Also you want to liberally silicone the high and low voltage connectors. Pour it right down the little white tubes covering the connections. If not it can arc to the box. And never go near the high voltage end when laser is powered. If you have to adjust the tube, do it carefully from the low power end if you are going to keep laser main on while adjusting.
Without the grounding wire going straight to ground (I literally ran it out a window into the ground) I experienced a little bit of a tingling feeling if leaning against the laser. Putting in and taking out things from the laser, my hand would touch the edge of the machine, resulting in tiny electric shocks. The laser was connected to a grounded outlet. It all stopped after grounding the laser properly.
You might want to call an electrician to chek your grounding. It also is very possible that it is not actually grounded, but done with PE-N connection, in which case the ground is floating under load.
Oh my goodness, all that sawdust, on the tray, in the lens, a literal house fire waiting to not be covered by insurance due to these videos. “I don’t know what this part is, haven’t used it”, “it says be careful with the grounding but I just plugged it in and it works” for gods sake man. Water cooled by a Tupperware container with the worlds least effective lid, set directly underneath saws and other woodworking materials, this video reminds me of the building a pc video where that dude just utterly failed, but no one seems to think the same lol
this looks like its in your garage, if its not heated i recommend draining the tube or using antifreeze during the winter unless you like buying a new tube.
Hello Ms Rieger, my home page has a more detailed overview and cut video if you need the original.We can exchange whatsapp:+8613127135107. and I can send you some detailed videos you need
I also purchased a 50 watt, same color etc. but the other type control panel. will look into the water chiller. Also I purchased and hooked up a much stronger exhaust on the advice of Russ Sadler in the UK. He has 100s of videos on this model laser.
Dear Mr. Jay, I am Jennifer from Jinan Xintian Technology Co., Ltd, China. Established in 2004, it has become a top laser cutting machinery manufacturer, having exported to 120 countries around the world with 10 years of exporting experiences. We have good feedback from customers. Pls kindly leave your email, I will send you details. Jenny Liu, XT Laser Email: xintian115@xtlaser.com Whatsapp: +86 15201299761 Jinan Xintian Technology Co., Ltd Website: www.xtlaser.com Your Best Laser Cutting Machine Supplier From CHINA
Bought one and was a BIG pain to work with! Correct about Leetro software its buggy and not worth using. Jobs will stop at random leaving you with ruined material. Do not buy.
i use to have a Universal 30 watt M25 laser engraver and just bought Orion Motor Tech 50W CNC CO2 Laser Engraving Cutting Machine, 110V Laser Engraver Cutter and hope it will be as easy as the Universal.Thanks for your video.
How did it fair? I'm used to working with the Universal engraver as well. Just got the Orion this week, I'm a little overwhelmed with how it's going to work
What did you buy that laser for, and what else can it be used for? It's a considerable money investment, but it's an even greater space investment, and most people literally might not have where to put it.
Hey! Do you still like this Laser? Would you get a different laser? Like if you could do it all again. what would you get? We are seriously thinking about adding a Glowforge to our lineup, but they are pricey!!!
That tape is for aligning your beams. You need to make sure beam is in line and coincident all around the travel of the machine. It is not electrical tape nor is it to seal the water tubes
No, it is not. It is neither for aligning, or sealing the water tubes. Nor is it electrical tape. If you look at it closer, you will see it is thin double sided tape. It is for sealing the exhaust tube!!!! One of the manuals I have had for these even states as much. But yes, you sort of made a mistake buying this machine. You should have just purchased one of the larger red/black ones with Ruida controller. You do not even need to use LightBurn with the Ruida. RDWorks is absolutely fine, and has a lot more features than LightBurn.
I have the same laser with the other controller and have used it for more than 3 years with no problems. Very happy with my purchase my only concern was the software that came with the machine was a bit flakey with a virus on the disc! Used with Corel draw it's and excellent machine in my workshop.
Great review! Been looking at one of these units lately. Your review is most informative and has me convinced that this is the machine for me.For more laser cooling... Get a bigger bin. Fill about a half dozen 16oz water bottles 2/3rds full of water and pop them in the freezer. Under heavy use, pop one or two at a time in the bin full of water. Swap them out as the ice in the bottles melts.
have you heard/tested the GWEIKE laser? I dont have the space and was looking for something like the glowforge. Great channel...You have been very helpful..thank you
The question i have. Are you still using this machine. Or how long did you use it. Would you buy it again. I bought a used one 2 1/2 years ago never used it. Goi g to try it.
Its not the controller on these cheap machines which is the issue its the cheap co2 narrow beam 50w laser tube :-( Its all about gearing or beam convergence if your serious about cutting any reasonable thickness perspex or mdf I have another machine now which still has all the same cheap chinese tube mirrors and lenses however the 80w tube in this machine has a larger diameter beam with a 2:1 stepped down XY belt resolution which makes so much difference :-) Can cut with less wattage on the 80w machine through the same material using a faster feedrate than the small 50w machine
Sure it's a cheap machine, but it's a good "starter" system. You can pretty easily retrofit it with a better laser, laser control, stepper motors or CNC control for not a lot of money. The basic machine is pretty sound though. I've retrofitted mine (same system as the one in the video) with new optics (3 new bending mirrors and a brand new cutting lens) and it made a huge difference. Was able to get a smaller focused beam and could cut the same material/thickness with about 10-12% less power at the same feedrate.
Yes, I would say so. I wasted $4k and the machine never passed FDA inspection due to a technicality - machine was sent back. Based on that and other issues I've discovered after the fact. Best not buying direct from China.
Not exactly Sir. if you are Interested, pls contact me I am Jennifer from Jinan Xintian Technology Co., Ltd, China. Established in 2004, it has become a top laser cutting machinery manufacturer, having exported to 120 countries around the world with 10 years of exporting experiences. We have good feedback from customers. Pls kindly leave your email, I will send you details. Jenny Liu, XT Laser Email: xintian115@xtlaser.com Whatsapp: +86 15201299761 Jinan Xintian Technology Co., Ltd Website: www.xtlaser.com Your Best Laser Cutting Machine Supplier From CHINA
OK...I HAVE the orion 50 watt laser machine. Been sitting for almost a year now. I'M so confused on how to operate it. I have a 3d printer but its way different than a laser machine. I have INKSCAPE program for this machine but...setting everything up...and learning HOW to use the machine...well...IT'S confusing. I don't know if it works on 1 program or 2 programs or if the vector and raster imaging is within the machine or in inkscape or another program and WHERE to design the stuff i want to design.. or what program to use. SO for a year now...I've been trying to find out information on HOW...to set this thing up and get it going. i'm about ready to kick the damned thing..lmao...like i said...it's frustrating...i can rebuild a 3d printer but can't seem to figure out... what I do..... first on this thing. HELP...if you can...i would appreciate it..or maybe even do a quick video on it...on HOW to set it up and run the software...it would be helpful to a lot of people. thanks bud. theres a british guy on youtube..but that shit is LONG and drawn out. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE Im Begging you...HELP!...do a video....a slower version..maybe..drink less coffee...lmao..you did fine on this one.
What is it with people thinking that the ground in their plug is grounding this machine!!! You're not the only one I've seen. You said, "I haven't grounded this machine but we'll see"!!! What is it you want to see? How the live wire of the laser can arc to the chassis & what a few thousand volts feels like? The Chinese don't normally ground anything, in fact they just cut it off, even on outdoor lighting so imagine how important they must think it is to include it with this machine!
There are so-o many companies out there offering laser machines. The same type/size/performance and teere is almost $3-$8k difference in price. How do you know what to buy .. price .. laser wattage .. and most importantly, customer SUPPORT for equipment & learning?
That splitter thing you didn't know what was for is just a thing that comes with the air pump, when I built my laser i bought a similar pump and that's what came with it, I just threw it away
yes indeed, it's an aquarium air pump: that's a splitter to spread the air bubbles a bit in an aquarium. you can attach multiple thin tubes if you want or just put it in the water as it is.
hello sir , we are top selling laser machine manufacture in China,please contact me,whats app number: 0086-17820602094,Email: y.huiping@dapenglaser.com ,thank you !
You can use pretty much anything that will burn to align the beam to the mirrors... I've used file cards in the past, but also heat sensitive paper works well too.
i want to buy one that engraves stainless steel, i want it for watches straps. but i have no idea what to buy exactly, because i looked on ebay and they all claim they can engrave stainless steel. could you guys help me pick one that is easy to use and would engrave about 1mm deep on steel. i also have a question you guys have probably tested before, lets say it engraves 1mm deep, so if i run it twice on the same piece would it do a 2mm deep cut or will it ruin the work? thanks for your help . 🙌🏼
hello, a question, but do you use lightburn software because it is the only way to communicate with the laser machine? are there other software that can communicate with the laser? nice video compliments
Now I am 57 years old not as great with today’s Technology as much as you young guys are but I do try my best looking at this unit for $1500.00. Freaks me out my very first car I purchased was 2 years old from a Used Car Dealership cost me $2,0000.00 total and I drove that for 14 years and sold it for a profit sure I had typical maintenance costs but nothing major in all those years BTW. It was a 2 seater Convertible Sports Car and I lived in SouthFlorida. For many years
Hello.. I have similar Laser engraving machine. I have problem last few days with cutting acryl glass and with plywood... It didn't cut files that it cut a day before. His puls dot is ok, It pass through material, but in files doesn't. Can you help me what to do? I have allignment mirrors and changed a water and clean lens. And I have no ideas anymore what to do.
OK I'm old and just getting in to lasers and what they can do when I etch glass I have like holes in the burn the coating I'm using is cold galvanizing compound. What could it be ? glass is cleaned very good but 3 times now this has happened trying to find out why the holes in the letters.
i have an 80 watt with the ruida controller, i am running corel draw x18 and when i send files over using the plugin that came with the laser it does not fill in the text. The Laser seems to only want to "cut" objects out rather than engrave them. I did find a setting called "scan" and "cut" and changed it to scan, which then filled in the text and designs rather than outlining them but even after that the quality of the engraving is not very high. id give it a 70 out of 100. Ive tried re aligning my mirrors and they seem to be pretty straight on. the mirror i have the most issue with is the one at the tip of the laser head. i have issues getting it to come out of the tip of that cone that covers the end. the top adjustment is not very adjustable. If you have any advice id love to hear back from you because as of now the laser sits here doing nothing. its a $2000 desk.
SAFETY WARNING - Those green goggles are for blue diode lasers not for the CO2 laser and if it isn't made out of PC they will stop nothing. Just a safety warning.
@@makeorbreakshop "The best stooge" is Incorrect.......Pretty much anything will work as safety glasses for a Co2 laser, especially at only 50w. The PC or acrylic safety glasses, though tint is completely redundant, will absorb the vast majority of the beams energy (which is why your co2 laser will cut/burn plastics). There protection would only last very briefly at the lasers focal point, but it would be fairly difficult to arrange having them on and getting your head under the laser head and at exactly the right distance to be at the focal point. A unfocused beam would take a considerable amount of time to get through pretty much any plastic or even glass lens (your prescription eye wear offers more than adequate protection) Second side note.......the "chiller" you showed briefly is not a chiller, it is just a radiator with a water pump and fan, the best it is capable of is cooling the water to ambient air temp, but it will struggle doing that if you run any long jobs on your machine. you would want a CW-5000 or above to get an actual chiller that uses refrigerant to cool the water. Side note number 3........inline heaters are only used for people who have their laser in a non temperature controlled environment where the temp drops below freezing. As the water freezing inside the laser tube will break the glass tube. Side not number 4...... The plastic manifold with the tube coming off it at 5:48 is what comes with the air pump (they are just pond air pumps) and the manifold is so you can branch off the main air out and feed it to several smaller lines going to aerators in your pond. Side note number 5...... If you have read this far, I actually have a spare ruida controller I would be willing to sell you if you were interested in doing the conversion. I run two machines in my home shop. A massive 1300x900mm working area 150w and a smaller 700x500mm 80w.
@@techoverload If only every comment was like this. Thanks so much for the helpful comments. I definitely didn't want to present this like I was an expert, just what I was learning so far. Shoot me a message about the Ruida!
@@makeorbreakshop Can't seem to track down any direct contact info for you and youtube did away with direct messaging. You can email me at jbabb1....gmail....
@huhhman With such a well formed argument I don't know how I could possibly reply......... 1. retail/industrial co2 safety glasses are just polycarbonate lens's 2. Acrylic will absorb a higher energy density than PC, however PC is cheaper and easier to manufacture and the difference in protection for any home/shop grade co2 laser is negligible 3. My statement about prescription eye wear is based on the fact that the vast majority of glasses (especially in the US) are made of polycarbonate. But please enlighten us as to what proper eye protection is? Is it the sticker on the box they come in that says "protects against wicked awesome lasers and totally isn't just a pair of standard polycarbonate safety glasses"? Or does it rely on short replies that primarily consist of insults and zero facts, because you certainly have nailed that.
@huhhman Another very well formed and exceptionally enlightening stance, your logic and explanations are unmatched. You are a true scholar sir. I only wish I had the insight and obvious knowledge you do.
Hi, does anybody here know if there is a way to get this cutter in Europe? In the links provided Ebay and Omtech doesn't ship outside USA and Amazon doesn't find this product at all.
Lets see some engravings you did? I wonder how good the dpi is on this when ur engraving engravable stock? Lets see your vent setup? How cold does it get inside ur garage how do you keep the water from freezing?
Bro dope content. I'm thinking to buy one maybe this one. Do you think it's good idea to put it in apartment? Will neighbors hear the sound of this machine? I live in private house so only neighbors upstairs. LOL Thank you!
in your video you're shown with a macbook but it says it doesn't support IOS. so do use a different computer for projects? also can you purchase insurance on the item when shipping? thanks
If you get the ruida controller with the Light Burn software then you can use a Mac. In my case I ran it through another PC. The MAC was easier to use in the shot ;)
Hello, you are using that laser cutter? I need help with mine and can't get it! I need the RDUSET and RDVSET original files to make mine functionally again. BECAUSE: in the Ruida machine menu is a voice like fact para settings. DO NOT TOUCH IT! it will cancel the vendor para settings and user para settings and you will throw away your machine IF you didn't save allready those files on your computer. I've done it, too bad 4 me.
Sir I need to buy a laser cutting and engraving machin up to 1500 max. What machine do you recommend? Also do you have any idea about 3d printer good machine the same price max or less
Everyone said be carefull with the grounding! Also i have this grounding wire i didnt care to use! No but serious, connect these grounding wires to some kind of ground! The tube itself works with high volatage not your everage high volatage, but really high voltage we are talking about multible kV! in case of an internal short you can touch the laser metal housing and turn into instant bacon!
Good to know... I ordered one of these last week and hope to get it this week (US based supplier/distributor). Will definitely check and re-check grounding!
That's primarily for Setup in China or another country with less strict electrical codes. So as long as you make sure the box is ground correctly with a multi meter and that your house ground is wired correctly. A simple gfi power strip is all that's needed. It is already wired with a ground and 3 prong connector for use in the us.
Would have been nice to see it actually work. the 4 seconds of sped up video didn't show much
Also you want to liberally silicone the high and low voltage connectors. Pour it right down the little white tubes covering the connections. If not it can arc to the box. And never go near the high voltage end when laser is powered. If you have to adjust the tube, do it carefully from the low power end if you are going to keep laser main on while adjusting.
Without the grounding wire going straight to ground (I literally ran it out a window into the ground) I experienced a little bit of a tingling feeling if leaning against the laser. Putting in and taking out things from the laser, my hand would touch the edge of the machine, resulting in tiny electric shocks. The laser was connected to a grounded outlet. It all stopped after grounding the laser properly.
You might want to call an electrician to chek your grounding. It also is very possible that it is not actually grounded, but done with PE-N connection, in which case the ground is floating under load.
5:44 That white part is not for the water it come’s with the air pump to attach multiple pipe’s for delivering air to an aquarium or aquariums 😁
The office reference 💯
Oh my goodness, all that sawdust, on the tray, in the lens, a literal house fire waiting to not be covered by insurance due to these videos. “I don’t know what this part is, haven’t used it”, “it says be careful with the grounding but I just plugged it in and it works” for gods sake man. Water cooled by a Tupperware container with the worlds least effective lid, set directly underneath saws and other woodworking materials, this video reminds me of the building a pc video where that dude just utterly failed, but no one seems to think the same lol
Appreciate the feedback. No fires yet.
this looks like its in your garage, if its not heated i recommend draining the tube or using antifreeze during the winter unless you like buying a new tube.
Where was this comment 2 weeks ago!!! Waiting on a new laser tube right now
Interesting to see laser cutters, at work we use a 6kW laser but it's used for welding. I love laser and it's fascinating to see it work.
I haven't been able to find a video of it rastering, outlining, and cutting. Can you demonstrate more how that works?
Hello Ms Rieger, my home page has a more detailed overview and cut video if you need the original.We can exchange whatsapp:+8613127135107. and I can send you some detailed videos you need
Excited to see what you make with this. I'm interested in getting one of these too.
Please contact me，WhatsApp number：0086-18554018893
The comb thing is for your fish tank - the pump is a fish tank aerator pump and that is the outlet for lots of bubbles. You don't need it.
And no waste of money, the laser worth a lot more, I've done and sell a lot of things with it and I am happy and pleased to say it!
I want to cut glass. Both clear and colored. What laser machine would you recommend? Liked and subbed!
I also purchased a 50 watt, same color etc. but the other type control panel. will look into the water chiller. Also I purchased and hooked up a much stronger exhaust on the advice of Russ Sadler in the UK. He has 100s of videos on this model laser.
Yes I've been loving his stuff!
Good videos by Russ for sure Jay - thanks for the redirect ;)
Dear Mr. Jay,
I am Jennifer from Jinan Xintian Technology Co., Ltd, China. Established in 2004, it has become a top laser cutting machinery manufacturer, having exported to 120 countries around the world with 10 years of exporting experiences.
We have good feedback from customers. Pls kindly leave your email, I will send you details.
Jenny Liu, XT Laser
Email: xintian115@xtlaser.com
Whatsapp: +86 15201299761
Jinan Xintian Technology Co., Ltd
Website: www.xtlaser.com
Your Best Laser Cutting Machine Supplier From CHINA
Bought one and was a BIG pain to work with! Correct about Leetro software its buggy and not worth using. Jobs will stop at random leaving you with ruined material. Do not buy.
Redcam is better
i use to have a Universal 30 watt M25 laser engraver and just bought
Orion Motor Tech 50W CNC CO2 Laser Engraving Cutting Machine, 110V Laser Engraver Cutter and hope it will be as easy as the Universal.Thanks for your video.
How did it fair? I'm used to working with the Universal engraver as well. Just got the Orion this week, I'm a little overwhelmed with how it's going to work
Rykon is what the website says it comes with now. Is this the same, better, or worse than Ruida?
What did you buy that laser for, and what else can it be used for?
It's a considerable money investment, but it's an even greater space investment, and most people literally might not have where to put it.
Hey! Do you still like this Laser? Would you get a different laser? Like if you could do it all again. what would you get? We are seriously thinking about adding a Glowforge to our lineup, but they are pricey!!!
What!!!! I just realized you edit the Making it podcast...... Mind blown. keep up the great work
Guilty
The rotary attachment was surprisingly large
That tape is for aligning your beams. You need to make sure beam is in line and coincident all around the travel of the machine. It is not electrical tape nor is it to seal the water tubes
Gottcha, I used a sticky note to make sure the beam was going into the middle of the mirrors so I'm guessing the tape is to do something similar?
No, it is not. It is neither for aligning, or sealing the water tubes. Nor is it electrical tape. If you look at it closer, you will see it is thin double sided tape. It is for sealing the exhaust tube!!!! One of the manuals I have had for these even states as much. But yes, you sort of made a mistake buying this machine. You should have just purchased one of the larger red/black ones with Ruida controller. You do not even need to use LightBurn with the Ruida. RDWorks is absolutely fine, and has a lot more features than LightBurn.
I have the same laser with the other controller and have used it for more than 3 years with no problems. Very happy with my purchase my only concern was the software that came with the machine was a bit flakey with a virus on the disc! Used with Corel draw it's and excellent machine in my workshop.
Nick hey Nick where did you bought your laser?
Watched the video and got nothing. No work shown. Time title was not answered. Pointlesd
thank you. Thought i was the only one who was thinking that. Totally pointless
No idea what this machine can handle for material
I want to be really nice but im equally as disappointed. I really would have liked to have seen cut tests, what its capable of cutting and such...
Dude, you guys need to chill a small bit. It was an entertaining video that provided satisfactory information for the time permitted.
Why not just do a demo on how the thing works by cutting up some simple shapes with different material, what a pointless video.
can you make electrical tags for outlets with this could you make a video
Great review! Been looking at one of these units lately. Your review is most informative and has me convinced that this is the machine for me.For more laser cooling... Get a bigger bin. Fill about a half dozen 16oz water bottles 2/3rds full of water and pop them in the freezer. Under heavy use, pop one or two at a time in the bin full of water. Swap them out as the ice in the bottles melts.
It would cost a lot of dollars to get your house and hotel up
You get up and stay in the hotel to look bad
have you heard/tested the GWEIKE laser? I dont have the space and was looking for something like the glowforge. Great channel...You have been very helpful..thank you
What size honeycomb bed would fit it? everything is cm not inches?????
The question i have. Are you still using this machine. Or how long did you use it. Would you buy it again. I bought a used one 2 1/2 years ago never used it. Goi g to try it.
personally I converted a cheap 2nd hand car radiator to do the cooling job better :p
Its not the controller on these cheap machines which is the issue its the cheap co2 narrow beam 50w laser tube :-( Its all about gearing or beam convergence if your serious about cutting any reasonable thickness perspex or mdf
I have another machine now which still has all the same cheap chinese tube mirrors and lenses
however the 80w tube in this machine has a larger diameter beam with a 2:1 stepped down XY belt resolution which makes so much difference :-)
Can cut with less wattage on the 80w machine through the same material using a faster feedrate than the small 50w machine
Sure it's a cheap machine, but it's a good "starter" system. You can pretty easily retrofit it with a better laser, laser control, stepper motors or CNC control for not a lot of money. The basic machine is pretty sound though. I've retrofitted mine (same system as the one in the video) with new optics (3 new bending mirrors and a brand new cutting lens) and it made a huge difference. Was able to get a smaller focused beam and could cut the same material/thickness with about 10-12% less power at the same feedrate.
Yes, I would say so. I wasted $4k and the machine never passed FDA inspection due to a technicality - machine was sent back. Based on that and other issues I've discovered after the fact. Best not buying direct from China.
I totally agree!
small co2 laser machine is ok for a shop or family
Enjoyed the video. We bought a laser cutter too. Few videos of it in action on my own channel.
A chiller should have a operator settable temp setting so it can hold whatever temp you need. (within min/max parameters)
P.S. ground it anyway.
how big is the working area
Good info in this one!!
I have heard that most of chinese laser tubes does not last long. Some videos said that it work only few months. Is this true?
Not exactly Sir. if you are Interested, pls contact me
I am Jennifer from Jinan Xintian Technology Co., Ltd, China. Established in 2004, it has become a top laser cutting machinery manufacturer, having exported to 120 countries around the world with 10 years of exporting experiences.
We have good feedback from customers. Pls kindly leave your email, I will send you details.
Jenny Liu, XT Laser
Email: xintian115@xtlaser.com
Whatsapp: +86 15201299761
Jinan Xintian Technology Co., Ltd
Website: www.xtlaser.com
Your Best Laser Cutting Machine Supplier From CHINA
did it print right out the box or did you have to adjust mirrors and such??
OK...I HAVE the orion 50 watt laser machine. Been sitting for almost a year now. I'M so confused on how to operate it. I have a 3d printer but its way different than a laser machine. I have INKSCAPE program for this machine but...setting everything up...and learning HOW to use the machine...well...IT'S confusing. I don't know if it works on 1 program or 2 programs or if the vector and raster imaging is within the machine or in inkscape or another program and WHERE to design the stuff i want to design.. or what program to use. SO for a year now...I've been trying to find out information on HOW...to set this thing up and get it going. i'm about ready to kick the damned thing..lmao...like i said...it's frustrating...i can rebuild a 3d printer but can't seem to figure out... what I do..... first on this thing. HELP...if you can...i would appreciate it..or maybe even do a quick video on it...on HOW to set it up and run the software...it would be helpful to a lot of people. thanks bud. theres a british guy on youtube..but that shit is LONG and drawn out. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE Im Begging you...HELP!...do a video....a slower version..maybe..drink less coffee...lmao..you did fine on this one.
I know it old vid but can you answer my question ! does it cut acrylic ?
What is it with people thinking that the ground in their plug is grounding this machine!!! You're not the only one I've seen. You said, "I haven't grounded this machine but we'll see"!!! What is it you want to see? How the live wire of the laser can arc to the chassis & what a few thousand volts feels like? The Chinese don't normally ground anything, in fact they just cut it off, even on outdoor lighting so imagine how important they must think it is to include it with this machine!
There are so-o many companies out there offering laser machines. The same type/size/performance and teere is almost $3-$8k difference in price. How do you know what to buy .. price .. laser wattage .. and most importantly, customer SUPPORT for equipment & learning?
That splitter thing you didn't know what was for is just a thing that comes with the air pump, when I built my laser i bought a similar pump and that's what came with it, I just threw it away
good call, thanks!
yes indeed, it's an aquarium air pump: that's a splitter to spread the air bubbles a bit in an aquarium. you can attach multiple thin tubes if you want or just put it in the water as it is.
You should have used the wood from the crate to test the laser.
Thankyou very much for your answer. I was thinking 2 buy one but only to cut Aluminium. Now i have to find something ealse.
What's the thickness? Maybe I can provide one.
Please contact me. whats app number:0086-18554018893
hello sir , we are top selling laser machine manufacture in China,please contact me,whats app number: 0086-17820602094,Email: y.huiping@dapenglaser.com ,thank you !
That white double sided tape is for aligning the laser mirrors if I am not mistaken :) Great wrap up man! Wow, that rotary is a beast!
good call!
You can use pretty much anything that will burn to align the beam to the mirrors... I've used file cards in the past, but also heat sensitive paper works well too.
@@WHJeffB yep. But I was referring to the roll of white double sided tape that often comes with these laser machines.
@@Geeksmithing Got it... Thanks.
i want to buy one that engraves stainless steel, i want it for watches straps. but i have no idea what to buy exactly, because i looked on ebay and they all claim they can engrave stainless steel. could you guys help me pick one that is easy to use and would engrave about 1mm deep on steel. i also have a question you guys have probably tested before, lets say it engraves 1mm deep, so if i run it twice on the same piece would it do a 2mm deep cut or will it ruin the work? thanks for your help . 🙌🏼
Cant wait to see what you do with it!
price
i need help!
How to illuminate the main screen on the machine? she totally disheveled us, we do not know how to brighten up, thank you
hello, a question, but do you use lightburn software because it is the only way to communicate with the laser machine? are there other software that can communicate with the laser? nice video compliments
So did he?
Now I am 57 years old not as great with today’s Technology as much as you young guys are but I do try my best looking at this unit for $1500.00. Freaks me out my very first car I purchased was 2 years old from a Used Car Dealership cost me $2,0000.00 total and I drove that for 14 years and sold it for a profit sure I had typical maintenance costs but nothing major in all those years BTW. It was a 2 seater Convertible Sports Car and I lived in SouthFlorida. For many years
Hi there cud you do video on how you can cut larger wood with doors and stop and starting laser why move wood thank you love you videos mate
YOu may know this by now but clear acrylic does NOT filter out laser light.....
So it do engrave and cut bro?
Hello.. I have similar Laser engraving machine. I have problem last few days with cutting acryl glass and with plywood... It didn't cut files that it cut a day before. His puls dot is ok, It pass through material, but in files doesn't. Can you help me what to do? I have allignment mirrors and changed a water and clean lens. And I have no ideas anymore what to do.
The build quality looks surprisingly good. How well does it cut plastics? Also were you hit with any large duty or customs fees?
No large customs fees for me, be sure and buy from a US-based distributor if you're going eBay to help avoid those.
@@makeorbreakshop ah ok, thanks!
OK I'm old and just getting in to lasers and what they can do when I etch glass I have like holes in the burn the coating I'm using is cold galvanizing compound. What could it be ? glass is cleaned very good but 3 times now this has happened trying to find out why the holes in the letters.
Can you use it to cut metal because i am looking for one to cut names in metal to make necklaces tnx and great video❤️
OMTech 100-130w or FS PS24 pro?
I have the same laser cutter but I have some problems calibrating the mirrors. The laser keeps cutting at an angle. Does anybody have any tips for me?
burning engravings with a cutter?
What is the maximum thickness it can cut ? And can it cut any metal materials ?
No metal cutting (maybe etch on anodized aluminum). I'm guessing 8mm plexi, because I used ul laser 80w and 12mm was pushing that machine.
Who much cost
I'm not sure if I misunderstood sth but if I buy a Laser with RUIDA I can use it with Lightburn? Thanks for your Video!!
Thank you for the information
i have an 80 watt with the ruida controller, i am running corel draw x18 and when i send files over using the plugin that came with the laser it does not fill in the text. The Laser seems to only want to "cut" objects out rather than engrave them. I did find a setting called "scan" and "cut" and changed it to scan, which then filled in the text and designs rather than outlining them but even after that the quality of the engraving is not very high. id give it a 70 out of 100. Ive tried re aligning my mirrors and they seem to be pretty straight on. the mirror i have the most issue with is the one at the tip of the laser head. i have issues getting it to come out of the tip of that cone that covers the end. the top adjustment is not very adjustable. If you have any advice id love to hear back from you because as of now the laser sits here doing nothing. its a $2000 desk.
SAFETY WARNING - Those green goggles are for blue diode lasers not for the CO2 laser and if it isn't made out of PC they will stop nothing. Just a safety warning.
@@makeorbreakshop "The best stooge" is Incorrect.......Pretty much anything will work as safety glasses for a Co2 laser, especially at only 50w. The PC or acrylic safety glasses, though tint is completely redundant, will absorb the vast majority of the beams energy (which is why your co2 laser will cut/burn plastics). There protection would only last very briefly at the lasers focal point, but it would be fairly difficult to arrange having them on and getting your head under the laser head and at exactly the right distance to be at the focal point.
A unfocused beam would take a considerable amount of time to get through pretty much any plastic or even glass lens (your prescription eye wear offers more than adequate protection)
Second side note.......the "chiller" you showed briefly is not a chiller, it is just a radiator with a water pump and fan, the best it is capable of is cooling the water to ambient air temp, but it will struggle doing that if you run any long jobs on your machine. you would want a CW-5000 or above to get an actual chiller that uses refrigerant to cool the water.
Side note number 3........inline heaters are only used for people who have their laser in a non temperature controlled environment where the temp drops below freezing. As the water freezing inside the laser tube will break the glass tube.
Side not number 4...... The plastic manifold with the tube coming off it at 5:48 is what comes with the air pump (they are just pond air pumps) and the manifold is so you can branch off the main air out and feed it to several smaller lines going to aerators in your pond.
Side note number 5...... If you have read this far, I actually have a spare ruida controller I would be willing to sell you if you were interested in doing the conversion.
I run two machines in my home shop. A massive 1300x900mm working area 150w and a smaller 700x500mm 80w.
@@techoverload If only every comment was like this. Thanks so much for the helpful comments. I definitely didn't want to present this like I was an expert, just what I was learning so far. Shoot me a message about the Ruida!
@@makeorbreakshop Can't seem to track down any direct contact info for you and youtube did away with direct messaging. You can email me at jbabb1....gmail....
@huhhman With such a well formed argument I don't know how I could possibly reply.........
1. retail/industrial co2 safety glasses are just polycarbonate lens's
2. Acrylic will absorb a higher energy density than PC, however PC is cheaper and easier to manufacture and the difference in protection for any home/shop grade co2 laser is negligible
3. My statement about prescription eye wear is based on the fact that the vast majority of glasses (especially in the US) are made of polycarbonate.
But please enlighten us as to what proper eye protection is? Is it the sticker on the box they come in that says "protects against wicked awesome lasers and totally isn't just a pair of standard polycarbonate safety glasses"? Or does it rely on short replies that primarily consist of insults and zero facts, because you certainly have nailed that.
@huhhman Another very well formed and exceptionally enlightening stance, your logic and explanations are unmatched. You are a true scholar sir. I only wish I had the insight and obvious knowledge you do.
Hi, does anybody here know if there is a way to get this cutter in Europe? In the links provided Ebay and Omtech doesn't ship outside USA and Amazon doesn't find this product at all.
So I have a question? how does this laser gets delivered ? is it UPS, FEDEX? and does driver call you before arriving with your laser?
wel good explanation
for an extra $1000 you can get a glowforge and have a built in camera much better software ect
very true, the biggest draw back for me was the cutting size for the Glowforge.
I like mine. Great with light burn.
Can you add a camera to that laser engraver
Great video and good music👍What is the title?
Can it cut stainless steel sheet metal? About 1mm thickness?
Can you make a video working on a design
Not waste but certainly paid over the odds. Could have bought a 40w for $300 and upgraded it for much less.
Lets see some engravings you did? I wonder how good the dpi is on this when ur engraving engravable stock? Lets see your vent setup? How cold does it get inside ur garage how do you keep the water from freezing?
Bro dope content. I'm thinking to buy one maybe this one.
Do you think it's good idea to put it in apartment? Will neighbors hear the sound of this machine? I live in private house so only neighbors upstairs. LOL
Thank you!
Please contact me. whats app number:0086-18554018893
Fobius8 same here
Hey, awesome video!
Are there any 'how to put this thing together/set it up' videos for this specific machine?
A chiller with inline heater?! Sounds hacky.
can you run this straight from corel draw with print driveR?
in your video you're shown with a macbook but it says it doesn't support IOS. so do use a different computer for projects? also can you purchase insurance on the item when shipping? thanks
If you get the ruida controller with the Light Burn software then you can use a Mac. In my case I ran it through another PC. The MAC was easier to use in the shot ;)
Hello, you are using that laser cutter? I need help with mine and can't get it! I need the RDUSET and RDVSET original files to make mine functionally again. BECAUSE: in the Ruida machine menu is a voice like fact para settings. DO NOT TOUCH IT! it will cancel the vendor para settings and user para settings and you will throw away your machine IF you didn't save allready those files on your computer. I've done it, too bad 4 me.
Sir I need to buy a laser cutting and engraving machin up to 1500 max. What machine do you recommend?
Also do you have any idea about 3d printer good machine the same price max or less
Im looking to customize firearms so there will be some polymer and metal etching. Will this wattage do the job?
R Loco for metal it’s more of a frequency thing vs wattage. Check out a fiber laser for metal etching.
Everyone said be carefull with the grounding! Also i have this grounding wire i didnt care to use!
No but serious, connect these grounding wires to some kind of ground! The tube itself works with high volatage not your everage high volatage, but really high voltage we are talking about multible kV! in case of an internal short you can touch the laser metal housing and turn into instant bacon!
Good to know... I ordered one of these last week and hope to get it this week (US based supplier/distributor). Will definitely check and re-check grounding!
You need to add a ground. It's there for a reason.
That's primarily for Setup in China or another country with less strict electrical codes. So as long as you make sure the box is ground correctly with a multi meter and that your house ground is wired correctly. A simple gfi power strip is all that's needed. It is already wired with a ground and 3 prong connector for use in the us.
Ruida the driver software is pronounced raydar. When looking on internet for ruida software check for for rayda or raydar as well!
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i ONLY FOUND ONE WITHOUT THE Ruida controller.
iS THAT A DEAL BREAKER ? PLEASE LET MA KNOW
I still don’t have a Ruida controller in mine and it’s working. You’ll have to deal with the buggy Chinese software but you can get it to work
Thanks for the info
Maximum L x W can cut nd maximum thickness can engrave with this machine
Casey Neistat editing all over old UA-cam.
If You want upgade a protective glasses use kapton tape.
I see all kinds of statements about you have to pay duty and taxes on the item form China. What was that process like for you?
please information and price
Will this laser run off Windows 10 on my pc? Windows 10 is not listed.
POV covid hit and they are 3x the price lol