DSP upgrade complete, with added WIFI!!
Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2017 3:23 am
Hi all,
Just thought I would share my thoughts on how happy I am with the X7 DSP upgrade. It only took 2 days to complete and the wiring diagram was so easy to follow, along with the guide from Marco. Only ran in to 1 problem on completion of wiring, which was the laser wouldn't fire. After a quick 1 hour search of the forums I found someone with the exact same problem. No PWM to laser PSU and only 4.6v on the laser firing pin, simple solution ensure you plug all cables to the DSP Controller, regardless of if your only controlling 1 laser. The new system is a breeze to use utilizing Raycam, after fighting with the knockoff software that came with the laser. I now only need 1 PC for my K40 and UP Mini (Flashforge Dreamer on the way) and no dongle required. I'm still yet to hook up air assist as I need a compressor, however I have fitted the new laser head with 18mm focal lens (which further improved my cuts). I've always been able to cut 3mm Acrylic, however I'm now able to cut 6mm Acrylic on 90% at 2mm/s with 1 pass. Once I had everything up and running I added some LED lighting and toyed with the idea of WIFI. I had a TP-Link travel router lying around (I think I payed $29 AUD), so I configured it as a repeater, supplied it 5v and plugged in the Ethernet cable from the DSP. I now have WIFI and can send files to my K40 over my WIFI network with a small footprint and the cost of $29 AUD. This upgrade may seem daunting however do some reading double check wiring and ask questions and you will end up with a quite capable laser for a small price. If anyone observes any issues in the pics let me know.
cheers.
Just thought I would share my thoughts on how happy I am with the X7 DSP upgrade. It only took 2 days to complete and the wiring diagram was so easy to follow, along with the guide from Marco. Only ran in to 1 problem on completion of wiring, which was the laser wouldn't fire. After a quick 1 hour search of the forums I found someone with the exact same problem. No PWM to laser PSU and only 4.6v on the laser firing pin, simple solution ensure you plug all cables to the DSP Controller, regardless of if your only controlling 1 laser. The new system is a breeze to use utilizing Raycam, after fighting with the knockoff software that came with the laser. I now only need 1 PC for my K40 and UP Mini (Flashforge Dreamer on the way) and no dongle required. I'm still yet to hook up air assist as I need a compressor, however I have fitted the new laser head with 18mm focal lens (which further improved my cuts). I've always been able to cut 3mm Acrylic, however I'm now able to cut 6mm Acrylic on 90% at 2mm/s with 1 pass. Once I had everything up and running I added some LED lighting and toyed with the idea of WIFI. I had a TP-Link travel router lying around (I think I payed $29 AUD), so I configured it as a repeater, supplied it 5v and plugged in the Ethernet cable from the DSP. I now have WIFI and can send files to my K40 over my WIFI network with a small footprint and the cost of $29 AUD. This upgrade may seem daunting however do some reading double check wiring and ask questions and you will end up with a quite capable laser for a small price. If anyone observes any issues in the pics let me know.
cheers.