Converting my 3D Printer into a Laser Engraver with the Creality 10 watt Laser Engraver
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 พ.ค. 2023
- The good folks at Pergear we kind enough to send me out a conversion kit for the Ender 3 V2 Neo 3D printer. So on this week's show, we are converting our printer into a 10 watt laser engraver and doing a little testing with the unit. I hope you enjoy the show.
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Very helpful, thank you!
You're very welcome. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Very informative video. Thank you making it
You're very welcome. Glad that you liked it. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Great video and tutorial!
Glad that you liked it. Thanks for tuning in.
Wow, if anyone can successfully make the conversion, you can. You have an incredible understanding of the new technologies out there. Not something I will ever have. My hat is off to you! Enjoyed watching you make your magic! Take care!
Truth be told Michael, the new technologies kind of confuse me and it takes me a while to sit down and figure them out. I'm completely self taught in this stuff and I have been enjoying the learning process. Thanks for tuning in and for the kind words on the show.
Absolutely first class Kenny. I also used your video to set up my NEO and I will definitely be using this when my upgrade laser kit arrives, Thanks for sharing.
Glad that you liked it David. While the platform of the 3D printer does limit the size of engravings, the product works well and does a great job. Good luck with your new adventure. Thanks for tuning in.
Once I build my CNC mill I intend buying a laser module to plonk in instead of the spindle ... I'm surprised that more of the 3D printers out there don't offer this sort of functionality ... nice to see someone doing it now as a kit 👍
It's a pretty slick little unit Barry and while the engraving area is limited due to the printed bed size, it is still a capable, 10watt engraver for a fraction of the cost of a stand alone unit. Thanks for tuning in and for taking the time to chime in with your comment.
Good thinking on the part of Ender! One small footprint for two machines is always a good idea, maybe not as good as two stand alone machines, but this would probably be fine for a lot of people. Thanks for sharing 🇨🇱🤠
I was thinking about the smaller footprint and if that would affect me much and when I think about it, I have 5 different laser engravers; 3 of them have a full frame setup with a much larger footprint for the work area. I can't think of a time where I have needed the large footprint to do my work that I do. I don't really engrave large pieces so the larger footprint is never really utilized. So I agree with you that this would suit most people's needs. Thanks for tuning in this week.
Looks great Kenny. Very good price for a 10 watt upgrade.
Thanks for the kind words Karl. In comparison to buying a stand alone laser engraver, it is very reasonable. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
That looks great, I don't have either a 3d printer or a laser, but I enjoyed watching the video.
Never say never Mark. You never know what you might venture into if the need should arise. Thanks for tuning in to the show this week. It's very much appreciated.
Nice video Kenny! Thanks for sharing. If I may ask, have you tried cutting 3mm Acrylic? If so, what are the best settings? I am eyeing for this module because I am into a craft involving cutting/engraving acrylics :) The working area is big enough for my needs.
I have not tried cutting acrylic with this model. I normally use my 20 watt laser for that sort of thing. Sorry I can't help more. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
@@acutabove_woodworkings not a problem. Thank you for the feedback. Nice video.
I’ve been seeing lots of computers on here lately, when is the CNC router table coming lol. Looks like you can go back and forth (3D printer to laser engraver) pretty quickly and easily. Seems well thought out
The conversion is very quick Randy and for someone who has a compatible 3D printer and wants to get into a little bit of laser engraving, this is a very economical way to do it in comparison to a stand alone laser engraver. Thanks for tuning in this week. (I wouldn't rule out the CNC yet. I would just have to rearrange my whole shop to get it in there. LOL)
Kenny, thanks for the demonstration. Do you have any idea as to the price of that conversion compared to a 10 watt stand alone laser? It doesn’t seem too complicated to change everything back and forth. Thanks for the information.
A Longer Ray5 10 watt laser engraver is currently on sale ($180 off) for $599.99 USD on amazon. This conversion kit for an Ender 3D printer sells for $209 USD currently. Add the discount code from the show and it will knock off another 10% for US viewers so the unit suddenly becomes less than $200 USD for the conversion kit. So basically 1/3 of the cost with the Longer Ray5 currently being on sale. I hope this helps Paul. Thanks for tuning in.
Been looking at this since your first review. Interesting that the USD price direct from Creality is $10 less than the Amazon price. Exorbitant CAD price.
CAD prices are always heads and shoulders above the USD listed price. Our dollar is in the toilet right now so the exchange rate is brutal. Thanks for tuning in.
Great video! Do you happen to know the max height for the laser engraver? Been searching and can’t find anywhere. Intending to use with a rotary tool but unsure if it all will fit. Thanks!
I don't know the exact height off hand but I just checked mine and placed the laser's mounting bracket in place. I know the height that is required for a rotary and from what I am seeing of this kit that I installed on my printer, I can't see there being enough room for the rotary and the object that you are planning on engraving. I may be wrong, but it just doesn't look like there is enough clearance. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in.
@@acutabove_woodworkingswow, that was a fast turnaround, so very much appreciate your response 🙏
Bonjour, peut on faire de la découpe laser en plus de la gravure laser ? merci
Yes. The 10 watt laser can cut as well as engrave. You will just want to place protection down on your 3D printer plate to protect it from the laser. You also need to increase your power percentage and reduce your speed. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in.
Thank you for your informative video. Do you think that this kit can engrave signs to airsoft replicas and actual guns?i am very much interested in those things.
This is a 10 watt laser and might have some issues engraving some metals. I have a 20 watt laser that does metals to a certain extent and the 10 watt would certainly do a fine job depending on the hardness of the metal and the ability of the laser to focus on the flatter areas. It's hard to say without actually trying the engraving as all materials act differently when being engraved. I hope this helps a little. Thanks for tuning in.
@@acutabove_woodworkings Thank you for your answer.Generaly airsoft replicas are made out of good quality plastics (the cheap ones)and cheap quality Chinese metal mix (the expansive ones) .it is not the metals you find in an ordinary firearm.
@@dimitrioskarakostas8474 For plastics, you would have to make sure that you test your settings. The lasers can melt the plastics very quickly so test, test, test. As for the lighter metals, the 10 watt can engrave them but again, it's important to have your settings correct so be sure to test where you can.
Is it possible with the 1.1.6.2 motherboard firmware ? It's dont works for me...
I am currently running the 1.1.6 firmware and it runs just fine. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
You can’t use laserGRBL software?
You can use GRBL software. I just prefer Lightburn. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Will this cut through MDF?
Depending on the thickness, yes. MDF can be a tricky thing to cut with a diode laser as sometimes, the glue that binds the MDF together can interfere with the cutting process. I hope this helps a little. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Any tips for why it would work for a few seconds and then shut down? It beeps at me and then shows a green light then stops where it lies.
Is your work outside of the parameters of the work area? Just a thought. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
@@acutabove_woodworkings no. It's all there. I can cut , but it won't engrave. Now it's really fried after Creality had me install new firmware. Thanks for trying.
Isnt it possible to use Creality software to generate gcode without needing to pay for a lightburn license?
Yes, and no Woody. I can't say for certain but from what I understand, the Creality software is only available for Windows format and I have Macs. So for me, I don't have the option of the Creality slicer, hence why I use Cura. I'd like to be able to answer this more in depth, but having never used Creality slicer software, I can't say for certain. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Ken is the unit just for an Ender 3D printer or any 3D printer, thanks Ken
This unit is strictly for Ender 3D printers Alan. It is compatible with the Ender 2-pro, Ender 3-pro, Ender-3 NEO, Ender 3-Max NEO, Ender-3 S1, Ender 3 S1 Pro, Ender 3 S1 Plus, Ender 3V2, Ender 3 V2 NEO, CR-10 and the CR-10 mini but all of those are Creality Printers. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in Alan.
I just picked up an Ender three that the guy had put the Ender extender 400 XL kit onto. I think I know what I’m going to do now 400 mm of laser engraver footprint too bad. 😂😂
You will have to let me know how that works out for you. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Conversion kit costs twice what i paid for the 3D printer. Lol.
I don't set the prices. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
That is complete BS that the only program to use this costs money. It's a 3d printer with 3 axes and the laser in most cases uses only two of those axes. (axes: plural for axis).
I don't disagree that it should come with its own proprietary software but I don't design them or manufacture them. Maybe they will change that in the future. Thanks for tuning in and for chiming in with your thoughts.