LPSU Connection Guide The Cohesion3D LaserBoard has multiple laser control mechanisms and can drive a variety of CO2 Lasers, Diode Lasers, and even CNC Spindles. In this article, we will explore the various ways to connect to a CO2 Laser Power Supply Unit (LPSU). Your power supply may look like one of these, or it […]
This is the Graphic LCD Screen with Adapter for the Cohesion3D LaserBoard. You can get the GLCD Screen with Adapter as an option when ordering your LaserBoard or separately. Graphic LCD Control Panel with Adapter The GLCD Adapter: The GLCD: The back of the GLCD. Note that EXP1 connection is on the left and […]
LaserBoard Air Assist Control The section in the top right corner of LaserBoard dedicated to controlling an air assist, or potentially any other peripheral that should turn on at the start of the job and off at the end. It comes from pin 2.4 on the microcontroller. It goes to a level shifter that brings […]
Wiring is pretty straightforward when using the recommended external stepper drivers and stepper driver cable pack : the pinout is labeled on the bottom of the board, but you just plug the cable into the LaserBoard (it should only go in one way) and run 6 wires straight down to our driver, as shown below. Other external drivers […]