SCULPFUN S9 Laser Assembly and First Engrave
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- Опубликовано: 12 янв 2022
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This is by far the most descriptive , and helpful video on assembly of the S9 I have seen yet. The tips about the belt and wheel tensioning were great. Thank you!
Thank you very much. So happy that this video helped you
I have the SCULPFUN S6 Pro. Bought 6 months ago. Love it.
Awesome!
Excellent review. I just ordered mine. I'm just a hobbyist so I didn't need the fancy 1000 dollar units and this will get me started. I'll upgrade later if needed
Awesome, congratulations!
Just finished the assembly. You made this very easy and I am a %100 noob. Thank you for taking the time to make this video.
You’re very welcome. Thanks for watching
Thank you.Finally someone with a great video about this laser very detailed. Hope you have more videos coming showing how it does in acrylic and slate. Great work. Thanks. 👍👍
Thank you very much. Yes, I will have more videos on the laser
I do agree with you. It was extremely easy to assemble my S9 after this video. Thank you. Nice job. Greetings from Sao Paulo, Southwest of Brazil 👍
Got mine on Wednesday, gonna put it together tonight. I 3d printed some upgrades for it already.
Awesome, congratulations
Fantastic video, thorough and detailed. Makes me think I could tackle it.
Yes, you can do it.
I have had it for a week, a spartan engraver (it does not have endstops, which in my opinion are not essential) and with an improved focus system but with a good ultrafine laser that made me understand how much my previous machine (Atomstack a5 pro) was inadequate by comparison. I believe that for value for money it is the best diode engraver on the market, for now.
Thank you very much for your opinion and recommendation. Thank you for watching
Great video, very good explanation. Just wanted to ask if you could do a test for mirrored acrylic?
Still waiting on my one they are out of stock at the moment.
Can’t wait to get it, great video thank you.
Wow! Yes, the shipping situation is unprecedented
Great video! Appreciate you sharing the info... getting ready to assemble mine!
Fantastic! It’s a great machine
Fantastic video, and clear, detailed, and close-up camera angles have really helped me just set up my new Sculpfun S9. Thank you.
You’re very welcome. I’m so glad that this video helped you
Love your reviews. Have you had a chance to cut thin plywood? I want to cut 1/4" birch plywood, and this laser is supposed to do it.
Well, I'm certainly thankful you did this video. I've run into two issues before completing the assembly. One is I cannot square the frame. As I tighten the screws, the machine continually pulls out of square by 1/8" on the diagonal. Spacing between the rails however is consistent, side to side and front to rear. The front two corners are reasonably squared. This problem is irritating as I've been a cabinetmaker for almost 46 years and have squared many many cabinets. Other videos appear concerned with the 0,0 left front corner only. To what extreme should I go to squaring the entire frame? Problem 2 was gantry travel on the rails. It simply did not travel easily or smoothly. Thanks to your explanation regarding setting the eccentric adjustment of the wheels, I was able to loosen/adjust the gantry wheels to allow proper motion. Now, on to the belts. Can you advise me on how critical is absolute squareness? I assume the larger the engraving, the more critical the need for square. Thanks for your help.
Got mine for Christmas and have just played around with it a little bit thus far and am VERY pleased with it. Can't wait to get an enclosure and air assist for it, and am also currently investigating limit switches for it as well. I think that would be a quick and very useful upgrade to this unit.
Congratulations, that’s a wonderful Christmas gift. I’ve never used the limit switches on the laser. Most of them do not come with them. Some people won’t start their machine without the limit switches and that’s ok. Just realize it’s not mandatory. You can get started without them and add them later.
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@@triforce1745 thanks but I find this one confusing as she is only using two limit switches vs the 6 required for true limit in all directions correct?
@@TimCatZ No, first it only goes in 4 directions (front, back, left and right).
Second, you only need 2 limit switches. 1 to know the 0 on the X-axis (left-right) and another to Y-axis (front-back).
Third, when you connect the machine to lightburn it will automatically know the working size of the machine and will stop before crashing on the opposite sides of the switches.
@@TimCatZ End stops are easy and very very cheap. You only need two and it doesn't even matter where you put them (as long as you put at least one on each axis) Look in the description of this video ruclips.net/video/41vEdXATwak/видео.html 8 simple steps and you're done...
I love the S9 laser head. I have on my Ortur Master 2. Using way faster speeds and lower power. Great video. Only thing Id suggest is remove that ring...all it does is hold smoke in very badly...
Thank you for the suggestion
i am buying the s10, wish me luck. just saw the vid and paged through it, gonna watch the whole video tonight. s9 or s10 i need to watch this.
Awesome! Congratulations
Great review thanks. When you have used it a bit, would you share your speed and power settings for various materials?
Yes, I’ll be doing more projects with the laser and sharing the results
Thank you. Your video really helped me assemble the Sculpfun in a very clear and easy way.Have subscribed to your channel- Keep the videos coming
My pleasure. Thank you very much for your support
Thank you for this great video!! I am interested in this laser and you gave some great some information!! Thank you
Awesome, thank you very much for watching. I’m glad that it helped you
Great stuff. Thank you!. Can you cut through a 6mm acrylic sheet with this? I'm making some router templates. If so, how would you adjust the "depth" of the engraving or cut?
Dark colored acrylic should be fine. No clear
Can you do a white tile test for this laser I bought one but haven’t figured out the right settings for the white painted tiles pics. Thanks
You need the paint with titanium in it. White has it.
Good presentation & build. Waiting to see how well if performs. It promises great performance to cut 15mm wood with only 5.5w output!
Yes, more tests coming
@@PawPawsWorkShop cant wait to see the testes
Great video! Thanks!
You’re very welcome
Nice video thanks!!! Do you know if you can use a different manufacturers rotary attachment with this S9? I am wanting a larger space to work. So I am thinking about the expansion kit. Not sure if it's worth it? Thanks!
I have never tried to mix different manufacturers equipment. I am not sure of the potential problems.
You are the best, thanks for sharing. 😊
You are so welcome!
Another great video review! How does the S9 compare to the new FA40w? I just received the FA40w, but now wondering if I should have just got the S9 head as it's much less $. Comparing them with diode beam size and power, etc?
I will be making a direct comparison soon. Thanks for watching
Hi, PawPaw I have been looking into the S9 and dropped on your video. looks good and very well presented by yourself, can you say it is still as good, now you have had a couple of months to play with it and does it cut as well as it states with the 5.5w laser. thanks mick
Yes, it is an excellent machine. I will be doing a video shortly showing the cutting and some accessories for it.
Indeed very detailed... had to watched the ads and not skip as my thank you for this very helpful video.. looking forward to more videos😁
Thank you very much. I appreciate that as that certainly helps to support the channel
Hi ,great tutorial thnks. When I assemble mine and load up lightburn the laser will only move wide to side not backward and forward . Any ideas , plugs and connection seem good on the harness
Thanks
It would seem that there is a mechanical issue.
@@PawPawsWorkShop Hi ,Yes it was predominately mechanical , it was pinching the foot at the corner where the Power etc box is and getting stuck . I also noticed that you must also in Lightburn tell it (using the spanner tab) that it is a front left starting machine and also some other instruiction about where the job starts or the laser actually moves in a revers manner :) but i resolved it thanks again great Tute and ive already burned my name in the black cloth using 7.5 % power its great machine
Thanks so much for this video!! It helped me a lot!!
Awesome, I’m glad that the video helped you. Thank you for watching
Great review! would you suggest this machine for DAILY cutting of 2mm acrylics? if so how long do you think the laser module would last?
Most of the diode lasers state that as a rule of thumb you will get about 1000 hours at 100% power. I have also heard as much as 10,000 hours. I do not know exactly. I rarely use 100% power and I have yet to have one die
thats my concern, but thank you so much!
Hello, I have started to follow you from Spain and I really like your explanatory videos since you do some very complete unboxing that ends with demonstrations of how the machines work and that is very interesting. I bought the same machine this Christmas but after 3 minutes of use, the laser began to lose power and stopped recording, now I am waiting for a new laser module from the manufacturer and I hope to have more luck and start doing work. I have read a lot about this machine but I can't find anything about the continuous working time of the laser, since if a job lasts 2 hours, can the laser be on all this time or does it have to pause every 10 minutes to cool down the laser and that does not burn?
Greetings and have a good day.
You should have no problems with a 2 hour project
I got the S6 pro. Should've saved up for the 9. :)
That’s a great machine also
Hi! Great review, thanks for sharing. I'm considering buying a Sculpfun S9, but I'm concerned about its long-term durability. Since your video was made a while ago, could you please share your experience regarding its performance over time? Has it held up well, and have you encountered any significant issues? Any insights would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
The lasers have done extremely well. You must understand that all lasers regardless of the manufacturer have a life span. At full power it is less than time than if you are able to do your engraving at less power. Bottom line, they will all burn out
Hi Brian, thinking in getting an S9 for engraving images, mainly on skateboards, I saw there is an expansion frame that can be purchase separate, mu question is, isn’t possible to get the big frame with the laser etc as initial machine or has to be purchase appart anyway?
As far as I know they do not offer an expanded machine ready to go. You have to get the based machine then add the expansion kit. If something changes please let me know
@@PawPawsWorkShop will do, thank you for replying
did you get any horizontal banding in your engravings once you had it set up , as i have them constantly i have been through the rebuild once again and everything is bang on , i have only downloaded lasergrbl v4.9.4 , is there anything else that i have to download for it to work correctly , thank you in advance.
I do not use laser GRBL. I use Lightburn software.
Hello I wanted to ask what software program you use and with what settings you cut acrylic because it doesn't work for me. Thank you!
The software is Lightburn. The settings will vary depending on the acrylic. The diode laser will not engrave on clear acrylic. It must be black or a very dark color
Thanks, How to set the X and Y position?
Muito bom o seu vídeo, parabéns e obrigado pelo ensinamento. Comprei o meu Sculpfun S9 e amanhã começarei a estudar o equipamento para os meus trabalhos. Robertson (Brasil)
Olá como correu a experiencia com a máquina? também comprei uma devo receber amanhã. se puder me dar uma dicas agardeço. obrigada
@@joseabrantes9395 montei, chamei o eletricista para olhar minha instalação elétrica aqui de casa e agora estou aprendendo a lidar com ela através de dois programas para laser. Segunda-feira irei testar a máquina.
@@robertsoncletokoerner7012 foi taxado? Estou pensando em comprar uma também . E qual a potência do laser?
Will you do some cutting tests? Can it cut 3mm MDF for example?
Yes I will be doing additional projects and will share the results
Great video. Ive had the Sculpfun s9 for about a month and i have a question. The wheels that ride ontop of the gantry leave a lot of black debris on the top of the gantry, but you cant see or feel any wear on the wheels. Also the stepper motor ontop of the gantry seem to be a bit noisy to me. Is this normal, or is something just not right? It seems to engrave and cut really good, but im kind of afraid it wont last.
I would certainly heck to see if anything is rubbing on the wheels. Also, something may be binding. That is not normal from what you are describing
@@PawPawsWorkShop after looking at some sculpfun s9 forums and seeing all of the different problems people are having, i decided to send it back. Bought from Amazon, so should get a full refund. If so, im going to get an Ortur Laser Master 3 with 10w dual beam. From what ive seen, its a pretty nice machine, though it hasnt been out very long.
Im new to this and dont want to give up on it. You and LA hobby guy have been life savers a few times. Keep doing what youre doing and thanks a million.
What laser engraver/cutter would you recommend as a beginning tool? Don't want to spend too much to get started. Thanks! Your videos are so well done and full of great information!
Definitely go with the Lightburn software. I have the most experience with the FoxAlien and its fantastic. The Sculpfun and the xTool D1 are the two that I am working with now and both are excellent.
@@PawPawsWorkShop Thanks so much! Keep posting these videos!
any tips for engraving on glass with the s9 as i have had no luck yet , although it engraves wood brilliantly , love the videos keep them coming ,thank you
Glass is always tricky. All glass is not the same. It requires a lot of testing to get the settings correct and then when you change to different glass you have to start over testing again
@@PawPawsWorkShop thank you my good man ,i tried a piece of glass had to paint it black , but it came out brilliantly , just needs a slight tweek to laser power and a bit of a slower speed , getting there ,only been using for 2 days
As i got my s9 yesterday i started to try to cut few things.
I used the deeply coloured yet still transparant acrylic
Acrylic transparant/transparant White : forget it
Acrylic transparant red :good
Acrylic transparant green : mediocre
Acrylic transparant blue : 1mm deep engraving
All these have been done at the same setting : 100% 200mm/s
Awesome, thanks for sharing
nice video..!! do you use Lightburn software for this machine ?
Yes, I use Lightburn for all the lasers regardless of the manufacturer
Thank you for your video! Can this laser work offline, only from microSD card without PC?
No offline capability...
You need the computer
Great video there! I'm wondering if you can help me out with a little problem I have. I just recently bought the Sculpfun S6 Pro and right out of the box it worked perfectly with Lightburn. Then I tried it with LaserGRBL software where I think I might have over written the settings of a previous board and when I returned to Lightburn again the work area was in a complete mess, the laser head would go out of bounds and hit the rails. How can I restore the Sculpfun 400x410 settings? Is there a file I can download. Thanks a lot
Did you save the original settings?
@@PawPawsWorkShoplm afraid not, and that's the problem.
Thanks
You’re very welcome
thanks man
No problem!
Limit switches for the S9 (and S6) cost four-five bucks for a set of four. And mounting brackets and instructions are free. Took me 10 minutes to add them and they are super helpful...
Where does one buy them from and are there any instruction fitting videos online?
@@ivanfabian6398 can't post any website name it seems... Damn youtube... search for a website that starts with "cults" then "3d" and there type "sculpfun" (hope this one sticks)
@@ivanfabian6398 There's an STL with links and simple instructions... Took me 10 mins and you could even make the bracket out of plywood with your laser if you don't have a 3d printer...
@@RCX2020 Thanks. I'll get that printed. I've also ordered the switches. Is it obvious how to connect them to the s9 controller?
@@ivanfabian6398 Yep, on the controller board the sockets are labeled X, Y and Z (you'll only need the X and Y) and the wires supplied with the limit switches have the correct connectors on them so they just snap in. The wires then route out the same hole of the enclosure with the rest of them, the X axis kan be fastened along the X wire harness and the Y axis wire can be bundled up (it's too long) or made to length, wichever you prefer.
I'm planning on routing all cables through some drag chains I got from Alie but have to design some mounting brackets for them first...
Let me know how these brackets and instructions work out for you...
So I keep changing my mind about which laser to get....leaning towards this one now as a starter, my only concern is air assist...I haven't seen one, what would you suggest?
If that is your main concern. Go with the FOXAlien. The air assist is readily available and works great
@@PawPawsWorkShop Will FoxAlien cut as thick of a material as the Sculpfun S9 though? I would be cutting more than engraving, at least to start. Thanks so much for your help!
Hey there.. I bought one of these lasers a few weeks ago from Banggood but I was waiting so long for it to bew shipped I almost lost hope it was ever going to come.. It was finally shipped on the 23rd Dec so in a few weeks I will have it and I can't wait to get it up and running. I know nothing about software so which is the best software for this laser??
I thought there was a free software package that came with it??
U made the set up look really simple but that was defo mainly bcos U explained everything so well my friend.. Thanks for this brilliant video.
My question about the software that comes with the S9? Somebody said it comes with Laser GRBL? I don't even know what Lightburn is bro .. Is there a website for that software??
The software that comes with it is extremely basic. I would definitely recommend Lightburn software. It’s $60.
@@PawPawsWorkShop ah thanks for the reply bro.. I wi be buying the Lightburn if it is that cheap my friend.. Thanks for everything man..
How do you compare this machine to the OTUR Laser Master 2?
I do not have a OTUR. I can only say that the Sculpfun S9 is an excellent machine
How think of an item can I engrave? I want to personalize my handmade cutting boards. But they can me 2” thick.
Just raise the machine up to accommodate the thicker material
Great video. Want to buy one an build in an air assist. Thanks.
Awesome
I'm having trouble finding information on laser engraving hardwoods like maple and walnut. Can this machine do it?
Yes, with ease
you are lucky to have one ..i just bought one on jan 03 2022 it was suppose to be shipped on jan 08 and now i don't even have a date of shipping...:(
Yes, the shipping situation is unprecedented
I just got mine. How does the programming work? Do I need a code or pay?
If you are referring to Lightburn then you can purchase the software for $60. Also, congratulations on getting the laser. Thanks for watching.
what software do you use for cnc? thanks
I use Lightburn for the lasers and easel along with VCarve for the CNC machines
Do you know if i could run an s10 laser module on the s9 laser engraver , or would it have to be modified.
I am not sure. Check the specs of each including the power adapter. If all is the same it should work. Also, check with the manufacturer
@@PawPawsWorkShop both power adaptors are the same , 12V 5A power adapter. on s9 and s10 , and both laser modules on s9 and s10 are 12v 3a. so my thinking is it should be alright as the only difference i have found is the set up in the laser module that narrows and intensifies the beam for a deeper and quicker cut , thank you for the reply my good man , all the best to you.
How long did it take you to engrave this?
About 15 minutes
What software used for design and engraving.
I use Lightburn
Is the home button necessary?
No. Just use current position in Lightburn and it will work just fine
My S6 Pro z is loose on the gantry . You can grab the laser at bottom and move front to back it wiggles. How do you adjust the 3 wheels on the gantry so it's smooth but rolls back and forth smoothly? I do not see eccentric nut like my shapeoko.
I show hoe in the video on the assembly. There should be two wheels on top and one wheel on the bottom of the gantry. The bottom wheel should have the eccentric nut that you can adjust. Look at my video on the assembly of the Sculpfun S9
@@PawPawsWorkShop , Ya, thanks you. I actually found it. Works beautifully now.
Awesome
Hello, I bought a sculpfun s9, I have been using it for about 10 days, today it started to not work by itself, the light is intermittent and it does not scrape, I tried everything but it does not improve, it seems like the laser has lost its power, can you help me?
What have you been engraving? Do you have air assist. It sounds like the lens is very dirty or damaged. I have damaged a lens before doing crazy experiments in the shop
Seems like a nice build, metal plates, better than the funky Acro Plates from openbuilds. That acrylic plate method is no bueno
It a very good machine. Thanks for watching
@@PawPawsWorkShop is there a pretty easy kit to add some airflow to the laser head?
There are several. The Dewallie might work well
How can I get it in India
ايش اسم البرنامج اللي اشتغل عليه في الاب توب ؟؟
what sorwer do you use?
Lightburn for the lasers and easel and VCarve for the CNC machines
Of the lasers you've tested, which is your preferred machine
That is very tough question. All have different features that can be an advantage or disadvantage. Price is another consideration. Even the least expensive has excellent qualities.
@@PawPawsWorkShop very diplomatic answer 😁
😯👍👍👍👌
Thank you very much
Question how come my workstation does not look like your?
My workstation has taken decades to create and it’s still not finished. Yours will get there also.
My friend wants to ask. My laser machine can't connect to the computer. How do I fix it.
You more than likely have the wrong COM port. I would try that first. If the laser has been working in the past you may find that the port says it busy. Clear the cashe or reboot the computer. Hope this helps
how to clean cashe and reboot computer sir??.
It's price plz.?
why is it when i set my quality 7 on laser grbl, it sets a 7.000 , but on other videos it only has 7 on it's own , would this matter
7.0000 is exactly the same as 7
@@PawPawsWorkShop thank you very much my good man that has put my mind at rest , only just started this last week , i thought i had a big problem , All the best to you , Have a good un.
Hello... How to reset GRBL configurations (My setup for my Sculpfun S9 is wrong, because the laser does not go to right start-position of engraving after I have set correct 0-point in left/down corner))
You will need to manually enter the code into the controller
@@PawPawsWorkShop thanks....was afraid of that. Do you have the parameters?
nice pressentation,, you missed explaining the software :/ but thanks anyway :)
The Lightburn software has and is being explained in numerous videos and I will continue to expand on the vast capabilities of this software. To much for one video. Thank you for your comments
@@PawPawsWorkShop i get it. Thanks again :)
Hello to the site they tell that this laser can engrane stainless . Can it ?
I’ll give it a try.
@@PawPawsWorkShop thanks ! I am interested to buy this machine for that reason i am asking .
@@panosgiannosdiy1085 yes
Дiдо, а русские субтитры можно?
I’m not sure I have seen that available
Sculpfun has a rubbish and dishonest shipping service I ordered mine on the 5th December thinking I would get my machine shipped by DHL 16th December still waiting!!! AVOID AT ALL COSTS 👎🏼
DHL is one of the most difficult shippers and this is the busiest time of the year. It is not the manufacturer fault. You’ll love the laser when you get it
OMG, this is not very helpful at all.
You don't show which screw you are using, or which piece you are using as you do it. You don't even show each screw that you put in.
Showed 2nd t-screw not even close to 90 degrees when tightening 2nd spot on belt.
***This is basically how to put a screw in a hole, not which screw and which hole.
I appreciate you sharing
Want to buy one of these? There are other suppliers than Ban99ood.
Choose your supplier wisely!
I tried to order a S9 unit through them and got some nasty deception:
Order processing forever despite the fact that the item is in stock and despite the tag proud boasting "5 days delivery", unability to cancel the order after 15days of waiting, even if not shipped yet...
Time lost in useless chat with bot-like humans.
Had to lay a claim by my credit card company, hoping to get money back.
A total shame.
Be wiser than I was.
Wow, thanks for sharing. Yes, please shop around.