Honest Review of the TwoTrees TTS 55 Diode Laser
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I picked up this laser a few weeks ago as my first laser. It's been working really well for myself and I've made a handful of things as gifts for friends and family. I don't know 100% what I'm doing but your other videos have helped me greatly.
Great to hear Brad!
I just got one , I put it together in under an hour, I didn’t use the instructions but twice , I watched about 4 different videos to cross reference because there is no one video answer anywhere on the www for putting this thing together, I am a master tinkerer so putting things together for me is less of a challenge than the average joe , my biggest challenge is going to be getting this thing programmed and getting the feel and knowing its capacity 😀🤘🏼
They have an excellent assembly video David (linked in the description). If you're using Lightburn, nothing needs to be changed except the X&Y max speed. Super simple setup and flawless Gcode on the controller.
Dear Sir, I got this one 1 week ago as my first machine, and I was (from the last whole week) in trouble about designs and using Light burn, But see what happened my God helped me to reach your channel, I really could not explain into words that how much you have been impacting on me. Your topics, nicer explanations, etc. are perfect. You are awesome. Love from Pakistan. I am hoping for the best that this machine could do benefit to me for earning some.......
Wow! Thank you so much! I appreciate the comments!
@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy You wellcome Sir, I have gone through others videos but 'waste of time'....
When I assembled my TTS 55 Diode Laser I found it much easier to put the X-axis belt onto the synchronous pully BEFORE fastening the X-axis beam to the Y-axis left frame. That is, do the top of page 13 of the manual before doing the bottom of page 12.
Thanks for the tip Jeff!
one of the better reviews on this laser.....no BS....just honesty....1 note about this laser.....have seen comments (many i might say) on longevity of laser over time....great power out of the box (as you mentioned), but degrades faster than the others ( xtool, ortur, atomstack, etc,etc,etc)..... maybe they are running 100% power?......granted this is only in the $200-250 range, but having to replace the module soon....???? IDK.....that would be a pain... so all in all, great review.....it's not up there with the big boys....but neither is its pricetag.
Like the old adage says, you get what you pay for!
Hello, I cant tell you how much I appreciate your videos..Im new to laser engraving stumbled upon you and your playing in my house 12 hours a day..lol..so thank you for all your efforts..I got this two trees 55 after watching your video..I got the Pro model..problem is I cant engrave anything above 100 speed 100 power....no matter what the power, nothing on the hobby plywood, not even a scorch.....when you say you ran sponge bob at 4000 my mind is blown..i checked the controller it matches with lightburn...laser is focused.. when I ran your Universal Card, i had to run it at 33 speed 75 power to get anything..came out nice but hello..took forever..i contacted company, no reply..i joined facebook groups and I get "dude its 5 watts" (not a dude)..i know this has the power, i dont want to pack up and ship back, im sure its something I did or some button I need to push...but I cant get any answers..can you help me??
Hi Suzanne _(Dudette)_ 😜 Click Edit --> Device Settings and make sure your S-Value Max is set to 1000.
Hello again Rich... I enjoyed watching this video of the TTS 55 Diode. I commented yesterday on the Universal Test Card (Ver. 8) about just using portions of this test for engraving because I don't want to cut with my laser. But after watching this review, when I get to the cutting point, this will be a laser I would seriously consider! Thanks again for all you do with these tutorials for newbies such as myself.
Cool, thanks Jim! Yeah I was a bit shocked at the quality of the lens and the diode for such a budget machine!
Wifi can also allow you to connect with your workstation. It's either that or a USB router to connect multiple lasers...Food for thought. Nice post!
Good point!
Love the honest review. I don’t expect anything else from you. I know what I’m getting when I watch your videos. Keep up the great work. Thanks for everything
I appreciate that John! Thanks so much for your support!
Can't beat the Price. I was surprised by the output of the laser.
You and me both!
Nice!!! I love all of these features regarding lasers! I am so glad to have found your YT Channel ... you have/offer so much knowledge to learning about all of the different lasers that are available. I agree with you about recommending! I NEVER recommend anything to anyone ... not, even, my family! I feel the same way ... do your own research, etc. One of my main reasons is that I don't want anyone being able to point their finger at me if something does not work out for them, etc. Again, thank you for this review ... I am falling more in love with these laser machines! 🥰 I am already signed in/up for the raffle. Thanks, again!
Awesome! So glad to hear it!
Hello Rich. I really enjoy your content and assistance. I'm newly retired and using my woodworking - and now laser engraving - for extra vacation money. I'm entirely new to the laser. What a compliment it is making to my custom creations. THANK YOU for your knowledge and assistance. I look forward to your review of the new Lightburn 1.104 software update. I've downloaded it, but haven't had a chance to see the new or upgraded features. Also, the link for the Two Trees raffle shows that the May raffle has already ended? Bless you, always, my friend.
I fixed the raffle Dan. No new features in 1.1.04, just bug fixes.
Nice. I wish neje had a focusing thing for the z azis like this one, but i can always 3dprint it...
Every laser should have one Cesar.
Thanks for the video! It was very helpfull to see the nice resolution for small texts (who is the my issue). Thanks a lot and a big hug!
You're welcome! Thanks for the comment!
Another excellent video! I learn something from watching your videos. I also like going back to previous videos to make sure I’m doing something right.
Awesome John! Thank you! 👍
I'm definitely going to be getting this laser as my first machine. I got into 3d printing a couple of years ago with the ender 3 pro. I've been wanting to get into personalizing gifts and branding projects.
I hope you like it and it works out for you Luther!
Will somebody please do a review with this machine engraving 'purity' and 'weight' on a polished silver bar?
I think you want a fiber laser for that.
I have the same machine but the laser holder has a dovetail fitting which is rubbish so anyone thinking of buying one be sure to check it out first
I'm not a fan of those either.
I enjoyed your review and especially that you have standards by not recommending any particular laser. I am looking forward to you reviewing the New breed of 20 Watt-Output-power Lasers that are being shipped this month.. my wishlist includes the Atomstack A20 / S20 Machine and the Neje 3 MAX (with the 130 Watt module). HOPE to see a review of the A20/S20/X20 before October 2022! (That is when I plan to order it, so I can have it for the holidays!)
The Neje 3 Max goes on the bench tomorrow!
FINALLY! Someone who explains what they are doing along with the video!!! THANK YOU THANK U! I have had my lazer for about 1.5 months now and have yet to run the test because I can’t figure out where to put the test item I.e; wood etc. I’m only just shortly into the video I hope you explain that part of it.
You are so welcome Nicole! Check out my Lightburn College playlist. You'll be a pro in no time!
Noticed it under your workbench for a couple of videos, wondered when you were going to review it. Brill as always..... 👍🇬🇧👍
I got a few of them waiting on a review Tony.
The focal diameter makes a big difference. Similar to the inverse-square law. The W/sq-mm goes up by 4 if you cut the radius in half if I did the math correctly.
That focus knob should be standard. (shameless plug) I made one for the Z1 over on Cults.
Absolutely! When I bought the Z-mount for the Ortur Pro, the cutting ability increased by 1+mm.
just ordered one and cant wait to try it. this was a great review and just got another subscriber
These are wonderful machines Harley, have fun and thanks for the sub!
Your voice....it's like the Bob Ross of the hobby laser world.
Thank you!
I've bought it after this presentation. Works amazing, the only issue is that - there's no definied start point. So You need to make test run on cheap papper/waste material to know where the patter will appear. Quite problematic when you need precision placement or cutand have one attemtp.
You can define the starting point on any laser.
@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy In each 3d printer which i have, there's ceratin "home position" (0x and 0y) where printer goes back to after work and you can calibrate it. here you can set where home is. There's not definied home position by hardware. More over if file is alrger than 30 cm the laser and mortor continue to work like nothing happens - they stuck at the edge and move in place and they continue drawing pattern while stuck at the back rail. There's not "limit switches". So bascially machine doesn't know where it is. But not that huge issue form me I just want cut wooden parts. And it works great.
The machine always knows where it is if you don't move it by hand and power it on in the 0/0 position. If you watch this video starting at the 4 min mark, I show how to set a home position with a laser with no limit switches. ruclips.net/video/EYNqIEdc-0I/видео.html
And, if you wish the laser to return to the Home position after a job, simply click on Set Finish Position on the Move tab, or you can go into the Device Settings and define your own finish position.
@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy ok, nevermind. i've skipped that part.
FYI the acrylic was not an Army rank but a USAF rank...
My brain like to fool my mouth at least once in every video. You got the point....
Learned a lot ! now that's a real review! Getting one!
For the price, it's a good buy and does do the job.
great love for your work, nice educational videos, unfortunately I'm still fumbling to cut 3.5 plywood, I do have a different head on the totem 5.5 maybe the height has something to do with it
5W lasers require a couple of passes.
Yet another great little laser for what it is. Merry Christmas to you and yours, Rich. Best wishes for the New Year.
Thank you! Merry Christmas to you and yours as well!
i just got mine today nd how this guy does the install in less than 15 minutes is beyond me. ive spent about 2 hours on it and still not finished. was getting so frustrated i gave up for the night.
I have done about 50 assemblies, so I'm used to it. I'm happy the newer ones are far easier!
Ugh got the belt on easy once I checked what I did wrong. Now I find that the screws that hold laser in place were not in the box. Man what else can go wrong.
I was searching for a laser engraver for etching pcb. I saw a video of a person spray painting a pcb and just engraving the paint until copper can be seen I was wondering if it could be done with this machine. Of course it can do that but I wanted to to know if this machine could engrave materials leaving a 8mil or 10 mil gap in between them for the traces. I live in India and it is cheaper here than the USA it goes for 207 USD including shipping charges.
I really can't answer that since I'm unfamiliar with the material.
Sir, can you teach me how to cut? I'm using GRBL app. Thank you so much
I don't use LaserGRBL.
Between this diode and the sculpfun s9 which would you recommend for cutting and engraving? Thanks for all your tutorials I love how real you are. 😊
I don't recommend lasers Stephen. I like all of my diode lasers.
Hey Rich love your videos they have helped me heaps. I have the TTS-55 laser and i have added limit switches and works very well. I have my list of settings which do work very well. Which 5.5w library did you use was it the Ortur laser file on your website. Thanks again.
I've used all of the 20W (5.5W optical) libraries on my forum. They're all just manufacturer suggestions that I made into digital libraries.
Great review and great video Rich. Do you plan on doing a review of the Monport 80W beast you just bought? Keep up the good work!
Eventually David. It's become my workhorse lately turning out lots of production things, so it's been in continuous use the last couple of weeks. I have some regular locals who've kept the phone ringing, so I've been busy on it. I do have one nice gift that I just made on both the new Neje Max3 & the Co2 this week. A 32x16" engraving of, The Last Supper - by Leonardo Da Vinci. Video coming soon!
Rich I know you do time lapse to make the videos manageable, but could you let use know in real time what it takes to cut say a 6"x6" square out of 3mm and 5mm MDF and plywood on your different machines please, Thanks, always learn important things from your videos.
I'll try and remember that!
ok i have watched but im still having trouble on cutting. how do you make it cut. Im using the free software. Would it be easier to just pay for the other software.
You cut in line mode. The free trial is the same as the paid version.
What are your settings for cutting the acrylic? I've tried 90 speed 100 power 3 passes on a sheet of clear acrylic less than 2mm and it just cuts barely etches the line i'm trying to cut. am I missing something here? I have like a little honeycomb bet I bought to hold the work items. thanks in advance for any insight. using lightburn.
If it's a diode laser, it can't cut clear or light colored acrylic.
@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy thanks for the info, was driving me crazy, now i just need to figure out how to cut wood, i've got like 2mm piece of cheap hobby plywood and i can't seem to get the settings right to cut, i've slowed down all the way to 5mm per sec @ 100 power and it still can't cut through with like 6 passes. I used the gauge provided with the machine. they game me a black one and the aluminum one. the black gauge is supposed to be used according to my manual. any help or getting steered in the right direction would be greatly appreciated. maybe there is a video on how to make sure your focused? thanks again
Can someone please help me I’m new to the laser , my laser part has an orange bottom to it the red plastic shield does not stick to it , am I surposed remove the bottom of laser ? I see some people videos with orange part on bottom and I see others without it and the shield
The shield is a personal preference and has nothing to do with the actual engraving. It's there to help protect your eyes and the eyes of others, like children and pets. You could just wear the glasses if the shield is broken, which you always should do anyway. But I personally would never use a laser with anyone else in the room.
The laser must be up allmost maximum to get the 300x300 but i can do it!
Glad you're making things!
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Same.
It's fixed now.
Hi, do you have a video of the device settings, settings, and machine settings for lightburn for this laser? Every one that I’ve seen has been different.
Also, how long did it take for the eagle to burn?
No, sorry, I don't Jess, and I don't really remember how long it took.
Thankyou
Merry Christmas 💕
Ejike
Same to you!
do you use the clear plastic to focus from or the laser head?
Clear plastic? No, I use the tool that came with the laser.
Chinglish....I LOVE that lolololol
I need to know if this equipment engraves aluminum and metal other than wood, plastic... Can someone who has already tried help me? Thanks
No, it doesn't. A fiber laser does that.
@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy Thank you.
Hello, you've prob got several questions on this but can you use this using light burn with Mac? I don't have a Windows laptop so I'm kind of curious because I have ordered this machine for 146.00 on Temu. Do I have to go get a cheap Windows laptop for this?
Btw, I'm a CNC user and I do woodworking on the side so I'll be mostly using this for laser engraving my logo n such.
Yes, of course! Windows, Mac or Linux.
@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy thank you... I feel more at ease now...Gonna make this work... Liked n subbed
Can you help me for best parametres cutting engraving.. ? please what parametres you use .
Cut and engrave parameters are available free to download in my Forum for members: lahobbyguy.com/bb
Great review, question do you think this will cut say 297gsm cardstock on top of 3/16 up to 1/2" foam board. My goal it to print my design on cardstock or thinner sticker sheet then attach/adhesive it to foam board and looking for something that will cut along the border and through all layers of my image. Thanks for the response.
Yes it will Paul, but with foam board you have to run multiple passes at a much lower power and higher speed to keep it from melting. It also depends on the color of the board. Darker is best.
@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy excellent. I plan on using black foam board I purchased from hobby lobby. Thanks for the response been watching many reviews and sometimes it's overwhelming.
Hi Rich, will you populate your lightburn library with the settings for this laser?
Well I think you can use any of the 5.5W libraries Umberto. Just edit it as you go. I would reduce the power by 15% to start.
CAN THIS AUTOMATICALLY CUT CUSTOM SHAPES DESIGNS AND LETTERS ON FABRIC MATERIAL? LIKE DENIM POLYESTER LEATHER, THICK SWEATER FABRIC? ID LIKE TO CREATE DESIGN IN A SOFTWARE AND SEND IT TO THE MACHINE TO CUT ON FABRIC. CAN IT DO THAT?
Well, it can, if you know how to use it! You're probably better off with a Cricut.
@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy but dont u have to keep resticking the mat?
I really don't know...
Why is the scale on the right different from the one on the left? Shouldn't they be the same all the way across??
I'm not sure of what you mean Karl.
@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy The one on the left starts with the number "00" and the one right across from "00" to the right starts with "44". Shouldn't they both start with "00" and end at the other end with "44"??
@@karlriley1314 Yup, I put the right one on backwards 🤪
@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy oh
Which Version of Lightburn do you need
Grbl version.
Not 300 by 300? Indicative it was designed in the US?
Nope, it's Chinese!
@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy That's where I found myself confused: 300x300 that is not sounds very much like 2" by 4"... ;-)
Have you critiqued the Neje big base?
I don't know what the big base is Brad.
@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy Neje 3. It has a larger surface area available to laser
Hi Rich
Love your videos, You've helped me out Lots and answered my questions Very Quick.
Quick question though .... What don't you like about us Canadians??? lol
I really don't think that!!!!!!
"This is a USA & E.U. Raffle!" We're So much closer then the E.U.
Does that mean our entries don't count :(((((
I'll be up there in Toronto in August visiting family Bill! The countries that the laser manufacturers ship to are their choice, not mine. As you already know, CN has very large tariffs on customs & imports, so nobody like shipping there because it costs too much.
@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy Have a nice trip.
I Know Eh! Most of the fees feel like Theft.
But what can ya do?
Move south of the border! 🤪
@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy I spent 4 months in San Antonio and 2 winters in Tucson and Mesa.
Can't say I Haven't Thought about it!!! Plus I Love the heat and HATE the Cold.
@@billlockhart4560 Sometimes it works against me though! It's 92 out today, 110 in the wood shop and I just started a 16 hour burn! 🤪
Does it bring the software for free or do we have to subscribe?
Lightburn is a paid software. Update service is optional.
Can you get it to do clear acrylic?
Too much prep work to do clear acrylic for testing purposes Nick.
@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy i have one i bought to engrave clear acrylic signs but am havinh issues not getting cracks i think the laser sits there to long anyways might help a bunch of people if you can. Sainsmart claims mine wont engrave is why i asked
i want to buy for my clear acrylic , searching for refrence how it works .. they said colour with black tint, but on not sure to buy TTS 5.5 help me 😁
Sounds like a good little laser for the price. Question: why do you use so much 2mm stuff? It seems like all I use is 3mm and 6mm. Thanks for the video!
Because it's cheaper George. I go through a lot of testing with these lasers.
Good point! 😁
What country has that as an Army rank?
No idea Kris.
hi
i bought the same laser [BR/EU Direct]TWOTREES® TTS-55 Laser Engraver Upgraded Totem S 40W Engraving Machine 300x300mm Engraving Area 5.5W Laser Module APP Connection Remote Control
I wish you could help me setup
knowing my own luck i would be happy to cut paper
i have seen your sample cuts and wish you could help me replicate them.
i also have a few interesting projects which you might be interesting in such as my Randevou in Paris art piece
sincerely
Ejike
Try posting on my free forums. lahobbyguy.com/bb
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MID
Well I don't know what MID stands for, but thanks for watching! 🤪
Anybody else pick up on the rank? It's air force, not army. Lol
Good catch!
can't wait for mine to arrive, but the one i ordered was a tts 55 pro. i just don't know the difference between that and the pro. :D
I don't know either!
i got the tts 55 pro. but i sometimes get an error on lightburn. it says GPIO isr service is not installed, call gpio_install_isr() first.. what does this mean?
I don't know.