LowRider 3 CNC DIY Plasma Table PART 13 – Laser Targeting! – SketchUp Creation Process Tutorial! Uploaded January 27, 2023.
This video not only shows how these laser crosshairs are installed and work on my DIY plasma rig, but also details how I designed these holders from scratch — from start to finish using SketchUp (free 2017 version, the last free version that could be installed locally on a computer).
Full details on my DIY CNC plasma rig:
• YouTube video series on how I made my CNC Plasma rig, based on LowRider v3 mostly printed CNC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MV-IcyFUPQs&list=PLiW6LQZxE6JZW8mClbsKFIjO5VFjzxklS
• Also check out my build log thread with full details — over on the V1 Engineering forum: https://forum.v1e.com/t/lowrider-3-plasma-build-on-a-budget-clarksburg-wv/33849
• I also have a “CNC Plasma Cutter” collection of parts over on Printables: https://www.printables.com/social/127223-doug-joseph-design8studio/collections/227396
• Finally, some printable items for my plasma rig are made available to my patrons via my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/design8studio.
I may yet wire the lasers to the 5v power supply in my control box, but for now I’m up and running with the battery pack that holds three AA batteries. I am using normal (not rechargeable) batteries.
Print / assembly info:
• Prints as oriented.
• Prints without supports.
• Suggested: either 2 perimeter walls (0.6 nozzle) or 3 perimeter walls (0.4 nozzle).
• 20% infill
• I printed using 0.6 nozzle with 0.3 layer height and 0.6 wall line width, but they should also print well with 0.4 nozzle using same settings (emulating 0.6) or regular settings.
• Use two M3 x 10mm screws, one in each holder, to tighten the flanges to “clamp” the laser diodes into the holders.
Product links for items mentioned or related*:
• Laser Modules (2 Pack) Red “Line” 650nm 5mw Diode Lasers —
https://amzn.to/3WLuKoK
• Battery Holder with Switch — (4 Pack) 4.5V, from 3x 1.5V AA Batteries — https://amzn.to/3XIcazk
• Heat Gun — 1800W, 122°F-1202°F（50°C-650°C — https://amzn.to/3XIswrs
• XFasten Double Sided Woodworking Tape w/Yellow Backing 2.5 Inches x 30 Yards —
https://amzn.to/3kD3VWq
My PayPal tip jar: https://paypal.me/design8studio
Various LowRider 3 CNC remixes:
https://www.printables.com/social/127223-doug-joseph-design8studio/collections/175217
View all my models and remixes on Printables:
https://www.printables.com/social/127223-doug-joseph-design8studio/models
*Amazon product links are affiliate links.
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Royalty free music used in this video:
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* 0:01 – 0:51 — “A Sinister Power Rising” by GioeleFazzeri, obtained via Pixabay.com
* 1:07:41 – 1:09:27 — “King Around Here” by Alex Grohl, obtained via Pixabay.com
* 1:09:34 – 1:11:54 — “Into The Night” by Praz Khanal, obtained via Pixabay.com
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