Lakers' new Omio X8-2200L-USB CNC Router

[@NateReinhardt-r9x]

do you use vcarve with your x8-2200L if so how did you configure the machine in vcarve

[@manikandan60]

hi...could you please suggest the software for this machine?

[@ryanlevy3474]

Is there any chance you could measure the footprint of the machine for me? I looked on their website and it shows total width and length including the stepper motors, but I’d like to know if the foot print would fit on my workbench. I’m okay with the motor and chain guide track hanging off. Thanks in advance!

[@trialnterror]

I’m trying to decide from this and the MillRight powerroute how sturdy is this machine?

[@fierceflyer5]

Can you do a review of your likes and dislikes of this machine since you’ve used it for a while?

[@ucuniversity2869]

How are you liking the x8 so far. would you recommend it to a noob.

[@MakeTechPtyLtd]

Im interested also.

[@samirpasic6836]

Me to

[@MrVoice1]

I have been following work done by this machine for a while and i am about to buy one X8 series... I will be using it for alumnun, wood and acrylic. What is the maximum thickness this can go for? Like 50mm acrylic can be cut? Also for alumnum what is the max thickness?

[@lakerrobotics6215]

We've successfully cut 3/16" Aluminum 6061-T6 at full depth of cut with adaptive clearing toolpaths. 50mm acrylic is within the geometric capability of the X8 but you will need multiple passes and stiff tooling. We don't have any acrylic that thick or cutters that long, otherwise I'd try it. But a little experimentation should get you there. Good luck!

[@MrVoice1]

@@lakerrobotics6215 My CNC just arrived yesterday. I assembled it (X8-2200) configured the MACH3 as instructed by OMIO. But when i switched the controller ON and switch the VFD button on my cnc does not run. Anything I am getting wrong?

[@samirpasic6836]

​@@MrVoice1 do you still have that machine?

[@MrVoice1]

@@samirpasic6836 yes I still have it

[@proybal]

Now that you've had some years of experience with the X8-2200, would you please comment on likes and dislikes? I'm considering buying the same machine.

[@karlfimm]

Just thinking about buying this exact machine. Any update on your opinion of the machine? I see you've cut aluminium with it.

[@lakerrobotics6215]

I'm still very impressed with this machine. Well-built, sturdy, precise. The only problems so far are human-induced. We have a lot to learn about proper workholding and feeds & speeds. Using Mach3 is a new adventure for us too. Slowly getting better. Will cut some more aluminum soon.

[@multirfjdlj1724]

Hi, Do you know how speed it can cut birch plywood ? And for mdf can you give me details ? Thanks a lot, i'm planning about buying one but it need to be "fast", more than a x-carve for exemple ...

[@lakerrobotics6215]

We cut some small pieces of 1/4" birch plywood early on, just to get a feel for working with the software without worrying about cut speeds. MDF was also thin, but it went through very quickly. The router is powerful enough and the frame stiff enough in X-Y that I expect it will fly through at a pretty fast rate. Cutter selection will be a big factor. I haven't gone down that road yet, so you're better off checking with someone else.

[@samirpasic6836]

​@@lakerrobotics6215 do you still have that machine,how long you wait to be delivered? I want to buy that machine

[@nivasylstrongman4352]

you spent all that money just to cut wood. lets see this machine do some real work, cut metal.