Laser Cutter

Safety: https://www.reddit.com/r/lasercutting/comments/5ew8zj/my_thoughts_on_laser_safety/

More on safety specifically discussing the dangers of the wavelength usually used for small diode lasers: https://community.carbide3d.com/t/unconventional-classroom-enclosure-workbench-2-0/18577/4

Designs
Comparison of Lasersaur and Buildlog designs, general overview: https://www.reddit.com/r/lasercutting/comments/3gmib0/i_built_a_3dprinter_and_id_like_to_build_a_laser/cu0tk9x


 * LaserOko
 * http://objectworks.co/
 * J Tech Photonics
 * ShapeOko 2 Laser Upgrade
 * Shapeoko 3 Laser Upgrade
 * http://makerfaire.com/makers/laser-ink-2/
 * https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1923304356/laser-ink / http://objectworks.co/
 * Shapeoko blog: The LaserInk Project w/ Nick Williams | Meet the Makers
 * http://www.shapeoko.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=5110&p=37258&sid=83f18fffd1f3ddcc79d2315206e4f7cb#p37247
 * laser mount
 * Laserink saddle, endstops, dragchain adapters, rear cover
 * http://laserink.forumchitchat.com/post/attaching-laserink-to-my-so3-7535502?pid=1289178134
 * http://robots-everywhere.com/re_wiki/index.php?n=Main.LCheapo --- http://robots-everywhere.com/re_site/purchase/l-cheapo/ " l-cheapo's TTL is 12v and the Shapeoko 3 is all 5v, a simple relay and the realization that the frequency of the laser and GRBL version meant M3 S10000 was necessary to turn on the diode"
 * Shapeoko 2 CNC laser
 * http://www.3ders.org/articles/20131104-turn-your-3d-printer-into-an-instant-laser-cutter.html
 * http://www.instructables.com/id/CNC-Laser-for-Printing-Images-and-Engraving-Shapeo/ --- 2 Watts
 * http://www.instructables.com/id/Shapeoko-2-Arduino-UNO-R3-grbl-9g-8bit-Raster-Phot/
 * Building a laser module for ShapeOko2.
 * http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:810822
 * https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bz-KxXzikAWwYW5qXzZnTVZzZjQ/view?usp=sharing a simple interface from the PWM header on the board through to the laser. Diagram
 * Shapeoko3 - Laser etching mod documented and posted
 * Github: K40 RAMPS Conversion
 * Laseroko: http://www.shapeoko.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=7862&p=62159#p62159 MSB 3D Printer Variant Mark II and custom Laseroko pieces.

http://www.shapeoko.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=6680

Controlling w/ the Carbide Motion Board: http://community.carbide3d.com/t/so3-xl-arrived-built-and-tested/1785/8

Resources
Vectric Aspire Post processor for Laser engraving

Optimizing junction deviation for laser cutting: http://www.shapeoko.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=6970&p=54904#p54904

http://www.thorlabs.com/

http://hackaday.com/2016/04/28/up-close-and-personal-with-laser-cuts/

Grbl versions
Grbl 1.0 and later have especial support for "lasermode", using M4 to enable it when turning on the laser.

https://github.com/alpharesearch/grbl/tree/laser

https://github.com/alsliahona/grbl/tree/LaserMode

https://github.com/nickw89509/LaserInk

Applications
https://www.reddit.com/r/lasercutting/comments/5alipn/heres_what_i_sometimes_use_my_laser_cutter_for/

Soldering: https://community.carbide3d.com/t/laser-soldering/14577

Engraving: https://www.laserbondingtech.com/

Machines

 * LAYZOR - DIY full K40 conversion --- http://www.manmademayhem.com/?p=3205
 * Building the frame http://www.manmademayhem.com/?p=3205
 * Custom parts http://www.manmademayhem.com/?p=3221