Laser Cutter Command Station -- Episode 510

Every time I want to use my new laser cutter I have to turn on and plug in a bunch of different things. Too much work! In this episode I am going to build a command station for the laser so that all the switches are in one place controlling relays to turn them off and on. Join me on my crash course through sheet metal forming, acrylic bending, code, and about a mile of wires!

Supplemental Content:

Download code from Github: https://github.com/KalebTheMaker/E14-LaserCommandStation

Bill of Material:

Product Name	Manufacturer	Quantity	Buy Kit
ARDUINO Evaluation Board, MCU 8-Bit, Arduino Mega2560, AVR, ATmega2560	ARDUINO	1	Buy Now
MULTICOMP PRO Solid State Relay, 25 A, 280 VAC, Panel, Screw, Zero Crossing	MULTICOMP PRO	3	Buy Now
MULTICOMP PRO Toggle Switch, On-Off, SPST, Non Illuminated, 15 A, Panel Mount	MULTICOMP PRO	8	Buy Now
HAMMOND Handle, round metal , 5u, Chrome, 76.2 mm, Steel, 4-40, Chassis Handles 1427 Series	HAMMOND	2	Buy Now
MULTICOMP PRO Solid State Relay, 10 A, 280 VAC, Panel, Screw, Zero Crossing	MULTICOMP PRO	5	Buy Now
SCHURTER Power Entry Connector, 5-15R, Snap In, Power Entry, 15 A, Black, Thermoplastic Body, 125 V	SCHURTER	8	Buy Now
SWITCH, SPDT, 5A, 120VAC	C&K COMPONENTS	2	Buy Now
Additional Parts	Manufacturer	Quantity
RJ54 CAT5E Jacks x6
20A NEMA 5-20P x2
1/2" Water Flow Hall Sensor Switch Flow Meter Flowmeter Counter 1-30L/min
100 PSI Pressure Transducer Sender Sensor with Connector
3mm Acrylic
Misc 3mm & 4mm hex cap nuts & bolts
6.25mm Acrylic
12/3 Conductor. 12ft
Misc 12g stranded wire
Crimp Blade connectors
Crimp butt connectors
1mm clear acrylic
WS2812b Addressable RGB LED's

Attachments:

Kaleb Clark - Kaleb_020-CAD-Files.zip

Laser Cutter Command Station

element14 presents | About Kaleb | Project Videos

Actions

Top Comments

Parents

maxgolmsted over 4 years ago

Yeah I love this. The tactile nature of everything and how it's all clearly labelled and has a purpose is great. Also dig the metal bending section because that's just cool. That power box is intense!
- Cancel
- Vote Up +1 Vote Down
- Sign in to reply
- More
- Cancel
KalebTheMaker over 4 years ago in reply to maxgolmsted

MAX!

Thank you, the metal bending was really fun to do. Hope to come up with something else where I can utilize that setup!

-Kaleb
- Cancel
- Vote Up +1 Vote Down
- Sign in to reply
- More
- Cancel

Comment

KalebTheMaker over 4 years ago in reply to maxgolmsted

MAX!

Thank you, the metal bending was really fun to do. Hope to come up with something else where I can utilize that setup!

-Kaleb
- Cancel
- Vote Up +1 Vote Down
- Sign in to reply
- More
- Cancel

Children

No Data