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... look into the data-sheet, there should be a 5V input for activating the laser ... maybe even a 0-5V analogue input.
I'm driving my lasers mostly with PWM to adjust the average power in respect to moving speed ...
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Thanks for the replies!
@Reg, yea, I'd love to have a CO2 setup, but I'm afraid it wouldn't get used enough to be worth the care and feeding of the tube. Maybe some day if I get my self into needing one on a daily basis, 80 watt, here I come!
@Viktor, thanks for the clarification. From what I have read so far, the G-2 lens would be better for this application than a 3 element due to the G-2 having less loss. Am I correct in this, or would a 3 element lens be better due to having a better, more round focus of the beam?
Again, thanks guys.
Mark
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@Viktor, thanks for the clarification. From what I have read so far, the G-2 lens would be better for this application than a 3 element due to the G-2 having less loss. Am I correct in this, or would a 3 element lens be better due to having a better, more round focus of the beam?
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