VEVOR Laser Engraver Project Build And Review

Hello and welcome folks.
The good people at Vevor have sent me this Laser to do a product review.
I was very surprised with the cost and some of its great features compared to some of the other brands on the market.
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[@Austeration]

Please remember to check the description for details on the Vevor laser. Any questions please ask 👍

[@blancamgarcia7303]

Did you have any video where you can show using the cup, mug or bottle attachment?

[@Austeration]

@@blancamgarcia7303 thanks for watching Blanca, no sorry I don't have that attachment. Would be very handy though I think.

[@PatricieDlouha]

Hi, we 've got a bit different one - vevor 16,1 x 15,7 where this first step of building doesn't work...any advice? thanks

[@Austeration]

@@PatricieDlouha what seems to to be the issue ? Did it come with a manual ?

[@Austeration]

@@PatricieDlouha this is the same dimensions as the one I have

[@veto0485]

I finally got it out of the box and working. The instructions were not helpful at all, but i came across your video. Thank you for that. I was wondering if you knew if it can be read by inches instead, i am having a hard time getting the right measurements

[@Austeration]

@@veto0485 Woo Hoo well done. I'm glad the video helped. What program are you using ? If your using Lightburn I'm pretty sure there should be something in the settings. Let me know if you can't find it and I will take a look.

[@shedmanx3640]

I doubt I’ll ever have a need for one, but it’s amazing what it can do. Vevor makes good stuff. I have a few of their products and none have let me down. Good luck with yours buddy. I can see you getting a lot of use from that.

[@Austeration]

Thanks very much shedman. It's amazing what you can do with these will a little imagination. I think cutting gaskets out would be a game changes for some people. I agree their products seem very versatile for the prices they charge. Appreciate you watching 👍

[@elizabethbarnett5781]

Thank you SO MUCH for making this intelligent assembly video - the instruction was woefully missing an incredible amount of detail !!! ♥

[@Austeration]

Glad It helped you Elizabeth, Please yell out if you need any help and I will do my best to assist you 👍

[@elizabethbarnett5781]

what are the half-dozen zip ties for??

[@Austeration]

Cable management. Most important the cable that runs from the laser, make sure you tie that one back to the top of the head so that it does not move or you will run into trouble down the track. Not sure if I showed that in any of the video. Apart from that you should be ok from memory.

[@busybeescraftycorner6146]

I got one last Christmas just put it together. Thank you for the video it helped so much. Could you please consider doing a video on working with the program too.

[@Austeration]

Thanks Busy Bee. Glad it helped. What program are you using ? I'm using LightBurn they have their own channel that show lots of tips and tricks.

[@Cajundawn74]

thank god for you, I was ready to throw this thing back in the box. The instructions are horrible. Thank you so much I got it together now.

[@Austeration]

You are most welcome, I'm glad it helped. Please let me know if you have any questions and I will do my best to help if I can.👍

[@adel_martins]

@Cajundawn74 eu também concordo.

[@LittleRestorers]

Absolutely fantastic tool.. am blown away by all the things you can do with it. I definitely need to get myself one 🤩

[@Austeration]

Yes you should get one for sure 👍

[@MethOz]

Bonjour. Un grand merci pour cette vidéo. Sans vous j'aurai mis une bonne heure de plus. 👍

[@Austeration]

Thank you for watching. I'm so glad this helped you 👍

[@dorianbrekalo6632]

Thank you for the tutorial and presentation! Can you tell me is software that communicates with the machine included with the machine itself when you buy the product? And how well is software designed? Can you make all your designs in that software or is it necessary to prepare your designs in corell or something similar? Thank you in advance! Have a good day!

[@Austeration]

@@dorianbrekalo6632 Thanks for watching Dorian. There is some free software you can use but I opted to use the LightBurn program. You can get a 30 day free trial of this and then you have to purchase it. We'll worth the money in my opinion. You can do so much with this program. I like the copy feature that allows you to import and trace images. Check it out, I think they have their own channel. Lots of tips and people willing to help. Can I ask what you plan to do with the laser ? If your just wanting to engrave then this 5w machine is cheap and will do the job but if your planning on cutting then I would be going straight for the 20w model. Yell out if you have any more questions I'm happy to help if I can

[@dorianbrekalo6632]

@@Austeration thank You so much for fast response! I'm already in engraving business, but I'm engraving tombstones and stone in general (granite, marble, ceramic) and I have CNC machine for stone engraving that works in a similar way. I would like to expand my business and skills with wood engraving...so i guess 5W machine would be enough because I'm interested just in engraving not cutting. Anyhow thank you so much for information and time to write it.

[@Austeration]

@@dorianbrekalo6632 I recently designed and engraved a tombstone for my dog with a laser. I didn't do a video for it but it turned out great. I think once you get something you will find you want more power. Just remember it's not just more power it will be faster as well. Increasing productivity. That platter board I did took forever but with a higher power unit it would be done in half the time. Just my opinion. Also I'm pretty sure I mentioned it, but there should be a code in the description to get a discount. Shop around though. Always happy to help if I can.

[@dorianbrekalo6632]

@@Austeration I'm sorry about your dog. My heartfelt condolences on your loss.

[@a.p.a.woodmetal3412]

Congratulations on your purchase 👍👍👍

[@MegaMarkie123]

Thanks for the video. Showed all the detail the instructions did not. Peace :)

[@Austeration]

@@MegaMarkie123 Thanks for watching Mark. I'm glad it helped. Have fun with your unit.

[@adel_martins]

@Austeration para a máquina Vevor A7 5W quais as medidas para a grelha de favo de mel, por favor? É que ainda não montei a máquina mas quero já começar a procurar estes acessório. Outra questão: a bomba de ar neste modelo vai diminuir o cheiro libertado durante a queima? Podes dar-me o link da bomba de ar?Obrigada. :)

[@Austeration]

It all depends on what your plans are for the unit. If your only going to be Using it for small projects then you could get a smaller honeycomb other wise 400mm by 400mm. The air pump is used to assist in cutting not remove fumes. I don't think your unit will have the fitting to allow you to connect an air pump to it. You might have to upgrade to a higher power unit if your serious about cutting. I think I said earlier, if your just wanting to engrave things then this unit is spot on for that and there is no point in getting a honeycomb for it. Get it out and set it up so you can start to play around with it.

[@TamásKovács-Fábián]

May I ask your settings for the aluminium lid what you engraved in the video? I have a same machine in 10W. But I do not really find the best setting for the lids. Thank you in advance. 6:33

[@Austeration]

@@TamásKovács-Fábián Hi Tamas, thanks for watching. Great question by the way. To be honest I don't remember what settings I used. Can you start off with something light and slowly increase the power ? Maybe test it out on some old caps until you find something that works. Sorry that's probably not much help sorry.

[@TamásKovács-Fábián]

May I ask your settings for the aluminium lid what you engraved in the video? I have a same machine in 10W. But I do not really find the best setting for the lids. Thank you in advance.

[@Austeration]

How did you get on ?

[@TamásKovács-Fábián]

Hey. I found the right setting for anodized aluminium. LaserGRBL 50% force 1200mm/sec. Also used png format with keep the proper image settings.

[@Austeration]

@@TamásKovács-Fábián That's great to hear. Have you tried using the Light burn program at all? You can get a free 30 day trial if you haven't. I find it much easier than LaserGRBL

[@bigvicsworkshop]

Nice review and outstanding video! That engraver would keep a feller pretty busy... Good Stuff

[@Austeration]

Thanks Vic, the possibilities are endless and they are so cheap and easy to use.

[@toolrestoration]

Fantastic , you really went in depth with this video , showed us a lot what it can do thank you !!

[@Austeration]

Thanks buddy now go and buy one 😂

[@IntWarrior]

Is it possible to use it on wood that is bigger than the inside dimensions? I know that is it's working space, but I need to engrave a small bit on a board that is bigger than those dimensions

[@Austeration]

@@IntWarrior Thanks for watching. Sure I don't see why not. You would just place the laser on top of your work piece and lower the head height down to the correct height. Using the mapping tool in lightburn you can work out exactly where it will engrave. Are you only wanting it for engraving or cutting ?

[@doinsngoins]

Whoa 😮😮 this is so cool , this immediately goes on my want list !!!

[@doinsngoins]

Holy cow FANTASTIC review !

[@Austeration]

Thanks for taking a look buddy 👍

[@briansdiecastthailandstoth6747]

Wow that is cool..Have fun with that my friend...

[@Austeration]

Thanks for checking it out Brian

[@hannalagud]

Glad I found your videom I just buy mine last week and when I opened the box and find out I will be the one to assemble it I almost decide to return it coz I am not a techy person. But with your video I will give myself a try.

[@Austeration]

Thanks Hanna. I hope it helps you. If you have any questions putting it together please ask and I will assist you. I'm sure you will have it under control though 👍👍

[@hannalagud]

@@Austeration thanks and will do in case.

[@hannalagud]

I just finished setting up mine but it took me more or less 3hrs coz I switch the frame, then I install the y axis wrong, huhuhu, was so tired. Then the worst part is the cable installation. The cables entertwined inside that black thing, so hard to connect to their. Then I figured to better pull them all the way and put it back properly.Then everything is ready. I will install the driver and software tomorrow. I was so tired. Huhuhu. But thanks because I kept watching this over and over again,until I make it. Also, do you need to use goggles and mask when your printing? To avoid radiation you know.

[@Austeration]

@@hannalagud congratulations Hanna, I was only Just thinking of you and was about to message to see how you got on. I had that same trouble with the cables that you had and fixed it the same way you did. When you have recovered please let me know if there was any parts of my video that you wish had more information. Don't worry about how hard it was, I am sure if you had to do it a second time you would do it in 30 min. It's all learning and you did it all by your self.👏👏👏 Yes you should use the glasses to protect your eyes. Depending on what your using it for it will create some smoke so make sure it's in a well ventilated area. If it's anything toxic then make sure your well clear of it. What software are you planing on using ?

[@hannalagud]

Thanks for the cheering hehe.. I am downloading the lasergrbl software

[@adel_martins]

Olá. Ganhei esta semana de presente de aniversário uma Vevor 5W. Sou iniciante neste tema. O manual de instruções só está em inglês e há termos técnicos que não domino. Também falam que a máquina trabalha com 100 diferentes tipos de materiais mas eu não encontrei nenhuma listagem a falar dos mesmos. Sabes onde podemos consultar? Ela está apta a cortar qualquer material de 3mm? Poderias fazer um vídeo a gravar objectos circulares, como copos ou frascos? Qual é o material da grelha de base que usas? Podes ajudar, por favor? Obrigada. :)

[@Austeration]

Hi thanks for watching. I hope my video helped with the construction of the unit. Yes it should be able to cut through 3mm wood ok. What type of materials are you wanting to engrave or cut ? As far as circular objects like mugs or flasks it would be better to have a rotary attachment for this sort of project. I don't have one of those currently. Happy to answer any questions you may have.

[@Austeration]

The base grid I am using is an old aluminium Air Conditioner return vent but you can purchase a honeycomb bed specifically designed for this type of work.

[@adel_martins]

@@Austeration pois ainda não sei. Já percebi que numa fase inicial terei de ir explorando as capacidades da máquina. O meu receio é poder estraga-la. :)

[@adel_martins]

@@Austeration já pesquisei e já sei como comprar a grade. Obrigada. :)

[@Austeration]

Not sure If I mentioned it but I am using the program Light Burn. It's free for 30 days if you wish to try. There is a lot to learn if you are new but you will pick it up very quickly. Remember to use in a well ventilated space or out side if you are using it on plastics of any type. I hope you have fun with it. You can down load files from Etsy and there are some Facebook groups that explain things for different models and brands. Always happy to answer any questions if you have more or if you get stuck.

[@rjbradleyjr]

Great video! I just got one today but what is the HMI port for?

[@Austeration]

@@rjbradleyjr Thank you very much and Congratulations I hope you have so much fun with it. To be honest I have no idea what the port is for, I have never had a need to used it. If your interested check out the website called thingiverse. If you type in ( thingiverse laser cut ) to your browser you can down load a heap of free laser cut files. If you have any other questions please feel free to ask. All the best.

[@Austeration]

Ok I found out what the HDMI port is for. It is for attaching a controller device to it but at this stage they don't have a controller to attach to it.

[@georgebradford8931]

Excellent tool hope to have one some day ,and great video as always

[@Austeration]

Just get one buddy 🤣

[@richardrestorations]

Great video when is the wine and cheese night 🎉

[@Austeration]

Every night is wine and cheese night. Thanks for taking a look Richard.

[@fieqakim]

Awesome and i love how this thing work

[@Austeration]

Thanks for watching

[@krystaljones5381]

Hello what's the thickness of the material this can cut?

[@Austeration]

@@krystaljones5381 Hello, thanks for watching Krystal. This is only a 5w unit better suited for just engraving. It could cut up to 3mm but if your wanting to cut anything thicker I recommend looking at Vevors 10w to 20w units. Something with an air pump. This greatly improves the cutting ability and a cleaner cut. Check the link in the description and use the special code to receive a discount. Let me know if you have any other questions 🙂

[@maryerlingonzalez1482]

Buenas tardes, cual es el grosor maximo que corta en madera? Gracias

[@Austeration]

Thank you for watching. Good question. What thickness are you wanting to cut? This 5W unit can just cut through about 3mm, it's better suited for just engraving. If you need it to cut through anything thicker I recommend stepping up in size to a minimum of 10w. Make sure what ever you choose has an air pump. If your going to be using it a lot then I recommend even going to a 20w or higher. Any questions please ask 😊

[@Austeration]

@@maryerlingonzalez1482 do you have any other questions ?

[@alfredorodriguez4443]

This machine can be used for laser in “yeti”?

[@Austeration]

Thanks for watching Alfredo. You could use this but you really need a rotary attachment that turns the Yeti. Not sure if Vevor offer these or not. Check out the link and take a look. Hope that helps. Please let me know if you have another questions 👍

[@the7thknifecollector497]

Have you done any tumblers ?

[@Austeration]

Thanks for watching. No I haven't tried those yet, not really my thing sorry.

[@jeffbarnes2014]

Does this vevor 20W have cross hairs for alignment and do you still like this laser , thanks

[@Austeration]

Hi Jeff this unit is only the 5W version. Yes I still have it and no it does not come with cross hairs. I generally use the framing option with lightburn to map out the alignment. Are you looking at getting one and will it be your first laser ?

[@jeffbarnes2014]

@@Austeration No I have the xtool S1 40Wand F1 and wanting an open laser just to engrave on stove top covers , looking for a 20 W to do this

[@Austeration]

@@jeffbarnes2014 oh cool I also have the S1 and 4 other open lasers none of them have cross hairs like the S1

[@r.h.585]

Das finde ich ja mal Cool👍

[@Austeration]

Thanks for watching.

[@berkahmbf749]

nice share video friend👌👌👍

[@Austeration]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@modellbahnagenda]

Cool 👍👍👍

[@Austeration]

Thanks for taking a look

[@yamum5569]

What settings do u use for engraving wood?

[@Austeration]

@@yamum5569 how many W is your unit ? You should run a test print so you can see what settings perform the best

[@yamum5569]

5w

[@yamum5569]

It’s the vevor A7

[@Austeration]

@@yamum5569 depending on the wood, from memory I think it's about 25 at 600. I'm using light burn. You can down load a free test pattern, or light burn has one built in. Hope this helps.

[@harmfpv]

What do you use under your project to keep it from burning your house down?

[@Austeration]

Great question. In this video I was using a old air conditioner return vent but I now have a laser honeycomb bed under it. Under that I usually have a sheet of tin or aluminium and then an old board that it all sits on. I hope that answers your question. Please yell out if you need any more information 😁

[@adel_martins]

@@Austeration desculpa, afinal que bases colocas para evitar que o lugar onde a máquina está apoiada se queime? E de que material é a grelha? Obrigada.🙂

[@Austeration]

You will need a honeycomb bed to put under your work. They come in various sizes to suit. The 5w unit is really better suited to just engraving but it can cut some materials.

[@itsjeff6705]

Have you tried any software other than lightburn. Im going to order my laser today

[@Austeration]

Thanks for watching. Good question, I did try laserGRBL to start with but after trying the free 30 day trial of Light burn I couldn't go back. It has so many more features. What are you planning on using yours for if you don't mind me asking ?

[@vchiang1]

Hi there, do you know if there is any power indicator like an LED light or any way to tell that the engraver is on? I plugged everything in and my computer doesnt seem to be able to detect it when I plug the USB in. I used LaserGRBL and even installed the driver on my computer, it said the driver was ready and preinstalled.

[@Austeration]

I thought there was an LED, the fan should run on the laser head also. Make sure the stop button is not pushed in by twisting it the button should be up and the key on. Try that first

[@vchiang1]

@@Austeration Thanks! I didn't realize you had to twist the stop button to release it!

[@Austeration]

@@vchiang1 all good 👍 so your all sorted then. Have fun. Don't forget to check out the free 30 day trial of Lightburn

[@collinberke4004]

Have you used a rotary and done tumbler engraving with it?

[@Austeration]

I have seen them Collin but as yet I not used one. I think they would be good but I don't have a use for one at this stage. Do you have one ?

[@TheFabi0089]

Hi! Can you tell me if this machine can engrave on crystal glass and crystal acrilyc? I'm considering purchase the 20W to engrave glass, aluminum plates, acrilyc, etc... But I haven't found any video with the test't on glass. I appreciate any help you can give me! Thank you

[@Austeration]

Hi Fabio. That's a great question. I have never tried to engrave glass personally but I will test it out if you have some time. The 20w would be a great option if your looking. I see a lot of people use Permanent Markers or black paint on glass surfaces to engrave them. Another option is to use an etching paste on the surface after the laser has marked out your pattern. Also if you follow the link in my description and copy the discount code you can save a bit of cash.

[@TheFabi0089]

@@Austeration thanks for the answer! Yes I have time and I will use your discount for sure 😉 I really appreciate If you can test it out on Glass and Acrylic, because is the 2 materials that are transparent and I want to engrave myself in my store, and I know that with CO2 laser it can be done 😅 VEVOR tell's that this laser can engrave in Glass and also Acrylic, but I would like to see a test 😅 If you can do it I will be very grateful! Thank you!

[@Austeration]

@@TheFabi0089 no problems. I will do at as soon as I get a chance 👍

[@TheFabi0089]

@@Austeration Thanks! Will be waiting for your feedback! Thank very much!

[@Austeration]

Hello Fabio I can confirm that this works on glass. I just used an old piece of glass from a picture frame and used a permanent marker. I will try and make a short video for you if you would like so that you can see the result 👍

[@danwright4598]

Hey mate i got this machine and thanks to you was able to putnit together. The instuections were average. Anyhow used it for a day and already today the laser has died. It slowly lost power until it is completely dead now. Fingers crossed vevor tech support can help. Otherwise it would be a waste of money. Have you had any problems with it yet?

[@Austeration]

That's sad news the only trouble I had with the instructions was the wiring. But they could have been better. No I haven't had any trouble at all with mine. Have you had any experience with any other lasers or is this your first ? What is dead, the laser or the whole thing?

[@danwright4598]

@@Austeration this is my first laser. And was using it on some light burning on timber and yeah the laser itself started to lack power. And then I tried troubleshooting and as I was testing it slowly faded away completely. So there just no light coming from it at all any more. Still moves everywhere all good just no laser.

[@Austeration]

@@danwright4598 obvious question but you did you remove the connection to the laser and plug it back in ? Also what software are you useing ? Is it light burn ? If so make sure you have the layer selected turned on. I got caught out with that a few times.

[@danwright4598]

@@Austeration Hey mate yeah I disconnected most of the connections and reconnected. And using grbl. It slowly got worse and worse. Well actually I went from working well on a job to really faint. Even just using the light on feature on grbl and it was very dim laser light. Hopefully tech support can sort it out. As it was working so well. I thought it may have gotten dirty. But cleaned it and no change. It eventually faded out to nothing. The green laser active light on the top of the laser still lights up. But dead otherwise.

[@Austeration]

@@danwright4598 mmmm that sux. I feel very disappointing for you. Yes hope the support can help out. I'm not sure what else to suggest without seeing it. Please let me know how things work out please.

[@jeniferguma9107]

Nice video! one question, is it possible to engrave in carbon fiber?

[@Austeration]

Thanks for watching. I'm not sure to be honest. I have not tried. What sort of carbon fibre items would you like to engrave on ? I can try it out

[@jeniferguma9107]

Thanks for you response, for example a cabon pipe. Im just wondering if the laser is strong enough for carbon. Engraving 0.1mm is enough.

[@Austeration]

@@jeniferguma9107 I will have to have a hunt and see if I can find something. I currently don't have anything I can test it on. When do you need to know by ?

[@adel_martins]

@@Austeration Não existe nenhum site onde se encontre uma tabela que indique que potência de gravação e corte usar em cada tipo de material? Seria muito útil. Aliás o manual de instruções deveria referir, nem que fosse por aproximação.

[@Restorology]

Did Spot time travel back to 2023? 😮

[@Austeration]

You are the winner my friend. I was really hoping that someone was going to pick that up, Thanks for watching and paying attention.

[@sparklynn1377]

Can it cut wood with 2mm?

[@Austeration]

If your wanting to cut wood then I would suggest going for the 10W that one has an air pump. The air pump helps with the cutting process

[@adel_martins]

@@Austeration mas eu não tenciono, para já, comprar uma 10W, até porque a vevor A7 5W foi-me oferecida. Por favor diz que podemos cortar materiais de 3 mm. 😵‍💫

[@sharonkevinmansfield4314]

@Austeration are these any good at engraving on Stainless Steel?

[@Austeration]

Thanks for watching. Great question, I haven't tried it on stainless yet. What are you wanting to engrave on, just a stainless sheet or a small stainless item ?

[@adel_martins]

@@Austeration Por exemplo gravar anéis de aço inoxidável? Seria um teste muito útil. :)

[@nurmaybooba]

how cool.....

[@Austeration]

Thanks for watching Nora. Its a bit different to my usual projects so I hope you still found it interesting. 🙂

[@Mrhall11]

where can I purchase LIGHTBURN software

[@Austeration]

Just Google light Burn. You get a free 30 day trial and then you can purchase it. Hope that helps

[@Mrhall11]

ok

[@Austeration]

@@Mrhall11 let me know if you have trouble

[@celestebutler2957]

Can this cut intricate leather earring patterns? What are you using beneath your material? Is it a honeycomb grid?

[@Austeration]

How thick is the leather your using ? I actually have an old aluminium return vent beneath my material

[@celestebutler2957]

My leather will be 5 ounce.

[@Austeration]

@@celestebutler2957 so that's 5/64 inches or 2mm. I will see what leather I can find at home and test it out. Get back to you shortly

[@hdioramamaking]

Amazing

[@Austeration]

Thank you for taking a look! Cheers!

[@bejohnson67]

can air assist be needed with this ,plus what model is this one plz

[@Austeration]

Hi Barb this is the cheapest one, it's only 5W air assist could be added depending on what your planning on doing with it. There is a link in the description with a discount. If your thinking of getting one let me know your plans for it if that's ok. 👍

[@Dalesworkshop]

That is very nice.Oneday.

[@Austeration]

Thanks Dale, check out the link in the description. Might be cheaper than you think 👍

[@aaronbrown2954]

What was the watts on this one. Vevor has many options for wattage

[@Austeration]

This was the 5w. Are you looking at getting something ?

[@miggames5709]

Essa máquina corta até que espessura ?

[@Austeration]

Depends what your are wanting to cut. This Is more of an engraver than a cutter. Its only a 5w laser. It could cut 3mm MDF but that's about it. If you check out the link in the description they have a bigger one for cutting

[@adel_martins]

@@Austeration Só mesmo MDF de 3mm?! Nada mais? 😭😭😭 Cartão de 3mm?

[@drewjohnson4673]

What software are you using? Laser power?

[@Austeration]

I use light burn. The power setting vary depending on what your using to engrave

[@drewjohnson4673]

@@Austeration Thank you. I am trying to identify the VEVOR unit you are using in the video. Power head on the unit in the video? mike

[@Austeration]

@@drewjohnson4673 I'm only using a 5w unit here. There should be a link in the description. Do you have a laser or looking at getting one ?

[@drewjohnson4673]

@@Austeration looking to get one. will need a lot more in the future but would like to learn basics with a minimum expense and have bought other things from VEVOR.

[@Austeration]

@@drewjohnson4673 the light burn program is free for 30 days but then you have to purchase it. Well worth it though. If you looking at cutting MDF etc I would go for the 20w. My 5w is better for engraving.

[@SoleilMagica]

Does this work on metal?

[@Austeration]

7:05 thanks for watching. I am engraving stainless steel

[@SoleilMagica]

@@Austeration ok, thanks

[@Austeration]

@@SoleilMagica what are you wanting to engrave ?

[@SoleilMagica]

@@Austeration silver and gold jewellery :)

[@Austeration]

@@SoleilMagica that sounds very interesting 👍

[@mikes786]

What software are you using?

[@Austeration]

Lightburn

[@Austeration]

It's free for 30 days if you are looking at testing it out.

[@mikes786]

@Austeration thank you! Have you used lasergrbl? Thats the one I was looking at but not sure which option would be more user friendly as I'm a beginner at this.

[@Austeration]

@@mikes786 Yes I think I tried that out first but I found Lightburn so much easier to use and had way more options that suited my needs. If you haven't tried it I recommend you do. There are plenty of tutorials that show you lots of tricks on how to use it. Also there are a number of laser groups on Facebook that offer help and free laser cutting files. Another thing you can check out a site called Thingiverse. It has lots of 3d printing projects but if you type in thingiverse and laser cut into search it will come up with hundreds of free laser projects. Check that out for sure 👍👍👍 I wish you luck. Yell out if you need any help. I'm no expert but I'll help if I can.

[@mikes786]

@Austeration thank you! I really appreciate the info and will for sure look into that! 🙏🏽

[@HillbillioesInOuterSpace-101]

How well does this do on metal?

[@63plow]

Metal

[@Austeration]

I'm so Sorry I thought I replied your question but now I can't see it. Yes you can engrave metal I believe I show an example of this. Not that good for cutting metal though. This is only a 5W they do have a 20W

[@Austeration]

7:10 it does Ok here I'm engraving a stainless steel ruler I think I test it out on some other items also. Remember to use the links in the description to receive a discount if your looking at getting one What plans do you have for it ether than metal ? The also have a 20w version that is better for cutting wood. Any questions I'm happy to help

[@joeparendsen5616]

@@Austeration So for cutting stainless steel objects, the 5W version is fine?

[@Austeration]

@@joeparendsen5616 Not for cutting Joe only engraving like I showed.

[@peterbunting5294]

It pays to shop around I just compared price with Ebay Australia it's a better deal

[@Austeration]

Is that with the 5% discount ?

[@sparklynn1377]

Can I use it inside or is it too stinky? Sorry I am german 😂

[@Austeration]

Hi thanks for watching. It depends what your doing with it. If your using it on wood it can get very smokey and stinky so it's best to use it in a well ventilated area. You can also purchase enclosures to cover the units that have an exhaust fan in them. I have a video you can watch on this. Hope this helps. Happy to help with any questions you might have 😊 Greetings from Australia

[@adel_martins]

@@Austeration podes indicar o link do video onde mostras como ventilar a área onde se usa a máquina. Eu também vou trabalhar com ela em casa. Obrigada. :)

[@sparklynn1377]

This is really A7?

[@Austeration]

Sorry I'm not sure what you mean by A7 this is only a 5W model. Can I ask what you plan on using one for ? This will determine what wattage you should be looking at.

[@sparklynn1377]

@@Austeration A7 is the item model number. It Looks Like this is VEVOR A7 with 5W. 😅 I Need a machine that can grave wood and other things and can cut the wood, acyrl e.g. 😍

[@Austeration]

@@sparklynn1377 I would suggest the 10w but do your research first check out the reviews.

[@nathanhall8678]

I just got one of these and i can't get it to burn or cut anything. The laser powers on and i can see the focused spot, but even at S1000 and a super low speed it doesn't even melt Styrofoam 🤔 anyone have any ideas?

[@Austeration]

This might sound like a silly question but how did you set the height of the laser from the material your trying to engrave ? It should be the thickness of one of the 3mm plastic sample pieces that came in the box

[@nathanhall8678]

@@Austeration not a silly question at all 😂 yes, I used the acrylic spacer that came with it. I spaced it with the orange magnetic shield in place. I set the spacer on top of the material, then loosened the screws on the laser module and lowered the module until the orange shield was in contact with the top of the spacer. Then I tightened the screws and removed the spacer.

[@Austeration]

@@nathanhall8678 what program are you using to run it. Have you tried the free version of light burn ? Is the laser on when its moving around ?

[@nathanhall8678]

@@Austeration I'm using LaserGRBL. Yep, the laser is on while it moves. It's almost like the power level is too low. I double-checked to make sure that my power level configuration is correct (max value of 1000 instead of 255). I didn't know there was a free version of Lightburn... I'll try that just to rule out the gcode and/or sender.

[@Austeration]

@@nathanhall8678 light burn has a free 30 day trial. It's so much better. You will need to set the power to 100% and make sure you have it set to line or cut. Check out some of the videos on how to set up light burn. Yes good idea about checking the power level. Not sure how you do that though

[@tboylen1]

What is the card slot for?

[@Austeration]

That is a really good question. I wondered the same thing my self actually. There is nothing in the manual that even mentions it. I will try and find out though now you mention it 👍

[@Austeration]

Ok from what I understand the SD CARD slot is used for cutting offline should you ever need to do that. To be honest I don't think I'll ever use that function but it could be good for others. Hope this helps

[@hansguunn9858]

HDMI? wofür ist der?

[@Austeration]

To tell you the truth I'm really not sure. I have never had to use it

[@Austeration]

Ok I found out the HDMI port is there so that you can attach a controller to it, but at this stage they don't have a controller available.

[@UpAllNightDIY]

What software are you using, please?

[@Austeration]

I am using Light Burn. It's free for 30 days then you have to pay for it but its so worth it.

[@Austeration]

Do you have one of these or are you looking at getting one ? Please email me before you do, if you are

[@UpAllNightDIY]

@@Austeration I have one. Vevor sent it to me. Truly appreciated your video! It mad putting it together so easy

[@Austeration]

@@UpAllNightDIY That is so good to hear that feedback, much appreciated. Are you using lightburn ?

[@UpAllNightDIY]

@@Austeration I’m using lasergrbl at the moment. I just attempted my first cutting project tonight. Wasn’t successful. Tried cutting a relatively simple design from 1/8” basswood. Didn’t quite make it all the way through the wood. Back at it tomorrow

[@PuttyCream]

can you test this on acrylic sheets? 😮

[@Austeration]

Are you wanting to cut the acrylic ? How thick ?

[@PuttyCream]

@@Austeration 2mm up to 6mm

[@Austeration]

@@PuttyCream ok give me a couple of days and I will see what I can do

[@Austeration]

@@PuttyCream hello Putty cream. I chucked together a short just for you , it's not a public clip. You will need to pause to read it. Let me know if this is enough information. kzbin.infoboPcZ7eAN5o?feature=share

[@Austeration]

@@PuttyCream did you see my message ??

[@aliseaprieto1399]

Es compatible con ios

[@Austeration]

I don't see why not. I used the program called LightBurn, its free for 30 days and then you have to buy it. There are some other free programs though

[@anatolynord7781]

👌👌👌👍👍👍👍

[@Austeration]

Thank you 👍👍👍😁👍👍👍🐨🦘

[@boogeeass]

what do I do if its not engraving or cutting

[@Austeration]

Has it been working before now ?

[@boogeeass]

@@Austeration this is my first time trying to use it. and first working with any machine

[@boogeeass]

I been playing around with it all morning so it just cut but not fill I had it set at 300/100 line and 15000/100

[@Austeration]

@@boogeeass are you using the light burn program

[@Austeration]

@@boogeeass if you are check out a heap of the light burn tutorials. They can probably explain things much easier than I can trying to tell you on here