TEST DRIVE a 3018 CNC *5.5w LASER* & setup

460 Roger Webb takes the CNC 3018 LASER out for a test drive
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[@MrRex1945]

Many thanks Roger. I have just purchased the same unit and was struggling setting it up. I have checked a number of youtube videos but none came up to yours. A very clear and concise explanation giving me the confidence to start my first project. Cheers.

[@rogerwebb9600]

You are very welcome

[@3dprinting4life10]

Roger when engraving or cutting paper and cardboard put a sheet of glass on top of your work, it works through the glass and stops the fumes and smoke as they become residue on the glass which you can clean off, also I set the laser 50mm from the workpiece and then adjust the focus as this seems to work better, regards RobUK ps I 3D printed a 50mm square block to put on the work and then let the laser go down onto the block and then tighten it up.

[@yourunclesam6780]

Very, very important video I found today. Something that I have been looking for someone to explain in that way. Thank you, thank you. You are a teacher.

[@rogerwebb9600]

You're very welcome!

[@dmcmanus3]

58 years old and did my first lazer engrave today, thank you for making it easy

[@rogerwebb9600]

Fantastic! Love the dog to ;-))

[@hokkskyc]

Good share .. FYR, I have same laser unit but only 500 mW compare with your 5.5 W Laser unit. However, my green goggles is exactly same as your. I believe the OD (Optical Density protection) of the green goggles may not be higher enough to protect your eyes since your unit power is 5.5W. You might consider to get other more safety goggles.

[@drdisko]

Nice work Roger! I use Lightburn software to control the laser and it is very easy to use. My main use is to engrave my signature and other information on my custom built furniture and turnings.

[@jerrysayers4002]

Hi Roger got my new 5.5 watt laser kit today and the book that came with it said If you had a 3 axis machine you could enable the Z axis go to settings click on "jog control" and check on "show Z up/down control" and it works .just thought I would pass that along.

[@chefjerr]

I have same setup, also use lightburn, my laser been able to do letter and black white image(tree of life) no problems, but the photographs have really been tricky for me, looking forward to your next video on photo to laser, great idea about electric tape on spindle

[@cp001cp001]

Thanks for sharing. Maybe you can you move it closer and increase the speed and the focus? A 5watt laser can barely cut through anything so high detail marking would be a relevant application. Or cutting paper which is not overly charred on the edges.

[@kevinkent2638]

Thank you Roger best video on the web you explained everything. Could you tell me if it makes a lot of smoke will it need a exhaust fan? Keep up the great video!

[@robertkoltun6995]

Got yourself a nice little machine there. If that's what it does out of the box, I'll be very interested to see how you will develop it further.

[@davidlee186]

My Laser is coming today, Thanks for all the good info.... BTW Im 65 going to do my first today.... Hope you offer videos on the 3018 cnc router, Seems very confusing so far... Thanks Again

[@JohnDoe-co1mb]

Hi Roger, thank you for the nice video I learn a lot with it, I just bought a CNC 3018 Pro and I'm starting with it, I duplicated what you did but My laser is running too slow like you said on the video can you please let me know what you did to improve the speed? I'll appreciate if you do, you are a wonderful man e a good teacher, Thanks again, Joe

[@georgegreis4137]

Hi, Thnak you for the great video. How do I make the laser shut off when it goes from one part of a design to another part of the design. The laser stays on and draws a line.

[@MrNitro149]

hi i've been looking at your video i was wondering how is that machine and what is the max side that you can use on the wood the thickness and the lenght

[@rosiethompson3271]

I just set up my laser and gave it a test run and I got it all hooked up but for some reason it thinks its running but its not I cant figure out what I'm doing wrong

[@HappyHands.]

i would love to be able to use something like this to cut patterns in hobby plywood.

[@rogerwebb9600]

You would need a 50 watt for that

[@frankfritzges7819]

Nice video. Can you specifically point to the laser model/source you're installing? There are tons of 5.5w laser and some with drivers and some without...... a tad confusing to say the least.

[@icrewheloso8588]

Could you do a sample with leather please?

[@andinugroho6876]

i want to ask sir, could we use laser 30 W ? or we have to changing the board controller too?

[@omfd100]

Hi mate thanks for video but I'm stuck on when you type in m3 s50 my laser doesn't turn on?

[@stanislavtodorov8705]

Thanks for the highly informative video! Especially the laserGRBL tutorial. Liked! Did you try to cut any thin plywood/balsa wood/mdf with this laser? Can you share a link where I can see the specs and eventually by this laser? Thank You!

[@rogerwebb9600]

Hi, all 3018 CNC router information is on my Patron pages www.patreon.com/user?u=15079773

[@emiliojesuscalventehidalgo888]

HELLO GOOD ROGER I HAVE A SAME MACHINE BUT THE LASER DOES NOT TURN ON WHAT SHOULD I DO

[@chrisanthoschrisinas617]

Can you tell me how much does it cost this cnc with the 5.5w laser, and from where I can buy it?

[@alewinte_7proofvideosrgh984]

Hi I have cnc 3018 machines and was wondering about getting a Lazer for engraving acrylic world a 5w work or should I get a bigger one? Thanks

[@rogerwebb9600]

Hi it will be ok

[@KJ7JHN]

Nice video.

[@rogerwebb9600]

Thanks!

[@eibarsanches6877]

Hi i have seen that the electronic card of the laser has an input of 12v, did you connect it ? Or just it need the cable from the cnc 3018? 🤔😃

[@rogerwebb9600]

Connect it into the 3018 card

[@carpenterman1964]

Hello Roger do you get 2 motors with this machine, a laser and mini cutter/router.I am buying one but I have had no response to my question on there website. if you could let me know I would be really grateful great demonstration very clear and articulated.Thanks

[@rogerwebb9600]

Hi, see my videos, kzbin.info/www/bejne/jH69kKuXhc6Dp80 and kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4axpmR7npZ2d6c

[@jerrysayers4002]

Hello again Roger Have you made any videos Etching & Cutting Cast Acrylic with the Laser ? If you have not are you going to ? If you have how about a link ? Thank You very much.

[@rogerwebb9600]

I have but with my 100w laser only

[@lordn22]

Instead of turning M3 S=0 you can just use M5 wich is stop spindle M3 is actually spindle start clockwise its not required to prep the machine for any commands regarding the spindle so you should be able to edit your "spindle speed" on the fly just by giving an s-command inside your mdi . Adding M3 is not required since the spindle is turning allready anyways=> N1 M5 ... that should do it 🤷🏻‍♂️ I enjoyed the video a lot and if you have any questions regarding manual G-code programming i do DIN-Pal professionally so maby i can help keep it up

[@rogerwebb9600]

One baby step at a time, thanks for watching

[@jerrysayers4002]

Dose the axis software come with the laser up grade ? love your videos.

[@rogerwebb9600]

Go to the GRBL download and look for GRBL laser. But you may get it with your new laser module.

[@jerrysayers4002]

@@rogerwebb9600 Thank You

[@liongyinchun]

My laser head does not have the extra attachment board as yours. And, it does not turn on at all. Fan is not running either. I am wondering whether the vendor did not send me the complete set.

[@rogerwebb9600]

!!!??? YES!

[@jaybain4063]

Could I use this machine to stipple a glock frame?

[@rogerwebb9600]

No it will NOT

[@marioamoroso1532]

Trying to focus my laser as per your video. However, when I push the button on the laser board, the laser turns on. Not only does it turn on but it starts to burn with m3 set to 25. I am not quite sure where to go from here.

[@rogerwebb9600]

Maybe set it at 5 or 10

[@marioamoroso1532]

@@rogerwebb9600 Thank you for the quick reply. I have tried 5 and still get the same result.

[@mazzugara]

will it cut 6mm thick foam, and can you import fusion360 files into it?

[@rogerwebb9600]

Yes and yes

[@mazzugara]

Cheers.

[@chrissysteel3866]

Hi Roger can i ask where you got your laser from please

[@rogerwebb9600]

Hi, all 3018 CNC router information is on my Patron pages www.patreon.com/user?u=15079773

[@StevenAndrews]

Is the 5500mw laser good for any other surfaces?

[@cp001cp001]

Yes, white toast...

[@TheDopalgangr]

cataracts

[@kozmaz87]

115200 is the speed of the communication. It is measured in baud/s

[@muhammadikhsan6130]

can a 20 watt laser cut carbon fabric?

[@rogerwebb9600]

You will need 100 watts

[@Supreme2k]

Didn't that rooster see the "ON AIR" sign???

[@bigdogbrosadventures8371]

Good video but for Gods sake please buy a good pair of protective eyewear for a 450nm laser and lenses of OD6 (Optical Density) orange lens $40US and never take of the glasses when the laser is ON! or allow any pets or friends in the room without eye protection.

[@HappyHands.]

don't drop it and don't point it at airplanes to test it. ;)