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Wiring help

PostPosted: Sat Jan 17, 2015 8:36 pm
by zachjowi
I hope that there is someone on here that can still help get my laser done before all the laser building crowd leaves. I Have all my limit switches mounted in the frame and the motors. I am hoping to get the rest of the electronics in and then the tube. I am very confused about how to wire and get everything set up. I have 3 motors x, y, z and also have an AWC608 controller and 3 M542ES micro step drivers. I also have my 24volt PSU and ;aser PSU. Is there a wiring schematic anywhere for this configuration? I have only seen the old scematics :(

Thanks

Re: Wiring help

PostPosted: Mon Jan 19, 2015 5:23 pm
by TLHarrell
First place to start is with the documentation that came with each of your parts. Each should have a method for identifying the terminals. Motor terminals should be obvious. Power, follow the voltage inputs that are required.

Re: Wiring help

PostPosted: Mon Jan 19, 2015 6:30 pm
by sshwarts
While not necessarily for this laser, this schematic should give you enough guidance to figure it out.

Scott
80W Laser Schematic V5.png

Re: Wiring help

PostPosted: Tue Jan 20, 2015 6:00 pm
by TLHarrell
Yep. They basically all have similar parts. Just need to verify pinouts.

Re: Wiring help

PostPosted: Thu Jan 22, 2015 11:32 pm
by zachjowi
sshwarts wrote:While not necessarily for this laser, this schematic should give you enough guidance to figure it out.

Scott
80W Laser Schematic V5.png



Thanks, what sizeof wire should be used?

Re: Wiring help

PostPosted: Fri Jan 23, 2015 2:56 pm
by sshwarts
That's one of those, it depends questions. It's all a function of the current expected and the intended use.

In general:

-For endstops I used a twisted pair (salvaged from ethernet cables)
-For internal electronics wiring (low voltage, low current) I used AWG-22. Wiring runs through sleeves.
-For wiring to steppers, I used AWG-22 shielded cables
-For higher current I used AWG-18

I'd recommend sitting down with some of the online wire sizing charts and determine your needs though.

Re: Wiring help

PostPosted: Wed Feb 18, 2015 7:30 pm
by _ID_
For endstops I recomend shielded cables ;)