Two Trees TTS-55 Laser Cutter and Engraver Assembly, Setup, Upgrade, Review! GREAT Entry Level Unit!
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- Опубликовано: 30 июл 2024
- In this video I will first walk you through the assembly and setup of the Two Trees TTS-55 laser cutter and engraver. This is a great beginner or entry level machine due to the cost vs capabilities balance. I will also demonstrate some examples of cutting and engraving and help you get started with this machine using the LaserGRBL software.
As with most of my setup and review videos, I show some of the upgrades and modifications that I design after having used the Two Trees TTS-55 for a period of time.
The most effective and important upgrade in this case is the smoke and fume extraction adapter. You can find that adapter on my website here:
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Material Squaring Kit:
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You can also find the video where I show you how to build the shop vac fume filtration system here:
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The free downloadable version of the origin alignment tool can be found here:
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The IKEA magnetic mesh memo board used as a laser bed for through cuts can be found here:
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0:00 Safety
0:50 Intro
1:18 Unboxing
1:54 Assembly
12:49 Focus Setup
13:40 Free Origin Tool
15:24 LaserGRBL Getting Started
19:10 First Engraving
20:20 Fume Extraction Adapter
22:34 Fume Extraction Test
24:09 More Engraving
25:16 Laser Cutting
27:30 Origin and Alignment Tool
29:27 Final Thoughts (Review)
31:54 Outro
#laser #fume #filter
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Hey man,I'm so glad I found this channel as I am a total greenhorn and I have just purchased a tts10 pro. Your explanation was idiot proof and easy to understand and your tips and add on were superb. I will be purchasing your alignment tools as it will make it so much easier for me. Thanks for sharing this, I am now subbed.
Love the video. You are a natural teacher!
Your video is very informative and helpful. I have already purchased this exact engraver but have yet to unbox and assemble it. I watched several videos before deciding on this tool and I am going to watch a few more before attempting to use mine. I have saved your video as it seems to be the best one I’ve seen yet. If you have others to recommend I’d appreciate it.
Thanks so much for the kind words, hope you've been using your machine by now!
Thank you so much for the video ......from south africa
Just assembled it as per video was a breeze
Going to tackle my first project tomorrow
Thanks again
Glad it was helpful, good luck with your first project!
So from sa. Damn dude. I'm having such a hard time with this machine. Messing up and wasting so much time trying to make something worth 50 bucks. Lol. Not worth the time and money. It's an ok hobby. Don't try it for business in sa. It's cheaper to buy engraved items from China mall. Lol.
Hey , how are you finding it so far ?
Thank you.I just bought this ,and your video was very helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks, just put it together , as someone lost the instruction. Clear and concise.
Awesome, enjoy!
Nice tutorial. Good advice. Nice add on's. Mine should be here Monday.
Thanks, have fun with your new machine!
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Downloaded the Alignment tool files, sent to a mate with 3D printer. Luckily had him print two sets as my laser head has Air Assist nozzle attached and it hits side of bracket preventing head to align correctly. Will have to use hacksaw to cut out large portion of wall to allow for air assist fitting
Thank you for this!
Nice 3d printed fixture, you'd make a good tool and die maker. Its funny to think no more then 10 yrs ago we had all manual machines, fast forward to today and we are well on our way to making star trek type tech a real thing. All these 3d printers, lasers, arduino, esp32 and rasp pi micro controllers make it possible to build just about anything your heart desires. Its good to see people using tech to create, build and expand their skills and minds instead of litterly melting their brain cells on social media
I like your vacuum adapter ❤
Thank you!
I got my 0,0 brackets today and just went to use them. The issue im having it i got the 10w laser and it has the air assist on the side and prevents me from going to the corner of the bracket. Not sure what all i can take off just yet or if i can position some way to make it work. Still a great looking product!
Can 2nd alignment set up be secured using one t nut to prevent the reduction of space?maybe just print it with a raised section to beef up the L shape section of te 3d print.
I also have the TTS-55 and am trying to cut 6mm Baltic birch plywood. My current settings are 100mm and 100% power. I've made 10 passes without it cutting through. I'm using Lightburn 1.4 software. Any insight would be greatly appreciated. I really do like this machine and am considering the extension kit in the near future.
Hi. Do you know if i upgrade this paser with its 20w head, will i. need the air assist?
Thanks
Nice hack with the fume extractor is there a possibility to buy the stl ? for my workshop only I have a large extractor and I would need to modify this
Nice video my friend, really helpful. Need some advice here. I cannot manage to turn on the laser...try everything...turn on laser button, update firmware, everything, but don't work...the laser is good because when I move one axis fast he turns on because of the energy of the movement...already add the laser engraver from the files, try also the GRBL-M3, but nothing works
Great video... thanks man, I'm getting this machine.
Question: the memory card, can you insert a file & run it? ( without the computer connected?)
Thank you for the awesome demo...I was wanting to purchase a laser engraver/ cutter to do rhea eggs and emu eggs. Is this possible?
Have fixed the machine when I press the left and right arrows on the laser grbl it works but when I press forward or backwards it doesn’t.Can you help with the problem
I’m looking at the specs on TTS-55, the specs say it’s 510 mm wide, but it looks like that is only the frame, and not the complete width with the steppers motors. Could you tell me the factual width and depth of the machine with steppers and controller?
I’m having trouble with the laser part during the assembly. When I try to slide with the other part, it won’t go work. It looks so smooth in all the videos I’ve watched but not in my case. Not sure if I’m missing a part a part or there’s an issue with the part itself.
How do you attach the CPAP hose to the shop-vac
Thanks for the great video. Very helpful. I recently picked up one of these, as it was quite affordable. I also grabbed the extension kit and the air assist. I was hoping the video would cover attaching the air assist. Other than that, it pretty much addressed everything I needed to see. Thanks again!
Thanks! Yes unfortunately I didn't get the air assist with my machine but I would imagine it would be a very nice upgrade for it
@@EmbraceMaking I got it connected. It was super easy. I think watched a TwoTrees video on it maybe. It's been a while.
What is the difference between the air assist that the fumes extractor? I will be doing some work on metal and wood indoors, would you say that fume extraction is preferably for fumes or air assist? 21:15
@@user-vy5oi1ot3j The air assist blows air (from a compressor, which in this case is included in the kit) onto the work as it's being cut, right in the area where the laser hits, which helps to prevent fire (flare ups) and helps to remove debris from the cut, etc. Fumes extractor sucks the smoke and fumes away from the work to prevent them from building up in the room!
@@user-vy5oi1ot3j Air assist and fumes extractor serve two different purposes, and I would consider both as needful. I am planning to build an enclosure for mine, as that helps the fume extraction process greatly. Even if the fume extraction process is absent, an enclosure confines the smoke and fumes inside the enclosure. The waiting time before you can open the enclosure is short with good extraction, and can be long without it.
What do I download the app I mean to download on my iPhone so I can use my phone to use patterns
Can I add a tumbler adapter for cups, glasses, any other round object, etc. in steel material? Thanks
Thank you for the video tutorial. I used it to assemble a TTS-10 which is very similar. You saved me a lot of grief in several important steps. One additional question if I may, I find the legs on my TTS-10 are just steel blades that slide around on the work surface easily. Did you find a solution to that for the model you tested? I know the legs are different than mine but I just wondered how much the sliding around might have been a problem for you. Thank you and excellent video! Much appreciated - Jerry
I like the system but I have put an Neje E40 on it, it's more heavy and then you will see that it's not aligning in 90 degrees, had to make a small workaround. I find the carriage on the X-axis quit wobbly, there is quite some play in it. Maybe I will upgrade the X-Axis with a 2040 profile and ad a motorized Z-axis. In general I think for a lot of people this would be awesome to start with.
Hi, Tried to access the Wiki for the Do Not Cut materials but the link is no longer valid. Do you have an updated link?
Could you help me please, i have the same laser, run de program every is ok, but the laser is not engravening? is all conected properly? any help?
I have the two trees tts-55 and it’s firing and moving but it’s not engraving anything I’m using LaserGRBL software can anyone help me please?
Help , I’m having trouble aligning the x-axis beam with the slots . Are there slots in the beam as well?
hallo can someone help me.a tts 55 5.5watt
machine compleet but can not do work??
instal al the exe on the tft cart my machine is com 6 end won to connecting en not working???
please can help me thanks
What should i buy this one or DAJA DJ6
Please do you know what might happened, TTS55 was working ok and I do not know what I did, but riht now when I on the machine and move arrows, is wrong, when I hit up arrow it moves down, hit right and moves left? May you please help me? Thank you
which is better, Ortur M2 pro or Two Trees TTS-55?
Yo, thanks for the video, i just wanted to ask does this work for materials like metals or rocks too? For engraving of course.
My laser carriage is loose on the rail. Is there any way to tighten or adjust it?
Check the bottom roller, there should be an eccentric adjustable nut. Turn it a little at a time until there is no more slack on the rail. Do not over tighten it though!
Hi, nice video. I've had my TTS-55 for one week and am having great fun with it. I noticed you had trouble cutting with it. I have no problems at all cutting 3mm basswood and 3mm poplar, but I haven't tried MDF. I use 90% power, 500mm/m and two passes, works perfectly. Were you in line mode there? (I'm using LightBurn BTW.) I'm interested in that silicone mat, is it just a regular craft mat? Amazon isn't available where I am, I can get silicone crafting mats from my local online suppliers. Would that be adequate?
Are you using lightburn ir grbl?
Anyone have the stl for the updated alignment tool ?
Can you just replace the 5W with a 10w module?
Great video! I know the laser has the light shield, but it looks like some light still bounces out? Can you comment on the safety glasses provided? Are they sufficient or should I look at buying a new pair? What do you recommend? I don't want to damage my eyes due to my ignorance.
Thanks! I think these are some of the best value glasses you can get for the money in terms of range and optical density (essentially laser attenuation) and they are also rated for IR lasers if you ever get one of those in the future: shop.snapmaker.com/products/laser-safety-goggles
Hope that helps!
Do you have a working link for the dangerous materials data sheet?
Will this engrave aircraft grade aluminum ? It says it will engrave stainless steel but what about aluminum ?
Is there anywhere I can purchase fully assembled?…too complicated for me!😵💫
Thanks for the review and the shown mods. Sadly your shop doesn't want to send to me (Germany) and shipping would be quite expensive anyhow. Would you consider selling the STL (or whatever format you use) so I could print the parts myself?
Email me directly viaautoworks@gmail.com and lets see what we can figure out
Great video and attachments! I see you have the file for the alignment tool, but is there any way I could just buy that piece finished from you? I don't have a 3d printer, but that would be useful for the TTS-55 that I just got. Thanks!
Just realized they're both sold together!! Ignore my comment. haha. Purchasing now. Thank you!!
Thanks! Your order is in progress :)
@@EmbraceMaking can’t wait to get it! Thank you!
@@EmbraceMaking Hello! Thank you so much for your review. It's very helpful. I would like to buy the origin and alignment tool. I don't find it on your site.
(not the 3D printable model). Where can i get it please?
Hello…I have the tt25… can you please advise what setting I need to have to make it cut thin wood…it just keeps layering…I’m sure my settings are just wrong. Thank u in advance
How thin and what type of wood?
@@EmbraceMaking hi...it's 1/18 plywood and birch
Hello you could make a tutorial explaining step by step how istalar the software and drivers I could not make work the one I have please would be of great help to people who are starting ami I gave it away but could not e
congratulations for the video, will the Fume Extraction stl be made available? I'm from Brazil, because of the customs cost, it's impossible to buy your kit. I'm sorry 😔
Thank you, what kind of customs cost is it for Brazil?
60% fee adding the value of the product with shipping.
Do you ship your mod kit to the U.K. as your site won’t allow this ? Also the cpap pipe link is broken on your website also.
Yes absolutely just contact me on my website and I will get you a quote! Unfortunately the CPAP hose link to Amazon is always broken... Amazon seems to have stopped carrying CPAP hoses a while back for some weird reason... you might have to find one on the web elsewhere. They are generally pretty cheap ~$10
Was it supposed to come with a micro sd card with the software on it?
Is it possible to engrave acrylic with this machine?
Hi how are you.
Kindly I have main issue in diode laser machine. My diode module is not moving correctly on clicking the move arrow key. Right , Left arrows clicking work good , but when I click up and down arrow key it’s not working correctly. When I click on up arrow the laser module move down, and when I click down arrow key the module goes up. Kindly tell me how do I correct the issue. The machine is twotrees.
Question do both those work with the TTS25? I’m assuming the frame ect is the same size.
I believe it is. Ive had a few people with the tts25 order them and never heard back so I assume it fits fine
I cannot find the frame mountable version of your alignment tool on your website I have my own 3D printer is there a way I can just buy the STL files from you and print them myself.
Hi Barry, contact me through my website and we can arrange something over email: embracemaking.com/pages/contact
How were you able to take the red part off the laser module? Couldnt get it off even after loosening the thumbscrews =/
Hmm, did you try removing the little screws completely?
Hello I just bought this machine and I can't seem to make it work properly. Can you please help me I set up all as on the video when I go to use the lazer it only moves lefr and right just making a line and what I cant to make is a circle. I would appreciate if you can walk me through he settings maybe that is the problem please I would like to keep this machine but if I can't use it then I will have to return it.
Hi Sandy, it sounds like maybe your y axis stepper motors aren't connected properly. Can you double check those connections? If they are not connected properly this is the expected behavior as a circle would now turn into a line with only x axis movement.
Cutting with a fill layer will always take longer. Try a line layer for cutting. This module is actually rather strong for a 5.5 watt.
Can you use the frame option in lightburn?
Should be able to
Thank you for this video!
Please how can I buy the origin and alignment tool?
You're welcome! You can find the tools here, they are sold as a package with the vacuum nozzle: embracemaking.com/products/two-trees-tts-55-fume-extraction-and-material-squaring-kit
@@EmbraceMaking That link is 404
No one ever discuss how to install the laser filter. For some reason mine will not attach to the magnet. I am missing aomething?? Please advice.
When you say laser filter, are you talking about the orange guard at the bottom of the laser module?
@@EmbraceMaking yes , that plastic box that attaches to the bottom of the laser to help protect the eyes.
@@aztecwarrior1421 Mine came with that guard as an option. There was an orange-colored aluminum piece already attached to the laser which must be removed first, four screws. Then there should be four tiny grubscrews with the plastic guard. These fit into where you removed the screws, and the magnets in the guard connect to those.
When I open a file it doesn’t allow me to adjust size of image any idea why?
Can you confirm which software you are using?
Hallo und guten Tag mir hat ihre absaugung super gefallen aber wo bekommt man den stl file dazu weil ich meinentts nicht einhausen möchte und er neben meiner cnc fräse steht wo eine absaugleitung liegt so wäre ich sehr dankbar wenn ich den stl file bekommen könnte ist platztechnisch sonst halt schwierig schöne gruße aus Deutschlend
Hi, As per everyone else's comments, I thoroughly enjoyed your informative video and purchased your alignment tool in preparation of my TTS-55 arriving. Having now assembled it all, including the air-assist, I find that the air-assist collides with the alignment tool, can you recommend/suggest anything I can do to remedy this? or is it that I just use the alignment tool to position the workpiece and then remove it on each occasion? Thanks.
Thanks for the comment :) As this was created before the air assist was available for this machine the alignment tool may collide as you suggested. Yes, for now the resolution would be to just slide the tool in place, align your workpiece, and then slide it out of the way. The tool mounts to the extrusion using the t-nuts so you wouldn't even have to completely remove it - you can just loosen those screws. Then you should be able to just align your piece enough in the +y axis direction so that you can slide the tool towards the front of the machine (-y direction) for clearance to the tool head when the job starts.
@EmbraceMaking Hi and thanks for taking the time to confirm my thoughts.
Appreciating your expertise, I look forward to the time you produce your modified alignment tool that will cater for this situation. I'll be at the front of the queue to purchase it!
Thanks again.
Bill
Show the ball man. Tanks
ball?
@@EmbraceMaking quis dizer, show de bola
How to put the software on
I have this same mechanic I love I am a love bride home is your kit
Hello,
Can you please send the STL of the squaring kit ?
It's in the description.
Have you tried using the sd card to run a print?
Nope! I always default to using my laptop for all of the other controls for setup
@@EmbraceMaking Well, I just ordered one of these so I guess I will have to try it myself.
Boa tarde t nho uma tts-55 tô precisando fazer ele volta padrão de fabrica
Is this able to engrave a logo underneath a wine glass ?
So after a few months of use does it still get your approval?
Hi Stephen, for a light duty entry level machine it still seems pretty solid. Since then I've also covered the XTOOL D1 Pro 10W and the ORTUR laser master 3. Both of those machines will certainly outperform the TTS-55 but they cost significantly more. If you're mainly engraving simple materials and/or cutting thin stuff the TTS-55 won't break the bank and will hum along just fine!
Yeah I’m gonna use this to make the money for the D1 pro I believe is the one I’m looking at
Whats the name of the two trees app
15:25
The frame material is plastic or aluminium?
Aluminum extrusion but there are some plastic components holding some parts together
Works with metal business cards?
Should be able to, I've seen other blue lasers do it!
What is your power set up?
Do you mean the laser head? This one is just the 5W version
Can draw in granite stone
can not see where to buy smoke ext
Fume extractor:
embracemaking.com/products/two-trees-tts-55-fume-extractor
Squaring kit:
embracemaking.com/products/two-trees-tts-55-material-squaring-kit
Vacuum filter adapters:
embracemaking.com/collections/fume-extraction
@@EmbraceMaking I just bought the 10 wat laser will get it Saturday I assume the fume extractor will fit right
Wish I watched this before setting up.
The official video was good and all, but swapping the front/back cross bars suuuuucked. xD
Also, I can't tell 100% if it's just my table being unlevel along the edges, or if I'm off square.
Dead center of the table and it sits fine, but turn it, or move it slightly and it's wobbly.
With lack of proper tools, I'm going to assuming it's the table. 🙃
Hm yeah sounds like perhaps the table... I have a few tables like this too lol
27:30
Why my lasser machine appears disconnected. 😮 Some of ne can help me how to connect it to my computer?
Sir your alignment tool is over kill
The equipment has a ruler on the x and y axis
that is sufficient to mark your origin
sincerely
This company is a joke. Save yourself the time. I ordered a machine and it was supposed to be here in 3-4 days. After 2 weeks and 3 emails I finally heard back and was told to would be 2 more months. I asked for a refund 4 times and they have not responded. I had to reach out to VISA to get a refund. Seriously go elsewhere.
Yikes that's not good. I wonder why such a long delay. I know people generally like to dump on Amazon but at least when I order from them I know they have it in stock. Sorry you had that experience with them
@@EmbraceMaking they never gave me a reason. I would bet they sold more than they have and expect people to just wait. But not refunding my money when asked (4 times) is just unacceptable.
Nice video.. Very interesting, but honestly.. The machine is crap. Buy a 20w and above of you don't want to waste too much time and you want to make the most of your machine..10w is useless for an ordinary person..