Snapmaker 2.0: How to Use the Laser via Work Origin
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- Опубликовано: 28 авг 2024
- With the built-in camera and new software features, the setup of the laser is much different from the original model. Let's check it out!
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Finally a nice overview of the laser engraving process! I have been waiting for a straight forward demo video and this is great! I can't wait to get my Snapmaker A350 in April! I just wish it was sooner! I can't wait to get started!
The guide on the machine literally walks you through it.
These video's are very useful and clear! Nice work. Keep them comming 💪
This tutorial is clear, but the other one (using camera capture mode) doesn't seem to let you do the same as easily as this.. which is a pity, camera capture could be a lot more convenient!
Thank you! Will see if we can remake that video!
following calibration instructions BUT the laser is not working ... the module moves but no engraving
Please follow the below article to check the Laser module.
support.snapmaker.com/hc/en-us/articles/360059054894-What-should-I-do-if-the-Laser-Module-does-not-emit-blue-laser-light-
If the problem persists, please contact us at support@snapmaker.com
Is it possible to change the laser module to a more powerful wattage to cut thicker wood?
A high power laser module, yes, that's on our do do list of year 2021🧐
So much is skipped here. When I send the file via wifi and accept it on the machine, it says START or Adjust Settings. If you click adjust settings, I see work speed 100% and power 100%. What does this even mean? A % of the settings I chose in Luban file setup? I set the jog to 3000 and work to 2000 and power to 80% in Luban. Are the settings now ignored? From the video, it shows the job projected onto the wood? How do I enable THAT? Or is that added in post edit of the video? How to center the laser to the bed? Does material thickness add to the Z work coordinate as set in Luban Workspace? Is this not a thing if the file is sent via wifi? As I see it, the Workspace totally ignores all settings chosen in the setup phase but a Manual setup can have be put the laser module where I want it and the machine totally ignores material height and laser calibration height. This needs to be a 60 minute video.
What is the biggest thickness it will cut through
@Snapmaker Just purchased one of these, and wondered what the actual cutting depth was for the laser (haven't got the 10w so just the basic laser). Also what materials can it cut?
Maximum Cutting Depth:1.5 mm Basswood
You can engrave on dozens of materials like plywood, leather, fabric, acrylic, bamboo, MDF, hardwood, cardboard, paper, and even food like cookies! For laser cutting, you can cut through cardboard, plywood, acrylic, and other materials with similar properties.
In 4:33 there is the image on the surface before cutting. I cannot replicate on my side when I follow this step. Can you please help?
Hi! We used a post effect here in order to make it clear how "work origin" works. So we don't have such a function on Snapmaker 2.0 now.
So, I just got my Snapmaker, and I'm just learning. The website says this can cut and engrave acrylic, but also says that it can't do things that are transparent. I've got colored transparent acrylic. I want to make fun images on the acrylic like picture of my art, but I'm not sure how to prepare the material. It comes covered in a brown paper, do I need to remove it? Do I need to need to cut it first, then engrave? Can I do both at the same time? Is there a place that has a good overview of this type of thing?
Hi. Here is suggestion:
1. cut the acrylic using CNC function, as the 1.6 W laser module can hardly cut through colored transparent acrylic
2. remove the paper on the front side (that faces the laser module)
3. Start engraving
You can check this for more info about the parameter setting: support.snapmaker.com/hc/en-us/articles/360019025954-The-Definitive-Guide-to-Laser-Engraving-and-Cutting-with-the-Snapmaker
Hi. The machine fails to do the multiple line calibration everytime I run it. The camera can't recognize the best line and I need to insert it manualy. What can I do? And which line is better? More thick, more thin? @snapmaker
Hi Pau, you can try calibrating the camera first by going to Settings > Laser > Camera Calibration, and see whether the laser module can recognize the engraved lines. If not, there might be something wrong with the camera. You can contact our support team: support@snapmaker.com for help. For now you can select the thinnest line to finish calibration manually.
@4:31 the image being cut is projected on the wood. How do I do this to see where the image is being laid out?
Hi! We used a post effect at 4:31 in order to make it clear how "work origin" works. So we don't have such a function on Snapmaker 2.0 now. You could roughly see where the image is by using "Run Boundary" when you preview you project, see 4:41.
hey, if i change the material to a thicker one, do i need to frecalibrate or just specify its a thicker material?. Thanks al ot
Hi, in that case you only need to put in a new thickness value : )
Fist time using it, I'm calibrating it but th Z axis doesn't move! cables have been checked and they are correctly plugged! HELP please!
Update, I turned it on again and magically... it worked
Sorry for the poor experience! You can contact our support team via support@snapmaker.com if you have any problem, and they will help you with it more timely.😃
@snapmaker when searching the work origin with the touchscreen, the laser dot is very low power wich is great. But how to get the low power dot to search the work origin with the PC software?
Go to "Work Space" in Luban, connect your PC to the machine, and you can control the power dot at the lower right corner of the Work Space. Watch the video from 2: 30 for how to connect PC with machine🙂
How long does a a4 sized picture on mdf take as mine had been going for 10 hours and not halfway?
Hi! Could you share your .snaplzr file with our support team via support@snapmaker.com?
What if the run boundary is not within the board (or the machine platform)?
Hi, you could adjust X and Y coordinates to move the toolhead to a proper place (e.g the center of the platform), and reset the work origin.
When are you coming out with a high power laser suitable for cutting 3 to 5mm mdf and plastic.
For reference, I used to cut 100 micron stainless with a 10w Yitiuem diode, optically tripped laser, thanks
We are now working on it, but the power is still uncertain. We will consider your need. Thank you!
@@Snapmaker high frequency lasers (193nm Excimer) blue/ violet cut with an extremely clean cut. Lower frequency lasers (red) cut (plastic) creating a melt zone
The zone can be likened to a lip of material (undesirable). The light frequency determines the amount of energy that gets imparted into the cut. You can literally see material particulates getting puffed out of the cut with the high freq laser cuts. While the lower freq cut creates melt for cutting. Hope this helps. I found this out via doing a PhD on laser micromachining
Do you need to recalibrate every time you change material?
Nope. type in the thickness of the new material and the laser toolhead will adjust its height automatically.
i would call this laser cutting and not engraving, though the process is probably comparable.
They didn't actually detail how to do engraving or cutting, only how to set up for those methods. The setup process is the same.
I downloaded the lastest version and it doesnt have the "mode" window, please help'
We've canceled the mode window in the new versions. You can just upload the file, and the software will determine what modes are available for the exact file format you're using.
How long does it take to cut the box in the video?
About 30 minutes.
Hello 1 little question. In snapmaker luban I set everything ready to go final product was great. i save de luban project (.snaplzr) so i can make more later. But i need to redo all configurations again. Did i mist somesthing??
Hello. Thank you for you feedback. It's a bug in our software and we'll fix it soon. Sorry for the inconvinience.
@@Snapmaker is this issue fixed yet?
@@AG-zk3bb Yes🧐
Do yuo have to use the laser with the enclosure? Or can it be run without it?
Sure, you can use the laser without an enclosure.
@@Snapmaker is it still safe to stand beside and watch as it runs through the job. I have received mine last week and have put flat cardboard boxes around it to ensure my family don't walk past and look at it without glasses on. But I have been unsure whether I will be affected by the radiation or not.
@@nicoladevries4555 So according to you glasses protect against radiation? The laser is strong light (same as sun), which means that if it hits your eyes it will damage the cells receiving the light (same as looking into the sun during solar eclipse). So if the light doesn't reach the eye, because it is absorbed or dispersed, then you are fine.
Is there somewhere to check estimated shipping date for my order
Hi, when did you place your order?
@@leehyeii1288 day after go fund me ended first day of pre-order
If you are Kickstarter backer, you can check the latest update here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/snapmaker/snapmaker-20-modular-3-in-1-3d-printers/posts
@@jkuebbing12358 They've posted an updates schedule on kickstarter. Was hoping to have mine in Jan/Feb but it's not looking like April/May.
Those it can cut MDF 3mm?
Nope, laser can hardly cut through MDF due to the special characteristic of this material.
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How thick of wood can it laser cut?
The laser power is 1.6w, so it largely depends on the type of the material. For example, it can cut through a 3mm basswood composite board, but it can barely cut a solid woodboard.
Wondering how you deal with smoke and odor after laser cut?
If you are doing this in an enclosed space, you should be using a fume extractor, or something similar. You'll need a vacuum for the CNC, so you might want to look into a single solution for both.
There's the enclosure option.
@@jadewu3823 the enclosure only holds the smoke until it leaks out, so it is only part of a solution.
The enclosure does help since it comes with an exhaust fan and hose.
What is the maximum wood thickness it can cut?
Can't give you a certain number because we haven't done such a test yet. As far as we know, it's around 4mm.
I have the A350 with enclosure. I'm going through the laser set up process and I can't access the enclosure controls. How do I turn on the exhaust fan while running laser set up?
Hello Michael. Have you updated your Luban software to the latest version? Normally, if the machine is connected to your computer via Wi-Fi, you could control the enclosure in the Work Space of Luban at any time. If you don't connect machine with computer and operate completely on the machine touchscreen, you can't turn on the fan during laser setup. But you can turn it on after the laser starts working, by swiping to the left on the touchscreen and selecting the enclosure tab.
Thank you!
Where can I find this file?
😀You can find it in the Case Library of Snapmaker Luban software.
I've never seen a company so terrible in responding to user's comments.
Thank you for your feedback. We will do it better :)