@vmaxcruzer .... And all this time I thought it was just a voice in my head... You heard it too?? Honestly now, you didn't see me with the shovel did you?
I know this is off topic but the SOUND is incredible. Could you configure it to make the right sounds so it could play music? And if you did, what would the image look like?
I've been reading about these cheap lasers and hear a lot about how "they only can use the included moshi software..." If I buy one of these new, and buy the MACH3 software, what else do I need to do to run the mach3 software? Any help would be most appreciated... : )
You have to change out the controller board. You need a 2 axis controller and some means of controlling the laser. That can usually be picked up from a "spindle" bit on the parallel port. Some work involved there. That is part of this discussion below.
You should also realize that these cheap systems are indeed "cheaply built". The model I purchased has no means for adjusting the distance between the mirror and the engraving surface. The focus area (rayleigh length) of these lasers is pretty short, so as built it can only engrave or cut very thin materials. If you wanted to engrave a thick piece of wood, you would have to remove the bottom plate to allow the wood surface to be at the proper distance.
Using the Z direction bit isn't perfect. I can see the error of my ways when the XY axis makes a radius cut. It takes longer to move in an arc than in a straight line. This results in a higher laser "dose" during the arc. If you are cutting all the way through an object it isn't a problem, but if you were engraving acrylic to a certain depth you would be going deeper during the arcs.
I have identical laser. Planning to convert to mach3, as well. Could use some help with understanding how you are controlling laser output. Looks like you are using z. Others use spindle speed. Curious about your thoughts. Would love to have conversation offline or in private email. thanks!
It is my understanding that I would need special software to create the variable speed settings of the spindle speed in the Gcode. Right now I have only purchased Mach3 and a program called BMPtoCNC and I have done very little reading of the manuals. Since I knew how to use Z, I simply tapped in with a transistor to make the laser turn on and off with the Z direction bit. I then set the Z speed in Mach 3 to be as fast as possible.
It will definitely cut a wood veneer. When the machine first arrived, before running the software I was simply placing a popsicle stick under the beam. It sliced right through it with a line so fine that I didn't notice it was a through cut until I held it up to a light.
modified? not all laser work on vector mode???
lov3r1 2 months ago
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how much for something like this...
WETPAINT1978 10 months ago
That thing is noisy! If you play it backwards it says that the devil is the path to long life. I MUST NOW KILL SOME ONE.......
vmaxcruzer 1 year ago 3
@vmaxcruzer .... And all this time I thought it was just a voice in my head... You heard it too?? Honestly now, you didn't see me with the shovel did you?
lasersafe 1 year ago
Wow, it sounds fantastic!
8nwidth 1 year ago
You you give a example how you wired up this machine?
mto267 1 year ago
I know this is off topic but the SOUND is incredible. Could you configure it to make the right sounds so it could play music? And if you did, what would the image look like?
TheRooster602 2 years ago
Great video and that machine is hauling *ss!
jwlrymkr 2 years ago
I've been reading about these cheap lasers and hear a lot about how "they only can use the included moshi software..." If I buy one of these new, and buy the MACH3 software, what else do I need to do to run the mach3 software? Any help would be most appreciated... : )
nsantolick 2 years ago
You have to change out the controller board. You need a 2 axis controller and some means of controlling the laser. That can usually be picked up from a "spindle" bit on the parallel port. Some work involved there. That is part of this discussion below.
twehr01 2 years ago
You should also realize that these cheap systems are indeed "cheaply built". The model I purchased has no means for adjusting the distance between the mirror and the engraving surface. The focus area (rayleigh length) of these lasers is pretty short, so as built it can only engrave or cut very thin materials. If you wanted to engrave a thick piece of wood, you would have to remove the bottom plate to allow the wood surface to be at the proper distance.
lasersafe 2 years ago
Using the Z direction bit isn't perfect. I can see the error of my ways when the XY axis makes a radius cut. It takes longer to move in an arc than in a straight line. This results in a higher laser "dose" during the arc. If you are cutting all the way through an object it isn't a problem, but if you were engraving acrylic to a certain depth you would be going deeper during the arcs.
lasersafe 2 years ago
I have identical laser. Planning to convert to mach3, as well. Could use some help with understanding how you are controlling laser output. Looks like you are using z. Others use spindle speed. Curious about your thoughts. Would love to have conversation offline or in private email. thanks!
twehr01 2 years ago
It is my understanding that I would need special software to create the variable speed settings of the spindle speed in the Gcode. Right now I have only purchased Mach3 and a program called BMPtoCNC and I have done very little reading of the manuals. Since I knew how to use Z, I simply tapped in with a transistor to make the laser turn on and off with the Z direction bit. I then set the Z speed in Mach 3 to be as fast as possible.
lasersafe 2 years ago
Good job! Can't wait for the cockroach video. : )
Will this laser cut thin wood veneers now? say, 1/16" max... 1/32"???
I'd love to see more. Thanks so much...
nsantolick 2 years ago
It will definitely cut a wood veneer. When the machine first arrived, before running the software I was simply placing a popsicle stick under the beam. It sliced right through it with a line so fine that I didn't notice it was a through cut until I held it up to a light.
lasersafe 2 years ago
sounds like a symphony of squeaks, strains and gears, lol. but thats pretty awesome.
ryan50ryan 2 years ago