parts for reasonable prices, and aren't jerks like FSL. On Jan 9, 2015 11:55 AM, <hol(a)gaskill.com> wrote: > > thanks for bringing in the machine and i agree just swapping in a > replacement driver is best. count me in for $20 > > On 2015-01-08 22:14, Adam Munich wrote: >> >> Hi all, >> >> The full spectrum laser cutter I brought to the hacker pace has been >> out of service for some time, after Brendon's attempt to fix its loose >> keyswitch ended in board-popping disaster. (Shit happens, **but >> ermehgawd always remove power before fixing circuits guize**) >> >> Anyway, I bought some new stepper motor drivers to replace the burnt >> ones on the controller, but unfortunately there seems to be more >> wrecked with it than just that simple fix. I'd love to get this thing >> working for the community, though, that's a bit hard with no brains >> for the machine. >> >> A new board from full spectrum is $1500, but I contacted them with a >> "we're a poor hackerspace" card and they'd be willing to replace it >> for $250 if I mail in the old controller, which I feel is within >> raise-able reach. This would give us full access to their software >> suite / print driver, and a reliable machine. >> >> The other option, suggested by rayc is to use an arduino, stepper >> controllers and a g-code generating toolchain to run the machine. >> While I don't see any reason why that couldn't work, I feel like that >> might be a bit awkward for people who wish to use the cutter, and >> further makes the guide I wrote kind of useless. >> http://hack.rit.edu/tools/full-spectrum-laser-cutter/ >> >> As a community, what do y'all believe is best? >> >> Cheers, >> -Adam >> >> >> --- >> Aperture Systems: Redefining Radiography - http://aperture.systems/ >> http://adammunich.com/ - Cell: +1-650-452-0554 >> >> Be • knowledgeable • social • patient • fearless • compassionate • >> fun • humble • forgiving. >> >> Be a leader >> >> _______________________________________________ >> sudo-discuss mailing list >> sudo-discuss(a)lists.sudoroom.org >> https://lists.sudoroom.org/listinfo/sudo-discuss > > _______________________________________________ > sudo-discuss mailing list > sudo-discuss(a)lists.sudoroom.org > https://lists.sudoroom.org/listinfo/sudo-discuss