Hey All, Fairly new here so go easy on me.

CAD & CAM Tool Chain LaserWeb/CNCWeb
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Hey All,

Fairly new here so go easy on me.

Just got my All-Tek ACR/Smoothieboard installed the other day.

Re-learning software and such.

I’ve managed to figure out cutting within LaserWeb and all it’s alignment requirements. Fairly simple.

I’m having a heck of a time with engraving. It doesn’t seem as simple as how CorelDraw/CorelLaser was working for me. I’m sure it’s just getting over the hurdles of being new to LaserWeb.

Any settings? or Smothieboard settings that should be tweaked?

I assume the below is my current firmware version on the Smoothieboard? Is this somewhat current? is there something better? I see mention of firmware-cnc.bin but I’m unsure if my config file would be compatible? remember I’m just learning all the ins and outs.

Build version: edge-3332442, Build date: Apr 22 2016 15:52:55, MCU: LPC1769, System Clock: 120MHz

Any help is appreciated.

Kris

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Download this firmware version and rename it firmware.bin https://github.com/Smoothieware/Smoothieware/blob/edge/FirmwareBin/firmware-cnc.bin?raw=true
This is the most recent version that plays very nicely with LaserWeb

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@Kris_Sturgess ​ update the firmware as stated above, your current version is old. Also what exactly is the problems engraving If you allready cut, workflow is very similar

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@Ariel_Yahni_UniKpty ​ just need a starting point for light/dark speeds and such. Just not sure what speed I need to be around 80? 300? 1000?. Tried a few and it was going turtle slow speed.

I’ll do the firmware upgrade in a bit and will re-try.

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@Kris_Sturgess ​ firmware will not update the speed. Look under muy K40 upgrade collection for my config file, from the file you got from @Scott_Marshall ​ only change seek and feed rate. You will find his file is optimized but the term are the same. Then do a controlled test to see what the optimum speed should be for your material, every material will yield a different result. I suggest get my gradient image also in my collection and start by doing 300 white / 200 black at 10mA (that would be a 100% just dial the pot to the amount)

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Nice tip +Peter van der Walt Something we should add to the Wiki?

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Will get to it this week.