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🔥 Laser CANbus Toolhead PCB
A compact, robust toolhead board for Klipper-based laser engravers and cutters (CoreXY). This board integrates power supply, laser driver logic, CAN-Bus communication, and input shaping (ADXL345) in the smallest possible space.
✨ Features
🧠 Microcontroller
- MCU: STM32F072CBU6 (Cortex-M0, 48MHz, CAN-capable)
- Stability: 12MHz crystal for maximum CAN-Bus stability
- Firmware: Klipper-compatible
🔗 CAN-Bus Communication
- Transceiver: SN65HVD230 with ESD protection
- Termination: Split termination via solder jumper
- Slope Control: Switchable for EMI optimization
📊 Input Shaping
- Sensor: On-board ADXL345 accelerometer (SPI)
- Purpose: Klipper resonance measurement for perfect print quality
⚡ Laser Power Control
- Circuit: 24V / 4A High-Side Switch (AO4407A P-MOSFET)
- Soft-Start: Limits inrush current (Rise-time ~1.2ms)
- Safety: Hardware pull-down prevents unwanted activation
🎛️ Laser Signal Control
- PWM: 5V Level-shifted via 74AHCT1G125 buffer
- Quality: Clean edges, true hardware PWM via STM32 timer
- Compatibility: Common diode lasers
🔌 Power Supply
- Input: 24V with 250mA PTC fuse and SMF24A TVS diode
- 5V Rail: MP2459 Buck converter (up to 60V input tolerant)
- 3.3V Rail: XC6206 LDO for MCU and peripherals
🚨 Diagnostics & Monitoring
- Power LEDs: 24V In, 24V Sys, 5V, 3.3V
- Status LEDs: Laser Enable, Laser PWM, Heartbeat
📋 Klipper Configuration
Basic MCU Setup
[mcu toolhead]
canbus_uuid: <your-uuid> # Find with "ls /dev/serial/by-id/*" or "~/klippy-env/bin/python ~/klipper/scripts/canbus_query.py can0"
[temperature_sensor toolhead_mcu]
sensor_type: temperature_mcu
sensor_mcu: toolhead
Input Shaping (ADXL345)
[adxl345]
cs_pin: toolhead:PA4
spi_bus: spi1
axes_map: x,y,z
[resonance_tester]
accel_chip: adxl345
probe_points:
150, 150, 20 # Adjust to your bed size
Laser Control
# Laser PWM Signal
[output_pin laser_pwm]
pin: toolhead:PB14
pwm: True
cycle_time: 0.001 # 1kHz PWM frequency
shutdown_value: 0 # Safety: laser off during emergency
# Laser Enable (optional)
[output_pin laser_enable]
pin: toolhead:PB15
value: 0
shutdown_value: 0
# Heartbeat LED (optional)
[output_pin heartbeat]
pin: toolhead:PA9
pwm: True
cycle_time: 1.0
🔌 Pinout & Connector Assignment
J101 - Power & CAN Input (Micro-Fit 3.0, 2x2)
| Pin | Signal | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | +24V | Main power input (High Current) |
| 2 | GND | Ground |
| 3 | CAN_H | CAN-Bus High Signal |
| 4 | CAN_L | CAN-Bus Low Signal |
J102 - Laser Output (Micro-Fit 3.0, 1x3)
| Pin | Signal | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | GND | Laser Ground |
| 2 | PWM | 5V PWM Signal (Level-Shifted) |
| 3 | +24V | Switched Laser Power (Soft-Start) |
Debug/Programming Header (Back Side)
| Pad | Pin | Signal | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | 5V | 5V Supply (from Programmer) |
| 2 | - | 3.3V | VTref (Reference Voltage) |
| 3 | PA13 | SWDIO | Serial Wire Debug I/O |
| 4 | PA14 | SWCLK | Serial Wire Debug Clock |
| 5 | - | NRST | Reset Signal |
| 6 | - | GND | Ground |
💡 Bootloader Mode: To force the STM32 into DFU/Bootloader mode (e.g., for initial flash with Katapult), bridge the BOOT0 pad with 3.3V during power-on.
🔧 Installation & Setup
1. CAN-Bus Configuration
- Set CAN-Bus termination according to position in network
- Baud rate: 1 Mbit/s (Klipper standard)
2. Firmware Flash
- Put board into DFU mode (bridge BOOT0)
- Compile Klipper for STM32F072 with CAN support
- Flash firmware:
make flash FLASH_DEVICE=<dfu-device>
3. Find UUID
~/klippy-env/bin/python ~/klipper/scripts/canbus_query.py can0
⚠️ Safety Notes
- Laser Safety: Always wear protective eyewear
- Power Supply: Only operate with 24V DC
- Initial Setup: Slowly ramp up laser power
- Emergency: Hardware pull-down ensures safe state
🛠️ BOM (Bill of Materials) - Highlights
| Component | Value/Type | Function | Package |
|---|---|---|---|
| U101 | STM32F072CBU6 | Main Microcontroller | UFQFPN-48 |
| U102 | MP2459GJ-Z | Buck Converter 24V→5V | TSOT-23-8 |
| U105 | SN65HVD230DR | CAN-Bus Transceiver | SOIC-8 |
| U106 | ADXL343/ADXL345 | 3-Axis Accelerometer | LGA-14 |
| Q101 | AO4407A | P-MOSFET (Laser Switch) | SOIC-8 |
| D101 | SMF24A | TVS Diode (Overvoltage Protection) | DO-214AC |
| F101 | 1812L025 | PTC Fuse 250mA | 1812 |
| Y101 | 12MHz | Crystal for CAN Stability | HC-49/S |
🛠️ Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Input Voltage | 24 ± 2 | V |
| Laser Current (max) | 4 | A |
| CAN Baud Rate | 1 | Mbit/s |
| PWM Frequency | 1 | kHz |
| Soft-Start Time | ~1.2 | ms |
| Operating Temperature | -10 to +70 | °C |
| Dimensions | TBD | mm |
📚 Additional Resources
🇩🇪 Deutsche Version: Readme.de.md
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