{"id":9409,"date":"2018-06-12T15:59:50","date_gmt":"2018-06-12T21:59:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/?page_id=9409"},"modified":"2023-06-05T08:25:52","modified_gmt":"2023-06-05T14:25:52","slug":"x-carve-upgrade-old-version","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/?page_id=9409","title":{"rendered":"X Carve Upgrade &#8211; Old Version"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7049 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/XCarveJTechLaser.jpg\" alt=\"XCarveJTechLaser\" width=\"979\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/XCarveJTechLaser.jpg 979w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/XCarveJTechLaser-600x294.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/XCarveJTechLaser-300x147.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/XCarveJTechLaser-768x377.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/XCarveJTechLaser-150x74.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 979px) 100vw, 979px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">*<em>Disclaimer*\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>All instructions for upgrading machines are all <strong>done at the buyers or viewers\u00a0own risk<\/strong>. \u00a0Lasers are inherently dangerous and all safety measures are the responsibility\u00a0of the buyer or viewer. \u00a0While we provide some safety features on our laser kits, it is not a complete laser machine, so all additional features are up to you when you build your machine including interlocks, fume extraction, and fire prevention. \u00a0Any company or machine mentioned in this webpage is not associated with J Tech Photonics Inc. and they in no way endorse these instructions.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Moving onto the instructions&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>This machine is the new upgrade for the very successful Shapeoko product. \u00a0Keeping up with their success with the Shapeoko, they have made some improvements to the entire system, making this a very powerful CNC for hobbyists and industry alike.<\/p>\n<p>We have sold many kits for this machine and decided it is time for us to get one in the lab to tinker with and show everyone <strong>how easy it is to laser upgrade!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There are now three machine configurations offered, the 1000mm large version, 750 medium version, and the 500mm version. \u00a0We opted for the 1000mm kit and have made some cool parts to make the upgrade seamless. \u00a0We did ours in under 1 hour and were laser engraving test pieces that turned out perfect! \u00a0 We have instructions here on how to complete the full build and are also offering the mouting\u00a0Kit for sale in our shop that includes all of the printed pieces and mounting hardware.<\/p>\n<p><strong>*Update 10-5-2016* New Model Changes<br \/>\n<\/strong>The instructions here have been updated to reflect changes with the new machine. \u00a0The only difference is the electrical portion with the addition of the new Controller and the lack of the terminal block in the back of the gantry. \u00a0We have modified our \u00a0mounting kit with a longer 11&#8242; cable for the laser control.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>In order to complete the following instructions, you need to purchase the mounting kit from our shop. \u00a0The laser kit alone does not have the components needed to complete the upgrade. \u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"X Carve Mounting Kit\" href=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/?product=x-carve-mounting-kit\">Purchase Mounting Kit HERE<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/?product=x-carve-mounting-kit\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7046\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7046\" src=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/XCarveMountingKit600-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"XCarveMountingKit600\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/XCarveMountingKit600-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/XCarveMountingKit600-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/XCarveMountingKit600-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/XCarveMountingKit600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/XCarveMountingKit600-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Mike Merzke at <a href=\"https:\/\/merzkecustomwoodworking.com\/\">Merzke Custom Woodworking<\/a>\u00a0has made a great video showing his installation of the laser kit to his machine. \u00a0View it here to see how easy it is to upgrade.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/V61Qp0pCAVI\" width=\"854\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Now that you have seen how easy it is,\u00a0let&#8217;s get started!<\/p>\n<h2>Mechanical<\/h2>\n<p>We have given all of the mount pieces here in case you want to complete the upgrade on your own. \u00a0However, we sell the complete mounting kit in our shop. \u00a0The laser kit alone does not have the parts needed to complete the upgrade.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"X Carve Mounting Kit\" href=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/?product=x-carve-mounting-kit\">Purchase Mounting Kit HERE<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to print out your own parts, then here is the list of what you will need to get:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>12\u2019 Molex Mini fit Jr. Cable:\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/?product=molex-mini-fit-jr-jumper-2-wire-connector\">https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/?product=molex-mini-fit-jr-jumper-2-wire-connector<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Power Extension Cable: <a href=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/?product=power-extension-cable\">https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/?product=power-extension-cable<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Quantity 4: \u00a06-32 1 1\/4&#8243; screws and nuts.<\/li>\n<li>Quantity 2: M4 16mm screws and nuts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Laser Mount<\/h3>\n<p>We have plenty of 3D printers in the lab cranking out parts 24\/7, so we decided to design a quick mount for the laser utilizing them. \u00a0The mount can either be placed in the hole where the router sits, or it can be placed on the side of the router so everything can stay on the machine. \u00a0It is up to you which way to go. \u00a0The mount can be used either way, just turn it over. \u00a0If you want to remove your router you will get a little extra eye protection as the holder will block some of the laser light.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/Downloads\/Xcarve\/Laser%20Holder 5_fixed.stl\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3640 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Laser-Mount-X-Carve-300x202.jpg\" alt=\"Laser Mount X Carve\" width=\"300\" height=\"202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Laser-Mount-X-Carve-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Laser-Mount-X-Carve-600x405.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Laser-Mount-X-Carve-150x101.jpg 150w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Laser-Mount-X-Carve.jpg 661w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/Downloads\/Xcarve\/Laser%20Holder 5_fixed.stl\">DOWNLOAD THE LASER MOUNT<\/a><\/p>\n<p>We decided to go with the &#8220;keep the router on&#8221; way of mounting it next to the router. \u00a0We will show you pictures of how to put it together in the build section of the instructions.<\/p>\n<h3>Driver Mount<\/h3>\n<p>If you have the larger version (1000mm) you will need to place your driver on the gantry because the laser cable is not long enough. \u00a0If you have the smaller version, then you can either leave your driver on the side of the machine or you can put it on the gantry, it is up to you! \u00a0We designed this mount so it can be quickly released for when you are not using your laser. \u00a0Sometimes it gets rather messy when you are using the router, so it is advisable to take the driver off the machine when carving.<\/p>\n<p>The mount has two pieces:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>A bottom piece that will get bolted onto the Z motor.<\/li>\n<li>A top piece that gets bolted to the bottom that provides the base for the driver to &#8220;click&#8221; and lock into.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Here is the bottom:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/Downloads\/Xcarve\/Screw%20Bottom Final X Carve 15_fixed.stl\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3664 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Bottom-Laser-Mount-X-Carve-2-300x242.jpg\" alt=\"Bottom Laser Mount X Carve 2\" width=\"300\" height=\"242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Bottom-Laser-Mount-X-Carve-2-300x242.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Bottom-Laser-Mount-X-Carve-2-600x484.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Bottom-Laser-Mount-X-Carve-2-768x620.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Bottom-Laser-Mount-X-Carve-2-150x121.jpg 150w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Bottom-Laser-Mount-X-Carve-2.jpg 862w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/Downloads\/Xcarve\/Screw%20Bottom Final X Carve 15_fixed.stl\">DOWNLOAD THE BOTTOM DRIVER MOUNT<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Here is the top:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/Downloads\/Xcarve\/Screw%20Top 12_fixed.stl\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3642 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Top-Laser-Driver-Mount-X-Carve-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Top Laser Driver Mount X Carve\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Top-Laser-Driver-Mount-X-Carve-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Top-Laser-Driver-Mount-X-Carve-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Top-Laser-Driver-Mount-X-Carve-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Top-Laser-Driver-Mount-X-Carve-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Top-Laser-Driver-Mount-X-Carve.jpg 926w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/Downloads\/Xcarve\/Screw%20Top 12_fixed.stl\">DOWNLOAD THE TOP DRIVER MOUNT<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Electrical<\/h2>\n<p>There are now two versions of the machine.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Original Machines with the Arduino Uno &#8211; Shipped Pre-October 2016<\/li>\n<li>New Machine with X Controllers &#8211; Shipped after October 2016<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>We will cover the electrical instructions for both here in this section.<\/p>\n<h3>Original machine\u00a0with Arduino Uno<\/h3>\n<p>The machine uses the Arduino UNO and the G Shield electronics like on the Shapeoko 2. \u00a0The Arduino that\u00a0ships comes with a pre-installed version of GRBL 0.9j, which will work fine for most applications using the laser. \u00a0We will need to hook up the output from the Arduino G Shield to the laser driver to provide the signal to turn it on and off. \u00a0You will need to connect the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pin 11 Labeled \u201c11\u201d on either Arduino or GShield to Laser Driver Input \u201c+\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Pin 14 Labeled \u201cGND\u201d on either Arduino or GShield to Laser Driver Input \u201c-\u201c<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/gShield-v5-GRBL-0_9-Laser-Hookup.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3446\" src=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/gShield-v5-GRBL-0_9-Laser-Hookup-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"gShield-v5 GRBL 0_9 Laser Hookup\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/gShield-v5-GRBL-0_9-Laser-Hookup-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/gShield-v5-GRBL-0_9-Laser-Hookup-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/gShield-v5-GRBL-0_9-Laser-Hookup-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/gShield-v5-GRBL-0_9-Laser-Hookup-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/gShield-v5-GRBL-0_9-Laser-Hookup.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The machine\u00a0already has these cable connected for the spindle control for the 24V spindle. \u00a0The wire for the Laser &#8220;+&#8221; is YELLOW and the Laser &#8220;-&#8221; is the BLACK wire.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/X-Carve-Laser-Connections-sm.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3644\" src=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/X-Carve-Laser-Connections-sm-300x238.jpg\" alt=\"X Carve Laser Connections sm\" width=\"300\" height=\"238\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>You can use the screw terminal H2 on the back of the laser driver to connect or you can <a title=\"Molex Mini Fit Jr. Jumper 2 Wire Connector\" href=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/?product=molex-mini-fit-jr-jumper-2-wire-connector\">buy a Molex Mini Fit Jr cable<\/a> to make it cleaner and connect it to H4. \u00a0We are including this cable in the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/?product=x-carve-mounting-kit\">Mounting kit for sale in the shop<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/High-Current-Compliant-Laser-Driver-Back-View-800.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1835 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/High-Current-Compliant-Laser-Driver-Back-View-800-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"High Current Compliant Laser Driver Back View 800\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/High-Current-Compliant-Laser-Driver-Back-View-800-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/High-Current-Compliant-Laser-Driver-Back-View-800-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/High-Current-Compliant-Laser-Driver-Back-View-800-36x27.jpg 36w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/High-Current-Compliant-Laser-Driver-Back-View-800-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/High-Current-Compliant-Laser-Driver-Back-View-800-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/High-Current-Compliant-Laser-Driver-Back-View-800.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Here is the electrical wiring diagram that shows the connections from the Arduino and G Shield to the laser driver. \u00a0Our X carve kit had us install the Red and Red\/Black wires to the back screw terminal strip on the Z Gantry. \u00a0If you do not have these wires, then use any wire to make the YELLOW and BLACK wires from your G Shield go to the laser driver.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/X-Carve-J-Tech-Laser-Wiring-Diagram-2.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7054\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-7054\" src=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/X-Carve-J-Tech-Laser-Wiring-Diagram-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"X Carve J Tech Laser Wiring Diagram 2\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/X-Carve-J-Tech-Laser-Wiring-Diagram-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/X-Carve-J-Tech-Laser-Wiring-Diagram-2-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/X-Carve-J-Tech-Laser-Wiring-Diagram-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/X-Carve-J-Tech-Laser-Wiring-Diagram-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/X-Carve-J-Tech-Laser-Wiring-Diagram-2-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/X-Carve-J-Tech-Laser-Wiring-Diagram-2.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>New machine\u00a0with new Controller<\/h3>\n<p>The newer machine\u00a0comes standard with the new Controller and no longer has a screw terminal on the back of the Z axis gantry. \u00a0This makes it super simple to connect the laser driver to the controller. \u00a0Simply connect the Molex mini fit Jr. 11&#8242; cable included in the <a href=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/?product=x-carve-mounting-kit\">Mounting kit<\/a> from the laser driver to the Controller, routing it through the chain (or just zip tie it to the outside) all the way to the Controller connector. \u00a0There are two signals you need to connect to: \u00a0SPINDLE PWM and GND.<\/p>\n<p>Wire the cable to the Controller:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Red Wire (Laser + Signal) to SPINDLE PWM on controller<\/li>\n<li>Black Wire (Laser GND) \u00a0to GND on X Controller<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Here is the wiring diagram for the newer machine:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/?attachment_id=7067\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7067\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-7067\" src=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/New-X-Carve-J-Tech-Laser-Wiring-Diagram-3-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"New X Carve J Tech Laser Wiring Diagram 3\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/New-X-Carve-J-Tech-Laser-Wiring-Diagram-3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/New-X-Carve-J-Tech-Laser-Wiring-Diagram-3-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/New-X-Carve-J-Tech-Laser-Wiring-Diagram-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/New-X-Carve-J-Tech-Laser-Wiring-Diagram-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/New-X-Carve-J-Tech-Laser-Wiring-Diagram-3-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/New-X-Carve-J-Tech-Laser-Wiring-Diagram-3.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Laser Commands<\/h2>\n<h4>Using the pre-loaded GRBL from Inventables<\/h4>\n<p>If you bought your machine with the electronics included (like most people do), then they shipped an Arduino UNO with GRBL installed already. \u00a0You either have GRBL version 0.9i, 0.9j, 1.0c, or 1.1f, which is branched from the main GRBL github development site.\u00a0 \u00a0 If you just want to cut things and do black and white engraving, then you will have no problems.<\/p>\n<p>To turn on and off the laser the command is:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Laser ON: \u00a0M03<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Laser OFF: \u00a0M05<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you want to use power control for the laser (via Pulse Width Modulation) the laser command is:<\/p>\n<p><strong>M03 SXXXXX<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Where the &#8220;XXXXX&#8221; is a number between 0 and 12000. \u00a0So, some examples are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Laser ON 100%: \u00a0M03 S12000<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Laser ON 50%: \u00a0M03 S6000<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Laser ON low power: \u00a0M03 S1800<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Laser OFF: \u00a0M03 S0 (or M05 will work as well&#8230;)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Running the Machine<\/h4>\n<p>We recommend not using Easel to control your machine when using the laser. \u00a0If you are using the firmware installed on your machine (the firmware that came with your machine) then you can use Easel when routing.<\/p>\n<p>There are a lot of different \u201csender\u201d programs that will work with your machine. \u00a0In the inside of your machine is something called \u201cGRBL\u201d that directs how the machine moves and interprets the G Code file. \u00a0The G Code file is the \u201cinstructions\u201d and GRBL just needs some program to \u201csend\u201d it to the GRBL that is in the firmware of your control board.<\/p>\n<p>Here is the wiki page with all of the sender program available:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.shapeoko.com\/wiki\/index.php\/Communication_\/_Control\">http:\/\/www.shapeoko.com\/wiki\/index.php\/Communication_\/_Control<\/a><\/p>\n<p>We like to use the \u201cuniversal G Code sender\u201d as it is the standard for the previous shapeoko machine and has a very large user base. \u00a0It is located here:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/winder\/Universal-G-Code-Sender\">https:\/\/github.com\/winder\/Universal-G-Code-Sender<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/winder\/Universal-G-Code-Sender\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3459 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Universal-G-Code-Sender-300x206.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Universal-G-Code-Sender-300x206.png 300w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Universal-G-Code-Sender-150x103.png 150w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Universal-G-Code-Sender.png 795w\" alt=\"Universal G Code Sender\" width=\"300\" height=\"206\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you are planning on doing pictures, then PicSender will work great to control the machine. \u00a0You can get it here: \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.picengrave.com\/PicSender.htm\">PICSENDER PROGRAM<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.picengrave.com\/PicSender.htm\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4593 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/PS-Screen-Shot1-300x206.jpg\" alt=\"PS Screen Shot1\" width=\"300\" height=\"206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/PS-Screen-Shot1-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/PS-Screen-Shot1-600x412.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/PS-Screen-Shot1-150x103.jpg 150w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/PS-Screen-Shot1.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Picture Engraving Instructions<\/h2>\n<p>The firmware that comes with your machine\u00a0will not be able to do very good picture engraving. \u00a0It stops for EVERY pixel to adjust the intensity. \u00a0Now, this might work if you turn your laser power on your driver really low and you are willing to wait hours for your engraving to finish but I think you might have better things to do with your time. \u00a0This is why the new firmware was developed so the intensity of the laser can change without stopping for every pixel. \u00a0So, in order to set up your machine for photo engraving you will need to follow a few steps.\u00a0Here is the blog post on how to set up your machine:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"dhIkYBmvMA\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/?p=6946\">Picture Engraving with GRBL Machines<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Picture Engraving with GRBL Machines&#8221; &#8212; J Tech Photonics, Inc.\" src=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/?p=6946&#038;embed=true#?secret=Cukya9l2nj#?secret=dhIkYBmvMA\" data-secret=\"dhIkYBmvMA\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/h4>\n<h1>\u00a0Step By Step Upgrade Instructions<\/h1>\n<p>So now that you have the overview on how to complete the upgrade, lets get into the details on how to put it all together. \u00a0These instructions show the 1000mm kit installation. \u00a0On the 500mm machine\u00a0you can either put the driver on the side of the machine or you can mount it on the Z axis. \u00a0You will also probably not need the power cord extender.<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s get started!<\/p>\n<h4>STEP 1: \u00a0Remove the Z motor bolts.<\/h4>\n<p>Make sure you have your hands below the bolts as they can fall into the X axis rails and are REALLY difficult to get out in case you drop it. \u00a0Trust us, we know from experience.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/01-Remove-Motor-Bolts-sm.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3651 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/01-Remove-Motor-Bolts-sm-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"01 Remove Motor Bolts sm\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/01-Remove-Motor-Bolts-sm-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/01-Remove-Motor-Bolts-sm-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/01-Remove-Motor-Bolts-sm-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/01-Remove-Motor-Bolts-sm-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/01-Remove-Motor-Bolts-sm-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/01-Remove-Motor-Bolts-sm.jpg 1632w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>\u00a0STEP 2: Get your parts ready<\/h4>\n<p>There should be a TOP piece and a BOTTOM mount piece, 4 x 1\/32 1 1\/4&#8243; bolts and 4 nuts. \u00a0(*Bolts and nuts are included in the <a href=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/?product=x-carve-mounting-kit\">Mounting Kit<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/03-parts-sm-n.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7056\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-7056\" src=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/03-parts-sm-n-1024x661.jpg\" alt=\"03 parts sm n\" width=\"1024\" height=\"661\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/03-parts-sm-n-1024x661.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/03-parts-sm-n-600x387.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/03-parts-sm-n-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/03-parts-sm-n-768x495.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/03-parts-sm-n-150x97.jpg 150w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/03-parts-sm-n.jpg 1423w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>STEP 3: \u00a0Attach BOTTOM and TOP mount pieces<\/h4>\n<p>Screw in the four bolts and put the nuts on as well.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/04-attach-bottom-to-top-piece-sm-n.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7057\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-7057\" src=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/04-attach-bottom-to-top-piece-sm-n-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"04 attach bottom to top piece sm n\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/04-attach-bottom-to-top-piece-sm-n-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/04-attach-bottom-to-top-piece-sm-n-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/04-attach-bottom-to-top-piece-sm-n-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/04-attach-bottom-to-top-piece-sm-n-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/04-attach-bottom-to-top-piece-sm-n-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/04-attach-bottom-to-top-piece-sm-n.jpg 1632w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>STEP 4: \u00a0Place mount and use motor bolts to keep in place.<\/h4>\n<p>Make sure you re-tension the Z axis belt when doing this. \u00a0Find something to get leverage to tension the belt and then tighten the bolt. \u00a0After tension and getting the first bolt in and tightened, then finish the other three bolts.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/05-place-on-top-of-motor-screw-holes-sm-n.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7058\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-7058\" src=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/05-place-on-top-of-motor-screw-holes-sm-n-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"05 place on top of motor screw holes sm n\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/05-place-on-top-of-motor-screw-holes-sm-n-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/05-place-on-top-of-motor-screw-holes-sm-n-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/05-place-on-top-of-motor-screw-holes-sm-n-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/05-place-on-top-of-motor-screw-holes-sm-n-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/05-place-on-top-of-motor-screw-holes-sm-n-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/05-place-on-top-of-motor-screw-holes-sm-n.jpg 1632w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>STEP 5: Loosen the screws on the laser driver.<\/h4>\n<p>Give just enough room so that the laser driver can &#8220;click&#8221; into the holes in the top mount.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/02-Unscrew-slightly-the-LD-screws-sm-n.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7055\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-7055\" src=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/02-Unscrew-slightly-the-LD-screws-sm-n-1024x655.jpg\" alt=\"02 Unscrew slightly the LD screws sm n\" width=\"1024\" height=\"655\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/02-Unscrew-slightly-the-LD-screws-sm-n-1024x655.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/02-Unscrew-slightly-the-LD-screws-sm-n-600x384.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/02-Unscrew-slightly-the-LD-screws-sm-n-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/02-Unscrew-slightly-the-LD-screws-sm-n-768x491.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/02-Unscrew-slightly-the-LD-screws-sm-n-150x96.jpg 150w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/02-Unscrew-slightly-the-LD-screws-sm-n.jpg 1436w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>STEP 6: Place Laser Driver on mount.<\/h4>\n<p>You might need to wiggle it into the correct holes and possibly turn the nuts on the bottom mount in the correct orientation for it to fit.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/07-Place-Driver-into-large-holes-and-push-forward-to-lock-in-place-sm.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3659\" src=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/07-Place-Driver-into-large-holes-and-push-forward-to-lock-in-place-sm-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"07 Place Driver into large holes and push forward to lock in place sm\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/07-Place-Driver-into-large-holes-and-push-forward-to-lock-in-place-sm-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/07-Place-Driver-into-large-holes-and-push-forward-to-lock-in-place-sm-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/07-Place-Driver-into-large-holes-and-push-forward-to-lock-in-place-sm-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/07-Place-Driver-into-large-holes-and-push-forward-to-lock-in-place-sm-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/07-Place-Driver-into-large-holes-and-push-forward-to-lock-in-place-sm-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/07-Place-Driver-into-large-holes-and-push-forward-to-lock-in-place-sm.jpg 1632w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>STEP 7: Lock the driver in place<\/h4>\n<p>You should be able to push the laser driver forward so it is sitting in the smaller cutout and firmly in place.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/08-Laser-driver-should-be-pressed-forward-to-lock-in-place-sm.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3660\" src=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/08-Laser-driver-should-be-pressed-forward-to-lock-in-place-sm-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"08 Laser driver should be pressed forward to lock in place sm\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/08-Laser-driver-should-be-pressed-forward-to-lock-in-place-sm-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/08-Laser-driver-should-be-pressed-forward-to-lock-in-place-sm-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/08-Laser-driver-should-be-pressed-forward-to-lock-in-place-sm-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/08-Laser-driver-should-be-pressed-forward-to-lock-in-place-sm-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/08-Laser-driver-should-be-pressed-forward-to-lock-in-place-sm-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/08-Laser-driver-should-be-pressed-forward-to-lock-in-place-sm.jpg 1632w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>STEP 8: Wire the extended power cable.<\/h4>\n<p>This is needed on the 1000mm version and can be also on the 500mm version if your wall outlet is far from your machine. \u00a0Our <a href=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/?product=x-carve-mounting-kit\">Mounting kit<\/a> includes the extender cable shown below. \u00a0If you print out your mounts then <a href=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/?product=power-extension-cable\">purchase it in the shop here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/09-Power-Extension-Cable-sm.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3665\" src=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/09-Power-Extension-Cable-sm-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"09 Power Extension Cable sm\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/09-Power-Extension-Cable-sm-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/09-Power-Extension-Cable-sm-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/09-Power-Extension-Cable-sm-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/09-Power-Extension-Cable-sm-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/09-Power-Extension-Cable-sm-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/09-Power-Extension-Cable-sm.jpg 1632w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Use the provided Zip Ties in the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/?product=x-carve-mounting-kit\">mounting kit<\/a> to attach the extender cable to the wiring chain. \u00a0Plug in the cord to the laser driver and push your X stage all the way to the most positive side of your machine (to the right). \u00a0Make sure you leave enough slack so it does not impede any movement of the machine. \u00a0If you want, you can also put it inside the wiring chain. \u00a0We already had ours put together, so this was an easier method, but does not look as good&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/10-Zip-tie-the-power-cable-to-the-wiring-chain-sm-n.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7061\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-7061\" src=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/10-Zip-tie-the-power-cable-to-the-wiring-chain-sm-n-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"10 Zip tie the power cable to the wiring chain sm n\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/10-Zip-tie-the-power-cable-to-the-wiring-chain-sm-n-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/10-Zip-tie-the-power-cable-to-the-wiring-chain-sm-n-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/10-Zip-tie-the-power-cable-to-the-wiring-chain-sm-n-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/10-Zip-tie-the-power-cable-to-the-wiring-chain-sm-n-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/10-Zip-tie-the-power-cable-to-the-wiring-chain-sm-n-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/10-Zip-tie-the-power-cable-to-the-wiring-chain-sm-n.jpg 1632w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>STEP 9: \u00a0Wire the laser driver input cable.<\/h4>\n<p><strong>New machine\u00a0with X Controller:<\/strong><br \/>\nThere no longer is a screw terminal in the back of the gantry anymore. \u00a0The cable in the mounting kit is now 11&#8242; and can be routed all the way back to the Controller.<\/p>\n<p>Wire the cable to the Controller:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Red Wire (Laser + Signal) to SPINDLE PWM on controller<\/li>\n<li>Black Wire (Laser GND) \u00a0to GND on Controller<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Older Machines with Arduino and GRBL shield<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We include a <a title=\"Molex Mini Fit Jr. Jumper 2 Wire Connector\" href=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/?product=molex-mini-fit-jr-jumper-2-wire-connector\">Molex Mini Fit Jr. cable<\/a> in the <a href=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/?product=x-carve-mounting-kit\">Mounting kit<\/a> so you can quickly disconnect the laser driver from the mount and re-connect. \u00a0If you want to use the screw terminals, you can do this as well. \u00a0If you are printing the mounts out yourself then you need to buy <a href=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/?product=molex-mini-fit-jr-jumper-2-wire-connector\">this cable from our shop<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>On the back of the Z axis gantry, there is the terminal block with the wires from the controller. \u00a0There is a RED wire and a RED and BLACK striped wire for the SPINDLE CONTROL. \u00a0In our case we do not have the 24V spindle so the other side of the terminals were not being used. \u00a0Connect the laser driver input cable to the laser driver and connect the other end to the screw terminals on the back of the gantry. \u00a0 Here is the connection:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Laser Driver &#8220;+&#8221; (RED WIRE) to X Carve (RED WIRE TERMINAL)<\/li>\n<li>Laser Driver &#8220;-&#8221; (BLACK WIRE) to X Carve (RED and BLACK WIRE TERMINAL)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/11-connect-the-laser-driver-input-cord-to-the-spindle-terminals-on-the-block-sm.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3667\" src=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/11-connect-the-laser-driver-input-cord-to-the-spindle-terminals-on-the-block-sm.jpg\" alt=\"11 connect the laser driver input cord to the spindle terminals on the block sm\" width=\"816\" height=\"459\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/11-connect-the-laser-driver-input-cord-to-the-spindle-terminals-on-the-block-sm.jpg 816w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/11-connect-the-laser-driver-input-cord-to-the-spindle-terminals-on-the-block-sm-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/11-connect-the-laser-driver-input-cord-to-the-spindle-terminals-on-the-block-sm-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/11-connect-the-laser-driver-input-cord-to-the-spindle-terminals-on-the-block-sm-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/11-connect-the-laser-driver-input-cord-to-the-spindle-terminals-on-the-block-sm-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>STEP 10: \u00a0Attach laser to mount.<\/h4>\n<p>Decide whether you want to have the laser on the side of the router or in place of the router. \u00a0Note, the mount we designed is for the DeWalt 611 mount that has screws on the side. \u00a0If you have another mount, then you will need to figure out how to attach it to either the mount or to the back plate. \u00a0The dimensions of the laser heatsink are located <a href=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/J-Tech-Photonics-Laser-Diode-Component-and-Mount-dimensions-full.pdf\">here for your reference<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In this picture, we are showing how to mount the laser and the <a href=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/?product=laser-fan-upgrade-2-2w-or-2-8w-laser-kit\">laser fan upgrade<\/a> for mounting on the inside of the mount (with the router removed). \u00a0If you want to put it to the side next to the router, then simply attach the laser to the other side of the mount.<\/p>\n<p>Here is how it looks for mounting inside the router hole:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/12-Attach-laser-to-mount-sm.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3669\" src=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/12-Attach-laser-to-mount-sm-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"12 Attach laser to mount sm\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/12-Attach-laser-to-mount-sm-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/12-Attach-laser-to-mount-sm-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/12-Attach-laser-to-mount-sm-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/12-Attach-laser-to-mount-sm-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/12-Attach-laser-to-mount-sm-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/12-Attach-laser-to-mount-sm.jpg 1077w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/13-Attach-laser-to-mount-sm.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3673\" src=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/13-Attach-laser-to-mount-sm-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"13 Attach laser to mount sm\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/13-Attach-laser-to-mount-sm-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/13-Attach-laser-to-mount-sm-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/13-Attach-laser-to-mount-sm-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/13-Attach-laser-to-mount-sm-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/13-Attach-laser-to-mount-sm-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/13-Attach-laser-to-mount-sm.jpg 1077w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Here is how it looks if you want it on the side of the router mount:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/15-Mount-for-outside-spindle-holder-sm.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3674\" src=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/15-Mount-for-outside-spindle-holder-sm-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"15 Mount for outside spindle holder sm\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/15-Mount-for-outside-spindle-holder-sm-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/15-Mount-for-outside-spindle-holder-sm-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/15-Mount-for-outside-spindle-holder-sm-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/15-Mount-for-outside-spindle-holder-sm-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/15-Mount-for-outside-spindle-holder-sm-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/15-Mount-for-outside-spindle-holder-sm.jpg 1077w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>STEP 11: Attach the laser mount to the router mount.<\/h4>\n<p>Use M4 x 16m (or longer) screws to attach. \u00a0The <a href=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/?product=x-carve-mounting-kit\">Mounting kit<\/a> will include these screws.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/14-M4-bolt-and-nut-for-mounting-sm.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3675\" src=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/14-M4-bolt-and-nut-for-mounting-sm-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"14 M4 bolt and nut for mounting sm\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/14-M4-bolt-and-nut-for-mounting-sm-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/14-M4-bolt-and-nut-for-mounting-sm-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/14-M4-bolt-and-nut-for-mounting-sm-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/14-M4-bolt-and-nut-for-mounting-sm-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/14-M4-bolt-and-nut-for-mounting-sm-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/14-M4-bolt-and-nut-for-mounting-sm.jpg 1077w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>To mount <strong>INSIDE<\/strong> the router mount: \u00a0 Use the bottom two screw holes and place the laser mount between the two plates. \u00a0You need to pry it open a bit to get it to fit. \u00a0Put the M4 screws in the bottom two holes of the router mount.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/14-mounting-inside-the-spindle-holder-sm.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3676\" src=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/14-mounting-inside-the-spindle-holder-sm.jpg\" alt=\"14 mounting inside the spindle holder sm\" width=\"606\" height=\"694\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/14-mounting-inside-the-spindle-holder-sm.jpg 606w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/14-mounting-inside-the-spindle-holder-sm-600x687.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/14-mounting-inside-the-spindle-holder-sm-262x300.jpg 262w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/14-mounting-inside-the-spindle-holder-sm-150x172.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 606px) 100vw, 606px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>To Mount on the <strong>OUTSIDE<\/strong> of the router mount: pry open the router mount slightly and place the laser mount in between the two plates in the bottom two screw location. \u00a0Put the M4 screws though and tighten.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/16-Mount-for-outside-spindle-holder-sm.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3677\" src=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/16-Mount-for-outside-spindle-holder-sm-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"16 Mount for outside spindle holder sm\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/16-Mount-for-outside-spindle-holder-sm-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/16-Mount-for-outside-spindle-holder-sm-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/16-Mount-for-outside-spindle-holder-sm-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/16-Mount-for-outside-spindle-holder-sm-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/16-Mount-for-outside-spindle-holder-sm-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/16-Mount-for-outside-spindle-holder-sm.jpg 1077w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>STEP 12: \u00a0Clean up the laser and fan cables.<\/h4>\n<p>We include a little zip tie holder in the <a href=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/?product=x-carve-mounting-kit\">Mounting kit<\/a> that can be placed on the gantry. \u00a0This will be used to hold the zip ties and the extra cable from the laser and the fan. \u00a0Place it in the location in the picture.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/17-attach-zip-clip-sm.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3678\" src=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/17-attach-zip-clip-sm-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"17 attach zip clip sm\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/17-attach-zip-clip-sm-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/17-attach-zip-clip-sm-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/17-attach-zip-clip-sm-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/17-attach-zip-clip-sm-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/17-attach-zip-clip-sm-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/17-attach-zip-clip-sm.jpg 1077w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>You can roll the cables up and then zip tie them down. \u00a0Make sure you leave enough room for them to reach the laser driver before you put your zip tie tight.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/18-clean-up-cables-and-zip-sm.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3679\" src=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/18-clean-up-cables-and-zip-sm-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"18 clean up cables and zip sm\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/18-clean-up-cables-and-zip-sm-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/18-clean-up-cables-and-zip-sm-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/18-clean-up-cables-and-zip-sm-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/18-clean-up-cables-and-zip-sm-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/18-clean-up-cables-and-zip-sm-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/18-clean-up-cables-and-zip-sm.jpg 1077w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>STEP 13: Zip tie connections to the laser driver.<\/h4>\n<p>You want to have the cables zip tied so they can stay in the proper location for when you remove the laser driver when you are using the router. \u00a0This way, when you put the laser driver back on it is easy to hook it right back up!<\/p>\n<p>For the laser output and the driver input use a zip tie on the front leg of the driver mount.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/19-Zip-tie-laser-and-input-to-mount-leg-sm.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3680\" src=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/19-Zip-tie-laser-and-input-to-mount-leg-sm-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"19 Zip tie laser and input to mount leg sm\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/19-Zip-tie-laser-and-input-to-mount-leg-sm-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/19-Zip-tie-laser-and-input-to-mount-leg-sm-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/19-Zip-tie-laser-and-input-to-mount-leg-sm-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/19-Zip-tie-laser-and-input-to-mount-leg-sm-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/19-Zip-tie-laser-and-input-to-mount-leg-sm-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/19-Zip-tie-laser-and-input-to-mount-leg-sm.jpg 1077w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>For the power, remote reset, and the laser fan use the back driver mount leg to zip tie the cables to it.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/20-Zip-tie-power-and-fan-cords-sm-n.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7062\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-7062\" src=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/20-Zip-tie-power-and-fan-cords-sm-n-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"20 Zip tie power and fan cords sm n\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/20-Zip-tie-power-and-fan-cords-sm-n-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/20-Zip-tie-power-and-fan-cords-sm-n-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/20-Zip-tie-power-and-fan-cords-sm-n-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/20-Zip-tie-power-and-fan-cords-sm-n-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/20-Zip-tie-power-and-fan-cords-sm-n-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/20-Zip-tie-power-and-fan-cords-sm-n.jpg 1077w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>STEP 14: \u00a0Wire to the Controller<\/h4>\n<p><strong>New Machines<br \/>\n<\/strong>Take the Molex Mini fit cable from the Mounting kit and wire it to the Controller if you haven&#8217;t already from the previous step 9.<\/p>\n<p>Wire the cable to the Controller:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Red Wire (Laser + Signal) to SPINDLE PWM on Controller<\/li>\n<li>Black Wire (Laser GND) \u00a0to GND on Controller<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Older Machines: \u00a0Wire the Arduino\/G Shield YELLOW and BALCK wires to the RED and RED\/BLACK wires.<\/h4>\n<p>Take the Yellow and Black wires from the Arduino and remove them from the screw terminal. \u00a0Do the same for the Red and Red\/Black wires.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/24-Take-the-red-redblack-and-yellow-black-wires-off-controller-sm.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3683\" src=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/24-Take-the-red-redblack-and-yellow-black-wires-off-controller-sm.jpg\" alt=\"24 Take the red-redblack and yellow - black wires off controller sm\" width=\"606\" height=\"814\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/24-Take-the-red-redblack-and-yellow-black-wires-off-controller-sm.jpg 606w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/24-Take-the-red-redblack-and-yellow-black-wires-off-controller-sm-600x806.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/24-Take-the-red-redblack-and-yellow-black-wires-off-controller-sm-223x300.jpg 223w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/24-Take-the-red-redblack-and-yellow-black-wires-off-controller-sm-150x201.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 606px) 100vw, 606px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We chose to solder the wires together. \u00a0You can connect them however you want, but just make sure you connect:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Arduino Pin 11 (YELLOW WIRE) to the (RED WIRE)<\/li>\n<li>Arduino GND Pin 14 (BLACK WIRE) to the (RED and BLACK STRIPE WIRE)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/25-solder-them-together-sm.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3685\" src=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/25-solder-them-together-sm-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"25 solder them together sm\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/25-solder-them-together-sm-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/25-solder-them-together-sm-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/25-solder-them-together-sm-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/25-solder-them-together-sm-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/25-solder-them-together-sm-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/25-solder-them-together-sm.jpg 1077w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>You are now DONE!<\/h4>\n<p>Here is what your machine should look like if you put the laser in the router holder:<a href=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/22-Mounted-in-spindle-complete-sm-n.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7064\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7064\" src=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/22-Mounted-in-spindle-complete-sm-n.jpg\" alt=\"22 Mounted in spindle complete sm n\" width=\"586\" height=\"905\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/22-Mounted-in-spindle-complete-sm-n.jpg 586w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/22-Mounted-in-spindle-complete-sm-n-194x300.jpg 194w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/22-Mounted-in-spindle-complete-sm-n-150x232.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 586px) 100vw, 586px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Here is what it should look like if you mount it next to the router:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/21-Mounted-with-spindle-complete-sm-n.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7065\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7065\" src=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/21-Mounted-with-spindle-complete-sm-n.jpg\" alt=\"21 Mounted with spindle complete sm n\" width=\"606\" height=\"872\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/21-Mounted-with-spindle-complete-sm-n.jpg 606w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/21-Mounted-with-spindle-complete-sm-n-600x863.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/21-Mounted-with-spindle-complete-sm-n-208x300.jpg 208w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/21-Mounted-with-spindle-complete-sm-n-150x216.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 606px) 100vw, 606px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>\u00a0Additional Upgrades:<\/h4>\n<p>We put a FEIN Turbo vacuum on our machine to suck the fumes out, and we mounted two lasers to our machine\u00a0so we can do testing here easily with both the 2.8W laser and the 3.8W laser. \u00a0You can see ours doing an image engraving in the picture. \u00a0Of course you can add <a title=\"445nm Laser Shielding \u2013 24\u2033 x 12\u2033\" href=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/?product=445nm-laser-shielding-24-x-12\">laser shielding<\/a> to your machine for more protection!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7068\" src=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/XCarveJTechLaser1.jpg\" alt=\"XCarveJTechLaser1\" width=\"979\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/XCarveJTechLaser1.jpg 979w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/XCarveJTechLaser1-600x294.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/XCarveJTechLaser1-300x147.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/XCarveJTechLaser1-768x377.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/XCarveJTechLaser1-150x74.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 979px) 100vw, 979px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0Running your X Carve with a Laser<\/h2>\n<p>You can read on how to focus the machine in the following blog post here:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"fHPXSvg5qS\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/?p=2602\">Focusing Your Laser 101<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Focusing Your Laser 101&#8221; &#8212; J Tech Photonics, Inc.\" src=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/?p=2602&#038;embed=true#?secret=tWAW8vKezK#?secret=fHPXSvg5qS\" data-secret=\"fHPXSvg5qS\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Make sure you have all your safety equipment and goggles on before you start your laser. \u00a0Always keep a fire extinguisher available as well close by. \u00a0We have not had any problems, but it is always a good idea to know where on is when using lasers.<\/p>\n<p>For sender programs, we recommend using <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/winder\/Universal-G-Code-Sender\">Universal G Code Sender<\/a> to control your X Carve\u00a0if you are not going to do any image engraving. \u00a0If you are planning on doing images, then use <a href=\"http:\/\/www.picengrave.com\/PicSender.htm\">PicSender<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You should not need to do anything to change between using your router and using your laser. \u00a0Just make sure you have your laser driver turned OFF so you don&#8217;t accidentally burn something when using just the router.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0So there it is! \u00a0Now you are ready to start creating!<\/p>\n<h1 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><\/h1>\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;\"><\/h3>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Purchase Mounting Kit HERE<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/?product=x-carve-mounting-kit\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7046\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7046\" src=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/XCarveMountingKit600-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"XCarveMountingKit600\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/XCarveMountingKit600-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/XCarveMountingKit600-200x200.jpg 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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 affiliated in any way with X Carve or Inventables and they may change hardware and software at any time making these instructions invalid.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>*Disclaimer*\u00a0 All instructions for upgrading machines are all done at the buyers or viewers\u00a0own risk. \u00a0Lasers are inherently dangerous and all safety measures are the responsibility\u00a0of the buyer or viewer. \u00a0While we provide some safety features on our laser kits, it is not a complete laser machine, so all additional features are up to you&hellip;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/?page_id=9409\" rel=\"bookmark\">Read More &raquo;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">X Carve Upgrade &#8211; Old 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