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4 – Assembly and Operation
A PWM laser module, such as the blue SainSmart 5500MW laser module, can be connected to the
red 3-pin connector labeled "LASER" using the 3-core cable supplied with the laser module. Note
that either a spindle motor is connected to the "SPINDLE" connector or a laser module is connected
to the "LASER" connector, but never both at the same time.
In addition, limit switches for the X-, Y- and Z-axes can be connected to the 16-pin connector.
In order to put the device into operation, either an offline controller can be connected to the 8-pin post socket or a PC
can be connected to the USB port of the control module.
When operating with an offline controller, it is possible to manually move the 3 axes (jogging) after turning on the
device. The on/off switch is located at the lower left edge of the control module.
Additional software is required for operation with a PC. For CNC milling/engraving work we recommend Grbl for laser
work is would be LaserGRBL. Both programs are OpenSource.
We wish you much pleasure and success when operating a device connected to this control module.
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