Camera question and Hardware?

[Yema (David Smith)]

I have a Monport 90W CO2 Laser Engraver & Cutter (28" x 20") with Autofocus and Bracket I have seen different reviews on which camera to get and seems I need some kind of connector so I can use the side USB port and also a special USB cable so I want get any other interference from my controller board or computer. Can someone kindly guide me in the right direction Thanks in advance.

[bernd.dk (Bernd)]

Try looking at this page, it helps you find the correct camera type (angle).

Camera Selection Helper - LightBurn Documentation

@Yema

some kind of connector so I can use the side USB port

Unless otherwise stated for Monport lasers, the camera is connected to the computer that controls the laser directly and not through your laser.

[MikeyH (Mike Hembrey)]

@Yema

also a special USB cable so I want get any other interference

This is called a shielded USB cable with a ferrite. Any USB cable used with the laser should meet this requirement.

[ednisley]

@Yema

so I can use the side USB port

Note that you do not plug the camera into the Ruida controller in the machine.

It must plug into a USB port on the PC running LightBurn.

Also, the Ruida USB connection to the PC will almost certainly cause you an endless series of problems. If at all possible, use Ethernet instead.

Some previous discussions show the world of hurt created by USB connections:

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