you are so far the better representation of this Monport laser cutters. I appreciate your videos and looking forward to more of your content. I ended up ordering the 100 watt version of this machine because of the laser life is more hours I can squeeze out of it for $300 more over the 80 watt also the bed size since i do alor of work for retail shops. works great for what I use it for. Thank you
Now that I just took delivery of my 80w Monport as well, I’m looking forward to the first cut and I’ll start first with he alignment as you said. Thanks for all of the concise advise and for the replies. Your channel will take of now! Keep up the great work!
This was an awesome video - you communicate well and are thorough in your explanation - I am looking forward to watching the camera video - would love to see a video on upgrading the air assist - look forward to more videos!!
Thanks a lot. I’m sure you’re going to really like that laser, have fun with it. I don’t have a video on the air assist but it was really easy. I followed a great video by Bearded Builds. Check it out here: ruclips.net/video/y08B1v8-q-c/видео.htmlsi=qBmA7DGnzWl9jTgi.
Thank you very much. That’s a big question, lots to consider. But if you’re looking to work with acrylic you’re going to want a CO2 laser. Diodes will cut certain colors of acrylic but not clear. The Monport lasers (or other similar companies like OMtech) are a good value but the trade off is the support is not that great. It depends on what kind of person you are to know if the savings is right for you. You’re not going to be able to pick up the phone and call someone if there’s an issue. You’re going to have to troubleshoot on your own while waiting on back and forth emails from the company due to time zone differences. I’ve had my 80w for 1 1/2 years and use it everyday. Had a few small things go out on it (proximity sensor and auto focus probe) but those were easy fixes. I keep spare parts on hand like a power supply and laser tube to avoid down time if something were to happen.
@@LaserGarage thank you for the response I really appreciate it. I was leaning that way, I have been doing 3d printing for a while so I am not a stranger to troubleshooting machines😂 I will definately look into monport
Bro, I am so confused. I don’t know if I want to buy a CNC machine or a laser machine first I can’t afford to buy right now. In all honesty, I have no previous experience. All I have is the desire to learn. 😂
I hear ya! It all depends on how you’re looking at it. Is this for a hobby or a side hustle business? We all start from the bottom so at least keep reading and watching videos so you can learn as much as possible.
Hey Brett, I just bought the same laser which is being delivered tomorrow. Do you have any recommended material settings for engraving/cutting? I've got 2 diodes so running material test cuts and engraves is simple but with an 80w CO2, wondering what a good base setting would be to start.
That’s awesome, I think you’ll be really happy with the laser. Settings depend on material and desired look obviously but for 1/4” plywood I cut at 20mm/s at 45% power and engrave at about 300mm/s at 25% power. You’ll need to upgrade the air assist to go this fast at cutting though. It’s not an expensive upgrade, especially if you already have a compressor. Lots of videos on this but Bearded Builds has the best one IMO. Material test cards are the way to go though so you can know for sure how the laser will react to specific materials. There’s a good free one you can download on thunder laser’s website.
@@LaserGarage I'm beside myself excited. I had the 40w but just was to small. Thanks for the settings. I plan to upgrade the Air Assist (already have a compressor which I can use and get a bigger one for my woodworking) once I get going. I watched your vid on the camera which I just got so I'll be adding that as well.
Brett-We just got our Monport 80w and the laser bed will not lower. We used the Z/U and both button move it up! We cannot get it down. Have tried factory reset code 8888 and that does not work either. Sent a chat to support, but that seems to take a while to get a response. Any help is appreciated!
Odd. Have you tried lowering the Z height using lightburn? If you go to the move window in LB it gives you the option to jog the machine on the x,y, and z axis. Give that a try. On the controller after you press the “z/u” button the left arrow should move the z up and the right arrow should move the z down. You’re saying both the left and right arrow move the z up?
Yes both on the machine go up! I didn’t try it on lightburn because I could find it. I will try and look again. Also it hits the plunger stops briefly and goes up and not down. In the control panel on the side two sets of lights are both red and green but the panel in the middle is just green. Is that right? Can you send a picture of you side panel
Shoot me an email, it will be easier to correspond. I think you have something funny going on with your auto focus probe. Again, make sure it’s not stuck by pressing it in/out by hand. Also make sure it’s screws together properly. Sometimes it can unscrew a little bit and the contacts don’t work properly.
Extremely informative…thank you.
Thanks, I’m glad it helped!
you are so far the better representation of this Monport laser cutters. I appreciate your videos and looking forward to more of your content. I ended up ordering the 100 watt version of this machine because of the laser life is more hours I can squeeze out of it for $300 more over the 80 watt also the bed size since i do alor of work for retail shops. works great for what I use it for. Thank you
Thanks a lot James. They’re great affordable machines, I wouldn’t have been able to start my business without it that’s for sure.
Now that I just took delivery of my 80w Monport as well, I’m looking forward to the first cut and I’ll start first with he alignment as you said. Thanks for all of the concise advise and for the replies. Your channel will take of now! Keep up the great work!
Thank you very much! Good luck with the new laser.
This was an awesome video - you communicate well and are thorough in your explanation - I am looking forward to watching the camera video - would love to see a video on upgrading the air assist - look forward to more videos!!
Thank you very much!
Thanks for the video. I'm getting ready to pull the trigger on getting a CO2.
Excellent!!! You’re welcome. I recommend you look at Monport units. They offer a lot of bang for your buck.
This was so helpful!!!
Thanks a lot! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Thank you for your efforts and useful info.
My pleasure!
Great videos! My Monport 100W just arrived and would like to upgrade the air assist. Do you have a video on the install by chance?
Thanks a lot. I’m sure you’re going to really like that laser, have fun with it. I don’t have a video on the air assist but it was really easy. I followed a great video by Bearded Builds. Check it out here: ruclips.net/video/y08B1v8-q-c/видео.htmlsi=qBmA7DGnzWl9jTgi.
Hey Brett great video. I am looking to get one of these possibly and don’t know where to start. I want to do acrylic cutouts any idea where to start?
Thank you very much.
That’s a big question, lots to consider. But if you’re looking to work with acrylic you’re going to want a CO2 laser. Diodes will cut certain colors of acrylic but not clear.
The Monport lasers (or other similar companies like OMtech) are a good value but the trade off is the support is not that great. It depends on what kind of person you are to know if the savings is right for you. You’re not going to be able to pick up the phone and call someone if there’s an issue. You’re going to have to troubleshoot on your own while waiting on back and forth emails from the company due to time zone differences.
I’ve had my 80w for 1 1/2 years and use it everyday. Had a few small things go out on it (proximity sensor and auto focus probe) but those were easy fixes. I keep spare parts on hand like a power supply and laser tube to avoid down time if something were to happen.
@@LaserGarage thank you for the response I really appreciate it. I was leaning that way, I have been doing 3d printing for a while so I am not a stranger to troubleshooting machines😂 I will definately look into monport
Great video. Where do get your hold down clips? Thanks
Thanks a lot! I bought the file on Etsy for the hold down clips. Search and you’ll see lots of options.
Bro, I am so confused. I don’t know if I want to buy a CNC machine or a laser machine first I can’t afford to buy right now. In all honesty, I have no previous experience. All I have is the desire to learn. 😂
I hear ya! It all depends on how you’re looking at it. Is this for a hobby or a side hustle business? We all start from the bottom so at least keep reading and watching videos so you can learn as much as possible.
Hey Brett, I just bought the same laser which is being delivered tomorrow. Do you have any recommended material settings for engraving/cutting? I've got 2 diodes so running material test cuts and engraves is simple but with an 80w CO2, wondering what a good base setting would be to start.
That’s awesome, I think you’ll be really happy with the laser. Settings depend on material and desired look obviously but for 1/4” plywood I cut at 20mm/s at 45% power and engrave at about 300mm/s at 25% power. You’ll need to upgrade the air assist to go this fast at cutting though. It’s not an expensive upgrade, especially if you already have a compressor. Lots of videos on this but Bearded Builds has the best one IMO.
Material test cards are the way to go though so you can know for sure how the laser will react to specific materials. There’s a good free one you can download on thunder laser’s website.
@@LaserGarage I'm beside myself excited. I had the 40w but just was to small. Thanks for the settings. I plan to upgrade the Air Assist (already have a compressor which I can use and get a bigger one for my woodworking) once I get going. I watched your vid on the camera which I just got so I'll be adding that as well.
You’re off to a great start. Thanks a lot for checking out my videos.
Brett-We just got our Monport 80w and the laser bed will not lower. We used the Z/U and both button move it up! We cannot get it down. Have tried factory reset code 8888 and that does not work either. Sent a chat to support, but that seems to take a while to get a response. Any help is appreciated!
Odd. Have you tried lowering the Z height using lightburn? If you go to the move window in LB it gives you the option to jog the machine on the x,y, and z axis. Give that a try. On the controller after you press the “z/u” button the left arrow should move the z up and the right arrow should move the z down. You’re saying both the left and right arrow move the z up?
Also double check that the auto focus plunger is not stuck.
Yes both on the machine go up! I didn’t try it on lightburn because I could find it. I will try and look again. Also it hits the plunger stops briefly and goes up and not down. In the control panel on the side two sets of lights are both red and green but the panel in the middle is just green. Is that right? Can you send a picture of you side panel
Shoot me an email, it will be easier to correspond. I think you have something funny going on with your auto focus probe. Again, make sure it’s not stuck by pressing it in/out by hand. Also make sure it’s screws together properly. Sometimes it can unscrew a little bit and the contacts don’t work properly.
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