PWM Pulse Width Modular for Laser

[artracing]

Does Centroid controller had a PWM output for running a laser?

Rob

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[cncsnw]

No.

There is a 0-10V analog voltage output, normally used for spindle speed control, which can be used for other purposes on a machine with no spindle.

If your laser requires PWM, then you could probably assemble some type of interface circuit (maybe using an Arduino type board?) that will read the analog voltage and output a PWM sequence.

[cncsnw]

See https://centroidcncforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=60&t=3377

[artracing]

No.

There is a 0-10V analog voltage output, normally used for spindle speed control, which can be used for other purposes on a machine with no spindle.

If your laser requires PWM, then you could probably assemble some type of interface circuit (maybe using an Arduino type board?) that will read the analog voltage and output a PWM sequence.

That’s encouraging. The PWM on Centroid forum might be the trick.
I surprised Centroid hasn’t come up with this.

Thanks
Rob

[Ntl]

Does Centroid controller had a PWM output for running a laser?

Rob

If you are talking about the Acorn it has a 0-10v analog on the board.