FAQ: Plug Types

All Plugs Matter!

When ordering a PiBurn or the PiBurn Grip you may be asked to choose the plug wiring unless you are ordering for a known laser brand.

All plugs provided with the PiBurn are “aviator type,” as seen on the image below.

The socket (on the left) is found on your laser machine. The plug (on the right) is what comes with PiBurn.

If we are unfamiliar with your laser brand, we may need your help in choosing the correct wiring option.

Here’s an explanation of the currently offered plug configurations that come Plug-n-Play compatible:

  • Boss (and Koenig):
    A 4 PIN aviation-style plug will work with all Boss CO2 Laser machines. So if you have one of these laser cutters, you are all set!
  • OM Tech
    PiBurns are compatible with OM Tech machines, just choose that brand during checkout for their standard wiring.
  • Thunder:
    For Thunder lasers, we will wire a 7 pin Plug and include a Thunder-compatible hybrid servo motor with a protective wire housing. Some older machines (2015 and prior) may use a 5-pin plug. Please check the plug connection before ordering. Note: Thunder PiBurns are more expensive to make and come at a premium.
  • Aeon:
    For Aeon lasers such as Mira or Nova we will wire a 6 PIN Aviation Style Plug for you. They will work out of the box, no worries!
  • Generic Chinese:
    This type of plug was tested with no-name 50W Blue and White Chinese laser from eBay. There’s no guarantee that your machine will be wired the same, but it’s a pretty good bet.
  • Custom:
    We will wire plug for you if you can provide a wiring schematic or send a note with your order about how your socket is wired (each connector is labeled 1 thru 4). If you do not have documentation with wiring diagram, it’s pretty easy to find out how your Y axis plug is wired into stepper driver (i.e. which wire goes to what terminal). For 3-phase driver, you’ll need to find out which wire goes to “V”, “U” and “W” marked terminals on Stepper Driver. For 2-phase, trace it to “A+”, “A-“, “B+”, “B-” terminals.

Plug Pinouts:

You can also request a wire without plug attached.

  • If you wish to solder wires yourself, choose this option. Will will include a 4 pin plug  but it will not be soldered to the motor wires.  You will need to know how to solder and have soldering iron for this option, however soldering these plugs is very easy even for a beginner.
    Here’s Wire Color designation:
    • 2-Phase:
      • A+  BLACK
      • A- GREEN
      • B+ RED
      • B- WHITE
    • 3-Phase:
      • W: BLACK
      • U: GREEN
      • V: WHITE