Auggie Pokey57CNC PWM setup problems

[brand468]

Hello Art, I try to set up Auggie Laser with Pokey57CNC but I'm unsure how to set PWM.
I have a 5W laser capable of modulating 0-5 volts analog and TTL.
What I understood from the videos I will first Pokey configuration software to setup PWM, I have tried all possible settings but may not PWM work?
I can see that freeaxis 8 moves when the laser fires when pressing FIRE button but i cant se any change on pin 17 (galvanically isolated I/O)?
Do you use analog 0-10v on pin 17 from Pokey57CNC, or do you use another pin for PWM?


Best regards
Christer

[tweakie]

Hi Christer,

If it's any help, the PWM signal is only available on Pins 18,20,21 & 22 (page 45 of the maunal referrs).

Tweakie.

[brand468]

Hi Tweakie,

Thank you for answer  :), if I understood correctly, also pin 17 is PWM, but is then converted to analog 0-10v.
So it's correct to use PWM from any of pins 18,20,21 & 22 instead of pin17?
p/s I know from other forums that you've come a long way with impact engraving, do you know if Auggie can be used for this too?

Best regards
Christer

[tweakie]

Hi Christer,

My advice would be to ignore the 0-10VAnalogue (Pin17) and use the PWM signal (which is 5 Volt TTL) for switching your laser.

Yes Auggie can be used for Impact Engraving but I have some way to go before I get it just right. There is an example here; http://gearotic.com/ESW/FavIcons/index. ... ic=1785.30

Tweakie.

[brand468]

Hi Tweakie,

Great, i will try that then.
Thanks also for the the impact info  :)

Christer

[brand468]

Hello again, pin 18 worked fine. Thanks again for your help  :)

[tweakie]

Excellent.

(please don't forget to post some pictures of your set-up and the things you make).

Tweakie.