DIY Rotary Module for K40 Laser Engravers!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.ย. 2019
- After many requests, I have finally put together a guide to make your own rotary module for your K40 laser engraver! This is a surprisingly simple build and will undoubtedly be the best accessory you will have for your K40!
While there are 3D printed parts in this project, I have listed alternatives for those pieces so access to a printer is not entirely necessary.
Please post below if you have any comments, questions or suggestions!
If you are looking to get a Glowforge Laser, you can use my referral code to get:
$600 off a pro, $300 off a plus, or $150 off a basic!
I'll get credit too! Use the link below.
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Links to all Parts:
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3D Printed Rotary Chassis File - geeksmithing.com/Rotary_chass...
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Laser Cut Rotary Chassis .svg File - geeksmithing.com/mountV3.zip
3D Printed Belt Pulleys File- geeksmithing.com/2GT-Belt_pul...
OR
Metal Belt Pulleys for Linear Rod (GT2- 40 Teeth):
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NEMA 17 Stepper Motor :
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Rubber Grommets (5/16 I.D. x 5/8 O.D):
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Skateboard Bearings - 608-2RS 8x22x7mm:
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Rubber Belt (GT2-200- 6mm):
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Metal Pulley for Stepper Motor (GT2- 20 Teeth 6mm):
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Linear Motion Rod (8mm x 300mm):
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Heat Shrink:
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Wire Loom Cable Wrap:
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M3 Hex Screws (9mm long) for Stepper Motor Mounting:
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Stainless Steel Ruler:
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Pneumatic Nibbler:
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Amazon K40 Laser Link: (These go in and out of stock often, so I will try to keep these K40 links current in hopes you can find one!)
www.amazon.com/shop/geeksmith...
For a Laser that has an even BIGGER cutting capacity and MORE cutting power than the K40 or Glowforge AND still cheaper than the Glowforge. (Sometimes these can come with Rotarys as well, just be sure to double check)
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If you are still looking to get a Glowforge Laser, you can use my referral code:
I'll get credit too! Use the link below.
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Best explanatory video I've seen in a long time.
Thanks Tom! I appreciate that! It is a tricky balance of being entertaining yet informative. Thanks for watching!
@@Geeksmithing typed the link in manually and got the files. Must of had a popup blocker that was blocking it.
I wanted to thank you for this vid. There are a handful of clever little ideas in here which some people may not appreciate, but I certainly do. :)
Hey cheers! I really appreciate that!
By far, one of the best, if not the best, DIY videos I have ever seen
Thank You for it
Dale
Oh wow. Thank you so much! Can't ask for a higher bar that that! :D
Thanks for the video on this! Looks way simpler than I had in mind. I knew there had to be some kind of correction factor and axis substitution going on but was unsure how it was done. Now Ive made up my mind to get one of these devices. Awesome work man!
Excellent!!! Happy to help!:) I also thought it had to be more complex than it really ended up being!
most useful explanation within the first two minutes Ive ever heard. TY
Oh wow. Fantastic comment! Thanks! I am glad it came across as clearly as I had hoped. :)
Awesome video, I just ordered all my parts to make this rotary device. Gonna cut my frames out of acrylic since I have some laying around. Thanks for a great explanation.
Good luck! Let me know if you have any questions!
Really loved your video. Refreshing to get your take on these cheap laser's and to get the most out of it. Thank you and keep up the amazing work!
Hey thanks!! I appreciate it!
very well done wes! I've been holding off on the rotary until I saw your video. The rotary looks great, and the results are perfect. Also for those who don't know how to calibrate the rotary, good job explaining that in the video.
Thanks Matt! I had too much fun making the animations in this vid! Glad it all made sense!
@@Geeksmithing I loved the animations!
Such a great teacher thank you for showing this I had no idea it was using the Y axis output.
Hey thanks!! Yeah, it kinda blew my mind when I realized it too!
Great video - after watching this video a couple of times I was able to make a working version in a matter of days using my 3D printer and scrap/recovered parts from old inkjet printers - thank you.
Oh wow! That's super cool!! Can't ask for for a better result than that!!
I did the same thing! Just used it for the first time today and it's working great!
Nice job explaining in lay terms. Especially like that this is done on a stock K40 using Inkscape and Whisperer.
Thanks Scott! I appreciate that! It is amazing what this machine can do when combined with some free softwarer :)
i hope more content creators were like this...no BS...just the content without any distracting things :) thank you sir :)
Oh wow, thank you so much! I appreciate that!
I hope you enjoy the rest of my stuff here as well. 🤓😆
One more vid to convince my wife to buy one.. and the ad spot for the podcast was great.
It is my sole motivation! ;) And yeah, I thought the ad was fun too! :)
Very well done and quite an ingenious idea, thanks for sharing this and all the details, thank you
Thanks! I appreciate that!
Awesome video! Great explanations!!!
And I loved the This Old Tony assembly method!
Thanks for sharing!!!
Thanks!! It's funny, I have honestly never seen one of his vids ( I know, I know!) and that's not the first time I heard someone make that reference for this video!
@@Geeksmithing given some of your editing choices on this video, I really think you'd like his sense of humor.
Super video, even a parts list with sources. Wow. Thank you.
My pleasure, thanks!!!
Thanks for finally doing this. Yes, I did bug the crud out of you over this subject.. Thanks for helping!
I am happy that you did! Keep perstering me! 😆
Simple ,clear and informative. Nice one
Cheers! 👍
Exactly what I was looking for! Thank you very much!
More than welcome!:)
@@Geeksmithing definitely subscribed after this.
I need to get two of those stepper motors. So cute!
😁🤓
...great quality video not to mention interesting, well done and thank you
Thanks JimBob!! 😁
Great video and I love the Special FX!!!!
🤓👍
This is really helpful. Thank you so much.
Awesome video, love the special effects
Hey thanks! Those can be too much fun for me :)
I want to buy a laser cutter just so I can make one of these, I love it. TFS, G :)
Thank you I'm building my own custom snare drums and have been looking for a way to do this to different drum shells I design. Great Video!
Oh awesome! I'd love to see what you come up with!!
@@Geeksmithing Ok I'll make a video sometime
Thanks Wes! I know what I’m doing this week.
Haha! Definitely should!! :)
Someone's been watching This Old Tony ;) . great video
Great stuff, love the magical editing! Liked and subbed :)
Thanks Gary! 🤓👍
Thanks Wes.. .this is going on the list.
You bet!!! My list is so long.... 😆
I don´t know shit about lasers, but after this video i feel like i could do this.. Very well explained!!!
Don’t really bother commenting, but come on this guy’s breakdown 👏👏👏
Haha, cheers! I appreciate it!
You, sir, are a genius!
Haha thanks! Been telling my wife that for years! 😆
Splendido lavoro. Ottimo. 😁👍
Awesome Wes!
Thx Jim!
love your style man keep it up
Thanks Tom!
I saw this today, March 20, 2023 and I have already started printing parts to make this. Great video and explanation!
Oh nice! I hope it works out well for you! Good luck! Thanks for watching! Btw, today is March 20th, 2023. 😉
@@Geeksmithing Correct, our day is almost 3 quarters done!
The printing is going full steam ahead!
@@parkflyer68 curious that you put the wrong date in your post. 🤷♂️. Good luck on the printing!
@@Geeksmithing oh geez, I have April on the brain...... I meant March! ;)
Great video. I must admit that the laser printer is looking more and more enticing 🤪
😆🤓
Enticing enough to order it now?
@@GeekBuildersNet 🤞
awesome, nicely done!!
Thanks!!
12:18 RIP King of Random :(
i enjoyed your video!
Thanks!....RIP. 🙁
Thanks so much for sharing this!
Hope it helps!
Very nice bro! Thanks for sharing
Thanks! You bet! :)
Great video!
Hey, thanks!!🤓👍
Awesome video as always. Love seeing this K40 stuff.
And nice to see the new bottle design. I won the older one from your survey competition a while back and I love it! It’s holding up nicely despite pretty much constant use.
I also just stuck your sticker & the Making Geeks one on my new tool wall/rolling workbench/storage/garage organiser this morning.
Oh hey! Glad to hear it is holding up!! They are fantastic. :). Thanks for watching and listening!! Cheers!
Also I'm happy to adorn your shop items! 😊👍
Makes me want to go out and buy one!
😉🙃
Do it. I give you permission.
thank you so much for your lesson! I'll try using mm where I live...
First off great instructional video easiest one to understand out of most. I have made the rotary and worked fine and I actually added 2 dpdt swiches instead of pulling it out of main board all the time makes me think eventually the connection may break but the switches work fine going from regular cutting to rotary by flipping switches and I thought I had it calibrated until I put a quick 4 pin disconnect on it and I made sure it was pin for pin but now again calibration is off and it runs backwards and I'm off calibration by 3.6875 inches but with your calculation its saying something like .27 inches switch I had it at .83 before it rasters fine except it looks kinda crunched in I'm going to take off quick disconnect off and see if it changes direction but .27 seems like it would make it more crunched can you check your calculation on a 9.5 circumference x 6 tall bottle and see what you come up with I may just be brain farting and doing something stupid simple but it worked at .83 really close until I added disconnect any help would be appreciated and once again awsome video explanation thank you you can also email me at mag200181@gmail.com if you would like more info. Thank you
Super cool
Thanks!!
This is so easy! And I think I have everything but the rods.
Heck yeah! I was surprised how much I had on hand too!!
Subbed as soon as I seen the intro, I loved that game 😂
Haha thanks man!!! 😁 Me too!!!
Sweet :) Thank you..
I was one of the people on the list hahah
I aim to please! 😁
Dang good information!!!
Thanks!!!
Good tutorial, we should call you King Tut. I love all the magic fx at the start. I have a Glowforge Pro, anyone ever adapted a rotary to one?
I have not! 🤔
Great Video
Glad you enjoyed it
Thanks! So well done and subscribe!
Cheers!🤓👍
Where there is a will there is a way.
Thanks geeks, there is a place in this world for you guys
Keep geeking
The Geek will inherit the earth.
@@Geeksmithing sounds like a t-shirt to me.
Can I copyright that 😄👍
Thank you for the video!
Still havent sold my glowforge.
Keep up the great work!
Also I thought you used lightburn
Nope. No lightburn yet. Doing all I can with K40 Whisperer for now
Damn this video is so freaking good. Can't wait to cut the floor out of my machine once it gets here. Big thanks for the rotary design to save us buying a unit..
Hey, thanks! I appreciate that! Best of luck to you! #teamk40
Thank You!
You bet!
Just started to print and order the bits to make one of these for my 100W Laser - think I'm going to have to tweak the design as my laser uses Nema 23's and an aviation connector. Great design tho :)
Awesome! I'm sure it will work great! :)
great video.
Hey thanks! I appreciate it! :)
Great explanatory video. Question: the rotary table has a fixed spacing between the struts. What is the minimum and maximum diameter circular object the table will handle?
Ha! Ha! Awseome reveiw and i love the lesson as well as the idea at help the youth and us not youth anyway you should give yourself a patt on the back for doin the video's , i look forward to checkin the all out , kile i said patt on the back you've earned it Geeksmithing
Thanks!
Such a great video. I wish someone could make one for the GlowForge I already have. 😭
Thanks!! Yeah.....
Great explanation. Thank you. So i activate the bell 😊
Thanks!! Happy to help!
great tution mate cheers heres a tip the geminitsu rotary fits an works without cutting k40 bed ...by simply reversing the red an blue wires on rotary axis an turning it upside down lol simple as that
Not sure I follow about the reversing bit.
Thanks for posting the video. If you haven’t already, check out Lightburn. I use it for my CNC laser and it seems a lot of people use it for K40s. Great product for the price.
Well, in order to use Lightburn, the control board needs to be replaced. I have that upgrade waiting in a box in the shop (Cohesion3D) , I am just waiting to go thru some more K40 videos using the stock hardware before making that jump.
There is also a lot of chatter about replacing the K40 control boards as you know. I am running Lightburn with an Arduino Uno and GRBL. Works like a champ.
I had great expectations for this video, which in it self is awesome. Started to watch it and got more and more discouraged by the minute!! Not your fault off course. Rather quick I thought to my self: ok, yeah, aha...... that's never gonna happen. No way I am going to build that rotary module!!! So I took a shortcut and found one on amazon. Should arrive next week. ;-) Next challenge is understanding the software!!! Any advise on that to someone that is not nearly as geeky as he wants to be. :-)
Thanks!!! Well, I explain the software on the video as well, I hope it helps! 😆
It's exceptionally easy to build. I didn't do the geometry; I just printed a logo, adjusted the Y-steps, printed again, and after only three burns I got it dialed in. Turned out to be just about 2.0 x diameter for the steps per mm. An 80 mm bottle needed 160 steps/mm.
Thanks for the video! A warning to those with larger (60W and above) lasers: this NEMA 17 motor will be fried by the motor driver. Those larger CO2 lasers use NEMA 23 motors so use one of those instead, and they also use a GX16 aviation plug connector.
The title and thumbnail literally say "for K40 Laser Engravers"... Those models you list are not K40's... Sorry, I do not share your concern.
@@Geeksmithing I edited my comment to be a warning to people with larger lasers that use the bigger NEMA 23 motors. Hopefully people will see that comment if they are going to try to make a similar rotary based off this design. Thanks again.
Love the fire ;-)
😁😁😁🔥🔥🔥🤘
That’ awesome
Thanks!!!
Good video and great teaching.
Im planning to buy one of this machines. I have a question my purpose of buying this machine because i want to do engrave names and perhaps images to, on coffee mugs.
Can i built a metal stand that i can idjust to have a better clean image and letters. Whats the lazer distance need to be from object to have a clear and clear letters or image. Thank you very much for your great video. Take care
Interestingly, because you turn the rubber wheels that then turn the bottle, the Y scale factor isn’t affected by a change in the diameter of the bottle. Neat way of doing it. You probably mentioned it but I missed it in your explanation.
Also, the stepper turns both rollers but if the friction is enough it only needs to turn one, the other can just be an idler. That way you can get rid of the belt. Chances of slipping would be more unless the drive wheels were carrying most of the weight. This way conical shapes would be possible without the cone climbing out as the different diameters travel different distances. You really only want one roller to drive, all others should freewheel. The shape will be distorted because the smaller diameter travels less than the larger diameter.
I know this is a really old comment, but can you explain what you mean about conical shapes not creeping if you have one drive roller and one idler?
@@dustinhanlin basically, if you have two driven rollers their outside diameter turns at the same rate. Unless the shape you’re turning has the same diameter in contact with the driven rollers it will slip on one of the rollers or try to move axially.
@@klave8511 ok that does make sense. I had to visualize it to get what you were saying. Most tumblers are conical so I guess this design isn't ideal for those. I hadn't thought of that before I got the parts together. Maybe I'll just have to design one myself using some of the parts and convert the one wheel to an idler.
THANK YOU for sharing!!! You obviously gained a sub! When doing taped cups like the white one in your video,are you just jacking up one end until it's level and still within the focus parameters?Now you got me thinking of raising the machine,adding a lens on a Z servo,and doing all sorts of neat stuff!Or seeing if the light can be guided through a fiber optic or something!Probably be easier just to get something bigger than a diode laser to work on my CNC engraver or 3D printer.Too many toys,Too little time.You get a Smiley Face for the day!
The tapered cups are a bit trickier, as you actually do NOT want the surface of the cup to be perfectly parallel when lasering, as it will actually distort your image as it gets lasered onto the cup. I would cut a wooden ring on the laser to slip onto the tapered end of the cup. This outside diameter of the ring would be the same diameter as the widest part of the cup making contact with the rollers. If you can imagine, this makes the tapered cup roll like a perfect cylinder. The tricky part is making sure that the region of the cup you wish to laser needs to be withing that focal range at its closest point and it furthest point from the lens.. Hopefully that makes sense.
@@Geeksmithing Makes perfect sense,and WAY easier than my idea!
@@Bowtie41 I am also interested in adding and adjustable Z axis though, perhaps even motorizing it as you suggested!:)
Awesome video! Just wondering if you could post a source for the rotary attachment that is already assembled. I see some out on Ebay and Amazon but not sure if they will fit the $400 engravers.
I like your design. I have an Anet A8 I am adding a laser to. I think I will build a rotary axis. I am have to change the orientation, but it's looks doable.
Nice! What are you planning on lasering once you have one?
Mostly hobby stuff. Cups and mugs, but it opens the door for me to build laser engraver for martial arts weapons. I'm also rebuilding a 1980 Cj5 jeep and the dash will have an aircraft-like setup. I think the possibilities are endless.
Thanks for the vid!
@@Aikidoman06 I think you will run into issues lasering mugs and cups with a diode based laser, but only one way to find out! 😆
Geeksmithing maybe, but I'm going to give it a shot. I've been looking into building a full blown tube laser cutter.
@@Aikidoman06 awesome! Please share when you get it up and running!
Have you thought about using 2, 3, or 4 different sized rubber wheels on 1 end that you can slide in & out so you can do non nice cylinder? So like the slanted coffee tumbler.
You could totally do that! My solution is I have a 3d printed ring that I slip into the narrower side of the tumbler that keeps it lifted up and level. Good idea though!
@@Geeksmithing Correct me if I am wrong, but I have tried this - (I am very new to this laser process) - by adding a taller ring for say the 30 oz tumbler that has a larger taper in the bottom, you must change the rotary settings as it stretches the grid test substantially. Settings must be changed to do this...am I correct about this?
Is your website gonna be back soon? Would love to start printing parts needed for this mod.
Thank you for this video.
So sorry for the delay, but I finally have the files back online. Please check the video description for the link! :)
Hi Wes,
Great video !! We learn a lot by your posts !!
The calculation you made (end up with 0.78) is that for this bottle-diameter or for this rotary setup (stepper/wheels etc) ??
Hey thanks! It's the multiplier for my rotary setup (stepper wheels etc. Exactly). I can laser any diameter object that would fit, and that value doesn't change. I'd encourage everyone to do their own test bottle and calculate their own multiplier for best results.
@@Geeksmithing Oke, Thanks !!!
Very informative video. I like your channel a lot. Liked & Sub’d!
Thanks very much! 🤓👍
I subbed the second I saw Conkers.
As you should! ;) Thanks man!
Hi. Just wondering, if I were to use a tapered bottle and raise the one end, would the lasered image be distorted because of the gradual change in diameter as it’s engraving? Would I need to alter settings to reflect the “cone” shape of the bottle? Amazing video btw. Thanks :)
Great question! Imagine putting a wide sticker on the tapered part of the bottle. Now place that bottle upright on a table as one would do when liquid is in it. That sticker sort of curves up when viewing it on the table relative to the flat surface of the table. Hard to describe....😆. That's why I figure lasering perpendicular to the center axis of the bottle when spinning is best, even the tapered parts. It certainly takes some experimenting to get a feel for it.
Excellent presentation. I have had a K40 for about a week now but still haven't used it!! I'm waiting for a honeycombe base, have added air assist, red dot laser, water temp gauge, ammeter and threw the air extract internal "funnel" in the bin. I didn't bother shortening it as it is pants. I cut a 4" hole in the side of the machine for clear turbulence free extraction. I bought the machine for "flat" projects to enhance my woodworking projects. I've read statements claiming that the K40 can't have a rotary function but it was in my mind that all I had to do was what you have here but I wondered if I was missing something. All of this is to demonstrate my lack of knowledge or experience before I ask this question. If you increased the diameter of the wheel on the stepper motor would that resolve / remove the need for the calculation? Can a perfect stepper wheel diameter be achieved?
I suppose that is possible, but there can be a variance depending on the stepper motors, and it might not be a one size fits all type of situation. Great question though! Congrats on the new shop addition and I hope it all works out for you! Drop me a line if I can help in any way! :)
You mentioned before that you were going to make a video on making your ornaments. Are you still planning to do that.
Also, do you know approximately how fast (inches per minute, for example) this machine will cut 1/8 wood (basswood in my case, fairly soft)?
Great how-to. Just don't have a laser cutter nor a 3D printer. Wanted to use this rotary for a slightly different use case. Is there any chance that you would sell a pair of laser-cut Rotary Chassis parts?
Amazing work! I can't wait to try it.
Just to check, what thickness of wood should you use if laser cutting the chassis?
Also, which length m3's work best for mounting the motor?
Good questions! I used 1/8" pieces of Baltic birch plywood sandwiched together (I need to add that detail to write up...thx!). And I'll measure the screw length when I get home.
@@Geeksmithing Perfect, thank you.
Sorry about the delay. They are 9mm long. Let me know if you have any other questions!
@@DanielLevesley thanks for asking! I will update the info for others. 👍
Item I want to engrave is 1' to maybe 2" diameter at most, what is your recommendation on modifying the rotary to accommodate the smaller diameter? Bigger pads on the rollers? Modify the brackets? Make two larger wheels to ride on the rotary with my material threaded on a rod between them?
You could definitely add larger roller wheels... You would just have to raise up the legs as well. There was a person that recently shared a different redesign idea for the rotary that might be worth me investigating to allow for smaller items such as pens or shot glasses... 🤔 Might be worth revisiting...
Mine gets here Wednesday, hoping to do bottles for deer camp this year for everyone. What happens if the bottle isn't same size all the way down? Is there anyway to do that or is it a lost cause? Only thing I can think of would be to shim it so it's all the same distance from the laser
If you are doing a tapered tumbler or something similar, I cut a ring out of some scrap to fit on the bottom (or a roll of tape even!) to let the tumbler ROLL square (keeping the bottle surface slanted). As for engraving areas that are on a taper, I have found that you can only laser a tapered region as long as that region falls within the focal range of the laser... As you may or may not know, the laser lens has like a sweet spot that it can remain in focus within... usually about 55mm to 65mm from the lens. This 10mm range is all you have to work with. If the design can remain within that 10 mm region as the bottle changed shape, then it should work.. It will be tempting and intuitive to want to raise the tapered end up enough so that the surface is level. (by shimming underneath one end of the rotary device) This MAY work for you if your image is not very big, but it may cause an issue as the object rolls around, and will result in a distorted image in your finished product. It may be possible to compensate for the distortion in the image editing software, but I have not tried it. I definitely recommend a test bottle to laser on over and over again to get it all sorted.
I hope that novel of a response helps and makes sense. Good luck on your project!!
@@Geeksmithing Thank you so much! I really appreciate the response and the words of wisdom! I'll try my best!
Great Design! I made one very similar after watching your video but out of aluminum instead. (I'm a waterjet operator for the day job) I was wondering what bottle you were using and how you get the engraving to show up so clean? I am having a problem with the engraving almost not getting all the way through it seams. I have tried on multiple power settings but can't get one to turn out clean like yours. Any and all advice is appreciated!! Thank You!
Hello! The bottle I used was a cheap one from Wal-Mart actually... They often have a variety scatter throughout the store. I just use the settings shown in the video, and the use goo gone to clean it up at the end. If the image is jagged, then you are likely going too fast.
I should make a video of my homemade rotary cheater kit I designed using parts from homedepot
Do it!
Tried lazer cutting the SVG file provided in your link. Having an issue with the sizing through inkscape. Are you able to supply the dimensions for the chasis?
I have updated the files to include some dimensional measurements to allow for proper sizing if you scale the svg and maintain the aspect ratio.
I've had a rotary for a few months and have yet to use it. WIth this video, I think it will be easy to get great results. What is a good power setting for powder coating?.....you were at 7mA (what is that in percentage....I have the percentage pane). Thanks!
Hmmm good question... Not completely sure, but I'd start at 25% and go up from there. Until you see it is zapping it away.
Nice tutorial. Do you think this could be adapted to the Atomstack A5 Pro as well?
Probably as long as the laser is powerful enough, I think a similar approach could be taken.
hi, thanks for all but you can put a video how put the limit switch please
How put the limit switch? Sorry, not sure I follow.
Hi, thanks for this video and the files. I assume I'd be ok using the 330mm x 8mm rods I already have? It looks like there is enough room, judging from the video.
Yeah, I think you should have no probs.
Thanks for the amazing video. How long did it take to engrave the bottle?
It can vary a lot based on size of bottle and complexity of design, but this one takes about 10min or so. Not super speedy for sure, but nice for the price. ;)
Great idea and great video. Do you know when your website will be back up? I really need to build this but I'd like to get the laser cut files. Thanks!
So sorry for the delay, but I finally have the files back online. Please check the video description for the link! :)
@@Geeksmithing Thank you very much!
@@deanclauson3566 happy to help! Good luck!
Hy and thx for the video! I want to build this rotary but i'm having trouble finding this exact stepper motor. Could you please update to exact model or replacement that i could use? Thx!
Hi. All items used in the project are listed in description of this video, including the stepper motor. I just verified the link is still valid and in stock.
Awesome job Wes! On the cleaning. Magic eraser and Totally Awesome Cleaner from Dollar Tree is money. Or if it’s not available locally you could provide an Amazon link.
Great tip! Thanks man!
Thank you! Do you see any danger of reflecting the laser when you burn through the paint and reveal the shiny Stainless on those bottles?
I have never seen the effects of it reflecting off. The metal likely just scatters it, as it's not exactly a mirrored surface. Also a good reason to always keep the lid closed anyways. ;)