Having difficulties replacing my Atomstack M50 laser module with an M100 laser module - and getting it to work. I corrected the placement Y axis limit switch 12mm closer due to the larger size of the M100 module. The M100 has a 4 pin male connector on top - but the control module cable connector is a 5 pin female. The M50 also has a four pin male connector on top. I had to add a PCB board to utilize the M50 because the power supply was 24v - and it came with a 5 pin male adapter, but to a three pin female which had to be connected to the PCB board.
So I’m looking for a five pin female to a four pin male connector/adapter so I can utilize the M100 module - in hopes that that will correct the issue.
Does anyone know where I can purchase an adapter for a laser module set up? Links would be great if possible.
If such a thing exists, it would be at the manufacturer of the laser module. Considering it is a 5 wire to 4 pin requirement, your best option is to buy the connectors, wire, and make it yourself.
I did not need a PCB board to convert 12 V to 24 V because I have a 24 V power supply already. And I don’t have a manual. When I connected to the power supply, the fan goes on and it appears to work. And when I hit the “fire” button under Move, I do get a light from the laser. But when I try to cut or do anything, nothing happens. It just moves, but doesn’t cut or etch. I’m returning it because I believe it is a defective unit. It does the same thing on the other Atomstack Lasers that are 24 V in the same thing happens.
At least I thought I did not need a PCB/adapter board because I have a 24 V power supply. The diagram seems to indicate that I need that PCB/adapter board. Doesn’t make sense to me. I plug the 24 V power board directly into the controller, what is the purpose of the PCB board if you already have a 24 V power supply? Everything that I’ve read seems to indicate that when you’re upgrading from a 12 V dialed laser that has less wattage and you go to Higher laser output, you need 24 V. Am I missing something?
Even if you could get a 5pin → 4pin, do you know the pin functions so you get the right wires?
It’s very likely that a single pin for the M50 at 12V would draw too much current, meaning that extra pin may just be another power line to the module. You’d have to chase it down. For the same wattage, a 12V takes twice the current than a 24V supply.
I think you should use the supplied adapter board and see if it works. It sounds like the laser module draws too much power for the control board to supply…
That’s my best guess conclusion from your description and the manual.
Thank you for your help. I also have an Atomstack X30 33w oiutput that uses a 24 V power supply. I disconnected the M150 module and installed the M100 module - and had to use the 5 pin to 4 pin adapter that came with the AIC1 Controller - because the M150 is a 5 pin module and the M100 a 4 pin module. The fan came on and I received a laser light from the “Fire” option under “Move,” but when I tried to cut, it moved but did not produce any power. So I can only assume that I had a bad M100 module.
I have no idea what the pin functions are, nor would I know how to change them. But I just assume that since a five pin to four pin adapter came with the AIC1 Controller - it would’ve been properly wired because that controller is good for both the M100 and the M150 modules - according to Atomstack info on which laser can use the AIC1 Controller that can utilize automatic air assist.
We don’t know the pin-out either. Without that, it may be difficult to determine, unless you can chase it down via the adapter board.
Usually there are only power, ground and a pwm signal. Some have a temperature output, like my NEJE, the other pins are also documented. Some of these draw so much current, one pin isn’t enough.
I think I’d contact the vendor and ask them… Else you will have to search around for a pin-out at both ends.
I guess what I don’t understand is that if the AIC1 controller is compatible with the X20 pro or A20 pro lasers, which come stock with the M100 laser module - and no PCB board required because these two lasers come with a 24V power adapter, I should be able to use my AIC1 controller and the M100 laser module - put them together with the rails and gantry pieces that I already have - and create another working laser - using the 24V power adapter. Everything should work. Since it did not work, I can only assume that the M100 laser module that I purchased was defective.
The M100 kit available from Atomstack and others, appears to be geared towards upgrading a 10W Atomstack laser system - that only requires a 12V power adapter. And the included PCB board increases the power from 12V to 24V so the M100 will have the appropriate power.
I guess what I don’t understand is that if the AIC1 controller is compatible with the X20 pro or A20 pro lasers, which come stock with the M100 laser module - and no PCB board required because these two lasers come with a 24V power adapter, I should be able to use my AIC1 controller and the M100 laser module - put them together with the rails and gantry pieces that I already have - and create another working laser - using the 24V power adapter. Everything should work. Since it did not work, I can only assume that the M100 laser module that I purchased was defective.
The M100 kit available from Atomstack and others, appears to be geared towards upgrading a 10W Atomstack laser system - that only requires a 12V power adapter. And the included PCB board increases the power from 12V to 24V so the M100 will have the appropriate power.
I have had both Atomstack Pro X/A20 and the Atomstack X/A30 and they both use the same motherboard, power supply and cabling system. The only difference is the laser module.
So I should be able to use my AIC1 Controller & 24V power adapter - and just install an M100 laser module without the PCB and have a working laser set up. Correct?
I don’t have any technical data, except what they show in the manual. Last thing I want is for damage to occur.
There is nothing about what pin is what, no data, no suggestions… I guess.
That’s what the manual I posted advises. @baricl1317 has one, he should be able to clear up the wiring issue… I can’t without some kind of additional information on the pin-outs of each device.
Correction on my previous comment. All i am sure of is the Atomstack X/A30 Pro and the Atomstack X/A40 Pro use the same motherboard, power supply and all the cabling and connectors are identical. And both have the A1C1 motherboard. I have had both of these machines. I have a spare A1C1 mother board with cables if anyone is looking for one. Never used and still in the original box. This one also has the extra cable for automatic air assist. Comes with the manual. I believe i paid $80.00 for this. Would take $40.00 plus shipping.
Do you know if X/A20 Pro uses the same motherboard as theX/A30 Pro - X/A40 Pro? Information on the AIC1 Controller indicates that it is compatible with the X/A20 Pro - which uses the M100 module
