Makeblock mScara-Laser Version User manual

mScara User Guide-Laser Version
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Contents
I、Equipment necessary before .................................................................................i
II、mScara........................................................................................................................ 2
III、Mechanical assembly (see document mDrawBot instruction V1.1 20150704)......... 2
Mechanical assembly steps for Laser Upgrade Pack............................................... 3
IV、Recommended wiring diagram (Bluetooth communication for Bluetooth version) . 4
V、Definition of electronic wiring of mScara laser upgrade mode ................................. 4
VI、mDraw software......................................................................................................... 5
1. Description of mDraw functions............................................................................. 5
2. Software installation,............................................................................................... 5
3. Button function of main software interface.......................................................... 5
4. Use of mScara laser version.................................................................................. 9
VII、Example of completely using mDraw software.................................................... 13
VIII、See “How to use inkscape+corelDRAW software” for generator of SVG graph. . 15
IX、Please refer to mDrawBot FAQs - V1.3(English) for FAQs. ............................ 15
X、Contact us: ............................................................................................................... 15

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（1）Use instruction of mScara laser upgrade pack
As laser energy has higher density, make sure that corresponding protection
measure is taken during use. Don’t look at the laser light path by naked eye, don’t irradiate
others by the laser to prevent growing blind or injury to others.
The laser for this product is 405nm, 500mW blue-violet light semiconductor laser.
Operating voltage DC 12V, operating temperature 0℃-50℃, and storage and transport
temperature -40℃-85℃
Material applicable for engraving and cutting: Wood board, non-transparent
ACRYL, paper (color paper and paperboard), foam paper, dark color cloth (jean
cloth, cotton cloth and linen), leather and other materials with higher absorbancy
and low melting point.
Materials not applicable for engraving: Metal such as aluminum, stainless
steel, mirror, glass, ceramic, and other transmissivity maternal with high melting
point and high reflectivity

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Warning
Wavelengthγ= 405nm blue-violet diode laser
Don’t directly irradiate eye or skin by the laser beam
Note:
When the laser is used, take eye protecting measure. When a specific material is cut
by the laser, it is possible to produce toxic smoke, so take ventilation measure. The
children or the person unfamiliar with the laser are not allowed to independently touch or
use the laser device.

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I、Equipment necessary before
1. Hardware:
①.mDrawBot kit
②. Assemble Instruction V1.1 20150704
2. Software:
a. Necessary software
mDraw
Inksape
B. Software possibly required
Arduino IDE
Makeblock main board drive (Note: If Mac OS system is used, click hyperlink to
load and install the drive)
3. Download software and detained information package
http://learn.makeblock.cc/mdrawbot/
Hint 1
4 assembly modes are used for mDrawBot, the assembly of all movable parts has
assembly accuracy requirement, install and finely adjust the robot strictly as required by the
assembly description, especially adjustment of shaft and rotating part, steering engine and
rudder arm, machine levelness.
Hint 2
The material object may differ from the picture provided in the specification, so the
specification is only for reference, and specification and software may be changed without
prior notice. Please assess the website for detailed change:
http://learn.makeblock.cc/mdrawbot/

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II、mScara
Scara is the abbreviation of selective compliance assembly robot arm. It is a
circular cylindrical coordinates drawing robot. mScara has optional two structure
a. Standard mode The end is pen lift mechanism. （Pen lift mechanism）
b. Upgrade mode The end is 405nm, 500mW blue-violet diode laser
III、Mechanical assembly (see document mDrawBot
instruction V1.1 20150704)

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Mechanical assembly steps for Laser Upgrade Pack
×Screw M4 8
Nut M4
×Screw M3 8
Plastic Ring
4x7x3mm
①
②
③

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IV、Recommended wiring diagram (Bluetooth
communication for Bluetooth version)
( Note: When Bluetooth is used as serial port, connect Bluetooth with port 5 OF
Makeblock Orion board.)
V、Definition of electronic wiring of mScara laser upgrade
mode
6P6C RJ25 cable-35cm
Connect to Port 7
A
B
6P6C RJ25 cable-20cm
Connect to Port 1
6P6C RJ25 cable-20cm
Connect to Port 2
Stepper motor A
Stepper motor B
6P6C RJ25 cable-20cm
Connect to Port 5

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VI、mDraw software
1. Description of mDraw functions
mDraw is open source cross-platform software produced by Makeblock and support
Windows system, Mac system and Linux system, and perfectly supports four types of
mDrawBot such as mSpider, mScara, mEggBot and mCar, and supports the steering
engine mode and laser mode of Makeblock XY drawing robot kit V2.0.
Support SVG format, Change BMP to SVG
2. Software installation,
Unzip the downloaded file pack, find and double click the file as show in the figure.
3. Button function of main software interface

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（2）Main interface
（3）Button function
: Open the file
: Delete SVG file
: Begin/ suspend
: Stop
: Up and down mirror image
: Left and right mirror image
: Clockwise rotate at 90°
:Anticlockwise rotate at 90°
: Help link
Back to
origin point
Drop-down box of
robot configuration
Update firm
ware for a
new
Laser mode
Wire map
Servo mode