I have the 20 watt version. It has a few issues. The y-belt on the right side slips off the rollers about every 3 uses. The filter is completely ineffective. The biggest issue I have is the laser module falls out of its slot about every 5 issues regardless of how tight I crank down the screws. Lastly, performing a firmware upgrade, which Elegoo told me to do, was far more difficult and troublesome than it needed to be and there is no useful guidance of any kind. I talked to Elegoo about all of the issues and the basic response was they hoped I could fix it and good luck. The machine is about 3 weeks old.
The belt issue should be an easy fix. The way they run the belts can be challenging to get them right, it took me a few minutes even with my experience with similar machines. Was there an issue that requires a firmware update? If not, I would rock on with the current system. The slippage on the module could be caused by wear on the dovetail, maybe a file and clean up the connection points. It is possible that the machine that I got is a newer run but so far, it has performed pretty well.
@@TheClackShack Any belt help is greatly appreciated. Elegoo customer support has been horrendous. The machine became non-operational about 5 days after I received the laser. It would turn on, but not respond to any commands from the LCD or when plugged into a computer. Elegoo told me it was a known issue and to update the firmware. That was it. The firmware update procedure from their website is not remotely applicable to this machine. I will definitely try to clean up the dovetails. Thanks for the awesome channel by the way!
@@Motomax76 There was no reason for the item not to be sent fully assembled which would have sorted out the problems people were getting whilst building.
@@TheClackShack There was a new firmware but it had to do with an error message under certain circumstances. It did not affect the use of the machine in any way, so I didn't update it as it is not a simple thing to do and really didn't do anything..
For me the belt system took me time to figure out since my belt came off when assembling. The limit switches should have been standard, Geeks at Large do offer a kit for it. This is Elegoo's first go at laser and it will improve over time. Their fmd and resin printers are solid. Sadly i have not received my accesories yet for the Phecda and am anxious
Is this machine still working out for you? I am thinking of buying it as my first unit. Medical issues have limited my budget and learning to laser engrave is a bucket list thing.
Using a square and the frame function will work. You can also make a jig which is my go to. theclackshack.etsy.com/listing/1625979227/elegoo-phecda-interchangeable-jig-kit
What would you recommend in the price range of $500-1000? I was looking at this one because I like Elegoo 3D printers, but the Atomstacks and Atezrs seem to beat this one out a little for a tad bit more money. Or what would you recommend?
Once your stainless test round has folded and malformed from the thermal expansion the focal point of your lasers' ( fiber test and diode) has now moved , completely invalidating the test beyond the point of malformity
Hi, Great video, I'm curious about your opinion whether I would be able to go 2mm deep and take out Bold letters for epoxy filling, I'm talking letters that are 30mm wide and about 10" tall. Thanks,
I have done deeper with other machines, multiple passes and you can get good depth. You could technically go up to about 5 mm deep and keep pretty good detail. Just need plenty of passes
I would probably stick with 5mm or less to maintain a smooth edge. You could do more but the edge may be rough from all the passes. You will be limited to black opaque
@@TheClackShack Alright.. Thanks for replying :) And among OLM2 PRO S2 with 10W laser and this 20W variant, which one's better overall not considering price according to you..?
I run LPI at around 200. It depends on the beam size but most 20 or 30 watt machines, 200 works well. Power and speed will vary by color and manufacturer. I recommend a power speed test
hi, i bought a 10 w elegoo phecda yet i am failing constantly)) can not cut even a 1mm craft paper higher than 100 mm per minute and 100 percent power))i use the lightburn material test and i believe i am doing something wrong ...having air assist and honeycomb yet feels like laser can not give right power. is any setup for lightburn for this particular machine or do i have a mechanical problem?
@TheClackShack S Value is 1000. I checked that part first. I believe I am struggling with the focusing.I even made a ramp test for the finest focus point, and it is how it is supposed to be. One guy told me that the G code is not saving in lightburn in his case and reinstall will fix it, but I don't understand what he meant. Anyways, thanks for helping, and thank you for all your videos ))
Hello Thank you for your video Am first-time user, can u please tell me which is better for beginner - i have limited availability in my country, my options are - sculpfun s30 pro max 20w , creality falcon 2 22w , Elegoo Phecda 20 watt
Still no limit switches, laughable magnetically attached plexi shielding, a dysfunctional smoke filter which really serves no purpose and those stilts for risers are going to do the Bill Haley shake, rattle and roll I think Elegoo should stick to 3D printers.
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I have the 20 watt version. It has a few issues. The y-belt on the right side slips off the rollers about every 3 uses. The filter is completely ineffective. The biggest issue I have is the laser module falls out of its slot about every 5 issues regardless of how tight I crank down the screws. Lastly, performing a firmware upgrade, which Elegoo told me to do, was far more difficult and troublesome than it needed to be and there is no useful guidance of any kind. I talked to Elegoo about all of the issues and the basic response was they hoped I could fix it and good luck. The machine is about 3 weeks old.
The belt issue should be an easy fix. The way they run the belts can be challenging to get them right, it took me a few minutes even with my experience with similar machines. Was there an issue that requires a firmware update? If not, I would rock on with the current system. The slippage on the module could be caused by wear on the dovetail, maybe a file and clean up the connection points. It is possible that the machine that I got is a newer run but so far, it has performed pretty well.
@@TheClackShack Any belt help is greatly appreciated. Elegoo customer support has been horrendous. The machine became non-operational about 5 days after I received the laser. It would turn on, but not respond to any commands from the LCD or when plugged into a computer. Elegoo told me it was a known issue and to update the firmware. That was it. The firmware update procedure from their website is not remotely applicable to this machine. I will definitely try to clean up the dovetails. Thanks for the awesome channel by the way!
@@TheClackShack I messed with the belt and installed some end stops today and it made a major difference.
@@Motomax76 There was no reason for the item not to be sent fully assembled which would have sorted out the problems people were getting whilst building.
@@TheClackShack There was a new firmware but it had to do with an error message under certain circumstances. It did not affect the use of the machine in any way, so I didn't update it as it is not a simple thing to do and really didn't do anything..
For me the belt system took me time to figure out since my belt came off when assembling. The limit switches should have been standard, Geeks at Large do offer a kit for it. This is Elegoo's first go at laser and it will improve over time. Their fmd and resin printers are solid. Sadly i have not received my accesories yet for the Phecda and am anxious
Yea, the belt did that on mine.
Will this machine cut 1/4" hard wood
Yes, typically
Is this machine still working out for you? I am thinking of buying it as my first unit. Medical issues have limited my budget and learning to laser engrave is a bucket list thing.
It still works, I am not using it a family member is. There are other machines that are even more budget friendly.
Hi I was just wondering how you line up the job to get it square on the material with the Phecda 20w any help would be great :)
Using a square and the frame function will work. You can also make a jig which is my go to. theclackshack.etsy.com/listing/1625979227/elegoo-phecda-interchangeable-jig-kit
@@TheClackShack Thanks for your reply
What would you recommend in the price range of $500-1000? I was looking at this one because I like Elegoo 3D printers, but the Atomstacks and Atezrs seem to beat this one out a little for a tad bit more money. Or what would you recommend?
It isn't a bad machine but I do like Atomstack machines a little better for what I do.
Once your stainless test round has folded and malformed from the thermal expansion the focal point of your lasers' ( fiber test and diode) has now moved , completely invalidating the test beyond the point of malformity
Yep
I have the 10 watt version and the air filter dose help but I have an enclosure that exhausts out the window
Yea, it collects some but in my testing the cutting was a little more than it could handle.
How do you like the 10w version I'm looking at one currently, literally no reviews out there lol.
it seams to be a decent starter unit I have cut 3mm and 6mm plywood engraved slate, black ceramic tile , and several other materials@@LlvlDOn3
@@LlvlDOn3 Always better to go bigger if you can afford it.
Hi, Great video, I'm curious about your opinion whether I would be able to go 2mm deep and take out Bold letters for epoxy filling, I'm talking letters that are 30mm wide and about 10" tall.
Thanks,
I have done deeper with other machines, multiple passes and you can get good depth. You could technically go up to about 5 mm deep and keep pretty good detail. Just need plenty of passes
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Hi, witch stepper driver used? Some TMC drivers does not need end/limiting switches, they detect the end stop without. (StallGuard)
The kind that grind if you go too far. Even on the control screen, it will not home. I am aware of machines such as xtool who use soft limits.
Can you tell me how thick black acrylic sheet can this 20W variant cut?
[ and can it cut white acrylic (non-transparent) as well? ]
I would probably stick with 5mm or less to maintain a smooth edge. You could do more but the edge may be rough from all the passes. You will be limited to black opaque
@@TheClackShack Alright.. Thanks for replying :)
And among OLM2 PRO S2 with 10W laser and this 20W variant, which one's better overall not considering price according to you..?
What settings do you recommend for getting small details on tumblrs ? I have tested a few tumblrs and I had over lapping and a not as crisp image
I run LPI at around 200. It depends on the beam size but most 20 or 30 watt machines, 200 works well. Power and speed will vary by color and manufacturer. I recommend a power speed test
hi, i bought a 10 w elegoo phecda yet i am failing constantly)) can not cut even a 1mm craft paper higher than 100 mm per minute and 100 percent power))i use the lightburn material test and i believe i am doing something wrong ...having air assist and honeycomb yet feels like laser can not give right power. is any setup for lightburn for this particular machine or do i have a mechanical problem?
Check the S value and make sure it isn’t lowered.
@TheClackShack S Value is 1000. I checked that part first.
I believe I am struggling with the focusing.I even made a ramp test for the finest focus point, and it is how it is supposed to be.
One guy told me that the G code is not saving in lightburn in his case and reinstall will fix it, but I don't understand what he meant. Anyways, thanks for helping, and thank you for all your videos ))
Hello Thank you for your video
Am first-time user, can u please tell me which is better for beginner - i have limited availability in my country, my options are - sculpfun s30 pro max 20w , creality falcon 2 22w , Elegoo Phecda 20 watt
It would depend on your work area and enclosure needs. I give work area the priority, If its not too big, you will like the sculpfun.
Thank you @@TheClackShack , yes my main priority is work area and up gradable, am considering sculpfun s30 pro max 20w or ORTUR Laser Master 3 20W
Still no limit switches, laughable magnetically attached plexi shielding, a dysfunctional smoke filter which really serves no purpose and those stilts for risers are going to do the Bill Haley shake, rattle and roll
I think Elegoo should stick to 3D printers.
It wasn’t the best overall design ever. The module works great
Hey you was a lot prettier back then, but you wasn’t buying any beers.
Ok, then
3mm black plexi cut?
3mm acrylic, yes