Thank you so much. You're amazing ❤

just found your video after a long time searching for a way to convert a picture into something I could use with the laser engraver. This was fantastic, thanks so much for posting and sharing your methods!

I find that the real truth - diode or CO2 - is focus. On ALL my lasers, the factory focus is close but not the sharpest dot for my machines, as each machine is like a fingerprint. There are some great focus tests out there. I found that my 6mm factory focus is the smallest dot at 4.95mm by serious testing and using a reticule to measure. My 2mm focus is 1.35mm for the crispiest dot i can get. All my photos improved. Immediately. All my engraving work edges looked crispier too. I also learned from this on one of my diode machines that it is a rectangle! It was always causing triple engraved lines in one direction causing dark striations ruining every photo. Also, i bought a high-rez lens (1" is common name) and my 130w CO2 now tests like 900+ LPI for great photos on any material i have tested such as slate, acrylic, stone, wood, glass or tumblers... Also surprising - due to some dumb mistakes in focusing badly, some images were slightly better looking. Seems to depend on the material. One particular surprise was at 96 lpi and out of focus! On some materials people liked it better from the typical viewing distances. To me though, nothing looks good under my microscope. Revisit the factory focus and perhaps y'all will be as surprised as i was. And possibly enjoy your photo results more. Like i do now.

Wow great explanation on this video just wanna say thanks too you ❤❤❤

I wish I could do this with my Xtool M1 😢

It is hard to tell on the video, but the edges don't look very crisp? Did the edge of the tape backing let some paint under? Did the laser melt the acrylic and the resulting melt not come out sharp? Does anyone else see what I think I see?

I've heard people talk about CO2 lasers not doing well with photos but man my 40w CO2 came out pretty bad... I don't think I'll be spending more time engraving any photo's on them.

Have you cut out this with a dioden laser?

Wow! That is super-cheap! Good job on the glasses. That should really expand what you can make. Take care.

I've been thinking of buying one for awhile now, maybe this will be the boost I need

Would this work with a diode laser? I’ve just received the falcon 2 yesterday and don’t know where to start

Does it cut 3mm acrylic ?

Thanks for tutorial! Interesting program. I’ve learned that in most programs, if you can determine the size in pixels for the svg you’re trying to match, it makes it easier to change the secondary image size accurately without the fuss. Happy creating!

Very Cool.

Can you do this with a diode?

Where did you get light burn from.

Hi, MARC A.M. I've been using the AlgoLaser for a while, now. I'm very impressed with the quality, and highly recommend this brand to anyone who is looking for a laser. The gantry action is so smooth! It all works like a high-quality precision instrument. It's 10 watts, but it seems to have an extra bit of power to it. When I need to buy another laser in the future, AlgoLaser will definitely be at the top of the list. Thank you again for this awesome laser, and good luck to everyone for future giveaways.

very well done experiment, but the imposibility to engrave transparent acrilyc its about light physics, if u cover the surface whit a black paint, u only can engrave the paint coat, and the result on the transparent acrilic its just a secondary effecto of the heat, but, since the rest of the acrilic thickness still remains transparent, the beam still past trough whit no interaction whit the material, ergo no real engraving or cuting capacity, im sorry my english its poor, best regards from Argentina!

You talk too much.

Thanks for showing on a 5w laser, there aren't enough videos out there on producing good stuff on a 5w whether it's glass, slate or wood engraving or cutting. While the process might be similar in the end, it's the general starting point without wasting tons of material and time figuring it out is a huge bonus.

I’m confused as to how the other parts, that you have already painted, do not get spray painted by the 2nd/3rd color you spray over the entire piece. Can someone please explain how this is working so incredibly amazing?!! Thanks

does the color of the paint show up on the glass or is it just a mask ?

What version of dxf do you export as?

Just lay your acrylic on a black background paper or poster board and it works quite well for the LED lighted engravings but not so much for stand alone engravings. I am however early in my experimenting and am trying several types of acrylic. I still want to try using something to color the engraving after the fact so see if that enhances or makes it worse.

Why are you spraying it with lacquer first?

this is very interesting. however, if you have a fiber. you can simple mark gold on the slate. saves you ton of prep work and time.

If those are coasters will the Acrylic paint smear with the moisture from the cup or can? Good video

Use a whiteboard marker pen

It is not working for me

I dont understand there is a step missing no? between the photoshop image and the laser machin, what did you do? Does the machine convert automatically the phosothop image to the correct format read by the machine? Thanks

what's the software name

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YOU HELPED ME SO MUCH WITH THIS VIDEO!!! This is exactly what I needed in my particular time crunch! Thank you so much!

Best info yet! Ty

cheers

Nice job!!

Great video, have you had any success or videos on black granite? Many thanks 🌞

very useful : especially for creating that vector for embroidery apps !

That's a really nice design. Camera, too? Cool.

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I have been trying slate tiles and ceramic white tiles and i cannot engrave a photo on them no matter what i try. I run the file through ImagR and nothing works. I see a darkish image on the white tile but when i wash off the paint nothing is left on the tile.

Thank you for the tutorial, it is very useful and easy-to-do. 😊

good work marc if you backlight it it will be 100% better i do them all the time

marc i don't know what part of wales you are from. but when you're out and about keep an eye for broken flat screen tv's ask if you can have it, there is a full sheet of difuser material inside works great

like the look of this machine but do i really need another to go with the 5 i have mmmmm

Free stickers is it butt. Tidy

can you comment on the quality of the acrylic cut edge?

WOOHOO!!! I actually LOVE lasers! The work I see people doing with them is awesome. I'm very much looking forward to getting this laser. 10W with air assist? WOW! Thank you, MARC A.M and AlgoLaser!

Holy shit what a great tutorial

Very nice unit. Engraving on wood and others materials seems easy.