Detailed Tutorial & Material Tests - Ortur Laser Master 2 Pro Laser Engraver

In this video I build the Ortur Laser Master 2 Pro Laser Engraver, test it with lasergrbl, lightburn, lots of materials and a few projects.
Ortur LM2 Pro
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00:00 Introduction
02:15 Build
07:00 Device driver
07:14 LaserGrbl
07:47 Log slice
09:30 Inkscape
10:28 Acrylic
11:00 Lightburn
14:59 Leather
15:59 White tile
16:17 Test tile
17:01 Elephant tile
18:32 Kerf
19:29 French cleat
21:30 Aluminium
22:42 Mirror
23:50 Denim
24:24 Stainless steel
24:44 Acrylic
24:58 Pine wood
25:19 Plywood
25:38 Glass
25:57 Transparent acrylic
26:17 Slate
26:37 Veg tan leather
26:52 Air assist
27:25 Banana
#ortur #laser

[@techydiy]

In this video I build and test the Ortur Laser Master 2 Pro Laser Engraver. Ortur LM2 Pro Aliexpress bit.ly/3nrAKUK Aliexpress bit.ly/31A4NCh Amazon amzn.to/3lZ5BY5 Amazon UK amzn.to/3qHt1Ej Amazon DE amzn.to/3oMdWA9 Lasergrbl lasergrbl.com/build-your-own-laser-engraver/ Lightburn lightburnsoftware.com/ Lightburn test generator o2creative.co.nz/laser/ Air assist nozzle www.thingiverse.com/thing:4968626

[@gardnzr]

The voice over descriptions are pretty badass. If someone finds this video in 8 years and is wondering what kind of bolt to use to replace a missing part, they will have the info they need. Nice one.

[@TheMadJoker87]

i`ve seen dozens of reviews of these machines all over youtube, yours is by far the best and most useful. i would love it if you could add links to the files used in the video, such as the engraving test you used on the tile and maybe the spraycan holder

[@techydiy]

Thanks. I will put the other files here www.techydiy.org/ortur-laser-master-2-pro/

[@jazzsheehan]

There is now a user configurable grid test built into Lightburn. It’s in Laser Tools menu - Material Test.

[@Pasatiempos18]

The best video of ever!, thnx a lot. You helpme to understand this machina, im really New on this tipe of works.

[@patrikkovacik5481]

Dude you are such a boss. Amazing video. Super useful. I had to come back to edit this comment. This is the most objective, informative, educational and useful tutorial and review I have ever seen. If I had a company and needed to hire someone to make videos about our products it would be you. You SHOW, not TALK. Its just amazing ...this level of quality with from step 1 to step 10 is just unbelievable...every single part too during assembly. Really man of his craft. Cheers from SLovakia, Ill buy you a beer if you come visit.

[@larryhughes7891]

Finally found someone to cut to the chase and provide good settings information on the most common types of materials. Thanks!

[@mkdstudios]

What a great video! I've had one of these 6 months and barely used it. Got some great ideas now!

[@creatorsedge3822]

This here is the absolute Best tutorial I've seen so far! Very informative and straight to the point! Thankyou for your video

[@KevinBE87]

As an LM2 owner: Thank you for making this video. It's extremely helpful!

[@techydiy]

Thanks

[@ComgrowOfficial]

Brilliant video as always, dude! You're really informative!! Keep these helpful videos coming, please!!! 👍👍👍

[@chapinoable]

I usually give thumbs up to helpful videos but I always write comments to excellent ones. Well done Sir. You showed us your results but the most important thing is that you included your settings. Thank You.

[@techydiy]

Thanks for watching

[@Splatterpunk_OldNewYork]

Best tutorial on 5.5W lasers out here. You sir are a scholar and a gentleman.

[@sweetdreamer2661]

Wow! If I had found your video first, I probably would have gotten mines assembled in half the time lol. Your video is straightforward with clear views. I had to switch between two separate videos in order to assemble mines in order to get the correct instructions clear views of what was being put where for my particular model.

[@stefansabev2437]

Браво , това е видеото което търсих много полезна информация good job

[@marcellawilliams1520]

Very informative!! Thanks so much!!😊

[@michaeleccles-james9365]

This is a review and tutorial all wrapped in a very good video. Thank you very much.

[@techydiy]

Thanks

[@Bojammer]

Thanks your assembly video helped me a lot.

[@vdsl72rus]

Спасибо. Очень нужная информация!

[@alvint4944]

Thanks for this!

[@korniton6849]

This guy is underrated. Good work

[@iamkian]

Thank you for sharing.

[@pamelamaciver8000]

Excellent information!! Just what I needed!!

[@izwanmohd]

this is the most detailed review I found yet

[@knowledgeiskings]

Wish I would have watched this video first I could have stopped watching all the other ones. This one was so well done thanks for taking the time.

[@deanm4138]

Very detailed review 👍

[@manofadventre83]

Great job 👍 really helpful

[@sky_blue4302]

Best review video on KZbin! Thank you Sir

[@tootalldan5702]

An excellent presentation.

[@techydiy]

Thanks for watching

[@maggiehamiltonpei]

Brilliant Thank you !

[@alb673]

Great Video

[@wokathomeph]

I'm planning to get a laser cutting machine. Your video helped me decide that I should get this one! Thank you Techydiy for this! I am a new subscriber.

[@charlesfield9286]

Wow fantastic.

Super!

[@wiseup216]

Great video

[@techydiy]

Thanks

[@bigbadstig]

That has got to be one of, if not the most informative and instructional videos i've ever seen on YT. As someone potentially about to buy my first laser, with this one in mind, it has convinced me to get one sooner than i expected. One question however, does the laser loose any efficiency over time, does it ever need replacing?

[@DubbleD69]

Absolutely, without a doubt, the best video on YT for the LM2P. Thank you Sir! You burned a test pattern before the Lightburn one looking for the darkest/sharpest square. Are you able to share that file? It looks incredibly useful. Thank you again!!

[@VintageForYou]

Very good explained video information on the Ortur Laser Master 2 Pro Laser Engraver and the Laser lightburn software.😁👍

[@techydiy]

Glad you liked it!

[@finelineshop7786]

Thank you for this great video. It got me unstuck using my laser!

[@timothycottrell2635]

Really liked your video very informative no waffle or padding

[@techydiy]

Thanks

[@robmills4709]

Thanks for a really interesting and informative video. I've been looking at this laser for a while and yours is by far the most concise and yet packed full of content. Merry Christmas

[@techydiy]

Thanks

[@279Blackcat]

Been trying to watch laser engraving videos and can never make through them because I don’t understand what is happening. Watching your videos and saw it was 28 mins long I thought there was no way I was going to watch the whole video and then I did. The best video I have seen! Very helpful! I know I mostly want to do engraving but cutting would also be helpful. It seems though this can only cut plywood and I would need to cut hard wood. Do you know if that is possible or should I just plan on doing it by hand and focus on getting the SF?

[@techydiy]

It depends on the type of wood and how thick it is. The SF module can still cut easily enough anyway.

[@rolandotorrico9624]

Nice video and very instructive, would know how it cut 6mm, foam board?

[@techydiy]

Cuts fine

[@electronic7979]

👍

[@quethevan8745]

Hi, Your detail in your video's is brill. Can you tell me which version of lightburn should i choose for the Ortur Master Pro 2? Lightburn asks me to Choose the version of LightBurn appropriate for your laser / controller!! Cheers

[@techydiy]

The version for gcode controllers (Not DSP coontrollers)

[@SIA00000]

best!

[@HipHopCrusader]

Great and helpful video. Can you tell me what's the length of focus adjusting cylinder? I don't think I got one with laser but could make one myself.

[@cody116261]

this was so unbelievably helpful thank you for this! is there somewhere I can get the air nozzle file?

[@techydiy]

www.thingiverse.com/thing:4968626

[@jf6720]

Very informative video. Is it ok to have the metal rack under your project? I would think the laser and metal wouldn't get along that well.

[@techydiy]

Sure, it helps to allow fumes to escape from behind when cutting. It is a cheap alternative to a honeycomb table. Another alternative is a pin table.

[@mdlangton]

This is what I’ve been looking for as a complete novice . Thank you for bringing this video out . Would it be possible to ask the size of the height gauge please as I don’t have one .

[@techydiy]

Thanks. 50mm

[@briandowns7742]

The height gauge is 50mm

[@santoshgudaganatti821]

Can you please make videos about inkscape and laser grbl tutorials specifically for the cnc engraving? I really didn't knew there were these many options that i didn't explored until i watched your video

[@DinoDave2023]

Great video. Do you change the focus length depending if engraving or cutting? 50mm for surface/engraving and? for cutting out 3mm ply?

[@techydiy]

Thanks. You don't need to change the focal length unless the material is thicker than about 6mm. In that case just drop it down by half the depth roughly. I quite often flip thick material over instead and cut from both sides.

[@DinoDave2023]

@@techydiy Thanks for the info

[@spydie]

@@techydiy How to you line up the lines on the back so you can cut from both sides?

[@BLACKHYDRAWARGAMING]

so excellent review; can i engrave AND CUT with the head delivered with the maschine or do i have to switch the laster (sry new to this)

[@techydiy]

Yes it can cut and engrave, cutting just takes more power

[@user-nn3co1ye2u]

Дуже дякую ❤

[@AnthonyKay-ws5dr]

Hello this video is fantastic and I actual changed mind and going to purchase this unit, in your video you mention air assist where can i get this please looked on e bay so many hope you can help

[@Nicholas-nc8ru]

Absolutely fantastic video mate. Do you think that this machine could engrave lots of different colors of anodized aluminum like yellow or gold or just dark colors?

[@techydiy]

I have only ever tried black, so I don't know.

[@Nicholas-nc8ru]

@@techydiy is it worth a try?

[@hollyweaver7292]

This is so helpful and comprehensive!! I wish I would have found it before I did the assembly of mine with a lot of trial and error. (Was it just me or did the instruction booklet leave a little to be desired?)

[@MrEye4get]

Wow! That was such a great video! I will search for the latest Ortur Master and a few accessories. Which laser head do you recommend to start? Should I get two when ordering? Do you recommend any other accessories? I've seen some people use colored tissue paper (using water or vegetable oil) to hold it on glass. What do you think?

[@user-en3sl8pl5c]

حلو 😍🌹

[@karimmradradwan4449]

What do you recommend the SF or the LF and is there really a big difference in your experience mainly i do both engraving and cutting ( i use it mainly for puzzles and kids toys)

[@techydiy]

Assuming there is a lot of cutting and you will be using air assist, then I would go for the LF.

[@MaxMustermann-zv8kq]

Could you please make a video about that air asisst?

[@mikesimmonds8610]

Great video, thank you. Please could you tell me which air pump / compressor you would recommend for use with LF laser and air assist? Thanks! Mike. Edit: Also, do you have a link for the 3D printed air assist nozzle please?

[@techydiy]

www.thingiverse.com/thing:4968626 I use a large shop compressor. But an airbrush type is probably fine. I would search or ask for opinions on the lightburn forum

[@vladimirnovak9752]

Great video!! Stepper motor belts tension - what force to use to tension the belts, please? Is there a procedure?

[@techydiy]

Just finger tight, not too much.

[@stoneboss979]

Hi Nice Video, Does the Laser verbal and Light Burn work with Mac? Is this the Top of the line for Otur?

[@techydiy]

Lighburn works with Mac. Yes it is Ortur's top model.

[@MariaGourlay-pp1fd]

Such a great video, wish I had watched before building. Took ages to assemble. Can I ask is there a spefic reason you use marker on the clear acrylic before cutting?

[@techydiy]

Thanks. Blue lasers can’t directly engrave transparent materials.

[@VintageForYou]

Fantastic information video do you have the tile Color Test available for download would be much appreciated.🙏

[@techydiy]

Thanks. o2creative.co.nz/laser/

[@jazzsheehan]

It’s built into the Lightburn menu bar now. Laser Tools - Material Test.

[@abusam1]

Amazing tutorial, what would be the (min, avg, max) stroke width for a line (cut, engrave) when created with inkscape and imported to laserGRBL for LM2 pro 10A

[@techydiy]

If you mean what stroke width should you set in Inkscape then the minimum width possible as it tends to be deducted from the width / depth of the exported object. You can change the view to outline to see the shapes better ( the menu says something like outline, I don’t have access at the moment so I can’t check)

[@abusam1]

@@techydiythank you, I am trying to create a wastboard grid (or any outline shape) on MDF on inkscape and then export to laserGRBL. Your tutorial is one of the few that incorporate inkscape and laser GRBL for laser cutting and engraving. and I was wondering what should be the stroke width for the horizontal and vertical lines to be engraved. another question would emerge should I just create individual lines and group them together or create a single line and use path effect (create grid), not sure which method would be efficient to be sent to LM2 pro 10A. there is also the consideration to avoid extra burn on the overlapping between the HLines and Vlines (or any other overlapping shapes outline)

[@CentralPaRcFlyingDays]

What is the thickest material that can be put under the laser and maintain focus adjustment?

[@sur-ronrides]

correction, i do all my nwt in grayscale, works awesome

[@user-yk4ex6sf5l]

Подскажите пожалуйста можно ли наносить гравировку на орг стекле ортур лазер мастер 2 про 20 вт?

[@Sam1970Sam]

Hello , thanks for the video , !!!I have a question for you. I bought a laser machine .. inclusions of Artur Laser Master 2 PRO S2 .. I connected everything as in the instructions, downloaded the drover program.. But when turned on without a USB cable to the laser , it does not turn on ... And when I turn on the UZB cable in the machine, the light bulbs start blinking periodically ( red blue ) the head does not go.. What could it be???

[@alicenieuwhof43]

Where did you purchase the LED light strip? Great video.

[@techydiy]

ebay or Amazon they are quite common

[@mrsdizi1234]

When doing ditering how did you get it to fill in the tree? Mine just shows outer edge.

[@FiveFishAudio]

Whats the lifetime of the laser head? How many hours? And how much are replacements? Thanks, great review! I'm very tempted to buy.

[@mkdstudios]

Do you have recommendations for engraving into acrylic? To create LED signs.

[@techydiy]

It won't directly engrave transparent acrylic, you need to put something on it like dry wipe marker pen then laser the image.

[@ralphguerrero518]

If I needed to engrave on multiple coasters could I line the work area with them burn away. They will all say the same thing. Looks like I could fit maybe 12 or so

[@techydiy]

Yes

[@BovoM8]

have you tried different coloured anodized business cards or only black?

[@techydiy]

No, I would think most dark colours would work though.

[@stoneboss979]

What type of compressor is used for the air assist?

[@techydiy]

You can use a small airbrush type

[@zeppelintorres4399]

is it capable of writing 2mm font size on stainless steel? thank you in advance

[@dalilslimani9769]

Man looking for laser engraving machine that works on acrylic wanna RGB backlates for video cards will the lm2 pro do the Job for both cutting and engraving on acrylic?

[@techydiy]

Depends on the acrylic

[@livelandings747]

Any chance to test thick card paper, something like 250gsm ?

[@freebird1963]

What focal length are you using ? I was told 55mm but doesn't always seem to give the best engrave or cut

[@DuyDepTraiPhoBaTrieu]

What is the USB Port Cable called as I need an extension cable for mine setup?

[@hichamshenmue7520]

Hi sir . What about engraving ABS plastic such consoles laptops .. possible with orture pro ?

[@techydiy]

It will melt it but be careful about poisonous fumes

[@tonyaalicia11]

have you ever used this machine to engrave silicone apple watch bands?

[@techydiy]

No

[@Sam1970Sam]

Hi. I ordered this -- ARTUR Laser Master 2 Pro S2 . Can you help me which programs I need and where to download ? to work with the tank and make drawings to burn .. can I link to the programs please .

[@toptechreviews1024]

Hi there hope you are doing well .i want to know few things before i buy and use it . #1 can we cut paper with this machine #2 is there any thing that need to be changed after some time.(Like we do in printers refillling ink etc) #3 i want to cut hard paper.or normal paper is this machine can do this job . Please reply as soon s posiable will realy helpful for me so ican take decision . Thanks

[@techydiy]

It will cut paper (how well it cuts, depends on the paper colour) but I wouldn't buy one for that purpose.

[@quemie1116]

I only have a Mac and the software is not compatible, is there any other website i could use? I’ve got Lightburn but the laser won’t connect with it?

[@user-hz6fw4wm4f]

Уважаемый, а как сделать вытяжку? Очень много дыма((( можно показать видео или дать ссылку на ее изготовление?.

[@robertwyatt1965]

Can somebody help me? I just bought the Ortur Laser master 2 pro s2 last week. I was told to download the latest firmware. After going to the Ortur firmware web site I downloaded the new version 1.90 but it doesn't want to copy over to the mother board. It is downloaded onto the computer but is not coping over to the laser when turning it on.

[@techydiy]

ortur.tech/support/

[@VintageForYou]

Will this cut clear acrylic?

[@techydiy]

No. You want a co2 laser to cut transparent acrylic. See the video I made about laserbox

[@naxulo]

se puede cortar acrilico transparente?

[@techydiy]

No

[@Training.Motivation]

Hello, Can the laser be connected to another program? Because lightburn is charged $ 60 per year

[@techydiy]

Lasergrbl, it is in the video.

[@yohanmmartinez5752]

basically LF is the best option?? someone help me please, i am about to buy one and i want to buy the best version,.

[@techydiy]

Lf if you mostly want to cut out, SF if you mostly want to engrave

[@thecraftguy21]

Can you make a video cutting a design onto cardstock? Thank-you

[@techydiy]

It cuts cardstock fine

[@pinterelectric]

Have you found that running the laser at 100% has any negative effects? I see some videos warning against running full power because it will ruin the laser.

[@techydiy]

I don't use them heavily enough to find out.

[@jazzsheehan]

The official Ortur website recommends 100% power for most material cut settings so I would think it’s perfectly fine. I have had no issues. The important things to be careful about are accurate focussing and a clean laser lens. Air assist makes a world of difference 👍🏻.

[@markdanevicz9401]

Great, informative video. Thank you so much! I do have one question. I'm going to be purchasing one of these shortly, with 95% of my jobs being engraving.would you suggest the SF (short focus) or LF (long focus) model? Do you have a preference?

[@techydiy]

SF for mostly engraving

[@BalloonSchool]

I wished you would tested also Foam Board :(

[@abusam1]

is it possible to engrave the object you created with fill 10:25 (not only outline) or line shapes (with different stroke) .svg on LaserGRBL? also importing drawing inkscape .svg with shapes and lines with only stroke and no fills to ligthburn (purpose to engrave only the stroke) will not show when mode is set as (line) and will fill area between objects when mode is set to fill rather than filling the stroke (outline) per object😱

[@joaocravo1429]

Amazing I have another mochine totem s40 e I can cut you can help me

[@doctorfeelbit-zerocool904]

Hello! What is the transparent pipe on the 26:47? Thanks in advance

[@techydiy]

Air feed from a compressor

[@doctorfeelbit-zerocool904]

@@techydiy And for what? :)

[@techydiy]

Air assist - helps to give a cleaner laser cut

[@adamprice7150]

Where did u get a eu to uk plug from in order to use this machine.

[@techydiy]

ebay.us/8NZCn4 You can either use with an iec lead or cut the iec socket off and wire in a UK plug.

[@adamprice7150]

@@techydiy Iv just bought a 2 pin to 3 pin plug 13 amp will that be ok ?

[@techydiy]

It might be wobbly but try it

[@adamprice7150]

@@techydiy so would I be able to take the original 2 pin plug off and just re wire a uk plug on. Having a nightmare with this bloody plug haha 😂

[@techydiy]

From the power supply that came with the laser - No. This might be a good option amzn.to/3HIgxSk