Can the repitier host be set to (G Code) turn Off the fan to turn on the laser during extruding and turn on the fan to turn off the laser during non printing/extruding movements?
No it can't and it would also not help in general since fan commands must be synced with movements and printer path planning. Repetier-Firmware has a laser mode which does this conversion printer side so it can sync with movements without stopping all movements on each change.
I have built a Delta 3D printer running on Repetier-Firmware 92.2.9. The Ardunio Mega with RAMP 1.4 running into memory problems with firmware after 92.2.
For engraving. To prepare photos for engraving I use Paint.net with the halftone effect plugin. I use ImageToGcode 3.1, Laser_engraver or 3dpBurner.
For cutting. I am using Inkscape 0.91. I have sizing problems with versions after 0.91. I am using the Inkscape plugin for version 0.91. On the Delta the x = 0 and y = 0 is in the center of the build plat therefore I have modified the plugin with 2 fields for the x- y- offset. The modified plugin works 100% for me.
Preparing is a very long process. Use Paint.net to ensure that the image is black lines. With WinTopo Freeware (the yellow icon) I convert the image to WMF file.
Back to Inkskape. 1. Create a new document with the document properties of your image. 2. Save is as a SVG file. I have saved mine as a Default.SVG and copied it to the Inkscape template folder. 3. Open your WMF. 4. Click Edit/ Select all. 5. Click Object/ Group. 6. Copy your image. 7. Go to the new document thar you have created. 8. Past your image. 9. Check and set the size of your document. 10. Run your Inkscape plugin.
On the RAMPS. 1. I use D9 (the fan) to power the laser diode module. 2. I use pin 6 (PWM) to control the diode.
No it can't and it would also not help in general since fan commands must be synced with movements and printer path planning. Repetier-Firmware has a laser mode which does this conversion printer side so it can sync with movements without stopping all movements on each change.
Thank you for your reply.
Just for clearity, I have mounted a Laser next to the extruder with a X and Y offset. It is controlled by the M106 M107. I have been manually editing the G code after slicing till now (a lot of work), for all non extruding movements turning Fan On and Off (Laser Off- M106 and Laser On- M107).
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For engraving.
To prepare photos for engraving I use Paint.net with the halftone effect plugin.
I use ImageToGcode 3.1, Laser_engraver or 3dpBurner.
For cutting.
I am using Inkscape 0.91. I have sizing problems with versions after 0.91.
I am using the Inkscape plugin for version 0.91. On the Delta the x = 0 and y = 0 is in the center of the build plat therefore I have modified the plugin with 2 fields for the x- y- offset. The modified plugin works 100% for me.
Preparing is a very long process.
Use Paint.net to ensure that the image is black lines.
With WinTopo Freeware (the yellow icon) I convert the image to WMF file.
Back to Inkskape.
1. Create a new document with the document properties of your image.
2. Save is as a SVG file. I have saved mine as a Default.SVG and copied it to the Inkscape template folder.
3. Open your WMF.
4. Click Edit/ Select all.
5. Click Object/ Group.
6. Copy your image.
7. Go to the new document thar you have created.
8. Past your image.
9. Check and set the size of your document.
10. Run your Inkscape plugin.
On the RAMPS.
1. I use D9 (the fan) to power the laser diode module.
2. I use pin 6 (PWM) to control the diode.
The configuration.
Gcode used.
Gcodes for my offset.
Enjoy.