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Descripción
This project focuses on the development of control software for a three-degree-of-freedom CNC system equipped with a 2.5 W laser diode, aimed at enabling engraving and cutting operations from input images. The core objective is to process digital images and convert them into motion instructions for the machine, considering key parameters such as position, speed, laser intensity, and focal point.
The software includes modules for image scaling, grayscale conversion using various models (RGB and HSL), and the generation of intensity matrices, which are then transformed into control tables. This data is exported in a format compatible with an embedded system based on a Cyclone V FPGA (DE0-CV board).
Additionally, test methodologies have been designed to characterize the system’s behavior under controlled variations in operational parameters. These tests will serve to evaluate the performance and precision of the laser process in future stages.
Although the project is still in development, the foundations for experimental validation and laser calibration have been established. This represents a crucial step toward achieving effective automation in low-cost digital manufacturing applications.
