Adding a camera to my OMTech 60W CO2 Laser

[meierme176 (Michael Meier)]

Hello all, I am looking to add a camera to my new OMTech and was wondering how I figure out what camera I need to get and where to mount it.

I followed the steps in the software documentation and got a list of cameras that would work, but I’m unsure where I am supposed to measure from. According to a video I watched about the installation on a similar OMTech, there is not enough room to have it centered, so I need to put it at the front edge.

• Do I measure the distance when the lid is open?

• Is that the only time the camera will be accurate?

• Will I not be able to put a piece in the cutter, close the lid, then set up the cutting process?

[berainlb (PY)]

@meierme176

• Do I measure the distance when the lid is open?

Yes, if you do not have adequate distance from material to camera.

@meierme176

• Is that the only time the camera will be accurate?

Yes. The camera will only be accurate at a single distance and orientation to bed. This is true irrespective of placement.

@meierme176

• Will I not be able to put a piece in the cutter, close the lid, then set up the cutting process?

No, not if it’s mounted on the lid and calibrated with the door open.