I bought the 10w version without looking at any reviews, I'm very impulsive and have always wanted an engraver/cutter. This machine is awesome. If you can push the extra few sheckles to buy the 10w I would definitely recommend it
Agreed, you can always reduce the power for delicate jobs, but for jobs that require more power, having the more powerful version will save you having to do multiple passes. Enjoy the engraver and post some of the results you manage to achieve!
Thank you so much for the review, im sold! Im new to engraver and id like to make dollhouse peaces. So carving wood and leather. I am so curious! I will be buying the 10 w in about 2 weeks. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video.❤
@@6creeder688 I haven't had this issue. Then again, once the laser shield is put in place, that actually braces up the engraver anyway (and it also helps the filter system work a lot better).
@@DemonViewLLC when mine came out of the box it was sagging you had to lift the front to get the shield back under it, not that it’s braced it’s fine and engraving is better because the gantry is level and is not bouncing
@@6creeder688 Weird, mine was packed with the foam inside of it containing the laser head and extras, so sagging wasn't an issue. Thinking your may have been damaged in transport. I blame bad glasses.... this time of year, delivery people with poor eyesight often confuse packages with soccer balls it seems. Would love to see some examples of what you've been engraving! Post a video!
Great review, I just had mine delivered 12 hours ago, I had it unboxed & connected within 30 minutes, Never had a laser machine before so it was pretty much "suck it and see". But I am REALY impressed by the power and simplicity of it, I will get many hours of FUN using it , One thing i would like to see, Is how to line up the blanks to cut / engrave accurately. But overall VERY impressed.
Yeah, I'm using that graph..... rubber mat thingy, but it means if you adjust the design, you need to re-adjust the placement. I figure the mat will end up with a lot of guide marks on it eventually.
Thank you. What software is compatible with this unit? What file type is used for cutting and what file type is used for engraving? I take it that this unit can do both engraving and cutting?
I haven't, I want to though. I think with a 5w it's a case of multiple passes, less with a 10w and even less with a more powerful laser. I imagine scorch marks may be an issue if you don't sand after
Im really curious how fine and small it can cut vinyl sticker. I need to cut 10x10 and 15x15 square sticky vinyls I use to etch a symbol into metal. Could it cut like a small flame and a curved 8letter word within that specs ?
I haven't tested cutting with it to be honest, I'm more about engraving. However considering that I've made very deep cuts in both wood and stone with this, as well as engraving my website address on a small keyring, I don't think it will be an issue. It's all about the settings and the materials and finding the proper balance between the two. I've also engraved metal business cards with this too.
Noise? About as loud as a normal engraver but with the sound of a powerful fan going. I can work alongside it without it bothering me though. Speed? That really depends on what you're going to be doing. Different jobs, different materials are all going to require different speeds. A 3W version will engrave but some materials may take longer to engrave. Usually the more powerful the laser, the quicker the engraving (especially for jobs requiring more depth as you don't require multiple passes) and you have a cutting option as well (which you don't with less powerful lasers).
I used the default software that came with the engraver for testing and it works quite well. It allows you to connect wirelessly and via USB. However I upgraded to Lightburn as I have a number of Laser Engravers at this point and Lightburn seems to support them all. You can also adjust a lot more settings with lightburn. As for settings, that's just trial and error and then keeping a log of what settings worked best for which material.
Great review, thank you! Would it be possible to engrave a plastic ball with it? Would the height with a diameter of about 35mm (or about 1.4 in) and the rounding of the ball a problem for the iCube?
Dunno, I haven't tried it. I mean, anything with a curved surface could be an issue, you're talking about a further distance from the laser, there's also the curvature, you may have to adjust your design to compensate. However, it could actually work, after all, people can engrave curved surfaces without the use of a roller mechanism, but it's probably just not preferred for the best results.
Could do. I've used it to engrave pretty small key chains and it still had legible text. So keyboard key caps (which would use a lot larger font) shouldn't be an issue. It will depend more on materials and laser settings I suspect.
The coupon number SIC50EM is invalid. I wish to make make 10" signs, is it possible to program the left half of the engraving first, then move the sculpfun icube over a predetermined distance to engrave the right half?
No doubt that voucher is well out of date by now. It may be possible to engrave one part at a time, but I wouldn't recommend it, lining it up may just be too hard to get right. Even being off by a mil may not look great. Unless maybe you could construct a form first. There are larger scale units out there that would suit better perhaps.
Thanks for the review. It's very helpful. However, I'd like to know if I want to engrave on a wood table or any projects bigger than in the video. How to do that ? Is the plate at the base of the machine removable ?
The base if the machine is actually open. So you can engrave up to 130mm x 130mm. The base plate in my video was completely optional and just sits loose on the open air base.
Unfortunately the video was more popular than original thought and all the discount vouchers were used. However I did find code SIC50EM that can be applied also. Thank you for watching!
That's going to depend on the materials and your skill level. Reflective materials would have to be covered with either a laser engraving paint or a black surface of some sort first. Unlike larger models though, this does not come with a rotator, so your engraving options may be limited or slower for cylindrical objects
The main difference will be speed. If I were to compare a 3W vs a 5W, to do the same job, the 3W would take 2 to 3 times longer compared to the 5W. Then there's the cutting aspect, the lower the power, the more passes it would take to actually cut something (same applies to depth of engraving too). So more power is always an advantage in a lot of ways.
Hey man, love the review, I am almost sold. I am looking to engrave business cards/aluminum versions of trading cards. I am seeing you talk about reflective paint too. Do you think this machine could take blank aluminum cards and cut card designs into them?
That depends on the cards. Most aluminum business cards are painted black, this is so they don't reflect the laser light. So even my own ones are black, once engraved, you wipe them down and you end up with your logo and writing being silver while the rest of the card is black, looks quite nice actually. So yes, this will engrave aluminum business cards. You would only need to paint something with black paint (water based so it washes off) if it's highly reflective or transparent (like glass or a mirrored surface). I've actually been using my sculpfun to engrave rocks! I really do recommend the 5W as a minimum for that though, the 3W just doesn't have the power.
@@DemonViewLLC hey thanks for the super fast reply. I am thinking of just starting with black aluminum and standard aluminum cards. Do they have to be some specific way? Like anodized or something?
Size or position? Those are two different things. Resize your project for size. You can do an edge preview to move your media into the proper position.
Should do, I've never tried it, however with metals (especially reflective metals) you will want to coat the knife first. Many people use 3 coatings of water based black paint. What you don't want to do is reflect the laser back into the emitter or this will cause damage. So usually a black coating on the metal surface first is your best bet.
I cannot get connected. Tried android, tried apple stuff, says win 10 not good. Got machine and not abble to connect. Any tricks or am I too old toundeestand..86,,
For me, I used Windows 11 and Lightburn. You can download a free trial version of lightburn, see if it works and if you like it, then you can buy it. I'll have to look up how do connect on Android again, it's been a while and I've had other engravers hooked up in the meantime. However I thought there was a seperate piece of software you had to download to get the engravers IP address first, then punch that into the android app to connect.
Yeah, It's a lot of fun. The Mobile app is easy to use, I want to try the lightburn software for PC, laserGRBL is ok, but lacks a few features (or I haven't figured out how to use them). Laser Engraving is a lot more fun than you might think and like I said, a great way to create some unique gifts for people. That's my 3rd engraver at this point, I have a small one, medium one and a large one (still in the box). I need more space!
I bought the 10w version without looking at any reviews, I'm very impulsive and have always wanted an engraver/cutter.
This machine is awesome. If you can push the extra few sheckles to buy the 10w I would definitely recommend it
Agreed, you can always reduce the power for delicate jobs, but for jobs that require more power, having the more powerful version will save you having to do multiple passes. Enjoy the engraver and post some of the results you manage to achieve!
Thank you so much for the review, im sold! Im new to engraver and id like to make dollhouse peaces. So carving wood and leather. I am so curious! I will be buying the 10 w in about 2 weeks. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video.❤
You are very welcome. I do enjoy using this engraver, I'm currently using it to engrave rocks of all things! A lot of fun!
Thanks so much for your review in detail.
You made a great engraver, and it was so fun to use. Thank you for the opportunity to test and review!
there needs to be bracing in the front mine is sagging 1/4 already i braced it with acrylic
@@6creeder688 I haven't had this issue. Then again, once the laser shield is put in place, that actually braces up the engraver anyway (and it also helps the filter system work a lot better).
@@DemonViewLLC when mine came out of the box it was sagging you had to lift the front to get the shield back under it, not that it’s braced it’s fine and engraving is better because the gantry is level and is not bouncing
@@6creeder688 Weird, mine was packed with the foam inside of it containing the laser head and extras, so sagging wasn't an issue. Thinking your may have been damaged in transport. I blame bad glasses.... this time of year, delivery people with poor eyesight often confuse packages with soccer balls it seems. Would love to see some examples of what you've been engraving! Post a video!
Great review, I just had mine delivered 12 hours ago, I had it unboxed & connected within 30 minutes, Never had a laser machine before so it was pretty much "suck it and see".
But I am REALY impressed by the power and simplicity of it, I will get many hours of FUN using it , One thing i would like to see, Is how to line up the blanks to cut / engrave accurately.
But overall VERY impressed.
Yeah, I'm using that graph..... rubber mat thingy, but it means if you adjust the design, you need to re-adjust the placement. I figure the mat will end up with a lot of guide marks on it eventually.
@@DemonViewLLC Yea I got my head around it now, I watched a few more videos then learnt the framing part, Absolutely love it.
Thank you. What software is compatible with this unit? What file type is used for cutting and what file type is used for engraving? I take it that this unit can do both engraving and cutting?
Has anyone done cutting with thin wood material using this? Excellent video, thank you.
I haven't, I want to though. I think with a 5w it's a case of multiple passes, less with a 10w and even less with a more powerful laser. I imagine scorch marks may be an issue if you don't sand after
Hi there , does this work in the UK, electrically? Thinking of getting this as a wee sideline. Thank you, great video
You just need to choose the UK plug at checkout i believe.
Im really curious how fine and small it can cut vinyl sticker. I need to cut 10x10 and 15x15 square sticky vinyls I use to etch a symbol into metal. Could it cut like a small flame and a curved 8letter word within that specs ?
I haven't tested cutting with it to be honest, I'm more about engraving. However considering that I've made very deep cuts in both wood and stone with this, as well as engraving my website address on a small keyring, I don't think it will be an issue. It's all about the settings and the materials and finding the proper balance between the two. I've also engraved metal business cards with this too.
Hi thanks for the review. What about noise and speed? I see there is a 3w version available. What are the advantages of the different versions? Thanks
Noise? About as loud as a normal engraver but with the sound of a powerful fan going. I can work alongside it without it bothering me though. Speed? That really depends on what you're going to be doing. Different jobs, different materials are all going to require different speeds. A 3W version will engrave but some materials may take longer to engrave. Usually the more powerful the laser, the quicker the engraving (especially for jobs requiring more depth as you don't require multiple passes) and you have a cutting option as well (which you don't with less powerful lasers).
How to fix the alignment that has run away
What software did you use and for the business cards or acrylic how do you determine the settings
I used the default software that came with the engraver for testing and it works quite well. It allows you to connect wirelessly and via USB. However I upgraded to Lightburn as I have a number of Laser Engravers at this point and Lightburn seems to support them all. You can also adjust a lot more settings with lightburn. As for settings, that's just trial and error and then keeping a log of what settings worked best for which material.
Great review, thank you! Would it be possible to engrave a plastic ball with it? Would the height with a diameter of about 35mm (or about 1.4 in) and the rounding of the ball a problem for the iCube?
Dunno, I haven't tried it. I mean, anything with a curved surface could be an issue, you're talking about a further distance from the laser, there's also the curvature, you may have to adjust your design to compensate. However, it could actually work, after all, people can engrave curved surfaces without the use of a roller mechanism, but it's probably just not preferred for the best results.
Alright, thank you very much!
Hi Sir, would this laser engraver be capable of engraving on blank keyboard key caps. Love the video, subbed and liked. Thanks - Sy
Could do. I've used it to engrave pretty small key chains and it still had legible text. So keyboard key caps (which would use a lot larger font) shouldn't be an issue. It will depend more on materials and laser settings I suspect.
@@DemonViewLLC thank you for the response and info comrade.
If to engrave in a round cup you need a rotation station or can do without one? Ceramic or glass? Thanks and good vídeo
For cylindical objects, it's always recommended to have a rotation station to prevent distortion or uneven engraving.
@@DemonViewLLC thanks! 👍
Thanks for the video! Do you think the 3W version can successfully engrave a metal microphone?
Could do.... many engravers use more than one pass. Higher wattage negates the need for repeat passes.
@@DemonViewLLC Thanks for your reply!
The coupon number SIC50EM is invalid. I wish to make make 10" signs, is it possible to program the left half of the engraving first, then move the sculpfun icube over a predetermined distance to engrave the right half?
No doubt that voucher is well out of date by now. It may be possible to engrave one part at a time, but I wouldn't recommend it, lining it up may just be too hard to get right. Even being off by a mil may not look great. Unless maybe you could construct a form first. There are larger scale units out there that would suit better perhaps.
Thanks for the review. It's very helpful. However, I'd like to know if I want to engrave on a wood table or any projects bigger than in the video. How to do that ? Is the plate at the base of the machine removable ?
The base if the machine is actually open. So you can engrave up to 130mm x 130mm. The base plate in my video was completely optional and just sits loose on the open air base.
hi very good description i have a question , when I use the app if I want to cut what settings should I use I suppose slow speed and maximum power?
It depends on if your intending to clean / sand the product afterwards. I would suggest a lower power setting, low speed, multiple passes.
Cut a wood 3 mm@@DemonViewLLC
Hi the discount code does not seems to working ......but great review!
Unfortunately the video was more popular than original thought and all the discount vouchers were used. However I did find code SIC50EM that can be applied also. Thank you for watching!
Great vid. A question, Can you engrave tumblers or mugs with this?
That's going to depend on the materials and your skill level. Reflective materials would have to be covered with either a laser engraving paint or a black surface of some sort first. Unlike larger models though, this does not come with a rotator, so your engraving options may be limited or slower for cylindrical objects
@@DemonViewLLC Thanks
Great review. Is the 10w version better than the 5w version?
The main difference will be speed. If I were to compare a 3W vs a 5W, to do the same job, the 3W would take 2 to 3 times longer compared to the 5W. Then there's the cutting aspect, the lower the power, the more passes it would take to actually cut something (same applies to depth of engraving too). So more power is always an advantage in a lot of ways.
Does this really cut stainless steel?
Hey man, love the review, I am almost sold. I am looking to engrave business cards/aluminum versions of trading cards. I am seeing you talk about reflective paint too. Do you think this machine could take blank aluminum cards and cut card designs into them?
That depends on the cards. Most aluminum business cards are painted black, this is so they don't reflect the laser light. So even my own ones are black, once engraved, you wipe them down and you end up with your logo and writing being silver while the rest of the card is black, looks quite nice actually. So yes, this will engrave aluminum business cards. You would only need to paint something with black paint (water based so it washes off) if it's highly reflective or transparent (like glass or a mirrored surface). I've actually been using my sculpfun to engrave rocks! I really do recommend the 5W as a minimum for that though, the 3W just doesn't have the power.
@@DemonViewLLC hey thanks for the super fast reply. I am thinking of just starting with black aluminum and standard aluminum cards. Do they have to be some specific way? Like anodized or something?
@@QuailmmanderHeadQuartersMTG This is what I use, I think they look pretty awesome after engraving them. amzn.to/3QcLEMv
How do you control the size of your engraving and position thx
Size or position? Those are two different things. Resize your project for size. You can do an edge preview to move your media into the proper position.
@DemonViewLLC thanx for the reply. Are you using the software it came with or lightburn ? Thx again
I mainly use the mobile app due to the speed and ease of use. I intend to try lightburn when I have more time for engraving. @@jcowboy123
Will this engrave a logo on stainless steel
knife?
Should do, I've never tried it, however with metals (especially reflective metals) you will want to coat the knife first. Many people use 3 coatings of water based black paint. What you don't want to do is reflect the laser back into the emitter or this will cause damage. So usually a black coating on the metal surface first is your best bet.
can we engrave on Microphones? its mix of plastic and metal material.
I would find some similar material to test with. If it's metal, paint with removable black paint first to stop laser reflecting off.
I cannot get connected. Tried android, tried apple stuff, says win 10 not good. Got machine and not abble to connect. Any tricks or am I too old toundeestand..86,,
For me, I used Windows 11 and Lightburn. You can download a free trial version of lightburn, see if it works and if you like it, then you can buy it. I'll have to look up how do connect on Android again, it's been a while and I've had other engravers hooked up in the meantime. However I thought there was a seperate piece of software you had to download to get the engravers IP address first, then punch that into the android app to connect.
Can I engrave methacrylate with it?
You'd need at least a 40w laser to engrave polymethacrylate
Is that laser 3w,5w or 10w ?
The review model was a 5W but they do sell a 10w version.
great little Hulk 💪👍🤟😇
I like the fact that at one point, you say that an alarm is unheard of 😂 ⏰️🚨👂
This looks so cool! What a decent bit of kit!
Yeah, It's a lot of fun. The Mobile app is easy to use, I want to try the lightburn software for PC, laserGRBL is ok, but lacks a few features (or I haven't figured out how to use them). Laser Engraving is a lot more fun than you might think and like I said, a great way to create some unique gifts for people. That's my 3rd engraver at this point, I have a small one, medium one and a large one (still in the box). I need more space!
Hii, can this engrave stainless steel jewellery?
With reflective metal, you usually need to apply a black coating first.