opensource THC for Plasma , Fiber laser and co2 laser
21 Sep 2020 19:42 #183174
by taloot
coz divider it self is a big time investment,,, better to buy one,., if u are interested in experimenting ( not cost) then i will give u updated skecth for liner convertion with low freq,, but ur divder is ready? and whats ur mcu ( u can use arduino or stm32 or esp32)
my current code is for esp32
but for now we need to check the the divider reading ( if u have it)
Replied by taloot on topic opensource THC for Plasma , Fiber laser and co2 laser
did u solve the voltage divider issue?parport
coz divider it self is a big time investment,,, better to buy one,., if u are interested in experimenting ( not cost) then i will give u updated skecth for liner convertion with low freq,, but ur divder is ready? and whats ur mcu ( u can use arduino or stm32 or esp32)
my current code is for esp32
but for now we need to check the the divider reading ( if u have it)
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21 Sep 2020 20:09 - 21 Sep 2020 20:11 #183179
by pinder
Replied by pinder on topic opensource THC for Plasma , Fiber laser and co2 laser
i was able to convert plasma voltage to 5v range with direct non isolated voltage divider, and was able to read the value using arduino micro.
futher multiplying divider ratio, I got the plasma voltage.
No fancy divider.
is there any problem with that.
what I am planning is to generate freq output (proportional to input voltage) on digital pin. as thcad board does.
Futher i can safely connect that pin to parport with optocoupler in between.
Does you Esp32 program does the same?
futher multiplying divider ratio, I got the plasma voltage.
No fancy divider.
is there any problem with that.
what I am planning is to generate freq output (proportional to input voltage) on digital pin. as thcad board does.
Futher i can safely connect that pin to parport with optocoupler in between.
Does you Esp32 program does the same?
Last edit: 21 Sep 2020 20:11 by pinder.
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22 Sep 2020 12:05 #183286
by pinder
can you share wiring diagram with a chinese voltage divider and esp32 and parport.
Replied by pinder on topic opensource THC for Plasma , Fiber laser and co2 laser
@taloot any idea?i was able to convert plasma voltage to 5v range with direct non isolated voltage divider, and was able to read the value using arduino micro.
futher multiplying divider ratio, I got the plasma voltage.
No fancy divider.
is there any problem with that.
what I am planning is to generate freq output (proportional to input voltage) on digital pin. as thcad board does.
Futher i can safely connect that pin to parport with optocoupler in between.
Does you Esp32 program does the same?
can you share wiring diagram with a chinese voltage divider and esp32 and parport.
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22 Sep 2020 19:08 #183332
by taloot
yes the code i did do the same what u want
Replied by taloot on topic opensource THC for Plasma , Fiber laser and co2 laser
thats good , if u can read it without hanging ,,i was able to convert plasma voltage to 5v range with direct non isolated voltage divider, and was able to read the value using arduino micro.
futher multiplying divider ratio, I got the plasma voltage.
No fancy divider.
is there any problem with that.
what I am planning is to generate freq output (proportional to input voltage) on digital pin. as thcad board does.
Futher i can safely connect that pin to parport with optocoupler in between.
Does you Esp32 program does the same?
yes the code i did do the same what u want
// Arduino RBD Capacitance Library v1.0.5 Example - Continuously print the capacitance value.
// https://github.com/alextaujenis/RBD_Capacitance
// Copyright (c) 2015 Alex Taujenis - MIT License
#include <RBD_Capacitance.h> // https://github.com/alextaujenis/RBD_Capacitance
#include "filters.h"
const int allowed_freq = 5 * 1000 * 1000;
const unsigned long DEFAULT_MIN_FREQ = 1 * 100;
const unsigned long DEFAULT_MAX_FREQ = 30 * 10000;
const unsigned long DEFAULT_MIN_CAPA = 0;
const unsigned long DEFAULT_MAX_CAPA = 250;
unsigned long min_freq = 200000;// = 1.2 * 1000;
unsigned long max_freq = 300000;// = 12 * 1000;
unsigned long min_capa = 196;// = 1 * 1000;
unsigned long max_capa = 205;// = 4 * 1000;
const int pwmpin = 22;
RBD::Capacitance cap_sensor(13, 4); // send, receive pin
const float cutoff_freq = 100.0; //Cutoff frequency in Hz
const float sampling_time = 0.00005; //Sampling time in seconds.
IIR::ORDER order = IIR::ORDER::OD1; // Order (OD1 to OD4)
// Low-pass filter
Filter f(cutoff_freq, sampling_time, order);
int pwm_ch = 0;
int resolution = 1;
float capa_val;
float capatofreq(float capa_val) {
float ret_val = 0;
if ( capa_val < min_capa ) {
ret_val = min_freq;
} else if ( capa_val > max_capa ) {
ret_val = max_freq;
} else {
ret_val = min_freq + (max_freq - min_freq) / ((float)(max_capa - min_capa)) * (capa_val - min_capa);
}
//return ret_val;
return (float)(max_freq - (ret_val - min_freq));
}
void setup() {
Serial.begin(115200);
Serial.println("Starting...");
ledcSetup(pwm_ch, min_freq, resolution);
ledcAttachPin(pwmpin, pwm_ch);
cap_sensor.setSampleSize(15);
}
void loop() {
cap_sensor.update();
if(cap_sensor.onChange()) {
// code only runs once per event
capa_val = cap_sensor.getValue();
Serial.print("capa_val: ");
Serial.println(capa_val);
float filteredval = f.filterIn(capa_val);
capa_val = filteredval;
int pwm_val = (int)capatofreq(filteredval);
ledcSetup(pwm_ch, pwm_val, resolution);
ledcWrite(pwm_ch, 1);
Serial.print("filter_val: ");
Serial.println(capa_val);
Serial.print("capa mode pwm_val: ");
Serial.println(pwm_val);
}
}
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22 Sep 2020 19:14 - 22 Sep 2020 19:21 #183334
by taloot
Replied by taloot on topic opensource THC for Plasma , Fiber laser and co2 laser
this code is for esp32.. and it uses capacitance as input.. u can change it to analog read pin.
for arduino u need different code coz the esp32 have special library for pwm which is ledc its based on hardware timer ,,
if u have esp32 modify the line here,
int pwm_val = (int)capatofreq(filteredval);
make it analog read
it will be 1024 on arduino 1024 =300v
0 = 0v
u can define min and max value and map it accross the pwm
on esp32 its 4096
for paraport 1khz to 3khz is ok
max i can achieve is 20khz
arduino nano performance is bad for pwm
stm32 fast but complext
esp32 easy for this task
for arduino u need different code coz the esp32 have special library for pwm which is ledc its based on hardware timer ,,
if u have esp32 modify the line here,
int pwm_val = (int)capatofreq(filteredval);
make it analog read
it will be 1024 on arduino 1024 =300v
0 = 0v
u can define min and max value and map it accross the pwm
on esp32 its 4096
for paraport 1khz to 3khz is ok
max i can achieve is 20khz
arduino nano performance is bad for pwm
stm32 fast but complext
esp32 easy for this task
Last edit: 22 Sep 2020 19:21 by taloot.
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23 Sep 2020 02:07 - 23 Sep 2020 02:10 #183373
by pinder
Replied by pinder on topic opensource THC for Plasma , Fiber laser and co2 laser
thankyou @taloot.
I am waiting for my esp32 to arrive.
If anytime you get a spare time, please write a seprate detailed tutorial for plasma with circuit diagram for parport and mesa board.
For a newbie like me sometimes it becomes difficult to understand a simple thing.
Thanks for your work with laser, I hope to work with that sometime.
This THC also makes linuxcnc independent from prorietory hardware.
cheers!
I am waiting for my esp32 to arrive.
If anytime you get a spare time, please write a seprate detailed tutorial for plasma with circuit diagram for parport and mesa board.
For a newbie like me sometimes it becomes difficult to understand a simple thing.
Thanks for your work with laser, I hope to work with that sometime.
This THC also makes linuxcnc independent from prorietory hardware.
cheers!
Last edit: 23 Sep 2020 02:10 by pinder.
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14 Dec 2023 08:34 #288114
by jgarcia
Replied by jgarcia on topic opensource THC for Plasma , Fiber laser and co2 laser
For advanced Torch Height Control (THC) functionality, especially for fiber lasers and plasma, I recommend exploring the Monport laser. Monport lasers offer versatile features and compatibility, making them suitable for various applications. Their user-friendly interface and robust performance could be a valuable addition to your setup.
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