Hey Guys,
I wanted to go ahead and record the start of this journey. On thursday 9/29/2011, after months of dragging my feet, I began purchasing the necessary parts for this build.
9/29/2011:
Email Bart to Order kits
, only some are available right now because of MakerSlide. I was able to order:
-Plastics
-Mechatronics (now includes X and Y upgrades)
-Electronics (DSP style)
-Linear Bearing Kit
-4 Axis Driver with 3 drivers (This is best for DSP)
-Z axis Upgrade
-air assist nozzle
9/30/2011:
-Placed Misumi Order
-Placed McMasterCarr order, BTW Bart's Hardware Kit (when available) is a killer deal, ordering everything on your own (due to minimums) costs over $300!
-ordered 700mm 40w laser tube including power supply $388 (shipped):
http://stores.ebay.com/CNCOLETECH-ordered ALUMINUM EGG CRATE (uncut):
http://surpluscityliquidators.com/view_product/152513/10/1/2011:
-ordered lenses, mirrors, and their fixtures:
http://www.lightobject.com/40W-CO2-lase ... -P551.aspx (also bought 2 current meters analog and digital)
-ordered Keling 24V power supply (KL-201-24) from buildlog.net
-ordered cable and hook up wire from Jameco.com (the same stuff that bart sells by the foot)
-ordered tygon tubing from usplastic.com
-ordered laser glasses:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000HJMS5E10/2/2011:
-ordered air compressor:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002JPPFJ0-ordered water pump:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00002N8GT-ordered water pump adapters:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005G6TOW8-ordered exhaust fan (dust collector):
http://www.harborfreight.com/2-hp-indus ... 97869.html (i really over bought on this one, but with my last laser i had 2 in-line duct fans and still had fumes, i wanted to over-due it this time)
-ordered ThunderLaser DSP Controller from ThunderLaser.com
Just found out that THIS ENTIRE WEEK IS A HOLIDAY IN CHINA! so the laser tube and DSP will be delayed by a week,
http://www.china-briefing.com/news/2011 ... -2011.htmlMUCH more to come