa Card
I haven't found any recent implementations. Would it be possible for you to share your *ini and *.hal files when you get it up and working?
It works now. Important lines.
Hal changes
# -----------PWM Generator signals/setup---
setp hm2_7i76e.0.pwmgen.pwm_frequency 20000
setp hm2_7i76e.0.pwmgen.00.output-type 1
setp hm2_7i76e.0.pwmgen.00.scale 4
#------------ Laser relay main switch------------------------
net w-enable => hm2_7i76e.0.7i76.0.0.output-15
# -------------laser pwm enable by program cycle start, off by program stop, pause....
net halui.program.is-running => hm2_7i76e.0.pwmgen.00.enable
net w-enable <= joint.6.amp-enable-out
net w-pos-cmd <= joint.6.motor-pos-cmd
net w-pos-cmd => joint.6.motor-pos-fb hm2_7i76e.0.pwmgen.00.valueINI changes
[KINS]
JOINTS = 7
KINEMATICS = trivkins coordinates=XYYZZAW kinstype=BOTH
[TRAJ]
COORDINATES = XYYZZAW
#************ Laser dummy axis ******************************
[AXIS_W]
MAX_VELOCITY = 1000.0
MAX_ACCELERATION = 1000.0
MIN_LIMIT = -4
MAX_LIMIT = 0.5
[JOINT_6]
TYPE = LINEAR
HOME = 0.0
FERROR = 10.0
MIN_FERROR = 1.0
MAX_VELOCITY = 1000.0
MAX_ACCELERATION = 1000.0
MIN_LIMIT = -4.0
MAX_LIMIT = 0.5
HOME_OFFSET = 0.0
HOME_SEQUENCE = 5
Last edit: 28 Jul 2021 16:53 by chris@cnc.
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30 Jul 2021 20:15 #216395
by Doogie
Replied by Doogie on topic Laser Advice and Guidance - Mesa Card
FWIW, M67 is not a buffer buster and I have it working on my K40 laser via LinuxCNC/Remora but I would think it could be configured similarly for Mesa. Thread on this is here: forum.linuxcnc.org/49-basic-configuratio...ting?start=30#212849
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