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    Re: lasercad or lightburn?

    Kererett,


    I downloaded the trial ver of lightburn and it blows lasercad away in my option!
    Have not purchased it yet because my controller has some issues itself and I don't know what to...
  2. Re: Blowing fuse when firing,put in new power supply and tube, still blowing fuse HEL

    Is there one or two fuses in the machine? If it has two which one, the one going to the high voltage power supply or the one going to the 24v ps? If, only one (normal setup) run a job setup WITHOUT...
  3. Re: Double line on Cut..... fine perfect detail on Scan

    Had the same problem and agrre with the answer from robert. In my case the beam was entering the third mirror slightly low ( looked ok on the masking tape put over the opening) but the beam was...
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    Re: 50 W laser - sparks on power supplie

    Humm, sure does look like a bad supply.
    Can't tell from the video but if the arcing is coming from the high voltage transformer, replace the power supply--- period. Its very hard to stop the arcing...
  5. Re: Looking for a hobbyist laser cutter in West Michigan

    Hi,
    Not in grand rapids area but in southern Ohio.
    have 60w laser with 20x12in bed that can cut a lot of foam and balsa (i am in r/c also). If you you have a cad file of parts you need cut just PM...
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    lasercad or lightburn?

    Was just on lightobjects web sute and saw the software "lightburn" for the fist time Looks like its been around for awhile but just now saw it.

    I am using lasercad 7.96 now but would lightburn ...
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    Re: Won't load new files

    Micheal
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    Won't load new files

    Have a AWC708c controller using lasercad v7.96.
    Been having to erase any files in the controller in order to load a new file, small or large. Controller will show the file name as" unknown " and...
  9. Re: Community thoughts on a possible PSU solution

    Would HIGHLY recommend NOT even thinking about installing a fuse in the high voltage lead. Trying to insulate the fuse would become a major problem and if not done properly would allow the high...
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    Re: slime in cooling water

    Thanks for the reply's
    I'll give the 50/50 a try first as it's avail locally and a lot cheaper than the stuff from creative.
    I had read that antifreeze can be used but not over 10% without...
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    Re: slime in cooling water

    Gerryg thanks for the info.
    Changing the water more often is possible but a bit of a pain with my current cooling system. Additives would be a big help but never heard of any but antifreeze....
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    Re: engraving beyond size

    Thanks for the reply.
    Using draftsight and coraldraw 5x on a desktop computer with windows 7 via usb connection.
    I mostly use DXF files or some BMP
    I am very sure there is a way to purge the...
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    slime in cooling water

    Anyone have a way to keep the slime from forming in the cooling system or some way to help minimize it?
    I use distilled water or water out of a dehumidifier, same results with ether one.
    Added 10...
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    engraving beyond size

    Have 708lite controller and lasercut ver 7.68. Having a problem with the controller suddenly showing " engraving beyond size" and stopping the run.Had been doing this some but before the run was...
  15. Re: Chinese Laser, LaserCut 5.3 - y cutting shifts

    Replace the y axis motor! had the same problem on my X axis motor and replacing it cured the problem. same type of laser as yours also.
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    Re: laser firing when traveling to origin

    what controller are you using and software?
  17. error message beyond size on lasercad ver 7.58

    Hello all,

    Just changed the tube in my 60w Chinese unit and was double checking the setup options on lasercad ver 7.58 and the awc608 controller. All seemed to go ok until I loaded the first file...
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    THINK THAT WEAK TUBE IS JUNK? MAYBE NOT!

    Just rebuilt my 60w system with a AWC068 controller and new 60w P.S. Went to cut some 3mm acrylic and at 80% power and slow feed rate, it took 3 passes. Then I noted it was only drawing 10ma on the...
  19. Re: What Thermistor Do I need for my 80-90W Power Supply?

    My response may be to late to help you, but as a electronic tech for some time now, I have seen many of these fail in all types of P.S. They are used to minimize the inrush of current the instant...
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    Re: Lasea 100W CO2 Laser low power output

    Just a quick question, is the inter glass, the carries the water, nice and clear, or is it cloudy/ filmy looking?

    Rick
  21. Thread: Shades of Gray

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    Re: shades of Gary

    From what experience I have had in the past, the manufacture's don't support upgrades very well on their older equip, they trend to want to promote new sales, not upgrades. Now with 3rd party...
  22. Thread: Shades of Gray

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    Shades of Gray

    I have been doing a lot of raster engraving, but am stuck with the 1 bit format. Would like any info/ links to upgrade my Chinese LG 500(older version) 60w that now has a MPC03 controller and...
  23. Thread: Lasercut 5.3

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    I had the same problem after reinstalling...

    I had the same problem after reinstalling lasercut. A 50mm sq was 47mm. try adjusting the PULSE UNIT and both the X/Y axis from the option then worktable menu.
    (write down the original settings). Pg...
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    PM me, I may be able to help. Rick

    PM me, I may be able to help.

    Rick
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    Great!! Please do and I have dongle. Program up...

    Great!! Please do and I have dongle. Program up now, but all text in chinese
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    changing lanuage in lasercut

    After several combinations of the lasercut 5.3 programs I have, I finally got 5.3 to come up to the opening screen. BUT all in Chinese writing.
    Anyone have any ideas on how to change the text to...
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    Thanks for the link. It works to download the...

    Thanks for the link. It works to download the manual, but you have to go to [email protected]. to get to program? not tried that yet.

    Rick
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    Installing lasercut 5.3

    After the motherboard in my computer died, I had to reload all software on another hard drive. Now after two days of trying and not beening able to read Chinese, the best results that I have been...
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    define cut route in 5.3

    I was cutting a small part from plastic that requires a cut that is a dead end on one side of the part. No problem until laser cut makes it the last cut AFTER cutting all outside paths and the part...
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    Hi, Try a product called R/C 56 (available at...

    Hi,
    Try a product called R/C 56 (available at hobby shops) and is used to glue canopies, ect on r/c models. It starts out looking like white elmers glue then turns clear when dry and NO fogging at...
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