Machine Setup Configuration Examples - rktech-de/Inkscape-to-Laser-GCode GitHub Wiki
LinuxCNC (analog out)
Laser connected by:
| Name | Direction | LinuxCNC signal-name | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| LaserPowerEnabel | Out | motion.digital-out-00 | Switch on/off laser Power supply |
| LaserPowerOK | In | motion.digital-in-00 | is high when laser is ready to run |
| LaserPower | A-Out | motion.analog-out-00 | laser power 0..100 |
This configuration is valid for B/W and gray scale images
| Setting Name | Setting Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
Name of this GCode setting |
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Init code |
M65 P0{NL}M68 E0 Q0{NL}G90 G21{NL}(Wait Laser ready){NL}M64 P0{NL}M66 P0 L3 Q999{NL}F{FEED} | Disable Laser, switch laser on, wait for laser ready |
Post code |
M65 P0{NL}M68 E0 Q0{NL}M2 | Disable Laser |
Start of line code |
(Scanline {SCNL}, move dir {PDIR}){NL}G0 X{XPOS} Y{YPOS} | Goto start of scan line |
Power level change code |
G1 X{XPOS} Y{YPOS} {PCMT} | move to next power transition with 'laser on/off command' |
Laser ON command |
M67 E0 Q{POWT} | set laser power to calculated pixel value |
Laser OFF command |
M67 E0 Q0 | switch laser off |
Laser on threshold |
254 | for pixel value white (255) use switch laser off otherwise the calculated power |
engraving feed rate |
3000 | depends on material |
Minimum laser power value |
0 | depends on material |
Maximum laser power value |
100 | depends on material |
Distance for acceleration |
10 | this value can be used on my machine up to a feed rate of 5000 |