Etching a mirror with a diode laser

In this video, we will etch a photo onto the back side of a mirror using a diode laser and with the help of Imag-r.com. This can be done with an Atomstack, Xtool or any other diode laser.
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[@KJ7JHN]

Need to try this with ti02 on the surface

[@ImagR-Laser]

Good video!
But never resize an already dithered ( material applied ) image.
Let‘s say you have 300 dpi, on a certain image and every dot is around 0.08mm
When you resize it now, it will shrink down the dots as well, and the dpi will be wrong.
On your video the resizing was kinda small, but I promise you will still get better results without the resizing. Do it all in ImagR, not after :)
Also if you use norton glass as material, instead of norton wood, it will be inverted and mirrored automatically! :)

[@LaserNoob]

I will certainly do that the next time! Thank you for the suggestions!

[@susanlee1679]

Great job!! Love the results.

[@jbn0613]

Very nice video. Subscribed. 👍🏼

[@maxSchlein]

actually a good video

[@patriciahough7766]

Thank you so much. You’re giving me courage 😊 Subscribed today

[@LaserNoob]

I'm glad to be of help! Best of luck in your laser adventures!

[@krg038]

Thanks for your video.

[@LaserNoob]

Thanks for watching!

[@LarryDMitchell]

Nice video. Just one question. Does the burn create a lot of residue that ends up on the laser lens cover?

[@LaserNoob]

There is residue. I'd suggest using air assist if you have it.

[@leeslegacywoodworking5405]

Ok. In another video, you said you live in Florida, but where in Louisiana are you from? That’s a nice LSU jacket you have on!

[@LaserNoob]

Baton Rouge

[@leeslegacywoodworking5405]

@@LaserNoob I was born and raised in Donaldsonville, and have been residing in Gonzales for almost 18 years now!

[@poti2875]

i did some mirror engraving on my diode. i noticed yours don't have black residue. mine, after engraving, it has black residue and i need to wipe or wash it off on water. why is that yours doesn't have black residue?

[@AcryliWoodDesigns]

When I went to select the material, imag-R did not have the selction for diode? Did they move it?

[@LaserNoob]

I am currently running version v1.6.0. The 4th button down on left side of the screen is for choosing your material. The type of laser is selected there. Hope that helps!

[@carlaschrum]

where do I get the imager program not finding it on the internet

[@LaserNoob]

Imag-r.com
Use code lasernoob and get 15% off any subscription. There is also a free, on-line version.

[@lookuptv6755]

What power laser did you use?

[@LaserNoob]

That was done with a 10w

[@AcryliWoodDesigns]

Is that a D1 pro 20w?

[@LaserNoob]

10w

[@rev_mitersaw]

Seems like everyone in Louisiana has a laser.

[@LaserNoob]

Just because I have great taste in football teams, does not mean I live in Louisiana. 😉

[@rev_mitersaw]

@@LaserNoob you did say boonies, not swamps, my bad 🤣