CNC3D Nighthawk Operating instructions

Brand: CNC3D

Model: Nighthawk

Type: Operating instructions

CNC3D Nighthawk is a versatile and powerful controller designed for CNC machines, enabling precise control and a wide range of capabilities. With its user-friendly interface and advanced features, Nighthawk simplifies complex tasks and automates processes. It offers precise control over spindle speed, allowing for optimal cutting conditions and improved surface finishes. Additionally, Nighthawk provides flexible axis control, enabling efficient and accurate movements. It supports various file formats, ensuring compatibility with popular design software.

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NighthawkCNC

Controller

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UsingAnExternal

PowerSupplyfor

LaserModules

Safetyprecautions

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 Pleasereadthisentireguidebeforestartinganyworkor

modification

 PleaseensureanyrelevantPPEequipmentiswornorusedwhen

operatinganyCNCmachine.Thisincludessafetyglassesforusing

anylasers.

 CNCmachinescanbedangerousandmustbeoperatedwith

diligenceandsafetyinmind.

Byusingthisguide,youacknowledgeandagreethatyouaretaking

fullresponsibilityforanydamagetoproperty,machinery,personor

personsthatcouldpotentiallyoccurasaresultofusingthisguide.

CNC3DPTYLTDwillnotbeheldliableorresponsibleinanywayfor

themisuseoruseofthisguide.

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All240VwiringMUSTbedonebyalicensedelectrician.

Failuretodosocancausefireorelectricshock!

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DONOTATTEMPTANY240VWIRING

WITHOUTANELECTRICALLICENSE

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Aslasertechnologyimproves,wearefindingmoreandmoreusersaskingfor

higherpoweredlasershowevertheelectricalpowerdemandedbytheseunits

issimplymorethantheNighthawkCNCcontrollercanprovide.

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Thisguideservesasinstructionsonhowtouseanexternalsupplytoprovide

thepowertothelasermodulewhilestillallowingtheNighthawktocontrolthe

laser’son/offsignalsaswellasvariablepowerforgrayscaleengravings.

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ThismodificationwillinvolvesomelowvoltageDCwiringincludingstripping

wiresandsoldering.Pleasepaycloseattentiontodiagramsasanymistake

cancausedamagetothecontrollerorlasermodule!

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All240VwiringMUSTbedonebyalicensedelectrician.

Failuretodosocancausefireorelectricshock!

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DONOTATTEMPTANY240VWIRINGWITHOUTAN

ELECTRICALLICENSE

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Tocompletethismodification,youwillneedthefollowing.Itemsinredare

onlyrequiredifyouareprovidingyourownsupply–notthekit

ExternalPowerSupply

3or4CoreLaserCable

Red/Black/YellowWire

NighthawkController10‐pinConnector

Male/Female3‐PinConnector

SmallFlat‐BladeScrewdriver

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UsingyourownPowerSupply

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Thisstepisforuserswhohaveprovidedtheirownpowersupply,ifyouhavereceivedthe

kitfromCNC3Dthenpleaseskiptothenextstep

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TopowerthelaserbutalsoallowtheNighthawktocontrolit,youwillneedtoprovidea

pathfortheDCpositivetogettothelasermodulebutatthesametimeavoidingthe

Nighthawk’scircuitry.

YouwillalsoneedapathforthePWMcontrolsignaltogetfromthecontrollertothelaser,

aswellasallowingtheDCnegativetogettothelaserANDtheNighthawksothePWMhasa

returnpathtothecontroller.

Thewiringdiagramisasfollows:

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Inthisexample,theDC+andGNDwiresarecomingfromthepowersupplyandare

poweringthelaser.TheyellowPWMwireonthesupplysideiscomingfromthePWMpin

ontheNighthawkhoweveritneedsareturnpathwhichistheblackwireinthe3Ppin.This

3PwireneedstoconnecttotheGNDwire.Itdoesn’tmatterwhichsideofthe3‐Pin

connectoritgoestobutwehavefounditeasieronthesupplysideratherthanthelaser

side.

UsingtheCNC3DKit

Asweaddhighpowerlaserstoourshop,wehavepre‐madeapowersupplysothatyou

don’thavetomessaroundwithsolderingorterminatingwires.

Thispowersupplycanrunboththelaserandtheairassistpumpatthesametime.

Ifyouhavereceivedoneofourlaserswithpowersupplyoption,thissectionwillshowyou

howtochangeyourexistingsetuptomakeitworkwiththehigh‐powerlaser.

TopowerthelaserbutalsoallowtheNighthawktocontrolit,youwillneedtoprovidea

pathforthe24vtogettothelasermodulebutatthesametimeavoidingtheNighthawk’s

12vcircuitry.

YouwillalsoneedapathforthePWMcontrolsignaltogetfromthecontrollertothelaser,

aswellasallowingtheDCnegativetogettothelaserANDtheNighthawksothePWMhasa

returnpathtothecontroller.

Thewiringdiagramisasfollows:

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IfyouhavealreadyhadalasersetupandrunningfromyourNighthawk,oryouhaveoneof

ourpre‐builtmachinesyouwillneedtoremovetheRedYellowandWhitecablesfromthe

long10‐pinconnectoronyourcontrollerandinsteadtheywillneedtobeinsertedintothe

green3‐pinconnectorthatcamewithyourkitbutbecarefultomatchthecoloursofthe

wires!

Youcannowinsertthefreeendsoftheyellowandblackwiresthatcamealreadyattached

intothePWMand3Ppinsonthelong10‐pinconnector.Refertothepictureabovetocheck

thosepositions.

Seebelowforpicturesofthesuppliedwiringandyoucanseehowitwillconnecttoyour

laserandNighthawk.

Thethickblackwirewiththemetalplugontheendwillpowerthesuppliedairpumpforair

assistedcutting,simplyinsertitintotheplugonthepumppowercable.

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Yourlaserisnowsetupandreadytogo!Happy

lasering!

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Beawarethatyouwillnowberequiredtoturnonthelaser

powersupplybeforebeingabletostartajob!

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Ifyourunintoanydifficultieswiththisguideorwouldlikesomemore

information,reachouttousatCNC3D.com.au!

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CNC3D Nighthawk Operating instructions

CNC3D Nighthawk Operating instructions

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