AlgoLaser Delta 22W Laser Engraver Cutter Review | Touch Screen, Smart Air

The Algolaser Delta is a 22W laser cutter and engraver with a built-in touch screen, WiFi, smart air assist pump and speeds of up to 30,000mm/min (500mm/s) making it the fastest laser I’ve tested so far.
I run through its features and thoroughly test all AlgoLaser’s marketing claims to see if this is the right laser for you.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:34 Overview Unboxing, assembly
1:00 Magnetic shroud, height adjustment for focus
1:21 Connecting smart air assist pump
1:45 Powering up for the first time, wireless setup
2:14 Smartphone app
2:19 Sending first engraving job to laser using LCD
2:39 Pressure warning issue
2:56 Updated firmware (released 01/11/23) fixes issue
3:10 Successful first engraving of butterfly
3:19 Performance Laser module spec, dot size, work area
4:32 Connecting via USB-C or wireless to Lightburn (setup)
4:57 Magnetic shroud interferes with accurate positioning
5:13 Cutting performance (vs marketing claims)
5.23 Cutting plywood, MDF, pine, hardwood, EVA foam, acrylic, stainless steel
6:36 Engraving - at maximum speeds, Test grid and image on plywood
7:09 Engraving and cutting with automatic smart air pump
7:17 Engraving directly from USB stick - image and Gcode file
7:38 Rotary switch
7:48 Conclusions
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[@jd3253]

I bought one a few weeks ago. So far it has been fine. My other laser is an old K40. The Delta can be run with Lightburn, and once you get familiar with how to use the various settings in Lightburn, it makes using this laser even easier than the K40. The large work area and list of features made it an easy choice. Got it for under $1,000 with a 'free' honeycomb work surface. Built an enclosure and have it vented to the outside. Added a homemade laser cross hair and calculated the correct offsets, so it's even easier to use. The only thing that doesn't work (for me) is the app...but I may eventually figure that out.

[@TheTechnologyMan]

Like the idea of adding a laser cross hair - nice one!

[@celik_murat]

Best tech channel on UA-cam ❤

[@TheTechnologyMan]

Thank you!! 😊

[@Planetenum]

Hello. Is the firmware you installed the one of the website ? They do not tell the version.

[@TheTechnologyMan]

Hi they sent me this latest firmware - so I’d try contacting support - they might have sent me an early release.

[@elzbvil76]

Which is better Algolaser Delta 22W or xTool D1 Pro 20W? I'm looking to make a 1st time purchase. Thanks

[@TheTechnologyMan]

Really depends if you want the LCD screen and automatic air assist - if not I'd probably go for the xTool.

[@DoggNite]

Im struggling between the the algo laser delta 22w and the ikier k1 24w pro. Which one comes on top and why?

[@TheTechnologyMan]

Sorry I've not tested the Ikier but glancing at the specs it looks impressive! May have to compare it to the AlgoLaser.

[@stephenking1784]

Hi, do you know if the issues you had with 20w delta have been fixed ?

[@TheTechnologyMan]

The initial issues I had I got resolved.

[@TheTechnologyMan]

Has the AlgoLaser Delta laser made you shortlist? If you already have this laser, what do you think of it? AlgoLaser Delta22W: geni.us/tCCgR (Amazon affiliate link).
Timestamps:
0:00 *Intro*
0:34 *Overview* Unboxing, assembly
1:00 Magnetic shroud, height adjustment for focus
1:21 Connecting smart air assist pump
1:45 Powering up for the first time, wireless setup
2:14 Smartphone app
2:19 Sending first engraving job to laser using LCD
2:39 Pressure warning issue
2:56 Updated firmware (released 01/11/23) fixes issue
3:10 Successful first engraving of butterfly
3:19 *Performance* Laser module spec, dot size, work area
4:32 Connecting via USB-C or wireless to Lightburn (setup)
4:57 Magnetic shroud interferes with accurate positioning
5:13 Cutting performance (vs marketing claims)
5.23 Cutting plywood, MDF, pine, hardwood, EVA foam, acrylic, stainless steel
6:36 Engraving - at maximum speeds, Test grid and image on plywood
7:09 Engraving and cutting with automatic smart air pump
7:17 Engraving directly from USB stick - image and Gcode file
7:38 Rotary switch
7:48 *Conclusions*

[@glenn8059]

How many stepper motor does this laser have? I can only see one but i would assume it has 2.

[@TheTechnologyMan]

Two on the y-axis IIRC.

[@user-mz8cx7xk9f]

Hello
The Algo Laser Delta 22W can also read and process the NC files
Thank you

[@TheTechnologyMan]

Yes it can.

[@nwmi493]

needs limit switches !

[@TheTechnologyMan]

It does - not sure what you mean.

[@nwmi493]

unless lightburn has them turned off for me, if it swings out of bounds due to incorrect alignment, it will slam to the stop full speed and chatter the belts until the panic button is pushed. @@TheTechnologyMan

[@TheTechnologyMan]

@@nwmi493 Have you double checked it's set up properly in Lightburn? Otherwise contact Algolaser support or try their Facebook support group.

[@razaaligulfam6011]

Im interested to buy a machine fot tombstone photo engraving in low budget.plz guide me.