Hi people,
I have a little problem,I just ordered stepper motors (2x nema 17) and 2 drivers (A4988),laser module, and 4 stop buttons.
My plan was to make laser engraver with really large surface area,something like 100x50cm.I am going to use threaded rods for that purpose.My only problem is that I'm not sure how to get programing done,all of the libraries use 3 axis,but I only want X and Y.
Could anyone that has some expitiences recommend me a library that uses only 2 axes,NO servos and a laser module,it would help me a lot,also any tips would be nice.Wiring schematics would help a lot.Thanks
use any 3 axis library.
you use X and Y to move your part.
you just never use the Z leave it at 0.0
Thanks,how do I wire a laser? To what pin?
You use the 'z' axis to turn the LASER driver on and off.
Nikola19992:
Thanks,how do I wire a laser? To what pin?
That sounds like you have a lot of learning ahead of you.
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I think I might make something like pen plotter,and replace servo with laser