How to use absolute coordinates with a laser engraver

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  • Опубліковано 10 лют 2025

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  • @Jayy8Bit
    @Jayy8Bit 5 місяців тому +4

    This is probably one of the most helpful videos I've seen on the Creality 22W.

  • @sinhasanket
    @sinhasanket 3 місяці тому +1

    This is life saver tip for laser users. What an idea, loved it

  • @thomasandersen7228
    @thomasandersen7228 Рік тому +1

    Hello from Denmark. Thank you very very much. It's a really good guide you've made and now I'm lucky enough to have a falcon 22W, so it's just right to go to. I will definitely make it because it can save SO much time THANKS!!

    • @thatDIYlife
      @thatDIYlife  Рік тому

      Hello! That’s awesome, glad you liked the guide and hope it helps you save some time

  • @rsr16593
    @rsr16593 Рік тому +1

    really like your two laser videos. Keep up the good work and cant wait to see your locking jig video.

  • @raygangibbs3762
    @raygangibbs3762 Рік тому +2

    We need that jig video 🔥🔥

    • @thatDIYlife
      @thatDIYlife  Рік тому

      Stay tuned.. should be up in a week or two

    • @raygangibbs3762
      @raygangibbs3762 Рік тому

      @@thatDIYlifeI’ll be waiting

    • @raygangibbs3762
      @raygangibbs3762 Рік тому

      Any update on the jig video, I tried making one and it was crooked 🥲

  • @belladecoitalia
    @belladecoitalia 10 місяців тому +1

    Bro you are an Saint...thank you first of all coming out with a Falcon2 video,I bought this machine 7 months ago and with no cent made. Thank you

  • @tomlong1958
    @tomlong1958 Рік тому +1

    The reference for the boards in amazon is 300mmX300mm. This is smaller than the engraving area of the laser. This is only for engraving, it would have to be removed for cutting so you don't cunt into the grid. This is a very nice grid and explained very well. Thank you

    • @RDHouston62
      @RDHouston62 Рік тому

      I believe the referenced boards are for the guides to be cut from. The base, which has the grid engraved into it, would be plywood or MDF of a much larger size.

    • @imeach2897
      @imeach2897 2 місяці тому

      That would be a c*nt if you c*nt into the grid 😂😂

  • @StuartBrowns
    @StuartBrowns Рік тому +2

    Thanks for a great video - I've subscribed and am really looking forward to the next. I'm curious to learn more about the jigs, especially how you incorporate the honeycomb when you want to do a cut and engrave.

  • @MAB8820
    @MAB8820 10 місяців тому +2

    Thank you for this video! I'm working to get this done soon! I'm happy I found your page! Cheers!
    Marc - Canada

  • @andrewvanderweg5075
    @andrewvanderweg5075 Рік тому

    Great video, thanks for the explanations.
    I too have the Falcon 2 22W and loce it and my next project will be to make a engraving stand and then the jig templates. Cheers from 🇦🇺

  • @Ted.The.Irish.Guy.76
    @Ted.The.Irish.Guy.76 Місяць тому

    Fast
    simple
    to the point
    Earned a follow
    Can't wait to set it up

  • @paulparker5696
    @paulparker5696 Рік тому +1

    Great Video, looking forward to your next video.

  • @destryr5745
    @destryr5745 10 місяців тому +1

    Hey - thank you for a guide to this very specific problem. The quality of the video is pretty good (audio, video and "red-line" wise). I can transfer ur given knowledge to my laser. Great work!

  • @jakeneale1869
    @jakeneale1869 Рік тому +1

    This is a fantastic video, I will defo be doing this when I can settle on what laser to buy haha!

  • @ratgoddess7793
    @ratgoddess7793 5 місяців тому

    Thank you KINDLY for making this video. You are SUPER awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have watched many videos for the same machine and you hit many key points I have been trying to figure out on my own. I will try what I can from your examples on my end. HUGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you again.

  • @williamfoster7920
    @williamfoster7920 11 місяців тому

    Excelent tutorial.
    Thank You.

  • @thezuch7342
    @thezuch7342 2 місяці тому

    Great video! This is all the information I was looking for in a very well explained video. THANK OU!!! Fortunately we have the same laser lol

  • @502deth
    @502deth 7 місяців тому

    love this laser base plate idea, im going to have to do this.
    that said, with the round coaster example, ill tape down a piece of card stock, and engrave the outer shape on it, then use that to position multiple pieces. your idea is clearly much better, im just saying that was/is the workaround that i came up with myself.

  • @MegaDunamis777
    @MegaDunamis777 Рік тому +1

    This was a great video!!

  • @777daveboy
    @777daveboy 10 місяців тому

    Brilliantly described & shown..!
    Glad I found this video, well done.
    Dave (UK)

  • @VERYCHOCOLATE
    @VERYCHOCOLATE 5 місяців тому

    Great video, keep it up!

  • @hydroblast2209
    @hydroblast2209 9 місяців тому

    Genius 👏 👏 Thank you 🙏

  • @ashleitave9509
    @ashleitave9509 4 місяці тому +1

    Do you hav another link to download the files? I've been looking for this type of video everywhere! its great thanks!

    • @thatDIYlife
      @thatDIYlife  3 місяці тому

      Updated the link in the description

  • @jasonthompson6267
    @jasonthompson6267 2 місяці тому

    As a beginner, this is just what I needed! I just got the same laser, can you share what your settings were for the grid engraving? Thank you.

    • @thatDIYlife
      @thatDIYlife  2 місяці тому +1

      You’ll want to dial that in with your machine and materials

  • @JohnWaclawski
    @JohnWaclawski 3 місяці тому

    Thank you very much for your video!! This gave me great food for thought. My only question is what do you do if you are doing cutting? I have the Falcon2 Pro (40 watt) and do more cutting than engraving. Any tips on what to do in that case?
    Thanks again!! Earned a new subscriber!!

    • @thatDIYlife
      @thatDIYlife  3 місяці тому

      It's really only intended for engraving

  • @PetAntics
    @PetAntics 2 місяці тому

    Hi! Great video!! In the video you said you should have used MDF instead - is there a reason that you prefer that over plywood?

    • @thatDIYlife
      @thatDIYlife  2 місяці тому

      @@PetAntics more for looks I guess. It’s a uniform surface and probably won’t warp.

  • @FreestyleGGD
    @FreestyleGGD 29 днів тому

    This is great advice. How do you go about cutting and not marking up the engraved grid? I guess what I mean is, how do you incorporate a honeycomb bed into this?

    • @thatDIYlife
      @thatDIYlife  29 днів тому

      @@FreestyleGGD put aluminum sheet under the honeycomb grid if you cut

    • @FreestyleGGD
      @FreestyleGGD 29 днів тому

      @@thatDIYlife Ah right okay! I should have figured that out on my own haha!

  • @laurarelenas3916
    @laurarelenas3916 6 місяців тому

    Hi, what is the size of the plywood for 300x300 workspace? Thank you

  • @allenlesterdavid1390
    @allenlesterdavid1390 Місяць тому

    Hi is this applicable for Algolaser DIY Mk2? Thank you!

  • @silmalalan2335
    @silmalalan2335 3 місяці тому

    Hi, I love your informative videos. I see the the absolute coordinate grid download is not available at this time. Is there any way to obtain a copy of the download other than this video source? Thanks, and looking foreword to your future videos.

    • @thatDIYlife
      @thatDIYlife  3 місяці тому

      Updated the link in the description

  • @SidneyMarkWilliams
    @SidneyMarkWilliams 8 місяців тому

    wow thank you so much brilliant

  • @goalieadam
    @goalieadam 4 місяці тому

    Great video, looking to do this for my Falcon 2. Is there a chance of getting the templates sent if you are having issues with the link?

    • @thatDIYlife
      @thatDIYlife  3 місяці тому

      Updated the link in the description

  • @oswyrkarwas
    @oswyrkarwas 8 місяців тому

    Thank you

  • @JeffsShop
    @JeffsShop 3 місяці тому

    very helpful

  • @jakubpaskuj9761
    @jakubpaskuj9761 5 місяців тому

    I did it but my laser precision is off by 1-2 mm it differs every time, comgrow Z1 pro 20W - probably due to homing process

  • @MarkCalisaan-e2q
    @MarkCalisaan-e2q 4 місяці тому

    Hi Sir, i did not received the file after I subscribed on the link description.

    • @thatDIYlife
      @thatDIYlife  3 місяці тому

      Updated the link in the description

  • @larrylyda4083
    @larrylyda4083 7 місяців тому

    I downloaded the grid from you and it keeps stopping at the top right section of the job I've had to restart it now three times. Any suggestions to why this is happening?

    • @thatDIYlife
      @thatDIYlife  7 місяців тому

      The grid is probably bigger than the work area of your laser. You’ll need to modify it to fit your laser’s work area

  • @SuperKaycampbell
    @SuperKaycampbell 12 днів тому

    How will your grid survive with no honeycomb on it, wo t it be burned ?

  • @demos.
    @demos. Рік тому

    Hi! How to make something similar for cutting on a honeycomb table?

    • @thatDIYlife
      @thatDIYlife  Рік тому

      A honeycomb is more making cuts

    • @lino5353
      @lino5353 Рік тому

      Hi, this video shows how to use jigs for cutting besides engraving with honeycomb bed: ua-cam.com/video/Non9lnrDzB4/v-deo.html

  • @newrunning
    @newrunning Рік тому

    Okay this is very helpfull but when i cut with the laser it leaves marks on the steel that ive put down instead of the grid. So how do you not leave marks?

    • @thatDIYlife
      @thatDIYlife  Рік тому

      I don't fully understand your question but it sounds like the position of your engraving is off.

    • @newrunning
      @newrunning Рік тому

      @@thatDIYlife I use a diod laser sculpfun s30 max so when i cut material i use 100% laser power and it takes like few passes to cut but when it cuts the material it leaves a. mark of burn at the steel plate i use as a bottom

    • @thatDIYlife
      @thatDIYlife  Рік тому

      oh, that's normal. I don't think you have anything to worry about.

    • @krisknowlton5935
      @krisknowlton5935 Рік тому +1

      I've done all my engraving using this method for over 3 years now. But when you cut you probably will want to use a honeycomb bed. You will still get marks underneath the honeycomb so you might want to put either a sheet of steel or aluminum under the honeycomb to keep from messing up your nicely engraved grid. When you make a cut on a piece of wood precision is not normally need. And besides, you will not be able to precisely place your wood using the honeycomb bed. It's kinda like throwing handgrenades, close is good enough. When I engrave, the honeycomb bed comes off. When I cut, the honeycomb bed goes back on. As simple as that. I may have missed it in the video but whenever you make your jigs for, say, several coasters, make sure you 'lock' the outline of the coasters in your LightBurn file or you may accidentally move the outline. When that happens your jigs are useless. I hope this answers your question.

    • @lino5353
      @lino5353 Рік тому

      ​@@krisknowlton5935 😊 Hi, this video shows how to use jigs for cutting besides engraving with honeycomb bed: ua-cam.com/video/Non9lnrDzB4/v-deo.html

  • @SD333.
    @SD333. Рік тому

    How can I adapt the grid to my laser?

    • @thatDIYlife
      @thatDIYlife  Рік тому +1

      You’d have to add or remove lines and text in Lightburn to match you’re laser’s working area.

    • @SD333.
      @SD333. Рік тому +1

      I’m new to LightBurn so it seemed impossible, but I already figured it out. So stoked! Thanks!

    • @thatDIYlife
      @thatDIYlife  Рік тому

      @@SD333. glad that worked out for you

  • @frankschroder7147
    @frankschroder7147 Рік тому

    Please add thie File from Position 6:13 / 6:27 to the Download Links ( Thanks)

    • @thatDIYlife
      @thatDIYlife  Рік тому +1

      I’m going to make a follow up video for these templates and how to make them. Stay subscribed 🙂

  • @JamesKoch-r8r
    @JamesKoch-r8r 7 місяців тому

    the grid came out awesome i copied everything you did. when I when to do a test fire @200.00 200.00 its like 3/4'' off no matter what I type for a test fire its off 3/4``

    • @thatDIYlife
      @thatDIYlife  7 місяців тому

      @@JamesKoch-r8r interesting… does it go to the corners alright?

    • @JamesKoch-r8r
      @JamesKoch-r8r 7 місяців тому

      @@thatDIYlife yes it does but its still off that 3/4''