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  T2Laser Software - Introduction
  • Zax

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  @Juan-Carlos-Moreno-Argüello There are several version of the LaserAxe machine, the earliest one had a Nano with no bootloader so it is not possible to load firmware via USB (you must use the ICSP connector or replace the Nano). The latest machines work with default Grbl 1.1e and then there are some which need the custom firmware as they used a different pin out.

  I would see if you can install the firmware using XLoader utility, sometimes that works. Contact me via e-mail or go to benboxlaser.us for support as this forum is for EleksMaker machines.

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  T2Laser Updates
  • Zax

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  I have released v1.4r which includes the following changes:

  correction factor for arc text size
  added half sizes for small text
  option to not fill open DXF shapes (disables combine)
  simple streaming protocol
  add an image border (several options and can be used multiple times for some interesting borders)
  smoothie mode (0-1 for laser power)
  support DXF points (for CNC drilling)

  If you are registered your software will automatically update in the next few weeks (updates are free).

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  sketch
  • mmarujo

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  @mrmister Awesome! There are many options for the hatching so you can balance the speed to fill ratio.

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  pixels
  • mmarujo

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  @mmarujo Sketch is not like Paint, it is like CAD. You are entering sizes in millimeters so you don't want to change the size later as it will mess up everything. If you use the A3 size for the page and add your text using the font size (mm) correctly, then after you can crop it. If you select the Auto-Crop Sketch option in Advanced Settings it will be automatic.

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  Cutting method
  • Antoniozkzs

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  Thank you Zax for your quick reply.
  I will follow your suggestions and I hope I will do it right.
  Thanks again.

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  [Suggestion] Preview area with laser on (weak)
  • ianobre

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  @ianobre Right click the red laser on icon under the power setting, it's the same as clicking the menu.

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  [Suggestion] Custom buttons for G-CODE
  • ianobre

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  @ianobre Many of the features are from user suggestions, so please don't stop - you may find one I don't have already

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  Installation problem
  • dbutler431

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  @dbutler431 That's great. Let me know if you have questions. You can also email or PM me if you prefer.

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  Alternative to Benbox and Elekscam
  • mrmister

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  @Martian I sell the dongle license for $79.95 and you purchase the hardware locally for ~$20 or from ebay as low as $5.

  Most people opt for the single PC license, in which case a replacement license is $19.97 (50% off).

  As an alternate free option, Laserweb is popular.

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  y and x axis not working
  • babyxplicit

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  Nottingham82 is probably correct that you need to increase the current, but don't disconnect the motors while powered as it will damage the drivers.

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  Creating a waste board Grid
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  @korbabub

  you mean a grid?

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  Added line fragments when importing .dxf file or converting .pdf file
  • swampstomper

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  No problem. Now you know how hatching works

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  How to set up Eleks machine limit switch in T2 Laser
  • mrmister

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  How do you want to have the switches configured?

  If you send me your email address in chat I will change the necessary files and send them to you with explanation for each change.

  For most people I would suggest using my firmware to begin with and putting both home switches on D9 to simplify things but you obviously have some idea what you're doing.

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  Axis move flawlessly but no servo action
  • LCorb

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  OK, if it works with EleksCAM then it should already be setup to work. No need to change firmware or settings.

  You don't have both software running at the same time or anything like that?

  If you manually turn the laser on/off with the power at 30, the servo doesn't do anything?

  It must be something really simple.

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  line skips or travel stops
  • crazycanuck

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  If you haven't flashed the firmware it's probably got mana.hex loaded, which responds with Grbl 0.9j I believe.

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  T2Laser DXF import
  • juanlerm

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  Please e-mail me your DXF so I can see what is wrong, you may have the drawing scale set to inches but the page in mm. T2Laser uses the drawing scale. If you want to cheat I also have overrides available to force conversion to mm in the DXF settings menu.

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  T2 Laser suggestion
  • mrmister

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  I have an idea though, and added it to my to-do-list.

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  Cant gey T2 laser to work
  • mrmister

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  You may not have had the correct COM port selected, or if you haven't already installed the drivers perhaps that the problem. You can click "Install CH340 Driver" in the Help menu to load drivers, and then make sure you have the laser COM selected and click "Upload Firmware".

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  Hatch Fill
  • mrmister

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  @mrmister He's using an older version, that was my first Hatch Fill release and I mentioned in the release notes that some fonts may have that problem due to non-closed points. It was fixed in the next release to automatically close any open points.

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  T2 Laser and Ebay lasers
  • eleksuser

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  Correct. The current board, if anything like mine is proprietary and only works with their driver.

  The Mana SE (2 axis) would work too, I only used the L6 at the time as I wanted to add the z-stage motor.

  The motors aren't too difficult to connect, I took the connectors from the old board and used those to wire it up. The laser power on mine is controlled by a pot on the front panel so I only have on/off control, but some of the newer machines have a TTL input power supply for the laser driver. I only use it for cutting so it doesn't matter.

  I would add, the software my machine came with (NewlyDraw) wasn't great so T2Laser was a huge improvement but the newer systems have a Corel driver and work much better (I have a friend with one and he's happy using that for now, until the board dies).