Atomstack A5 Pro + | Budget Friendly Laser Engraver | Test + Review
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- Опубліковано 21 жов 2024
- Atomstack A5 Pro + | Budget Friendly Laser Engraver | Test + Review
In this video I will show you what the Atomstack A5 Pro+ can do, how it performs and what you can achieve with it. I hope my video will give you some solid information thanks to which you can make an educated purchase.
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I got mine by lurking and looking for sales. Finally found A5 Pro+ on clearance for $100 and it's been a great beginner machine. While I do NOT get results like the video when cutting, I will say the machine does very nice engraving on glass, wood, painted or anodized metals, and it does excellent ceramic tile engraving with the white paint method. I'd say it's a very good beginner buy since I was 100% clueless when mine arrived, and I was burning wood the same day!
Thanks for sharing
Nice… where did you get it for $100? Is that 5, 10 or 20w?
I was looking for a paper cutter. I need to make hundreds of custom cards a week, thus automating the cutting would improve the speed drastically instead of manually cutting it with scissors. How does it handle paper cutting?
How clean are acrylic cuts? What is the maximum acrylic cutting depth?
It will cut paper just fine on lower settings. Acrylics wouldn't go thicker than 3mm and black is the colour you will get best results. Cuts will be clean - if you get the settings right. Its a 5W module so don't expect miracles but for paper cutting you don't need a lot of power.
Excellent video buddy I subscribed Thank you. How much did this unit cost you and is it user friendly? Is the software complicated?
It costs about $250, I'm using a free software called LaserRGBL it's very simple to use but the options are limited. There's a better software called Lightburn but it's payed. However it's far better with lots of options. The laser is plug and play, super easy to use with LaserRGBL to get you started.
Great video, but what about the smoke? Fumes, are they exhausted out somehow? I saw a plexiglass box with an exhaust fan, SCULPFUN Laser Engraver Enclosure w/ Powerful Suction Fan Fr Laser Engraver K7M5, looks pretty good. Thanks for the review
Yes having an enclosure is a must if you want to use it on a daily basis. Unless you got a large and well ventilated workshop.
@@CasualDIY Thank you
Thanks for this had one for Christmas. Definitely has gave me confidence to go forward and start engraving
It's a good starting point for laser engraving 👍
I’ve just bought this. Does the program you use run through the test.
@@emmanaughton8693In the video I'm using LaserRGBL fir the tests as well. However now I'm using Lightburn in all my laser work
Thank you for such an informative demo video! My street brother gave me this model yesterday as an early Birthday/ Holiday present, so I can get busy learning how to engrave holiday designs for our Art Shop. I’m completely new to laser-work, so equal parts stoked and nervous. You have been extremely helpful, thanks bunches!
Edit: Subscribed, of course. Gonna check out more of your videos. 🎉
Very cool! Thank you and welcome aboard 👍
can you tell me where you got the engraving test and the cut test? thank you for your help
I made it myself 👍
Can I contribute to your channel for the 2 test programs
Hi there. Thanks for the video ✌🏻. What about the time? How much time did it take to make your picture?
Hi, about 15 minutes as far as remember
I found a seller on the Walmart website about a month or so back who had the AtomStack A5 Pro listed for 49 dollars, and ordered it figuring that the order would get cancelled as there was no way I would be getting a Laser engraver that lists for well over 200 dollars for that price. Imagine my surprise when it didn't get cancelled and I actually got the item I had ordered. Other than opening the box to verify the contents I haven't done anything else with it yet, I need to figure out how to calibrate / setup the printer so I can get easy to reproduce results so I can make stuff to give as gifts and even some stuff to sell when I get everything ready to also start selling my 3D prints
For that price…. I would be shocked if it’s not a AliExpress or other knock off
Setting up my atomstack a70 max now. So ready to get started.
Pretty impressive machine, Tomasz! 😃
Fantastic review! Thanks!!!
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
Yes its not bad at all.
Stay safe my friend 👍
Wow! That is the most impressive demo you've done Tomasz 👍 Also, my wife would love the colour 😂😂
Hehe yes the colour surprised me a bit lol great kit I have to say.
Does this laser have Bluetooth ability? Also, do you recommend this one for beginners with no experience?
It doesn't support Bluetooth. This is a cheap basic laser. It will be fine to start of you adventure with lasers. But there are better machines that easier to put together and easy to operate. However they will cost a lot more. This laser is more for engraving, if you want to cut material then I would suggest a stronger module. All depends what projects you want to tackle.
Thanks for the video very detail explanation and honiest review and love the way of explaining....😊
Glad it was helpful!
What about cutting plastic? I've heard the AtomStack A5 Pro is capable, but a video would be great.
Define plastic 😅 it will cut through 3mm black acrylic
@@CasualDIY ABS plastic
@@georgemcaldeira5632not tried abs
So mine just showed up today, and the quality of the parts and the absolute best packaging , add that to a black Friday price of $229 delivered. I almost can't go wrong, I got this to accent my wood working, I do not intend to cut but the capability is really good, I am using Laser GRBL and that is really simple for a NOOB like me, As my skills grow I am sure the machine will allow me to do more. Do you plan to get the rotary roller, now that looks like a homerun for a wood turner like me. Your video was very helpful Sir I thank you for it.
Haha I’m in the exact same shoes. I just got the same one with the Black Friday deal. I built it last night in 30 minutes. And me and my 9 year old did a first cut before soccer practice after work tonight. Very excited to add this to the arsenal. Best of luck to you and whatever you make!
Got a rotary tool for my Ortur lasers but not used it yet as I don't have anything that would be suitable for it to engrave lol. I think I need to buy a lathe now 🤣
Today was my first attempt with the A5. Works great. Where do I find the Engraving and Cutting tests?
Depending on what software you are using. Im using LaserRGBL and the way I done it was very labours as each piece was a separate file. If you can access Lightburn then you can download one file that will do it all ( just search Google for free laser engraving test)
Aloha! How does this do on chrome or polished metal and hardened steel stock? I have a crap-ton of new Craftsman tools to engrave.
5W module will not very the best fit for that task. I would suggest a minim of a 10W module and for best results 20W
I would like to buy this laser from Atomstack but they only have the EU plug in and I am in Canada. Any idea what is required to use the EU plug here in Canada?
No idea what plugs you got in Canada unfortunately
Is this a C02 laser or a fiber laser? And why does this matter? Thanks!
It's a diode laser. CO2 lasers are a totally different type of machine, they are more powerful ie they can cut thicker materials a little quicker but they are much more expensive than the diode lasers.
How does this one do for etcging glass? I am coming from a 3d printing back ground and I can tell you its more of a heachache then anything, This one looks like what I need!
Not tried it with 5W module I think it would be too week, however if the glass was prepared correctly then it could just work.
I have this machine, and it does excellent engraving on glass! I use flat black to absorb the laser light and it leaves a sweet frosted etch. It will not engrave clear glass or acrylics
Where can I get test file for speed and power ?
Thanks for answer😊
I made them myself, they are for LaserRGBL. If you want them just drop me an email casualdiyuk@gmail.com
Impressive machine. Will you eventually try etching resins using this?
Hmm not though doing that to be honest. Need to have a look into that
@@CasualDIY I'll just hi-jack my comment for another relative topic. Have you checked about SLA Printers? Those are 3D printers but use resin, instead of filaments.
@@rcane6842 don't have funds for those but when opportunity arrives then for sure I will check it out
I frequently work with UV Resin and glow pigment. Have y’all tried engraving it yet?
I have a Violeworks A5 M50 which would appear to be a clone of the Atomstack version. But then I wonder who did Atomstack clone theirs from?
These types of lasers are all very similar to each other
Which software are you using?
I was using LaserRGBL but now I'm using Lightburn
Would be interesting to see the results using some materials designed especially for laser cutting/engraving, i.e. laser plywood ... thanks for the demo, very interesting :)
Laser plywood you say 🤔 I shall order some as never used it before.
@@CasualDIY I'm not sure what the difference is, I just know that it exists ... I had dealings with a laser cutting service for a case I designed for the Raspberry Pi, and seem to remember him mentioning about 'laser grade' materials.
@@barry.w.christie well it seems it does exist I ordered 4 sheets 3mm thick, we will see how they cut and engrave 😅👍
Thank you for the video! Is it possible to use it wireless with a smartphone? I don't know, maybe a USB wireless/Bluetooth adapter
It's a budget laser and doesn't have those options.
what is the platform you are using to place your material on while engraving?
It's this mate - DEWALLIE Honeycomb Laser Bed 440x440x22mm www.madethebest.com/products/dewallie-honeycomb-laser-bed-440x440x22mm?_pos=4&_sid=d61e6e653&_ss=r&aff=96
How long did it take to etch the graphic mate?
about 15 minutes
The best one up to now👍
Hello, is it possible to engrave brass with atomstack a5 pro? And how to set the settings
I don't think it's possible. You would need a red dot laser (infrared) for that.
@@CasualDIY there is an option for stainless steel, so I thought it would need power and brass
@@menstuffbylaki5923 stainless steel and brass totally different things unfortunately
I recently purchased A5 Pro but when i press home button in GRBL and Light Burn it goes to end start grinding. I don't know why i setup 410 and 400 . Can u help me.?
In both softwares you need to setup home position. This machine as far as I remember doesn't have limit switches.
Hi great video, how powerful a laptop do you need to use this atomstack
Very basic one will do👍
So the add for this says its 40w do you know why the discrepancy? I noticed on the pic you had the laser go diagonal why?
40w is just part of the name of this laser not its power. Confusing yes. It's a setting in the software, you can go horizontal, vertical or diagonal. Sometimes you can get getter engraving quality when it's set up in different ways or in some cases depending on what you are trying to engrave it will be faster. Just another option that's worth checking out and seeing what works best for you
Which software do you have
I used to use LaserRGBL but now I use Lightburn
Hi, can i cut glitter cardstock? and can this machine burn it
If you set it up incorrectly to the material then yes it will burn it. It will cut through cardstock not sure about glitter tho
which one is better Atomstack A5 pro or Ortur Master 2 pro ?
I got the Master 2 Pro and if we consider that vs the Atomstack A5 Pro then I think I would go for the Ortur.
@@CasualDIY if ortur s2 pro with two trees tts-55?
@@AdiSusanto-kp9os not used the tts-55 so I can't say
@@CasualDIY oke thankyou sir ,your channel is very helpful
Orientujesz się może czy faktycznie ten Atomstack nie ma wymiennych soczewek i przy uszkodzeniu pozostaje wymiana całego sprzętu?
Szczerze mówiąc nie mam pojęcia, podejrzewam że trzeba wymienić caly moduł
@@CasualDIY Dziękuję za odpowiedź :) Może jesteś w stanie polecić grawerkę w podobnej cenie, którą warto kupić a z częściami nie będzie problemu? Chodzi wyłącznie o grawerowanie, od cięcia mam inny laser.
@@pawes4976 dość popularna jest Ortur Master 2pro i jeśli do grawerki to 5w starczy choć 10w jest wiadomo wydajniejsza
Sculpfun S10, S30...
Can it engrave PCB for electronic use?
Don't know, never tried
@@CasualDIYthanks for your reply , please try if you get some time. It can be used as fast prototyping of electronic circuits if worked .
What setting wud you recommended on leather
It all depends on what type of leather,what effect you want to achieve and what laser you have
@@CasualDIY I have a atomstack A5 pro it's a pair of trainers I want to add something to
@@airgunoutdoor5967 Hard to advice, best to do a test run first to dail in the settings. Start let's say from 50% power and 2000 mm/min. If you can't make test runs then I wouldn't suggest it.
To czemu moj egzemplarz sklejke 3mm przepala dopiero przy okolo 80% 150mm/s ale na dwa razy? Cos zle robie?
Ja przeważnie używam sklejki do laserów a nie zwykłej. Nie jest tak gęsta. Zależy od sklejki czy nawet drewna. Sosnę przetnie bez problemu ale z twardym dębem może byc różnie- ot taki przykład
hi thank u for doing vid can you post the times it took to do samples
Hi sorry but can't remember exact times
Can you engrave tumblers on this!
To be honest I can't remember if there is a rotary accessory for it, you would have to check on their website
What wood you use?
Plywood
I have no idea how to apply the pictures any help ?
What do you mean by "apply pictures' ?
Any experience cutting through leather?
Yes but with 10W module on different laser
@@CasualDIYyou haven’t tried cutting through leather with the A5 Pro 5W laser module, though?
@@s7Films no, just engraving
Whats laptop will be enought for use software?
Any correctly sold laptop will run it. But if you got to the website of the software then I'm sure they will have the minimum specs.
Thanks Man :)
Does it cut glass ?
No it does not to my knowledge
What software are you using for designs?
I'm using Inkscape, Lightburn, Sketchup, Photopea. Depending on the project
@@CasualDIY thank you
Did you get the machine to actually home? I've been trying and can't figure it out
Sorry not sure what you mean, I got it in my workshop. If you don't have an enclousure with extraction then it needs to be in a well ventilated room. It will create a lot of fumes. These could cause fire as well so need to be careful as how and where you will use it.
@@CasualDIY home meaning using the homing button
@@amberj5274 oh sorry, yes you set up your homing point in the software and it will return to that spot when you use the home button in the software
@@CasualDIY do you have a video for that? Or can you lead me in the right direction where I can learn please
@@amberj5274 I don't have a video but it's super simple, I'm using LaserRGBL free software. So move the laser head where you want it and in the software there is a button that will set that position as home. That's it.
I bought that but it’s not cutting through. If you please guide me the settings also can you share the test files for engravings and cutting. I will be appreciating. Thanks.
First of all what do you want to cut and which power module did you get?
@@CasualDIY I bought atomstack A5 40 watts. I am using the grbl but not much results comes than I use lightburn in that I can set the power option which engravings is ok but cutting is not go through. Please guide me how to set up the program. I try to cut cardboard and 2mm plywood.
@@judithrangga I think you got the Atomstack A5 40W ( that's just the name of it not indicating power watts) which cones with 5 watt module. Have you set up the focal point of the laser correctly? If you trying to cut something try 100 mm/min and 100% power( in lasergrbl you need to set up 1000 in the power field as that will give you 100% power) is the file vector? Does it have clear thin cutting lines?
@@CasualDIYcan I email you the details if can guide me
Can this engrave clear organic glass! where you can find various examples for tests😉
Not sure if the 5w module would do it 🤔 not tried myself
Super video! Pozdrawiam👍👌
Również pozdrawiam 👍😄
Mine won’t do metal. I have the exact same machine. Won’t do it even though it has the settings for it. Yes, I did everything that youre supposed to. Even followed this cars settings at 350mm at 100% power. Nada. Aluminum. Can’t engrave.
It doesn't engrave aluminium, it will engrave stainless steel and steel. It also won't engrave brass, copper, silver, gold etc for those you need a red dot, infrared laser
The link takes me to a 40w machine. ?
That's the whole name of the Laser. Atomstack A5 Pro+ 40W
It's has a laser module of 5W
Wow…I have MUCH to learn. I am SO confused. 🤪
@@jimaspinii7579 Well they don't make it easy or obvious when they name their products
Can you please share your files for the engrave and cut tests that you've done here?
Sure drop me an email - casualdiyuk@gmail.com
Can the software be run off an android tablet or Amazon fire tablet
There is an app on play store Gary 👍
Not to my knowledge, it only has a usb cable connection
@@mysticabbagerealm many thanks
Anybody any experience of using the buying link to ship to the UK? Any extra charges from VAT and import duties for example. Any help appreciated.
You will get the customs fee unfortunately.
@@CasualDIY Thanks for the info.
Thanks 👍🏼
Can this engrave plexiglass
Yes it can
Ten sklep lasercome chyba zdechl, bo nie moge go znalezc
@@waliza001 Moze link już nie działa bo to stary film. Wystarczy wyszukać Atomstack
@@CasualDIY Atomstacka z filmu posiadam. Mowie tylko, ze tamta stronka/sklep chyba padla.
Thomasz: Will that thing run under GNU/Linux?
I don't think it will.
@@CasualDIY Hm.. not quite sure. I did some research, maybe there's a plugin for Inkscape, producing the necessary Gcode. Keep fingers crossed - let's hope for the best ;-)
Hey, I just got this same laser and downloaded Lasergrbl. I dont know what i did but it wont engrave my stainless. I though maybe wrong kind of stainless but it wont even do wood on these settings. Somthing is wrong. anyone have any advice? ive never used this program before so im sure its user error.
Is the laser actually connected to the software? Can you operate the laser through the software?
@@CasualDIY yes. When I first plugged it in I just ran thru on defaults and it worked great on the wood. Almost too great, just about cut it. Then I fiddled with something and now it won't even engrave balsa wood. Is there any way to rest it to factory default? I tried uninstall and reinstall but all the settings were as I'd left them.
@@CasualDIY and it still goes thru the motions like it's doing it but nothing happens.
@@sethcarson5212 there are some UA-cam video tutorials on how to use lasergrbl I think that would be the best starting point as it is very hard to suggest anything without seeing all the settings you have
@@CasualDIY are there any in particular you recommend?
Does it print arabic language
It doesn't print, it engraves. It will engrave anything you put in the software
I love my a5 pro
I can’t get my laser to cut anything like these settings. I can barley get it to cut thru 3mm
All depends what material ate you trying to cut. You will struggle with dense hardwood plywood and a 5W module. Low grade softwood ply will cut easily. You can buy plywood that is dedicated for laser cutting, it's less dense. Same where it comes to cutting wood. If you try to cut pine then you will have no issues however if you try to cut dense hardwood like oak you will struggle. If you bought a laser for cutting mainly then 5W will not be as good and efficient as 10W.
would have been even better if you showed us how to copy Photos thanks
Sorry what do you mean copy photos?
Do you mean engrave photos?
If so what specifically would you like to know? I could make a video on that in the near future.
@@CasualDIY Im new to all this sorry i dont even know how to engrave a photo from my Photograph library ,im also having trouble engraving a few words for a project im making as i said im a complete newbie and the wrong side of 70 thanks would be appreciated
@@casper1240 I'll try to make a video on this for next week or week after 👍
@@CasualDIY Cheers
Yeah, nice machine but not additional 700$ shipping nice. !!!
Very cool i might need one too haha
Here's what you need to know about this P.O.S.: The lens cannot be replaced WHEN (not IF!) it cracks. You have to buy a complete module for $160.
I think that's the case with most engravers. And to be honest not had that happen to me as yet and I do have fair few engravers lol