Adding a laser head to a CNC Router

[Gojira]

Hey all I have a cnc router based on a 6040T, It run by a Gecko G540, ESS Ethernet smooth stepper and Mach 4.

Id like to add this laser head found here: https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/30W-Laser-Module-Laser-Head-450nm-Blue-Lase-for-Laser-Engraving-Machine-Parts/224170532079?hash=item34319adcef:g:Cb4AAOSwUaFfbid o&frcectupt=true&autorefresh=true

What else do I need to get it work and be controlled by mach 4?

Thanks

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[awerby]

Be careful about doing that. Cutting lasers can be extremely dangerous in ways that are hard to predict. There's a reason commercial laser cutters are totally enclosed with safety interlocks that turn the beam off when a hatch is opened. If it happens to shine on anything reflective, it can send a beam right into your eye, if it's not fully enclosed. So the enclosure is a must. Here's some advice on the subject from Hackaday: https://hackaday.com/2016/06/29/tami...-laser-cutter/

[Gojira]

Be careful about doing that. Cutting lasers can be extremely dangerous in ways that are hard to predict. There's a reason commercial laser cutters are totally enclosed with safety interlocks that turn the beam off when a hatch is opened. If it happens to shine on anything reflective, it can send a beam right into your eye, if it's not fully enclosed. So the enclosure is a must. Here's some advice on the subject from Hackaday: https://hackaday.com/2016/06/29/tami...-laser-cutter/

My machine is actually already in a enclosure with acrylic windows so that’s a win

I also have a vacuum that extracts dust and excess mist from my sprayer

Good tip on fitting a cut-off switch of the door is opened tho.