Hello. would you share the Arduino project? Thanks
@InfinityMindDIY3 жыл бұрын
Sure thing just give me a day or so to write it up and get a wiring diagram for you.
@Ale86Montone3 жыл бұрын
@@InfinityMindDIY very kind. all the time you need ... I think it will be useful to other people too!
@InfinityMindDIY3 жыл бұрын
All done, there is a link in the description for an instructable with all the files you need, hope it goes well.
@davekimbler23083 ай бұрын
Interesting up-grades !Something to hold down the project would come in handy ! My air assist is mounted external with my chiller and am working on a vacuum fixture holder for it .
@gc56433 жыл бұрын
Wow, I love your approach to problem solving. I don't have any gadgets, but I am amazed as to how you can modify them. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and skills.
@alpscraftshack599 Жыл бұрын
Nice video on your mods, especially the Air Assist. That pump is great for the K40. On mine, I took a pool noodle, cut it in half and placed the pump on the half noodle strips, before attaching to a piece of Pine and then to the K40 base. Also, these pumps tend to get hot when run for a long time, and I was worried about heat buildup in the enclosed electronics area. So I mounted a large computer fan, in front of it, to help keep it & the electronics are cool. It works great. Have not had any issues in two years. I also use a similar air assist set-up for my Diode Lasers.
@MileyonDisney6 ай бұрын
Very cool.
@jigsey.3 жыл бұрын
Great video...I can't get my k40 to cut anything yet .. You deserve way more subs, you have great knowledge and top quality production
@InfinityMindDIY3 жыл бұрын
Thank you it always nice to get positive feedback. The subs will come hopefully, ill just keep making videos in the mean time
@patrickweiss5152 жыл бұрын
The Laser hits your energy-chain!!!
@InfinityMindDIY2 жыл бұрын
You did well to notice that. When making the video it did hit the bottom edge a couple of times but it was down to me not tightening the nuts on the laser head enough, since tightening it hasn't hit but thank you for the warning😀
@jjpython3 жыл бұрын
Just found your channel, superb content, well done
@zaprodk2 жыл бұрын
Some nice mods. Gladly you don't need to be afraid of the laser reflecting onto the workpiece. Since there is optics (the final lens) involved the beam gets defocused very quickly. Even if you opened up the machine and shot at a mirror, you would only be in danger if you stuck your head all the way down to the workpiece where the defocused beam would already be quite big, and hence safe :)
@bawi22 жыл бұрын
i don't think the beam gets defocused that quickly. How quickly the laser loses its focus depends on a lot of factors. I wouldn't dare to watch such a laser operate with the lid open.
@zaprodk2 жыл бұрын
@@bawi2 I know that it defocuses very fast. The lid would be full of burns from specular reflections if it was a real issue. It's only good that it defocuses very fast :)
@bawi22 жыл бұрын
@@zaprodk you're right. I didn't think of that. I still wouldn't take any risks though
@InfinityMindDIY2 жыл бұрын
So I'll throw my experience in here, when aligning the laser to see where it is on the mirror you use a bit of paper even the defocused beam is strong enough to burn through in as long as it takes to push the test button. Even if the defocused beam doesn't permanently damage eyes (it probably would) it is likely to do similar damage to getting a flash from a welder at the very least. This HURTS for days. the breeze on your face from opening a door will just make your eyes stream. so if I can spend 30 mins covering few holes to prevent the 1 in 100000 chance of it hitting my eyes even a little bit, its time well spent. But it is good to know that it defocus's quickly as well another reassurance is always good.😀
@michaelfischer6984 Жыл бұрын
Why did you use an Arduino for lasers and air assist? 2 latching switches or relays would have done the job.
@InfinityMindDIY Жыл бұрын
Probably would have been simpler but it is the solution my brain came up with at the time.
@FlexDRG2 жыл бұрын
Tips for a K40 that is "upgraded" out of the box? (Better mirrors, air assistance, adjustable bed, Lightburn compatible controller)
@jigsey. Жыл бұрын
Hope all is well... Just wondering if you ever got round to changing the optical end stops on your k40 for machenical ones
@InfinityMindDIY Жыл бұрын
I haven't changed them, They have always worked. The next thing on my list is to do an adjust able bed to get a better focus but that's away of yet I've got a pile of things to do before that.
@kevinclarke96102 жыл бұрын
The double laser sight is not much use unless you are surface engraving, when cutting, the focus needs to be in the centre of the material thickness you are cutting.
@InfinityMindDIY2 жыл бұрын
Thanks I'll bare that in mind, I'm starting wonder how I make an adjustable bed to help with the laser focus, good tip.
@kevinclarke96102 жыл бұрын
@@InfinityMindDIY Levelling an adjustable bed is difficult. You`re better off using a fixed bed lower than your focus and using shims or spacers to raise the material to the correct height. I`ve colour coded mine for each thickness.
@yvonrobert6993 Жыл бұрын
Idon’t like that small air pump inside the laser this cause vibration and cutting with precision must be difficult.
@InfinityMindDIY Жыл бұрын
The air pump is on vibration mounts so this minimises any shaking. It cuts pretty fine things check this video where it cuts out spiderwebs for a shadow lantern. kzbin.infomnRBif78qG0?feature=share Hope this helps
@reindorland96663 жыл бұрын
Hi thanks for your K40 upgrade video. I am looking to buy one myself. Would you share your arduino build details? I had not seen these upgrades for a K40 before Very Cool.
@InfinityMindDIY3 жыл бұрын
Sure thing just give me a day or so to write it up and get a wiring diagram for you.
@InfinityMindDIY3 жыл бұрын
All done, there is a link in the description for an instructable with all the files you need, hope it goes well.
@ardehshir45902 жыл бұрын
Hi there, I bought same Machine but I have problem with could you please help me? when I connect Usb cable I can hear sound but, it will not work at all. in software will say :USB Error:Laser not found (Lib USB driver may not be installed) but I have install as it should also I have change many cable but same dam message will come up. wish you or any one have experience help me
@InfinityMindDIY2 жыл бұрын
Hi, I cant say I've seen this issue before but the process i would follow is: To check everything is on Then uninstall and reinstall the driver (restarting the computer between each task(It used to be a think you needed to do, not so relevant these days but old habits and all that). If that doesn't work check/change the cable (as you have done) then I would check inside the machine and make sure all the various leads are connected correctly to the board. If this doesn't work then try a different computer if possible. Then if these don't work then ask more people and hope one of them has had this problem. Hope this helps
@jrbarker7362 Жыл бұрын
I'm gonna like a sub but you use far too much hot glue for my liking lol otherwise, good job!
@InfinityMindDIY Жыл бұрын
Agreed, and i have recently got a 3d printer to help with the effort required to build tiny housings for electronics, thank you for the like and sub.
@jrbarker7362 Жыл бұрын
@@InfinityMindDIY nice! I’ve been 3D printing for a while now and just picked up a k40 to mess with. Should be fun!