LowRider 3 CNC - DIY Plasma - Add-on - Laser Holders (Red Sight-Line Lasers) for Target Crosshairs v1.0

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Description

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:

BEFORE (no laser crosshairs):

00. Laser Holders for LR3 Plasma CNC - BEFORE

AFTER:

p01. Laser Holders for LR3 Plasma CNC IMG_3107 - COVER IMAGE

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” Laser Generator 650nm 5mw Diode Lasers —
    Amazon.com
  • Battery Holder with Switch — (4 Pack) 4.5V, from 3x 1.5V AA Batteries — Amazon.com
  • Heat Gun — 1800W, 122°F-1202°F(50°C-650°C — Amazon.com
  • XFasten Double Sided Woodworking Tape w/Yellow Backing 2.5 Inches x 30 Yards —
    Amazon.com

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*Amazon product links are affiliate links.

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