15W LED Laser front mount on Thingiverse

[TimDeagan]

I’ve published a thing on Thingiverse that mounts a 15W LED laser to the front of the Dewalt router bracket. This allows concurrent use with the Suckit dust boot brackets.

X-Carve Laser Mount by tdeagan

Some discussion of the laser is in the thread:

15w laser upgrade questions

http://www.ebay.com/itm/15W-Laser-Head-Engraving-Module-Diode-Metal-Marking-Wood-Cutting-For-Engraver/112178386418?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D2220071%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D40839%26meid%3Dc1282cf46dcc41dcb96204088dab5f08%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D111931589571 I am considering using the xcontroller spindle output to control the laser on and off function. I would include a master “off switch” to interrupt the power to the diode for emergency situatio…

My previous mount is described in the thread: 15w Laser mount models for X-Carve on Thingiverse - #16 by TimDeagan

I’ll be working to create a swapable mount that allows me to use a spring loaded pen for plotting on the front mount. Will share when available.

[LeonardJacksonProven]

Any update on this? Have the 15w and am struggling to figure out how to mount it as I want to keep the dust shoe for my CNC work…thoughts?