{"id":2482,"date":"2015-04-23T12:27:38","date_gmt":"2015-04-23T17:27:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/?page_id=2482"},"modified":"2020-03-05T11:58:32","modified_gmt":"2020-03-05T17:58:32","slug":"rigidbot-upgrade","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/?page_id=2482","title":{"rendered":"Rigidbot Laser Upgrade"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/rigidbot-150.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-2483\" src=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/rigidbot-150.jpg\" alt=\"rigidbot 150\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/rigidbot-150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/rigidbot-150-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>The Rigidbot was a successful kickstarter project that created a printer that could be expanded based on the frame, so you could theroectically make whatever size you want. \u00a0Just use your imagination and you can build a GIANT printer (if you have the time and money&#8230;). \u00a0The basic design is not giant, but easy to build and affordable. \u00a0So, many people bought them, and you still can at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.inventapart.com\/rigidbot.php\">Inventapart.com<\/a>. \u00a0The machine is based on the Reprap RAMPS 1.4 and the marlin firmware, so it will be a snap to upgrade. \u00a0So let&#8217;s start!<\/p>\n<p>Special thanks go to Isaac Braud for testing it all out on his printer!<\/p>\n<h3>Electronics<\/h3>\n<p>Setting this up should be very easy. \u00a0The technical details on the electronics are located on the wiki <a href=\"http:\/\/rigidtalk.com\/wiki\/index.php?title=Technical_Specifications\">HERE<\/a>. \u00a0You will be using the FAN 1 connector which is located on the extruder breakout board. This is fully PWM capable as well. \u00a0The laser will be on the extruder Z axis assembly, so the cord to the laser should be kept wound up and zip tied. \u00a0You can use the FAN 2 connection to cool the extruder instead of the FAN 1 you just used for the laser.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/RigidBOT-connection.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2484\" src=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/RigidBOT-connection.jpg\" alt=\"RigidBOT connection\" width=\"451\" height=\"477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/RigidBOT-connection.jpg 451w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/RigidBOT-connection-283x300.jpg 283w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 451px) 100vw, 451px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Software<\/h3>\n<p>You shouldn&#8217;t need to change anything with the marlin firmware that ships on the motherboard of the printer. \u00a0Use the following commands in our inkscape pluggin (or whatever G Code SW you want):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>M106 Sxxx \u00a0 &#8211; Turn the laser ON at power XXX, where XXX is a number between 0 and 255.<\/li>\n<li>M106 S0 &#8211; Turn the laser OFF<\/li>\n<li>M107 &#8211; Another way to turn the laser OFF<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Examples:<\/p>\n<p>M106 S127 \u00a0 (Turns on the laser at a power of 50%)<\/p>\n<p>M106 S255 \u00a0(Turns on the laser at a power of 100%)<\/p>\n<p>M106 S25 \u00a0(Turns on the laser at a power of 10%)<\/p>\n<h3>Mechanical<\/h3>\n<p>Isaac designed a mount to fit on the extruder assembly. \u00a0His mount is on Thingiverse here:<\/p>\n<p>http:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/thing:614651<\/p>\n<p>It attaches onto the assembly. \u00a0Here are some pics:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Laser-holder-Rigidbot-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2487 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Laser-holder-Rigidbot-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Some of our Rigidbot laser upgrade equipment\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Laser-holder-Rigidbot-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Laser-holder-Rigidbot-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Laser-holder-Rigidbot-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2485\" src=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Laser-holder-Rigidbot-2.jpg\" alt=\"Laser holder Rigidbot 2\" width=\"628\" height=\"472\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Laser-holder-Rigidbot-2.jpg 628w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Laser-holder-Rigidbot-2-600x451.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Laser-holder-Rigidbot-2-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 628px) 100vw, 628px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Laser-holder-Rigidbot-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2486\" src=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Laser-holder-Rigidbot-3.jpg\" alt=\"Laser holder Rigidbot 3\" width=\"628\" height=\"472\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Laser-holder-Rigidbot-3.jpg 628w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Laser-holder-Rigidbot-3-600x451.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Laser-holder-Rigidbot-3-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 628px) 100vw, 628px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Finished Product:<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Machine.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2488\" src=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Machine.jpg\" alt=\"Machine\" width=\"628\" height=\"472\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Machine.jpg 628w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Machine-600x451.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Machine-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 628px) 100vw, 628px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Laser Upgrade Kits\" href=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/?product_cat=laser-and-driver-combo-kits\">Buy your laser upgrade kit now!<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/?product_cat=laser-and-driver-combo-kits\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Highlight-FDA-Laser-Kit-8001-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Highlight FDA Laser Kit 800\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Remember Safety First!<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"445nm Laser Shielding\" href=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/?product=445nm-laser-shielding\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/445nm-Laser-Shielding-Measurement-500x500-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"445nm Laser Shielding Measurement 500x500\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"445nm Laser Shielding\" href=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/?product=445nm-laser-shielding\">We sell laser shielding to block laser radiation and reflections!<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0<a title=\"Laser Safety Goggles For 445nm Lasers\" href=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/?product=laser-safety-goggles-for-445nm-lasers\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Goggles-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Laser Safety Goggles 445nm\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Laser Safety Goggles For 445nm Lasers\" href=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/?product=laser-safety-goggles-for-445nm-lasers\">Laser Goggles are also a must!<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Disclaimer<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>\u00a0The laser used in this project is very powerful and all safety precautions must be taken.\u00a0 Use proper safety eyewear to prevent injury to eyes.\u00a0 This is a project and J Tech Photonics, Inc. is not responsible or liable for any and all damage or injury caused to people or property.\u00a0 The use of these instructions to make a laser cutter is under your own discretion and all safety precautions should be followed. \u00a0J Tech Photonics, Inc. is not partnered in any way with Inventapart and they may change hardware and software at any time making these instructions invalid.<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Rigidbot was a successful kickstarter project that created a printer that could be expanded based on the frame, so you could theroectically make whatever size you want. \u00a0Just use your imagination and you can build a GIANT printer (if you have the time and money&#8230;). \u00a0The basic design is not giant, but easy to&hellip;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/?page_id=2482\" rel=\"bookmark\">Read More &raquo;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Rigidbot Laser 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