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@rjwoodwork4128 20 сағат бұрын
what paper did you use
@nickdring604 Күн бұрын
Hi Steve thank you it’s exactly what I needed. I have the s30 ! Do you have ( can you send me) the stl for the offset block to go against the limit switch as I can’t use fusion I just don’t understand the program
@SteveMakesEverything Күн бұрын
Let me see if I still have that design
@LuznavaStreetWorkout Күн бұрын
Hello, Steve! How much would 1-1 30 minute call with you cost? would like to ask a few questions about business.
@SteveMakesEverything Күн бұрын
Shoot me an email and we can chat
@ruderussian9811 2 күн бұрын
Can you share the model of that engraver?
@SteveMakesEverything 2 күн бұрын
Not sure what you mean. Do you mean the model I engraver or the actual laser?
@ruderussian9811 Күн бұрын
@@SteveMakesEverythingIsn’t engraver is a laser itself? I thought engraver is the whole setup with laser in it.
@arangy1 3 күн бұрын
i know one is diode and one is CO2, Falcon2 pro 60W or X2?
@SteveMakesEverything 2 күн бұрын
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
@mrgrinch61 3 күн бұрын
nice thanks
@SteveMakesEverything 3 күн бұрын
This was a fun project and I've used this technique numerous times.
@mrgrinch61 3 күн бұрын
great video thanks
@SteveMakesEverything 3 күн бұрын
You are welcome! This is by far my favorite CO2 laser
@CutItOut-xx7qv 3 күн бұрын
It looks great!
@SteveMakesEverything 3 күн бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@jayfalcon75 3 күн бұрын
What's the wattage on the laser you used to do that? I'm having issues layering my epoxy projects
@SteveMakesEverything 3 күн бұрын
My co2 laser is 90W, but I had the power tuned down pretty low for this
@jayfalcon75 3 күн бұрын
@@SteveMakesEverything Thank you for answering that. Definitely more power than I have.
@SteveMakesEverything 3 күн бұрын
@@jayfalcon75 If you have any laser you can do this. This should work with a 5W laser
@jayfalcon75 3 күн бұрын
@SteveMakesEverything I have a 20-watt diode, and we have yet to break the surface of the epoxy. I wish I could share a picture
@SteveMakesEverything 3 күн бұрын
@@jayfalcon75 Let me give this a try. It's possible a diode laser won't mark resin (especially if it is clear or white.
@patriotcanes1155 3 күн бұрын
Have you tried Canva? If so, how does it compare to kittl?
@SteveMakesEverything 3 күн бұрын
I have. I find Canva very powerful, though, from my perspective, it seems much more difficult to learn/use. I does much more than Kittl, but provides lots of functionality I don't need.
@mikedixonphoto 4 күн бұрын
New logo awesome. Background music, not so much.
@billcedarheath387 4 күн бұрын
Agreed. No music would be better.
@SteveMakesEverything 4 күн бұрын
Sorry for that
@ThatGuyWithaLaser 2 күн бұрын
Let's hear some Celine Dion.
@SteveMakesEverything Күн бұрын
@@ThatGuyWithaLaser You won't hear it from me 😜
@mrgrinch61 4 күн бұрын
great video
@SteveMakesEverything 4 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@mrgrinch61 4 күн бұрын
super cool
@SteveMakesEverything 4 күн бұрын
We had some fun 😁
@ThatGuyWithaLaser 4 күн бұрын
Kittl is a very user friendly online software. New logo is awesome. EDIT : Congratulations - 30k subscribers 🥳 🎉 😃
@SteveMakesEverything 4 күн бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
@pmacshop 5 күн бұрын
Hi, I need to create a specific measuring tool but I'm not familiar with the software that you use or have the time to learn right now, do you provide design services? thanks
@SteveMakesEverything 5 күн бұрын
Shoot me an email and we can chat. I do things like this all the time
@herkleslie4561 5 күн бұрын
niiiiiiiiice job!!!!!!!
@SteveMakesEverything 5 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@laserengraverireland 6 күн бұрын
Can you do a video on how you make your own cardboard boxes for shipping as this is a brilliant idea
@SteveMakesEverything 6 күн бұрын
I did a video a while back of how to make packaging that fits into a cardboard box, but the cardboard box is cheaper to buy than make.
@laserengraverireland 6 күн бұрын
Thanks Steve, what is that video called please?
@SteveMakesEverything 6 күн бұрын
@@laserengraverireland kzbin.info/www/bejne/e36xlXR8p8Zopck
@AnIrishExport 9 күн бұрын
Thank you for the informative video !!
@SteveMakesEverything 8 күн бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@mrgrinch61 9 күн бұрын
NICE VIDEO THANKS
@SteveMakesEverything 8 күн бұрын
Welcome 👍
@user-rr4ks3wh9o 9 күн бұрын
Hi Steve! Just found your channel and finding it really informative! Thank you! I’m debating between the F1 ultra and the S1 was wondering if you (or anyone else!) is able to help me in deciding please?! I want to use it to engrave business cards both metal and plastic and potentially acrylic items too, and thoughts? F1 and the conveyor belt? Or the S1? Thank you
@SteveMakesEverything 8 күн бұрын
Either laser will engrave cards. You could use the slide on the F1 or the S1. Either way you will need a jig if you want to do multiple cards as a batch. The S1 is more versatile but less portable than the F1, but the F1 can engrave more types of metal
@user-rr4ks3wh9o 8 күн бұрын
@@SteveMakesEverything ahhh okay great thank you so much for replying! I feel like I’ve opened up a can of worms trying to find a printer!! 🤯🤪 now considering a uv flatbed printer! Any thoughts?!!
@SteveMakesEverything 6 күн бұрын
@@user-rr4ks3wh9o I would love one of these myself, but I haven't done too much research into them. The only ones I've looked at with any intensity are the ones from Epson.
@nctplarry 9 күн бұрын
I'm considering buying this as a rather significant upgrade from my heavily used xTool D1 (not pro) 10w laser. But, since I'm mainly a woodworker, I make things like 18" diameter lazy susans...and some charcuterie boards that might be wider than will fit inside the enclosure. So.... My question is: Does this enclosed engraver allow for "pass-thru" projects so that, for example, I could engrave a quote on one end of a charcuterie board, then a family name on the opposite end? Let's assume that my charcuterie board is 8" wide but 28" long. Would I be able to use this engraver for such a project? I'm imagining that riser blocks or similar might be necessary to raise the creality frame off the surface of the wood. ~Dr. Larry S. Anderson • Tupelo, MS (birthplace of Elvis!)
@SteveMakesEverything 9 күн бұрын
No pass-thru on the Falcon 2 Pro. If that’s what you need then you need to look at the Xtool S1 or now the Wecreat Vision. Both have conveyor options for longer items.
@DailyBitesofWisdom 10 күн бұрын
Thank you for this!
@SteveMakesEverything 9 күн бұрын
My pleasure!
@ThatGuyWithaLaser 11 күн бұрын
Missed it again 😫. I'll pop in for a g'day next week 💯%
@SteveMakesEverything 10 күн бұрын
You’re always welcome
@racer67 11 күн бұрын
I have literally been talking about starting a laser rust removal business im currently saveing money for the 9 thousand dollar portable laser there quite expensive and i am paying a mortgage among other things but i am tired of working 60 hours a week n liveing paycheck to paycheck just to survive. Thanks for the video.
@SteveMakesEverything 10 күн бұрын
Good luck with your quest. I gave up the full time gig a couple years ago and my stress level dropped a lot. I enjoy waking up in the morning 😁
@LuznavaStreetWorkout 2 күн бұрын
NEVER spend money before you do market research. thats a very important business lesson. my brother invested 15-20 thousand & the equipment didn't even run + he did not do any surveys or market research. DO THIS: call at least 100 potential firms/ clients in your are and ask them would they be interested in such a service and how much they would pay. you may save yourself the 9 thousand + a lot of stress and time within just a few phone calls.
@jamesmcphillips3961 11 күн бұрын
Will it only work with Genmitsu machines, or will generic cnc machines with an offline controller port be able to use it as well?
@SteveMakesEverything 11 күн бұрын
This specific to Genmitsu machines
@kevinwillis6707 11 күн бұрын
Hi, does this model have air assist? Thanks
@SteveMakesEverything 11 күн бұрын
Yes it does. Most lasers come with air assist now.
@PeterZibert-ki5ki 12 күн бұрын
Hi all, I have a question. I have never used a laser engraving machine and would need it to engrave letters to empty computer keyboards (it has no letters on it, so just blank keys). Material is usually plastic (don't know what kind of plastic). My engraver uses a laser but don't know what kind and results are great. Now I would like to start doing this on my own, so as a NOOB, my questions to you experts are. Is it complicated to do such engraving? Will I learn it quick and do I need to know how to use any additional software? As i looked Xtool F1 Ultra would be suitable for this? Thank you!
@SteveMakesEverything 11 күн бұрын
My reply got lost so here it is again. The F1 Ultra might be overkill if this is all you do with your laser. The keys on a keyboard are typically ABS or Polystyrene and either should engrave with pretty much any laser - even something like a 5W diode laser. You'll have to play with the settings of course. If you are using an xTool laser then no additional software is required. xTool provides XCS for free and it works well. If you are using others lasers, you might have to buy a copy of Lightburn, but it's priced reasonably.
@PeterZibert-ki5ki 11 күн бұрын
@@SteveMakesEverything Thank you so much. Well I would like the F1 ultra as I hope in time I will be ablet to do a lot more engraving. Just 2 more questions please. Would you recommend to use the conveyor belt for engraving the keyboards as I will need to move them 2x to engrave the whole keyboard without the conveyor? And if I understand correctly, it should be quite easy to set up the laser for engraving letters on different type of keyboards?
@ssofiacontrerass 12 күн бұрын
Hey there! I've been trying to showcase a large depression, like a mine pit, on a 3D relief map using the programs you mentioned in your video. While they work great for displaying higher elevations like mountains, I've been struggling to effectively highlight the pit itself. Do you have any tips or alternative methods for emphasizing these depressions? Thanks!
@SteveMakesEverything 12 күн бұрын
Hmm, within high detailed topography data it would be hard to draw a mine. You could manually edit the height map image and add a small circle for the mine in black or white depending on which color represents maximum depth
@LeonardRadulescu-vk1fx 12 күн бұрын
Awesome . Have you tried to do a photo reproduction or carving or 3 d with this Ikier ? I'm wondering if i can do a good photo reproduction . Thanks
@SteveMakesEverything 12 күн бұрын
Photos come out fine, but I didn’t try 3D engraving
@Fancylooks 13 күн бұрын
This is the way to go! Good for the 40W
@SteveMakesEverything 13 күн бұрын
At least Wecreat has retained its main focus for ease-of-use. Other laser manufacturers could learn a lesson.
@TheUnofficialMaker 13 күн бұрын
has anyone modified a co2 laser to run with a diode laser head?
@SteveMakesEverything 13 күн бұрын
Are you asking about a CO2 laser that is also a diode laser? I have thought about this with my DIY CO2 laser, and in theory, it should be pretty easy to do. But I'm not sure there's a lot of value since a CO2 laser can do 90% of what a typical diode laser can, plus it can do a lot of this a diode laser can't.
@samgriffin895 13 күн бұрын
Steve, another great video. I purchased the 20W WeCreat Vision a few months ago partially based on your comments since it’s my first laser. I have done many projects with the laser and I’m happy with my decision. Rumors are they may have a 40W module so the current 20W customers can upgrade to a 40W without purchasing a new entire system since all the current accessories work on both the 20W and 40W. Thoughts?
@SteveMakesEverything 13 күн бұрын
If you find yourself doing a lot of cutting, this upgrade might be worth considering. The beam size is 0.9mmx0.1mm, which is comparable to a lot of 20W lasers, so engraving is also better than average for a 40W. You still get to keep your 20W laser module too, so you can always swap it back in.
@TimArland 13 күн бұрын
great review! do you have a link to that gear design?
@SteveMakesEverything 13 күн бұрын
Sorry, let me put that into the description.
@TimArland 12 күн бұрын
@@SteveMakesEverything thank you!
@PedroValejo 13 күн бұрын
I meant laser tube, but not bulb.
@PedroValejo 13 күн бұрын
On a different subject, do you have any idea where I could find a 45 W replacement bulbs for my Full Spectrum Muse 3-D auto focus laser? Is there a way to purchase one directly from China?
@SteveMakesEverything 13 күн бұрын
Check with CloudrayLaser.com. They have a complete line of laser tubes and it is where I bought the tube for my 90W laser. If you tell them what laser you have they should be able to tell you what to order, though its probably something like this one: www.cloudraylaser.com/collections/co2-laser-tube/products/cloudray-35-80w-cr-series-upgraded-metal-head-co2-laser-tube?variant=42968257298593
@scottkowal9006 13 күн бұрын
That's a good technique and thanks for sharing your experience. Two quick questions: 1) would you be able to skip the sanding if you masked everything from the start (or what would the challenges be)? Is there a recommended "mask" that would peel off easily but still not melt with the heating of the powder?
@SteveMakesEverything 13 күн бұрын
You could try to mask but the heat is likely to lift it. But give it a try - there should be no downside to making. I typically use this transfer tape: amzn.to/3V6wdbO
@byronshepherd8415 14 күн бұрын
my laser came with dark red glasses, and they seem to block most of the light
@SteveMakesEverything 14 күн бұрын
Yep these should be fine
@byronshepherd8415 13 күн бұрын
@@SteveMakesEverything cool. Thanks 😉
@JadeHare1 15 күн бұрын
@JadeHare1 1 minute ago The camera is crap, the calibration is so difficult and innacurate~
@SteveMakesEverything 15 күн бұрын
Hmm, I didn’t find this camera better or worse than any other camera I’ve tested with Lightburn. LB support on its own isn’t great for accuracy, and calibration for any camera is the same. If you want deadly accurate camera output then use the Wecreat Vision, but then you are also ditching Lightburn.
@oaklejant 16 күн бұрын
I guess that the diode laser is not the best option for cutting polyester fabric, but can it be doen at very low speed? Maybe with dual at the same time?
@SteveMakesEverything 16 күн бұрын
I’ve never cut polyester so I can’t help much, but the diode laser would be your only choice. Btw you can’t run both lasers at the same time.
@MotoGuzziMoto 17 күн бұрын
Hi thanks for the video. I have space for a 40x60 but not 60x60. Could I simply replace the Y axis C beams and leave the gantry at the 40mm? Also has anyone replaced the rollers with linear rails, perhaps top and bottom?
@SteveMakesEverything 16 күн бұрын
You would want to confirm with Sainsmart, but I believe this would work since the range is determined by limit switches in both directions
@mudaserlatif1710 17 күн бұрын
hi, can this be used on a dark colored wood as well?
@SteveMakesEverything 17 күн бұрын
Pretty much any wood will work, though softwoods are best. Also lighter colored woods are better.
@dian3145 18 күн бұрын
Epic!🤓
@SteveMakesEverything 18 күн бұрын
It was fun. I'm now working on V2 of the controller for this, to make it even more compact.
@djs7515 19 күн бұрын
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
@SteveMakesEverything 18 күн бұрын
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.
@djs7515 18 күн бұрын
Thanks, I hope I made the right decision, I was looking at the Ikier 70 watt but decided on this one
@SteveMakesEverything 18 күн бұрын
@@djs7515 Both are decent lasers. It would be a toss-up if one is better than the other.
@mikeledee8786 19 күн бұрын
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
@SteveMakesEverything 18 күн бұрын
I'm working with the Wecreat Vision and conveyor now, maybe you want to wait for that one.
@mikeledee8786 18 күн бұрын
@@SteveMakesEverything thanks
@mikeledee8786 17 күн бұрын
@@SteveMakesEverything Thinking, the only thing I can't do is cut clear acrylic.
@SteveMakesEverything 17 күн бұрын
@@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.
@mikeledee8786 17 күн бұрын
@@SteveMakesEverything I guess that is co2, correct? In that case what do you recommend using the specs from earlier and not too expensive?
@jimblonduk 19 күн бұрын
Nice video Steve but yet another one that doesn't show the connection of a rotary. Not one video has been released of a Falcon Pro 2 of any size with a rotary attached. The silence on this matter is somewhat deafening. Is it because those safety features that they boast about have to be disabled to remove the bottom drawer to get it to work, rendering the enclosure just a cover with an open bottom? As well as other design flaws which have been pointed out to Creality from day one of the Pro 2's release and have been totally ignored.
@SteveMakesEverything 19 күн бұрын
I don't have a rotary to try. There isn't a dedicated rotary connector that I can find, so they will be disconnecting the Y axis and using that for rotation. I checked, and the laser won't run with the bottom open, so they've prevented that, but there should be enough room inside the laser to run a rotary anyway. I agree that Creality isn't responsive to feedback, and many companies are like this, but not all. For example, I made a passive comment in my xTool F1 Ultra video about some challenges I ran into, and that triggered several conversations about what was wrong and what they needed to fix.
@pileofstuff 18 күн бұрын
@@SteveMakesEverything I just set up the rotary on my Pro2, and I had to do a few things that Creality probably wouldn't approve of. Pulled the drawer out, used a couple of strategically placed magnets to trick the safety sensor, then added riser legs (borrowed from a n older non-pro falcon) to lift the frame up enough so the rotary would fit under the laser head without crashing. From what I can tell, the rotary and the Pro2 were not really intended to work together. Oh, and yes, the rotary plugs into the cable for the Y stepper (at the front of the machine)
@SteveMakesEverything 18 күн бұрын
@@pileofstuff Awesome! Thanks for this. Since Creality didn't seem interested in sending a rotary with the laser (twice) I was assuming what you have now discovered about the compatibility with the 2Pro. I've also been meaning to try the magnet trick so that the laser can be raised for taller work. I'm really looking forward to it!
@IronMan-yg4qw 19 күн бұрын
atomstack has a 70 watt! XD and it costs lot less!!
@jimblonduk 19 күн бұрын
... and has auto-focus ;o)
@SteveMakesEverything 19 күн бұрын
Yep, there is no question that there is competition.
@IronMan-yg4qw 18 күн бұрын
@@SteveMakesEverything its no competition if its better!
@mrgrinch61 19 күн бұрын
GREAT VIDEO Thank you
@SteveMakesEverything 19 күн бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@ajfmodernart 19 күн бұрын
Hi Steve, Thank you for your well informed video. Can you tell me what laser machine you are using to cut the stencils? The link you have goes to the Cricut but I am looking at purchasing a basic laser cutter. Thanks again. Anna :)
@SteveMakesEverything 19 күн бұрын
You can use virtually any laser for this. If you are buying a new laser I'd recommend a 20-30W diode laser. This will work if your stencils are made from card stock, cardboard or Mylar. Don't try to cut PVC with any laser though, since it will outgas Chlorine.
@ajfmodernart 19 күн бұрын
@@SteveMakesEverything thanks so much for your response. You have been extremely helpful 😊
@SteveMakesEverything 18 күн бұрын
@@ajfmodernart I try 😏
@JBrierley02 19 күн бұрын
I have to say that more examples and less face time would have been nicer. You obviously did some tests but they had very little screen time. Compared to some of the other reviews I saw at the same time, this was a little disappointing, especially considering yours are usually pretty good.
@SteveMakesEverything 19 күн бұрын
Noted, but I didn't see a point in making the same video everyone else is going to make-especially with beta hardware and software. Instead, I'll do a more focused video in the next few weeks to show what you can actually do with this laser in the real world.
@tonycip6844 19 күн бұрын
after all that its a paid software.. thanks for nothing, I'll stick with free snazzy maps with a lot more options.
@SteveMakesEverything 19 күн бұрын
If you're willing to climb the Snazzy Maps learning curve, there's nothing wrong with it. Laser Map Maker is just easier to use, especially for new users.