The user manual documents the firmware update pretty clearly, so no worry there. Lightburn was equally easy since the "Find My Laser option worked without a hitch.
In theory you can you do this, though you’d need to confirm this with Creality. Realistically it’s probably cheaper to sell your 40W laser and then re-buy a 60W version
Have you had any problems with the speed, seems like mine doesn't go over 8000mm checked the machine settings and everything ok there, i can tell the module isnt moving any faster at 24000mm than 8000mm and the burn i do proves it, both the same, hopefully you can help
This would depend on what you are engraving. If it is small then the laser will spend a lot of time speeding up and slowing down for direction changes. I’m not sure how laser companies measure with speeds but this is a dubious marketing number at best
It was a big engraving around 12 inches done at 24000mm it didn't move any faster or engrave any deeper or darker at 8000mm, also I didn't update the firmware, it cuts really well at 1500mm on 3mm plywood
@@djs7515 I've tried a similar experiment with several different lasers and saw similar results - hence my skepticism of posted speeds. However when I've looked at the Falcon 2 in the past, my engraving benchmark test was pretty clearly capped at 24000mm/m, so I'm confused. I'm really starting to wonder if laser companies aren't somehow cooking the results for material tests, but in the real-world their lasers are much slower. (Maybe this is like Volkswagon's DieselGate a few years ago 😏
Sent creality a email about this, they got back to me today with this answer, 24000mm is slower than 8000mm, I don't know what kind of math they use over there, anyway the machine cuts like a champ and that's what I use it for I got other lasers that I use for engraving
I'm looking for a laser that I can engrave items that are not restricted to the size of the laser bed, longer, but also will not break the bank? What do you suggest? Thanks
Great video! Do you think you can engrave at 20W, then switch to 60W for cutting and NOT move the laser head/position?
Yes, absolutely. The laser doesn’t move too freely. If you are giving minor concern to keep it in position you will have no trouble
GREAT VIDEO Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Can you do a firmware and light burn set up, I just ordered the 60 watt it's supposed to be here by the end of the month, thanks
The user manual documents the firmware update pretty clearly, so no worry there. Lightburn was equally easy since the "Find My Laser option worked without a hitch.
Thanks, I hope I made the right decision, I was looking at the Ikier 70 watt but decided on this one
@@djs7515 Both are decent lasers. It would be a toss-up if one is better than the other.
can i get a 60w module and conect it to the 40w, ?
In theory you can you do this, though you’d need to confirm this with Creality. Realistically it’s probably cheaper to sell your 40W laser and then re-buy a 60W version
Have you had any problems with the speed, seems like mine doesn't go over 8000mm checked the machine settings and everything ok there, i can tell the module isnt moving any faster at 24000mm than 8000mm and the burn i do proves it, both the same, hopefully you can help
This would depend on what you are engraving. If it is small then the laser will spend a lot of time speeding up and slowing down for direction changes. I’m not sure how laser companies measure with speeds but this is a dubious marketing number at best
It was a big engraving around 12 inches done at 24000mm it didn't move any faster or engrave any deeper or darker at 8000mm, also I didn't update the firmware, it cuts really well at 1500mm on 3mm plywood
@@djs7515 I've tried a similar experiment with several different lasers and saw similar results - hence my skepticism of posted speeds. However when I've looked at the Falcon 2 in the past, my engraving benchmark test was pretty clearly capped at 24000mm/m, so I'm confused.
I'm really starting to wonder if laser companies aren't somehow cooking the results for material tests, but in the real-world their lasers are much slower. (Maybe this is like Volkswagon's DieselGate a few years ago 😏
Sent creality a email about this, they got back to me today with this answer, 24000mm is slower than 8000mm, I don't know what kind of math they use over there, anyway the machine cuts like a champ and that's what I use it for I got other lasers that I use for engraving
@@djs7515 I'd question their math too. But regardless, as you've discovered, this is a pretty solid laser, especially if you do a lot of cutting.
I'm looking for a laser that I can engrave items that are not restricted to the size of the laser bed, longer, but also will not break the bank? What do you suggest? Thanks
I'm working with the Wecreat Vision and conveyor now, maybe you want to wait for that one.
@@SteveMakesEverything thanks
@@SteveMakesEverything Thinking, the only thing I can't do is cut clear acrylic.
@@mikeledee8786 This pretty much the case. Engraving glass can be a bit of a challenge as well, but there are easy solutions to that problem.
@@SteveMakesEverything I guess that is co2, correct? In that case what do you recommend using the specs from earlier and not too expensive?
Can it engrave stone? 60 watt
Yes, though it will depend on the composition of the stone of course
i know one is diode and one is CO2, Falcon2 pro 60W or X2?
I assume when you say X2 you are referring to the xTool P2, correct? If so, between those two lasers, I would buy the P2
no worth if it not 50% white acrylic. i not need cut wood and allready have 5W to engrave
Best to buy a CO2 then
atomstack has a 70 watt! XD and it costs lot less!!
Yep, there is no question that there is competition.
@@SteveMakesEverything its no competition if its better!