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.
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3385427
Some discussion of the laser is in the thread:
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 situations. After looking at the prices on the jtech laser, I find it hard not to look at other options. I am looking to engrave 1/4" dark acrylic, either black or smoked gray. Just a company logo and nothing with super super fine detail, just a logo with company name. What considerations about this laser a…
My previous mount is described in the thread: 15w Laser mount models for X-Carve on Thingiverse
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.
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?
