I thought the 10w laser module would be compatible with my Elegoo Neptune 2 but after trying several different gcode parameters via LaserGRBL I have failed to get it to home. Changing the parameters does have an effect but I seem to be missing the sweet spot. Is the module compatible? Am I just being dumb? Please help! What are my options? Is it worth just buying a 2nd hand Ender Neo and plugging it into that?
The laser module has it’s own controller board and just used the motors and end stops of the printer, have you wired them all up? If you can get the laser head mounted (for some printers you might need to print an adapter) it should work on pretty much any common bedslinger 3d printer.
What exactly does it not do?
Hi thanks for replying Sebastian. Yes I 3d printed an attachment for the head and wired the module to the XY motors and end stops (yes I have double checked and am a qualified electrician with a degree in audio electronics) and I have set the gcode parameters to match the motors and bed size; pulse width, steps per mm, debounce, pull off, lowered the speed etc. tried with both LaserGRBL and Lightburn. When I attempt to jog or home the system the motors judder and skip. If I tweak settings and restart the module then it will move smoothly and appear to home on one axis (motor cuts out on axis when it reaches limit switch) but the other axis will just vibrate and not move or move erratically. All the hardware works fine when configured as an FDM printer. There is no issue with the laser function. It seems very close to working but the issue is with the motor control but I can not seem to get it right. Regards Joe.
I have just purchased a second hand Creality Ender 3 Neo to fit the falcon laser module on and it is listed as a compatible printer so that will hopefully get me working but it would be good to know if there is a solution and what I was doing wrong because as you say it should work and it will bug me forever!
I have got the laser module working on the Ender Neo. Got some alignment issues and the X axis is reversed if I swop to LightBurn from LaserGRBL which is odd. I think the issue with the stepper motors on the Neptune 2 is a voltage/ under current issue but I am just guessing. But main thing is it works and now my familiarity with LaserGRBL is the issue but I will get there. I have a commission for engraved wooden business cards I need to complete by the end of the month.