Roger, just want to let you know I just received a Longer Ray 5 with both 5 & 10W laser modules and followed your video's to assemble. Today I installed the spoil board and engraved the grid. You made it so easy for me to get started in laser engraving. Thank you!!
in longer ray5 , how many millimeters is the length of the following profiles? 1 - x-axis frame profile 2 - left and right frame profile 3 - rear and front frame profile Thank you for telling me the exact size of these profiles
It depends on what you are going to do with them. If I need to convert, I use Inkscape to make it a SVG. If a JPEG or PNG, just import direct into Lightburn. SVG also imports.
Hello Roger. I need a little of your guidance here. I seen some of your videos and i know you also made a video on the MecPow. I need to buy either the Longer Ray5 or the Mecpow like right now, but I dont know exactly which to choose. What do you sugest for a beginner like me? Would appreciate it
The Ray 5 will allow you to work offline (not connected to a computer) via the micro SD card, where you can save files to cut/engrave. The Mecpow has limit switches where the Longer 10 Watt does not. However the Longer 20 watt does. Other than that, there is not much difference if looking at the 10 watt models of each.
Hello, and thanks for your many videos. I am setting up my longer engraver and the x axis gantry won't go over the frame. The thing with the logo is stopping it from going over it.
I am trying to find the dimensions of the cylinder height guage for the laser. I have lost mine and wanted to 3d print one, but the measurements I found dont seem to be correct.
Quick question, I purchased this (the 5 watt model). Firstly, I am new to engraving. All I want to do is to put the contents of a text file on a piece of metal (Aluminum or sheet metal, doesnt much matter to me). I am assuming I will be able to do this, but again just want to confirm with someone that has experience with these machines. Thanks in advance
Yes, a 5 watt laser will do this fine. However, the metal needs to have a coating, such as anodized, powder coated, or painted. A diode laser will not directly engrave, or etch, aluminum or steel.
In step 6 I installed the thumb screws then when I put little screws in the laser won’t come down enough to the spacer? It will only adjust and come down to spacer if I remove the tiny screws with the plastic spacer. Lol. Can’t figure out problem laser only comes down half way in slot with tiny screws in.
As I recall, there is more than one set of holes on the back of the laser module. I have since upgraded mine to a 20 watt and the mounting is different.
SO GLASSES THEY come with machine they are not good with the laser as much i unerstood? So wich glasses arw good for 5w engraver? Most import part is glasses.thank you
@@rogersshop sure, more on this machine you can put the air assist and configure in lightburn. I'm interested in buying one but I'm in doubt because I have a sculpfun s30 and I'm very satisfied with it. Thank you for your attention
@@Top3D The 10 watt and 20 watt versions come with air assist already installed on the laser head. When I started with this laser, it was a 5 watt and has since been upgraded twice to 10 watt, then 20 watt. When I went to the 20 watt, I also added limit switches.
Hi, I’m having trouble getting the screws with the nylon bushing in the back of the laser at 17:22. It seems like the thread isn’t long enough to catch the hole, no matter how much pressure I put. Would you recommend filing down the bushing or should I get a longer screw from the hardware store
This should easily fit. Is everything aligned properly? The nylon bushing should be the same thickness as the bracket and the screws should only be a mm or two longer.
Same issue here with us on our second machine. First one had no problems. But now, with the second machine we are having this exact issue now unfortunately.
I was having trouble with the same thing until I realized I was not looking at the correct hole where the screw goes in. Use a stronger pin point light and it should help you find the correct holes...lined up perfectly after that...@@rogersshop
Files must be GCODE or they will not work when put on the card. For example, you cannot run a Lightburn fille from the card. It must be converted to gcode first.
I see everyone having no issues but i cant seem to get the rolls in without the center piece being in the way. I dont want to have to dismantle that part. Odd things always happen to me lol
If the roller bearings (wheels) do not easily fit over the Y axis rails to roll it on, then you may need to loosen the eccentric on the bottom rollers a little.
@@rogersshop heey thanks for the help but i was actually supposed to remove the front bar that says longer, insert the wheels, then place that bar back. It must be that its a newer model. Nonetheless i have already began burning. Thank you good sir!
Can you program it then leave it to engrave or do you need to watch it work? I have one of these engravers still in the box. On Y thing ai am not happy about is a built in bed plate. Does it attach to PC by Bluetooth or only wired?
I don't understand what you mean by a built in bed plate(?) GCODE can be saved to the TF card and projects run from the touch screen. This is especially handy when making repeat projects and does no tie up a computer. A few words of caution: Never leave a laser (ANY brand) running unattended. While you don't need to actually watch it, be in the area, close by. WIFI and Bluetooth are neat technologies and have their place. However, I NEVER run a project on a laser, 3D printer, or important documents on a printer over wireless. ANY interruption in signal can result in dropped packets and a ruined project. With my lasers, I either run direct connect via USB or from a SD/TF card. This comes from the "School Of Hard Knocks"!
I suppose you could, but I've done so many of these that I can get it pretty quick (when not making video, because things always go a little different then).
I put a small logo into Lightburn and centred it. In Lightburn the frame command works perfectly. When I save the logo on to an sd card and put it in the laser the touchscreen frames in a different place?? Pulling my hair out. Any ideas Roger?
Are you using Absolute Coordinates in Lightburn before you export the GCODE? If not, the file may start in some random spot when run from the touch screen.
@@rogersshop Sorry Roger. I’m so new to this. If I run the frame on Lightburn it goes exactly to the right place (the centre). On the machine it frames in the bottom left corner and about 5 times the size. How do I use coordinates in Lightburn. Would it be possible to send you the gcode for you to try? Thank you so much for your reply and for helping me put it all together. John
I don't need to send you the file Roger. When I load the supplied compass file (on the supplied micro SD card) into Lightburn it positions in the middle of the screen. When I run frame in Lightburn it frames the design in the centre perfectly. When I remove the SD card and put it into the Laser and activate the frame from the touchscreen it starts in the bottom right. Its really frustrating.
Roger, really enjoy your videos. I am new to this laser stuff and for an older guy, it's a slow learning curve. I've installed Lightburn on an old pc that I have in my shop. I did a simple box with my name in the box. Long story short, the Longer 5 10-watt just lays down a very faint image of my name on the basswood. Can you give me a few pointers? What am I doing wrong?
Make sure focus is set correctly, first. For a setting, try 3,000 mm/min @ 60% power as a start. Make SURE you are set to mm/min and not mm/sec. This makes a huge difference. I only use mm/sec on my CO2 laser.
Hey my friend.Sorry to see your question now.Our product support lightburn.If you have any other questions, you can ask me. I will reply you as soon as possible
I have a question I set everything up and tried to engrave one of the SD images and it made all the motions flashing lights and moving, but the piece of wood is blank! Is there something else i need to do to make the laser work? I set everything up as instructed. thanks
Check Y axis cabling, stepper motor, belts, and stepper motor belt sprocket for tightness. If Y axis stepper motor does not run with a Y axis jog, it is either the cabling or a bad stepper motor. If it runs, but axis does not move, check the other items above. If you have the 20watt model with limit switches, make sure the Y axis limits are not closed.
In my model the recess for the cilinder is almost the side of the cilinder, comparing while pausing your video mines a lot deeper, and doesnt seenbto fit as any other video i have seen
Thank ya, thank ya very much! I bought an "open box" that didn't come with instructions. This is my first real machine.
Roger, just want to let you know I just received a Longer Ray 5 with both 5 & 10W laser modules and followed your video's to assemble. Today I installed the spoil board and engraved the grid. You made it so easy for me to get started in laser engraving. Thank you!!
LIFE SAVER OF A VIDEO !!! THIS ALONE JUST SAVED MY LAZER CARRIER / GOT IT STARTED
Thank you. I'm going try to assemble.
Thank you for this video! Total newbie here and I was able to put my new Longer Ray 5 together. :)
Thank you so much your descriptions were great. We were able to do it ourselves. And engraver our first item
thank you for making an installation video. you've made my day!
Thanks!! great video... but the new Ray5 20W has a calibration slab with only 9.6 mm (0.37 inches), so that threw me off a little... but its all good.
Excellent job on the video thank you so much
in longer ray5 , how many millimeters is the length of the following profiles?
1 - x-axis frame profile
2 - left and right frame profile
3 - rear and front frame profile
Thank you for telling me the exact size of these profiles
Mine has been modified to 850mm x 850mm work area. However, you can find dimensions here: www.longer3d.com/products/longer-ray5-10w-laser-engraver
@@rogersshop I care more about the ratio of sizes
What are the profile sizes of yours now?
All 5 aluminum profiles used
@@wle_ir Profiles are 2020
Hello Rodger, do you have vids on importing digital pics to laser and what kind of software needed.
It depends on what you are going to do with them. If I need to convert, I use Inkscape to make it a SVG. If a JPEG or PNG, just import direct into Lightburn. SVG also imports.
Thank you Roger for all the help
Hello Roger. I need a little of your guidance here. I seen some of your videos and i know you also made a video on the MecPow.
I need to buy either the Longer Ray5 or the Mecpow like right now, but I dont know exactly which to choose. What do you sugest for a beginner like me? Would appreciate it
The Ray 5 will allow you to work offline (not connected to a computer) via the micro SD card, where you can save files to cut/engrave. The Mecpow has limit switches where the Longer 10 Watt does not. However the Longer 20 watt does. Other than that, there is not much difference if looking at the 10 watt models of each.
Where did you get your feet for the laser ? Very good instructions thanks
Thanks Roger, I just got the longer with the 10w. You make sound like I can do it. Looking forward to making stuff for my friends and family.
Thank you for your video, I got my engraver together, and turned it on. Is it supposed to have the fan running as soon as you put the power on?
Hello, and thanks for your many videos. I am setting up my longer engraver and the x axis gantry won't go over the frame. The thing with the logo is stopping it from going over it.
Helpful video. Thank you.
Thank you so much for this video. It really helped a lot
Thanks!!
thank you brotha
Thanks you 🎉
I am trying to find the dimensions of the cylinder height guage for the laser. I have lost mine and wanted to 3d print one, but the measurements I found dont seem to be correct.
I don't have that head anymore, but seem to recall it was 30mm
Quick question, I purchased this (the 5 watt model). Firstly, I am new to engraving. All I want to do is to put the contents of a text file on a piece of metal (Aluminum or sheet metal, doesnt much matter to me). I am assuming I will be able to do this, but again just want to confirm with someone that has experience with these machines. Thanks in advance
Yes, a 5 watt laser will do this fine. However, the metal needs to have a coating, such as anodized, powder coated, or painted. A diode laser will not directly engrave, or etch, aluminum or steel.
In step 6 I installed the thumb screws then when I put little screws in the laser won’t come down enough to the spacer? It will only adjust and come down to spacer if I remove the tiny screws with the plastic spacer. Lol. Can’t figure out problem laser only comes down half way in slot with tiny screws in.
Thanks for the like but how about some help??
As I recall, there is more than one set of holes on the back of the laser module. I have since upgraded mine to a 20 watt and the mounting is different.
@@rogersshop nope only one set.
SO GLASSES THEY come with machine they are not good with the laser as much i unerstood? So wich glasses arw good for 5w engraver? Most import part is glasses.thank you
I use these: amzn.to/4gTTruq
Thank you so much for quick respond,im just wondering why they give you glasses iff they are not good.thats wired,thank you so much.
@@markdjura2018 All the manufactures do the same. Cheap, cheesy "safety" glasses. Better than nothing, but leaves a lot to be desired.
No have a assistence air??
All of my lasers have air assist. Just not shown in this video.
@@rogersshop sure, more on this machine you can put the air assist and configure in lightburn. I'm interested in buying one but I'm in doubt because I have a sculpfun s30 and I'm very satisfied with it. Thank you for your attention
@@Top3D The 10 watt and 20 watt versions come with air assist already installed on the laser head. When I started with this laser, it was a 5 watt and has since been upgraded twice to 10 watt, then 20 watt. When I went to the 20 watt, I also added limit switches.
Hi, I’m having trouble getting the screws with the nylon bushing in the back of the laser at 17:22.
It seems like the thread isn’t long enough to catch the hole, no matter how much pressure I put. Would you recommend filing down the bushing or should I get a longer screw from the hardware store
This should easily fit. Is everything aligned properly? The nylon bushing should be the same thickness as the bracket and the screws should only be a mm or two longer.
Same issue here with us on our second machine. First one had no problems. But now, with the second machine we are having this exact issue now unfortunately.
@@rogersshop HELP I cannot get the nylon bushing and screws in!!!!
@@monicarankin9723 Are the screws too short? I've heard of some having that issue.
I was having trouble with the same thing until I realized I was not looking at the correct hole where the screw goes in. Use a stronger pin point light and it should help you find the correct holes...lined up perfectly after that...@@rogersshop
i want to but like this machine to start a small busness on amazon which machine you advise me to buy please, small machine in my appartment
I PUT FILES ON THE LONGER SD CARD BUT THEY DO NOT SHOW UP ON THE SCREEN.
Files must be GCODE or they will not work when put on the card. For example, you cannot run a Lightburn fille from the card. It must be converted to gcode first.
When I turn the laser on the arm with the laser on it starts moving all the way to the back jumps until the X and Y gets to 400. How can I fix this?
Turn off auto home if you do not have a model with limit switches. Set origin to front left.
I see everyone having no issues but i cant seem to get the rolls in without the center piece being in the way. I dont want to have to dismantle that part. Odd things always happen to me lol
If the roller bearings (wheels) do not easily fit over the Y axis rails to roll it on, then you may need to loosen the eccentric on the bottom rollers a little.
@@rogersshop heey thanks for the help but i was actually supposed to remove the front bar that says longer, insert the wheels, then place that bar back. It must be that its a newer model. Nonetheless i have already began burning. Thank you good sir!
Can you program it then leave it to engrave or do you need to watch it work? I have one of these engravers still in the box. On
Y thing ai am not happy about is a built in bed plate. Does it attach to PC by Bluetooth or only wired?
I don't understand what you mean by a built in bed plate(?) GCODE can be saved to the TF card and projects run from the touch screen. This is especially handy when making repeat projects and does no tie up a computer.
A few words of caution: Never leave a laser (ANY brand) running unattended. While you don't need to actually watch it, be in the area, close by.
WIFI and Bluetooth are neat technologies and have their place. However, I NEVER run a project on a laser, 3D printer, or important documents on a printer over wireless. ANY interruption in signal can result in dropped packets and a ruined project. With my lasers, I either run direct connect via USB or from a SD/TF card. This comes from the "School Of Hard Knocks"!
Wouldn’t that timing belt be a LOT easier if you threaded it before attaching the sliding bar or the frame?
I suppose you could, but I've done so many of these that I can get it pretty quick (when not making video, because things always go a little different then).
I put a small logo into Lightburn and centred it. In Lightburn the frame command works perfectly. When I save the logo on to an sd card and put it in the laser the touchscreen frames in a different place?? Pulling my hair out. Any ideas Roger?
Are you using Absolute Coordinates in Lightburn before you export the GCODE? If not, the file may start in some random spot when run from the touch screen.
@@rogersshop Sorry Roger. I’m so new to this. If I run the frame on Lightburn it goes exactly to the right place (the centre). On the machine it frames in the bottom left corner and about 5 times the size. How do I use coordinates in Lightburn. Would it be possible to send you the gcode for you to try? Thank you so much for your reply and for helping me put it all together.
John
I don't need to send you the file Roger. When I load the supplied compass file (on the supplied micro SD card) into Lightburn it positions in the middle of the screen. When I run frame in Lightburn it frames the design in the centre perfectly. When I remove the SD card and put it into the Laser and activate the frame from the touchscreen it starts in the bottom right. Its really frustrating.
Roger, really enjoy your videos. I am new to this laser stuff and for an older guy, it's a slow learning curve. I've installed Lightburn on an old pc that I have in my shop. I did a simple box with my name in the box. Long story short, the Longer 5 10-watt just lays down a very faint image of my name on the basswood. Can you give me a few pointers? What am I doing wrong?
Make sure focus is set correctly, first. For a setting, try 3,000 mm/min @ 60% power as a start. Make SURE you are set to mm/min and not mm/sec. This makes a huge difference. I only use mm/sec on my CO2 laser.
Hey my friend.Sorry to see your question now.Our product support lightburn.If you have any other questions, you can ask me. I will reply you as soon as possible
I have a question I set everything up and tried to engrave one of the SD images and it made all the motions flashing lights and moving, but the piece of wood is blank! Is there something else i need to do to make the laser work? I set everything up as instructed. thanks
Is the laser firing? that is, the beam coming on.
My laser only goes side to side? What can I do to fix this
Check Y axis cabling, stepper motor, belts, and stepper motor belt sprocket for tightness. If Y axis stepper motor does not run with a Y axis jog, it is either the cabling or a bad stepper motor. If it runs, but axis does not move, check the other items above. If you have the 20watt model with limit switches, make sure the Y axis limits are not closed.
@@rogersshop thank you so much I got it fixed it was cable
In my model the recess for the cilinder is almost the side of the cilinder, comparing while pausing your video mines a lot deeper, and doesnt seenbto fit as any other video i have seen
What is the measurements for the sacrificial board you are using
24" square
Is the website trustworthy? Do they send the order or not! Because I would like to buy one
Perfectly legitimate. I have ordered several things from Longer and orders are filled and shipped within a few days, at most.
Thank you
Would you sell 4 of the feet you print?
Sure. Email me at raltman57@gmail.com
You skipped the entire step of putting the arm on. This is the worst!
8:20 shows install of the X gantry, if that is what you are calling the arm.