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lockdown reminiscing .. wondering if I should start making things again after a couple of years off ! ?

lockdown reminiscing ! wondering if I should go back to making things after a couple of years off ?

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I don't know what "Stefan Schuermans method" is ?
I use EMC2 for my CNC machine .. I just set up RDcam and it worked
other competers it dioesn't seem to ? .. but I have dual boot with winXP ,...

Well... to answer my own question...
Today, I fitted a 40w PSU and have been cutting for several hours without a problem.

The power is down... I've had to increase the percentage, and slowed the...

Can I use a 40w PSU with a 50w tube

I went for the 50w machine, as it seemed a good deal.

It stopped working.

I am noticing 40w spec's are almost identical, but MUCH cheaper !

So, I need...

Hi all

I've had a chinese 50w laser machine for a couple of months now.

Didn't use it much for the 1st month .. siting it, figuring the software etc..

Started using it and probably about...

SHENZHENREADER TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD

They respond to email too :)

But they dont have an updated manual :(

where did you you get a new controller from ?

Also, do you have a manual for V8 of the software ?
I have V8 software, but V6 maunal, and there are bits missing from the manual.

Thanks

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I'll do a screen shot when I get a sec :)

Hi all

I'm new to Laser (built and using CNC router for years)
I've just bought the chineese 50w 30cmx50cm laser machine.

It came with RDCAM V8
but the manual on disk is V6, the printed one...

Thanks , for the suggestions :)
I was just about to buy Susa... but then it starts asking me for registaration etc etc ... so I thought I'd check here before I went through all that ! ...
I'm...

Yes... if you click on them it says BuyOnLine :)

Thanks ... but it seems the real Susa is pay for only, so I was wondering if there was a free one that was similar ?

Anyone know if there is a font similar to Susa, for free download ?

I have now quit my day job (even if I was already self employed ! ) and now my CNC works for me 8-12 hrs a day :)
Good times !

Why does a wood machine have to break the standard laser machine rules ?
It can still have the tube in the back, and mirrors for the beam transport !

Wood machines can use Hywin or supported...

woohoo ! the thread breaths :)

I'll have a good read through and look at all the links :)
yes, AFAIK, I'm after a CO2 Laser.

My 1st concern is safety ... I like the fact I can see ! I'd like...

Hi all :)
I'm trying to find some good DIY laser threads.
I built a cncrouter .. which is now used all day everyday earning me a living :)
I'm considering building a laser cutter for cutting MDF....

yeah , changes usually alienate people for a while, but a good place to be, usually come back as a good place to be.

I've not been on here much lately, as I've been setting up a new business...

very good work C1 :)

so, I'm getting the idea that a fresh build would be the best way to go.

I'v read a bit and can see how it all works.

Next thing I need help with, is things to watch out for ...

With driver...

ok , let me try and translate that to English :)
50mm - 2"
120 inch per Minute

Yes, I cut at that rate with my router.

So it seems my speed is ok ...

what's next ?

what sort of speeds do lasers move at ?

Hi Everyone

Last year I made a CNC wood router after researching on here, and have been using it daily in my workshop. It's earning it's keep very well indeed !

I'm getting interested in laser...

Thanks
I just found it interesting to look at the machines that had been made . Lots of good ideas :)

do you have the files for these ?

I must say thanks to Viktor, for the time he has taken to make a tutorial on the way he does his cnc lathe work :)
I will give it a try soon.

Acceptable results now. Still some tweeking, and testing then I'll rebuild the final setup.

old Vid of the cCNC cutting a house number sign for a mate

Click to play...

Thanks Louie
There are soooo many ways to approach this ! that is half the problem.

I did 1st expect to have to make a new software controler setup file to swap axis and speeds etc, but so far,...