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Longer Ray5 5 and 10W laser Fine Focus laser cut wooden adjustment system
An easy and cheap why to focus a Longer Ray 5, 5 and 10W laser. Now that this is complete i will focus on changing the design to fit a 20w laser head. I hope if you don't have a Longer Ray 5 this video will inspire you to design a focus system for your laser.
Purchase link here ko-fi.com/s/a4b91acfad
Lightburn and DXF files will be provided together with a detailed build video. The build video will not be available on my public channel only within the purchase link.
Any money raised will be used to replen my material stock ready for some more testing and building of other projects to make our lasers better. I am working upon a loud fire detection system, 3d printed air assist nozzles and automatic air assist for both cutting and engraving,
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Always do you own safety research. This video is made for your entertainment. FlixMyswitchLaser can not be held responsible for any damage to your laser machine, materials, cloths, eye sight, property, your own or others health. Always wear correctly rated eye protection. These laser are not toys, there is a real risk of fire, always have a water spray bottle and Co2 fire extinguisher at hand. Never leave your laser unattended.
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Swivel cable mounts Longer Ray 5, 5 &10W laser . On the gantry and static left hand side
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A new way to mount cables upon your diode laser. These mounts allow the cable to twist to keep any unwanted force off the laser head. By just using some 3mm wood, 4No M3x10mm hex head bolts and some additional M5 nuts, bolts and washer details in the video these are very easy to make. Digital Files can be found here :- ko-fi.com/s/acd3eb83ed If you have found this video useful please consider i...
The master Jig - Cutting a blank jig & burning you own inner designs
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How to cut a blank jig, and install it on to the lower brace and burn your inner design of jig pockets. Its really easy and I am going to show you how easy. All the files can be found here:- ko-fi.com/s/ad9a587a60 They include Lightburn and DXF files for:- 1. The lower brace 2. The honeycomb bed location jigs 3. Blank jig 4. Some examples of a pencil jig, a circle jig & a square jig. If you hav...
Diode Laser master jig Longer 5 Ray Easy to build Will save you hours
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Laser Master Jig - Part One How to align a Honeycomb bed to your laser frame. Once done you can install and line up your Honeycomb bed in seconds knowing that it is square to the frame. In this presentation I install the main BASE of my Master Jig. Once done correctly when we come to part two, creating the jig panels, its so easy and done in a few minutes. The Blank JIG FRAME can be cut on the ...
Lightburn two point rotate get vertical and horizontal lines and shapes
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In Lightburn rotate lines and shapes back to horizontal, vertical or to any angle. If you have found this video useful please consider if you are able to TIP me using the link below. I love my coffee it keeps me going ko-fi.com/flixmyswitch Check-out my other Playlists Video list as at 19/06/2024. I post frequently 1. Safety ua-cam.com/video/yf7i90Mm-oE/v-deo.html 2. Build your laser square, ec...
Longer Ray5 Laser firmware update upgrade to v2 2
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Longer Ray 5 laser firmware update upgrade to v2.2. You get a better UI and some new features. You cant connect to Ligghtburn with Wifi. The new levels of laser power are 0, 0.5, 5, 25, 50 and 100% so WARNING its very easy to press say 25, 50 or 100% SO YOU WILL BURN SOMETHING From here which is still FREE but easier to download if you dont know about Github ko-fi.com/s/eee659fcc9 Or from GitHu...
How square is your honeycomb bed Important for The master Jig build
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How to sqaure up a honeycomb bed. Its important so we can use the outter frame to reference from. It will become clear why this is needed in my next video "Building The Master Jig" If you have found this video useful please consider if you are able to TIP me using the link below. I love my coffee it keeps me going ko-fi.com/flixmyswitch Check-out my other Playlists Video list as at 19/06/2024. ...
Jigs Work Holding Position system - Engrave names on a complex product the bear family Lightburn
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A laser needs to know exactly where to engrave or cut. Lets find out how to engrave some names of a complex product, a family of wooden bears If you have found this video useful please consider if you are able to TIP me using the link below. I love my coffee it keeps me going ko-fi.com/flixmyswitch Check-out my other Playlists Video list as at 19/06/2024. I post frequently 1. Safety ua-cam.com/...
Laser extract hose duct PVC hose VS metal smooth bore duct 600% Increase in air flow Whoo
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Laser extract hose duct PVC hose VS metal smooth bore duct 600% Increase in air flow Whoo
Longer Ray5 Laser smooth slider, easy focus - maintenance - easy life
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Longer Ray5 Laser smooth slider, easy focus - maintenance - easy life
YouTube Video Subtitles in your own language - Here is how, hope you enjoy the videos more now?
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UA-cam Video Subtitles in your own language - Here is how, hope you enjoy the videos more now?
Better height adjustment for your laser
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Better height adjustment for your laser
Wifi, static IP, how to use the WEB UI, How to upload a Files, $ commands & Warnings
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Wifi, static IP, how to use the WEB UI, How to upload a Files, $ commands & Warnings
lightburn 1 5 material test fire safety issue (possibly)
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lightburn 1 5 material test fire safety issue (possibly)
Longer Ray 5 Thin legs, better access, front loading, reduced fire risk, easy clean up.
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Longer Ray 5 Thin legs, better access, front loading, reduced fire risk, easy clean up.
online laser grbl web page to generate powerful tests for you
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online laser grbl web page to generate powerful tests for you
laser height gauge focus block the easy way
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laser height gauge focus block the easy way
diode laser frame assembly longer ray 5, build it square upgrades, enclosure idea
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diode laser frame assembly longer ray 5, build it square upgrades, enclosure idea
diode laser mailbag test equipment uv torch z lift red acrylic vs orange
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diode laser mailbag test equipment uv torch z lift red acrylic vs orange
External wiring make it softer add extra wires for z lift limit switch and air assist
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External wiring make it softer add extra wires for z lift limit switch and air assist
Project updates Z lift Air Fittings DC DC Power Z Lift coupling
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Project updates Z lift Air Fittings DC DC Power Z Lift coupling
Laser air assist pump reduce its noise with a garden hose pipe and micro fiber cloth
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Laser air assist pump reduce its noise with a garden hose pipe and micro fiber cloth
Lightburn Amazing Online Free file generator
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Lightburn Amazing Online Free file generator
diode laser longer ray5 and others using the focus block correctly
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diode laser longer ray5 and others using the focus block correctly
laser bed matrix on waste board 300x300 and 400x400mm downloadable
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laser bed matrix on waste board 300x300 and 400x400mm downloadable
LightBurn menus missing colour palette and arrange long
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LightBurn menus missing colour palette and arrange long
using a laser in cold weather and its fails to cut or engrave, whats the solution
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using a laser in cold weather and its fails to cut or engrave, whats the solution
diode laser safety, Non Laserable materials, safety glassess, enclosure smoke removal, air assist
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diode laser safety, Non Laserable materials, safety glassess, enclosure smoke removal, air assist

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @Sarai-0501
    @Sarai-0501 7 годин тому

    👍👍👍

  • @LouieSciortino
    @LouieSciortino 10 днів тому

    This is an excellent video for set up of a diode laser. I have been using my Ray 5 10w for over a year and recently upgraded to a 20w. In doing so, I didn't realize how critical squaring the frame and adjusting the belts and wheels on the gantry were since my 10w was pretty much assembled and worked great out of the box. This video will walk you through setup step-by-step and is very easy to follow. Took my machine apart yesterday and followed Andy's instructions and feel much more confident for my new output. Thank you Andy!

    • @FlixmyswitchLASER
      @FlixmyswitchLASER 9 днів тому

      Thanks, glad you found it helpful. Like most things set up is key

  • @FlixmyswitchLASER
    @FlixmyswitchLASER 20 днів тому

    Getting my auto air assist progress on my longer ray5 10w using lightburn M7 command to control it.

  • @bhogg6693
    @bhogg6693 Місяць тому

    I hate the noise from mine

    • @FlixmyswitchLASER
      @FlixmyswitchLASER Місяць тому

      But they work well. This did make a noticeable difference. Thanks for watching and commenting

  • @FlixmyswitchLASER
    @FlixmyswitchLASER 2 місяці тому

    It's very important that the gantry is square to the frame. I have covered this in other videos. If you ever have your stepper motors grid / miss steps, like when the head crashes into the side of the frame, and your stepper make a strange loud noise like gears grinding, you would need to check your gantry squareness again. Its an easy process which I have covered in two videos. See videos 2 and 22

  • @FlixmyswitchLASER
    @FlixmyswitchLASER 2 місяці тому

    It's very important that the gantry is square to the frame. I have covered this in other videos. If you ever have your stepper motors grid / miss steps, like when the head crashes into the side of the frame, and your stepper make a strange loud noise like gears grinding, you would need to check your gantry squareness again. Its an easy process which I have covered in two videos. See videos 2 and 22

  • @mimihhdg
    @mimihhdg 2 місяці тому

    Thanks

  • @mimihhdg
    @mimihhdg 2 місяці тому

    Thats a great idea,👍

  • @mimihhdg
    @mimihhdg 2 місяці тому

    Thanks i will try this. Looks better than the lightburn ones

  • @mimihhdg
    @mimihhdg 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for the information

  • @mimihhdg
    @mimihhdg 2 місяці тому

    Thanks

  • @iq0099
    @iq0099 2 місяці тому

    you should have the frame perfectly 90 to itself not the lower frame.. So you ensure the laser move in exact90 to itself.

    • @FlixmyswitchLASER
      @FlixmyswitchLASER 2 місяці тому

      Absolutely. I have covered squaring up the frame and your honeycomb bed in other videos. To square up my frame I used tin foil

  • @JasonOwens-zo4zq
    @JasonOwens-zo4zq 3 місяці тому

    Great video. I wish I would have seen this before I put mine together.

    • @FlixmyswitchLASER
      @FlixmyswitchLASER 3 місяці тому

      Thank you. I learnt from my 3d printers and radio controlled helicopters that set up is everything. Get the basic correct and you want be fighting to find your errors

  • @andredavid1971
    @andredavid1971 4 місяці тому

    😂😂😂 You are not really home at physics, are´nt you?

    • @FlixmyswitchLASER
      @FlixmyswitchLASER 4 місяці тому

      Please explain. Always willing to learn something new. I am just an old guy in a garage

  • @terryspillers6752
    @terryspillers6752 4 місяці тому

    Do you have to update if you don’t have limit switches?

    • @FlixmyswitchLASER
      @FlixmyswitchLASER 4 місяці тому

      I don't have limit switches. So no you don't have to update. One of the advantages is that the MKS laser app now works on my phone, not that I use it

  • @RafaelGomes-zc4im
    @RafaelGomes-zc4im 4 місяці тому

    Great help to get ridículo of the noises

  • @Akkatakk
    @Akkatakk 4 місяці тому

    Brilliant video!!

    • @FlixmyswitchLASER
      @FlixmyswitchLASER 4 місяці тому

      Yes its great i like some of the cut power charts better than the ones in lightburn. I will be doing a series on material testing and seeing how far i can push power vs speed

  • @t1czer
    @t1czer 4 місяці тому

    And yet again, You have saved my as... limit switches!

    • @FlixmyswitchLASER
      @FlixmyswitchLASER 4 місяці тому

      I dont have limit switches do you? Did i assume correct that the top right home icon is for limit switching home?

  • @FlixmyswitchLASER
    @FlixmyswitchLASER 4 місяці тому

    I can confirm that the new laser on levels are 0, 0.5, 5, 25, 50 and 100% SO BE WARNED PRESS THE WRONG ONE AND YOU WILL BURN SOMETHING.

  • @FlixmyswitchLASER
    @FlixmyswitchLASER 4 місяці тому

    Sorry about the hard ending of this video, my poor editing. But is just shows you how quick you can now remove/replace the laser module. I hope with this upgrade you will clean your laser more.

  • @kevinjones6924
    @kevinjones6924 4 місяці тому

    Awesome video Andy, very informative! I'm using the same smooth aluminum pipe, and you're absolutely right about the difference in resistance. As soon as I switched mine, not even a burn smell in the house from the basement.

    • @FlixmyswitchLASER
      @FlixmyswitchLASER 4 місяці тому

      Nice. I knew it was going to be better but 600%. Smooth bore for the win and better fire safety

  • @inmybox2023
    @inmybox2023 4 місяці тому

    nice, thank you.

  • @higherstandardspc
    @higherstandardspc 5 місяців тому

    Subscribed ; )

  • @higherstandardspc
    @higherstandardspc 5 місяців тому

    Nice informative video Thank You ; )

    • @FlixmyswitchLASER
      @FlixmyswitchLASER 5 місяців тому

      You're welcome! I am working on a jig system to locate inside my laser with removable JIG plates, subscribe so not to miss it. Taking longer that expected to tweak the design

  • @SunePedersen88
    @SunePedersen88 5 місяців тому

    My old hose broke last week. It was similar to the first one you measured. While browsing at the hardware store for a new one I was literally holding the new one you have there in my hands but opted for the old one because I knew what I was getting. Since I did not take it out of its packaging yet, I guess I should return it and get the smooth one instead.

    • @FlixmyswitchLASER
      @FlixmyswitchLASER 5 місяців тому

      Yes please replace it. Not only will the fan work better but should you have a fire hopefully it will remain in your enclosure. Please update me when you have it fitted

  • @pluckerster
    @pluckerster 5 місяців тому

    really interesting and useful, I shall be buying some of this hose shortly!

  • @marksouthall488
    @marksouthall488 5 місяців тому

    Hi, I need to get some of that smooth bore ducting, I have the stuff you had before, and it's not good enough. Can you please tell me where you purchased it, and a possible product name/manufacturer so I can get some?

    • @FlixmyswitchLASER
      @FlixmyswitchLASER 5 місяців тому

      Search for aluminium air duct. I found it in my local big box store. It all depends where in the world you are. B&Q, Walmart, technomat, homebase, Amazon.

  • @ChrLew8
    @ChrLew8 5 місяців тому

    I never even thought about this. Great informative video! Thank you for sharing!

    • @FlixmyswitchLASER
      @FlixmyswitchLASER 5 місяців тому

      Thanks I know when I first installed the pvc one I was not doing the fan any favours, but that's what I had sitting in a box.

  • @All_My_Random_Thoughts
    @All_My_Random_Thoughts 5 місяців тому

    Longer menu settings (-) and (+) set the pass quantity

  • @michaelloggie2959
    @michaelloggie2959 5 місяців тому

    I have subscribed to your previous channel, but must admit I like having all these laser videos together on this channel. I'm going back to start watching them all starting here. Thanks!

    • @FlixmyswitchLASER
      @FlixmyswitchLASER 5 місяців тому

      Thanks if you can comment on each video, apparently UA-cam likes that

  • @ellenbahr8059
    @ellenbahr8059 5 місяців тому

    They were the hardest screws to put in specially if you had fingernails

    • @FlixmyswitchLASER
      @FlixmyswitchLASER 5 місяців тому

      Yes the same if you have fat fingers. But no more dropping that small white spacer on the floor and getting on your hands and knees to find it

  • @FlixmyswitchLASER
    @FlixmyswitchLASER 5 місяців тому

    See correction in the video description. Use the laser module itself and not the 1mm step

  • @howeydesign
    @howeydesign 5 місяців тому

    Very nice. I just 3D printed a fine adjustment knob for my RAY5. All these little mods make life so much easier! Thanks for taking the time to put that together.

    • @FlixmyswitchLASER
      @FlixmyswitchLASER 5 місяців тому

      Nice, the trouble is not all member have a 3d printer. I have two

    • @howeydesign
      @howeydesign 5 місяців тому

      @@FlixmyswitchLASER ditto!

  • @jeffheidemann2656
    @jeffheidemann2656 5 місяців тому

    I disagree. I think the manual says to place the focusing column on the laser module. The picture in the calibration section of the manual has the focusing column under the laser module. If it was under the frame the focusing module would be further out (closer to the camera). "Then place the focusing column vertically on the bottom of the laser head form the rear side, and manually lift the laser head so that the bottom of the rear side of the laser is close to the upper surface of the calibration column."

    • @FlixmyswitchLASER
      @FlixmyswitchLASER 5 місяців тому

      Yes i talk about this 1mm step, and in the sticky note in the comments i also talk about where to put the focus block. Yes on the laser module and not on this step

  • @fitoszoltan
    @fitoszoltan 5 місяців тому

    Thanks, great video!

  • @terryspillers6752
    @terryspillers6752 5 місяців тому

    Could they be made adjustable to make the frame higher?

  • @ArnookieVR
    @ArnookieVR 5 місяців тому

    Works for me no problem. 😊

    • @FlixmyswitchLASER
      @FlixmyswitchLASER 5 місяців тому

      Thanks for the feed back. what language did you try?

    • @ArnookieVR
      @ArnookieVR 5 місяців тому

      @@FlixmyswitchLASER I flicked through all the languages that it offered.

  • @ghislaingaudin1216
    @ghislaingaudin1216 5 місяців тому

    génial 👍

  • @ghislaingaudin1216
    @ghislaingaudin1216 5 місяців тому

    merci a vous Pour votre aide..j'ai pu régler mon problème. 👍

  • @ArnookieVR
    @ArnookieVR 5 місяців тому

    Nicely done. Awesome video. 😊

  • @ArnookieVR
    @ArnookieVR 5 місяців тому

    Very good video. 😊

  • @robertusm
    @robertusm 6 місяців тому

    Great idea! Any way you could share the file for making the focus block?

    • @FlixmyswitchLASER
      @FlixmyswitchLASER 6 місяців тому

      Hi Thanks you. You can find the link in the video description👍

  • @bobsmith5320
    @bobsmith5320 6 місяців тому

    Showing some support Andy although I don't have a laser engraver (Yet)

    • @FlixmyswitchLASER
      @FlixmyswitchLASER 6 місяців тому

      Hi Bob. I only have a 10w and find it amazing. Add an enclosure, extract fan to prevent the smoke entering your work environment. Air assist is very handy you get cleaner and deeper cuts. A honeycomb bed is also very useful. If you do get one get InTouch before you do.