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  1. I'll second that. I just listed my (about) 5...

    I'll second that. I just listed my (about) 5 year old xylotex and 3 stepper motors on ebay. I have ordered about a dozen controllers from xylotex and never had issues as long as I followed their...
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    Negative Comments

    I haven't been on here in some time. I recently sold this machine to a guy that makes leather patches for the military and wanted it to start something new.

    To all the negative comments on...
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    Yes, it worked great! Pics coming soon, probably...

    Yes, it worked great! Pics coming soon, probably tomorrow.
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    A user on the forums emailed a password to try on...

    A user on the forums emailed a password to try on the controller and it worked!

    Thank you to that user, in case anyone else may need it, it is: (pm me if you would like it)

    It worked for me...
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    Thanks, like I said, I have a legit copy already...

    Thanks, like I said, I have a legit copy already installed so I just installed the plugin and it worked. Who are the anit-piracy agents? Was this in the US? FBI?

    I have never heard of this...
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    The software has been pretty easy to use so far. ...

    The software has been pretty easy to use so far. Some of the functions are in Chingrish and don't really make 100% sense, but so far I have usually figured them out.

    With the Laser Cut software...
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    Still happy... but

    I have been experimenting with all types of materials and settings, this thing is awesome.

    There seems to be a factory setting that may be incorrect and I'm not sure how to tackle the problem.
    ...
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    Dave - Thanks for the tip on the silicon hose. I...

    Dave - Thanks for the tip on the silicon hose. I actually already tried some vinyl hose, and it leaked at the glass tubing of course, so I had the foresight to buy the barb connector while out...
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    Shen Hui Laser - Pictures

    Here are some pictures of the laser machine from Shen Hui Laser Co.

    Again, total cost to my door, about $3400 (Fl, USA), including import fees, shipping, and broker costs.

    If anyone has any...
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    Why is there not a way to delete the SPAM...

    Why is there not a way to delete the SPAM postings? I think the OP should be able to delete them. Clutters up the forum IMO.
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    Got it in the garage today. VERY happy with the...

    Got it in the garage today. VERY happy with the quality so far. Already had a couple test fires of the laser. I have taken lots of pics of the unpacking and will post some tomorrow along with some...
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    It's finally here! ...almost

    The laser has finally arrived in Jacksonville. Seems like it took forever.

    For anyone that may be looking to import a laser, here is how all the fees broke down.

    Shipco received the shipment...
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    I should also say, I am not trying to make a...

    I should also say, I am not trying to make a "good business" with this machine. It's going in my garage for me to (as my wife says) tinker with.

    I guess I just like technology and anything...
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    Bill of Laden received, arrival date set!

    Lamicron- You are right, I did search the forums. There are tons of options and suppliers out of China. I put a post up on global spec or one of those sites and was flooded with emails within a...
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    UPDATE: Pictures, ships soon!

    Mr. Pascal finally sent me some pictures (attached). And said they had missed the boat last week and it was delayed. Now they can't ship until Monday for some reason or other.

    Delays suck,...
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    It is Jacksonville, Fl. Stationed here in the...

    It is Jacksonville, Fl. Stationed here in the Military (Navy). Graduated High School from Plano Senior (North Dallas) back in '95.

    Will try the peltier first and see how it works. I have a...
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    Zax, I will certainly be overly cautious with...

    Zax,

    I will certainly be overly cautious with the laser. I declined their upgraded chill option. I've heard they are sometimes mearly coils and a fan that don't really do much.

    I have...
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    Zax. Thanks for the heads up on the personal...

    Zax. Thanks for the heads up on the personal exemption.

    I did go ahead and order the machine. I put the 30% down. I owe the rest once they provide me with the bill of laden.

    Each wire...
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    Here are some of the specs off the datasheet they...

    Here are some of the specs off the datasheet they sent me.


    Laser power - 50W(optional)
    Laser type - Hermetic CO2 glass tube
    Power supply - AC220±10℅50 HZ/AC110±10℅50 HZ
    Working area...
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    Litografa - Thanks, I verified (at your...

    Litografa - Thanks, I verified (at your prompting) that it WILL come with FDA cert.

    They also sent me a color card to pick colors for the shell.

    Unless someone warns me otherwise, I will...
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    Import tax and custom broker

    Found the US tariff schedule for importing, lasers fall under this section:

    http://hts.usitc.gov/Table%2084.xml#8456

    Looks like import tax will be 3.5% (2900 * .035 = $66) plus custom broker...
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    Got the warm fuzzy

    The gentleman from shenhui laser has emailed me back. I also confirmed through their official website he is legitimate.

    The price was Free on Board to US port. So I'm guessing I will be paying...
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    Thinking of buying a shenhui laser

    I am in contact with a Mr. Pascal of shenhuilaser. And think of buying this laser engraver/cutter.

    http://en.shenhuilaser.com/ProductShow.asp?ID=197

    Trying to find out if anyone knows anything...
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    Do you have a picture of this machine, maybe it...

    Do you have a picture of this machine, maybe it help if people can see it. If the machine is that old and someone has a similar one, maybe it will look familiar.
  25. Looks good, post some more when you get a chance....

    Looks good, post some more when you get a chance. What material are you planning on using?
  26. I've just installed my Lovejoy coupler and I'm...

    I've just installed my Lovejoy coupler and I'm getting 93 ipm with no problem stalling or mis-alignment. The end to my xylotex motor is on the flat, my lead screw side is a so messed up on the flat...
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    I have the same setup and the math (I believe) is...

    I have the same setup and the math (I believe) is 200 SPI x 10 TPI, times 8 (micro steps) = 16000 is what you should have for steps/inch. That is what I am running it at with a 1/2"-10 rod.
  28. Thanks for all the responses. I'm trying out...

    Thanks for all the responses. I'm trying out some of the free and trial software. It looks like solidworks may be too much to get started with. Gsimple lacks on the user help side. I walk through...
  29. As I mentioned, I'm not too good with the...

    As I mentioned, I'm not too good with the software yet. This is a simple item to follow along with the tutorials. I'm just trying to grasp the concept of how things are going to pan out in the end,...
  30. Machining my part with out cutting everything

    I want to cut the part in the attached picture.

    Any program I import the STL or other file into, wants to cut the whole face on the part.

    If I already have a flat board and want to save A...
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