Thanks for the tour of your camera setup. I hadn’t seen a camera being used until your video. This will be my next purchase for my new laser setup. Again, thank you!! 😉
I have one in every enclosure. I have several videos of different cameras for the various enclosure heights. Make sure to take height into consideration.
@@TheClackShack Logitech camera 1/4-20 bushing mount is not very secure. I am modifying mine so to clamp onto 3/4" copper pipe above machine and honeycomb.
For writing to the controller, I'll bet XTool has done something similar to what I found with my Sculpfun. Normally the grbl firmware is super generic, with everything set by writing the parameters after uploading the grbl code. But Sculpfun uses a slightly modified version that prevents writing to the onboard flash. So you can write and it will keep it until you cycle the power. Then it goes back to the factory defaults. I get why they did it to help keep people out of trouble, but it was super annoying. So I read the values from the controller in Lightburn, saved to a file, uploaded a clean copy of the generic grbl firmware, and used Lightburn to load the values from the file and write them back and then they stayed. Can be tricky if you're not used to monkeying around like that, but I mess with Arduinos and such so I'm used to it. Not sure if that would work on the XTool or if it's worth trying.
I love your videos. I need some advice. I do craft shows and all the work I do is with my Omtech CO2 laser. I'm looking to be able to take some pre-made items, like ornaments and such and be able to personalize on the spot. Is a diode laser with a camera a good way to do this? Are they fast enough to be personalizing basically with names? Can it be done accurately enough without a camera and is there a setup you recommend?
I cut and engrave at events using my 20 watt. I use a jig setup that allows me to do several different blanks without changing anything. Search my videos for the portable Clack Shack. I go over my setup in the videos, I use a camera and air filtering system.
Helpful feedback... When showing the resulting piece, maximize the camera window. Because showing a result in a little window in the corner of the screen is BARELY visible.
I don't have the extensions, but that would be an issue. You could set it for one end or the other I guess. You can run 2 cameras but only one is viewable at at time.
Fantastic video...explains a lot! When you shut down for the day and turn everything on again, do you run through both calibrations and a test dot like you showed?
Not normally, it stays accurate enough to do most jobs. If I am using it just to place a cut on a piece of stock, I just frame and go. If I am engraving knives or something similar, I will check it before I begin. By targeting a scrap piece. The setup in lightburn, I generally dont have to do unless I move something on the setup.
@@TheClackShack Yeah I seen that video but I thought I heard you talking about making adjustments for this camera. didn't know if it was different or not.
I don't have any experience with a bed that size, it would obviously need to be wide angle to cover the work area without needing to be on the ceiling. I would probably mount it on the door of the machine and use it with the cover raised to act as an extension. Your mounting choice will play a role in which type of camera works best. Fisheye is it is close, flat if it will be far away.
Thanks for the tour of your camera setup. I hadn’t seen a camera being used until your video. This will be my next purchase for my new laser setup. Again, thank you!! 😉
I have one in every enclosure. I have several videos of different cameras for the various enclosure heights. Make sure to take height into consideration.
I have learned so much from your videos, excited to put it all to use. Definitely getting the camera, sounds like a game changer.
I am lost without one..
Thanks for this video. This really helps setting up my Logitech camera I have ordered.
Glad I could help!
@@TheClackShack Logitech camera 1/4-20 bushing mount is not very secure. I am modifying mine so to clamp onto 3/4" copper pipe above machine and honeycomb.
@@brianpacchetti5028 , I drilled mine and used screws to hold it in place.
For writing to the controller, I'll bet XTool has done something similar to what I found with my Sculpfun. Normally the grbl firmware is super generic, with everything set by writing the parameters after uploading the grbl code. But Sculpfun uses a slightly modified version that prevents writing to the onboard flash. So you can write and it will keep it until you cycle the power. Then it goes back to the factory defaults. I get why they did it to help keep people out of trouble, but it was super annoying. So I read the values from the controller in Lightburn, saved to a file, uploaded a clean copy of the generic grbl firmware, and used Lightburn to load the values from the file and write them back and then they stayed. Can be tricky if you're not used to monkeying around like that, but I mess with Arduinos and such so I'm used to it.
Not sure if that would work on the XTool or if it's worth trying.
Yea, XTool locks down there hardware. I don’t change much if it isn’t needed.
I love your videos. I need some advice. I do craft shows and all the work I do is with my Omtech CO2 laser. I'm looking to be able to take some pre-made items, like ornaments and such and be able to personalize on the spot. Is a diode laser with a camera a good way to do this? Are they fast enough to be personalizing basically with names? Can it be done accurately enough without a camera and is there a setup you recommend?
I cut and engrave at events using my 20 watt. I use a jig setup that allows me to do several different blanks without changing anything. Search my videos for the portable Clack Shack. I go over my setup in the videos, I use a camera and air filtering system.
Maymay says you're an amazing guy! Have a blessed day!
Thanks, I am sure she is just being kind...lol
Helpful feedback...
When showing the resulting piece, maximize the camera window.
Because showing a result in a little window in the corner of the screen is BARELY visible.
I have to work within the limitations of my software. It would require a separate camera to be able to do it.
Thanks for the video, have you used the camera with the extensions yet? If anyone else has please ring in!
I don't have the extensions, but that would be an issue. You could set it for one end or the other I guess. You can run 2 cameras but only one is viewable at at time.
Fantastic video...explains a lot!
When you shut down for the day and turn everything on again, do you run through both calibrations and a test dot like you showed?
Not normally, it stays accurate enough to do most jobs. If I am using it just to place a cut on a piece of stock, I just frame and go. If I am engraving knives or something similar, I will check it before I begin. By targeting a scrap piece. The setup in lightburn, I generally dont have to do unless I move something on the setup.
@@TheClackShack thanks for the info!
did u try turnning your switch on the xtool to writable
No
Very good!
Thanks
Freaking love it man. Def makes me want to look into it. What distance is your camera above your honeycomb?
18.5 inches from honeycomb workbed using Logitech camera he specified and supplied link to.
I would have to measure it to say for sure but 18 does sound right. I think I have a video of my setup from a while back.
@@TheClackShack In your camera setup you setup your Blue square and measured it to the camera from the honeycomb. 18.5" right on the video.
ua-cam.com/video/65vQpApPS0s/v-deo.html view it at 2:35.
@@TheClackShack Yeah I seen that video but I thought I heard you talking about making adjustments for this camera. didn't know if it was different or not.
Is there a reason the image on the camera and the workspace image are upside to compared to each other? Is there a way to change that?
If the image is upside down, lightburn rotates the image. You can rotate the mounting to avoid it.
Thanks for the quick reply, love your videos and the fact that you share the iterative process you go through to improve your craft.
What is a good camera for an omtech 80w with a bed size of 28x20
I don't have any experience with a bed that size, it would obviously need to be wide angle to cover the work area without needing to be on the ceiling. I would probably mount it on the door of the machine and use it with the cover raised to act as an extension. Your mounting choice will play a role in which type of camera works best. Fisheye is it is close, flat if it will be far away.
@@TheClackShack with the door open the camera would be around 30" away
Maymay showed us the Ink Bandit; how long before we can get it?? 🤣
Not long