The Ultimate UV Laser Engraver Test! Can the ComMarker Omni 1 Handle ANY Material? [Review]

[@JTMakesIt]

Get it here: bit.ly/commarker-omni-1 (use my discount code "jtmakesit" for 5% OFF!) Read my written review: hobbylasercutters.com/commarker-omni-1/ (affiliate link, I get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting my channel!)

[@jonathancrawford4974]

I went out and picked one up...used your code as well. Keep up the thorough work you do.

[@JTMakesIt]

@@jonathancrawford4974 thank you! 😊

[@balusamys3515]

This machine is really interesting and amazing! Thank you for reviewing and sharing your insights! Love from India!🎉

[@JTMakesIt]

@@balusamys3515 you are the best!

[@balusamys3515]

@JTMakesIt thank you

[@Fancylooks]

As you say, I am incredibly impressed as well!

[@drewthomas5637]

Thanks for the great video! Just placed my order and used your code. :)

[@JTMakesIt]

@@drewthomas5637 thanks! You are awesome! 😎

[@TTC1940]

Thanks for the video, Installing the software today on my unit and then the fun begins

[@JTMakesIt]

@@TTC1940 awesome!

[@TTC1940]

Trouble in river city. Have spent days trying to get it to work with LB only Ezcad2. Not sure where to go now

[@TTC1940]

Well, not much fun. Was able to install EZCAD2 and run a test, BUT I have been unable in install LB for galvo. It will not connect. I probably have watched 15 or so videos about installing LB on galvo and none of them will pan out. For now I have a 4000$ 50 lb paper weight. Some where some how something with connect.

[@JTMakesIt]

@jimhamilton2680 Lightburn uses different driver as EZCAD. First make sure you have Galvo license(or valid trial) and then follow this tutorial: docs.lightburnsoftware.com/legacy/galvo/Installation On my computer I use Zadig software for swapping the driver. For Lightburn the machine needs to be visible as USBLMCV4. If it is BJJCZ, then you have EZCAD drivers installed

[@TTC1940]

Just noticed your reply and tried it out using Zadig to install new driver. followed the program but nothing changed. It will not frame, It immediately starts engraving. Spent all day yesterday with LB support and we got nowhere. Not sure what the next step should be. Maybe I just bought a 4000$ water weight

[@arturvoskanyan2467]

Can you do a test with 3d printed parts and compare uv with fiber laser?

[@terryclair2914]

I also have this machine and have had the issue where etching on glass cause the etching to be at different layers. On a beer mug, that I was doing testing on, one time it etched on top and other times it etched inside the glass. Sure would like to know what causes this and how to control the process. Etching inside of the glass was an actually look!

[@JTMakesIt]

@@terryclair2914 in my video I explored this exact thing. I found out that different settings produce different depths. Very cool phenomena

[@3jientertainment961]

I love it. Very nice laser to own. I have a question... is this UV laser can cut a 3mm polycarbonate material?

[@JTMakesIt]

@@3jientertainment961 for cutting plastics I would recommend a CO2 laser. But you should check if there are any safety hazards when cutting it. Some plastics can catch fire and others release toxic fumes. Not all plastic is safe to cut.

[@MotoFotoTV]

Thanks for the video! This is a stunning machine. You are talking about "black transfer foil" for etching glass with the fiber laser. I did not find such a foil. Can you tell me which foil it is and where I can get it?

[@JTMakesIt]

@@MotoFotoTV I got that foil here: creatorally.com/?ref=JTMAKESIT (use coupon code "JTMAKESIT" for 10% off!). I think it is called ceramic engraving foil or something like that.

[@stiffler8632]

Whats about Vinyl Foil, maybe it can replace small plotter machines? Since the Fumes are alway toxic with diode and ir-lasers.

[@JTMakesIt]

@@stiffler8632 maybe for smooth surface engravings the toxic fumes are not emitted, but I am not sure. You should check it. But I would still recommend good smoke purifier

[@guyb7995]

Excluding cost, are there any disadvantage for going with a higher power UV that you are aware of? I am looking at a 10W however I don't want to regret not getting a 15W in a few years. While this one looked to perform well for you, I have seen a few UV reviews that put 5W as a bare minimum. I don't want bare minimum :)

[@JTMakesIt]

@@guyb7995 hi, bare minimum is 3W, 10W is higher end and 15W is the most I have seen. But those are for industrial work. I think the 5W is the best price/performance for a small business. It can do anything a 10W can, for a fraction of the cost. A stronger machine will make sense only when you have so much work that a speed increase would be able to make you more money. And a stronger unit has a water chiller which is a bit less noisy than an air cooled machine which is nice if you have to work 8h per day behind it.

[@PavelZahradnik-p4l]

Dear Sir, would you like to test if it is possible to make PCBs (printed circuit boards) by copper ablation? Thank you so much. Kind Regards, Pavel

[@JTMakesIt]

maybe it can be done with this machine, but for copper ablation, a fiber laser might be a better choice. ComMarker did a video on making PCBs with the B4 60W MOPA fiber laser of which I also did a review. They also did a cutout with it. Here is their video: kzbin.infoP7L-UAamgJQ

[@user-bn3kv5rv3u]

How long did the 50 passes take for the small circle glass cutout? I am interested for cutting small stained glass pieces that the waterjet cannot.

[@JTMakesIt]

It took just a couple of minutes

[@user-bn3kv5rv3u]

@@JTMakesIt wow I was expecting much longer that's great thank you for the quick response!

[@JTMakesIt]

@@user-bn3kv5rv3u I checked the recording and one pass took about 7-8 seconds. The glass was 2mm thick. I think it could do it even faster, by making a bit thinner cutout line

[@user-bn3kv5rv3u]

@@JTMakesIt that's not bad at all even just to do a score line for cutting larger sheets of glass like stained glass this can be a game changer. I have been looking everywhere for an alternative to an expensive messy water jet and I think you have solved my problem thank you!

[@JTMakesIt]

@user-bn3kv5rv3u awesome! If you want to buy this one, check the video description for my discount coupon to save some money :) and if you want to support my channel at no extra cost to you, you can buy through my affiliate link

[@cooltoff]

Would this machine be a good choice for engraving 3D printed parts?

[@JTMakesIt]

This machine is great for engraving 3D print plastic

[@cooltoff]

@@JTMakesIt I just watched another review where the reviewer engraves some chocolate covered cookies. I'd have to infer that if it didn't make the chocolate a melted mess, it should be okay for FDM plastics. Just a matter of testing and dialing in for each filament type. My main products use PLA-CF, PETG and PC. Now, I just have to justify the initial cost, although, I can't imagine I won't end up using for other projects. Thanks again for the excellent review and for your help.

[@JTMakesIt]

@cooltoff Thanks! I bet you will find so many uses for this machine. It is a very cool thing to have. With some side hustling (engraving dog tags, kids clothes etc..) the machine will pay for itself in no time :)

[@istvanpaladi2253]

The issue is that every type of laser has its own advantages and disadvantages. The UV laser is currently a new technology on the market, so it’s a bit overpriced. I think a well-calibrated diode and fiber laser can achieve quite a lot with excellent results. Of course, I'm not saying the UV laser isn’t good, but I find it a bit pricey.

[@JTMakesIt]

@istvanpaladi2253 UV lasers were insanely expensive just a few years ago. This machine is considered very cheap for UV laser. But the fiber lasers are becoming cheaper every day as well