Genmitsu Z4 Laser Engraver - Full Test and Review
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- Опубликовано: 14 окт 2024
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Let's play with this terrifying new toy that was sent to me. It's a laser engraver that's supposed to engrave on Paper, Wood, Bamboo, Cloth, Acrylic, Plastic, Leather, Bread, Fruit, Glass, and Ceramic. We'll test many of these and also metals such as aluminum and steel and see if it'll engrave those. Looks like there's currently a deep discount on this laser, as well as a package deal for the accessories: bit.ly/42SK4EC
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Hey Brad. Do you think this would work on Cerakoted firearms? Could you try it? I have some ARs that may have to be engraved now unless the new ATF pistol brace rule is shut down. God bless you brother. Glad you’re not in the clink! Court must’ve went well!
great now i have The Guitologist burned into my eyeballs..
CD? Why not some.... plexiglass?
Very cool! Didn’t think I’d be into it but as per usual I was thoroughly entertained. Thanks Brad!
Now that was fun! Most people don't 'play' with a laser on line. Try it on plexi reversed, paint the laser cut, then spray the back of the piece with any color you desire! A Brad Plexi face plate!
Great minds. Already on it.
Not interested in lazers or amps, I just like Brad.
I've been using the Xtool D1 laser to etch paint off the back of plexiglass. I've got some good looking faceplates made. I'll spray gold on the back side of the acrylic, etch the graphics in reverse, and then fill the etch in with black spray paint from behind.
Already on it!
I was waiting for that laser to go right through the table. Lol. Very cool video Brad!
You and me both!
i would have to lock the cat out of the room he would go NUTS
If you're going to use that, get some laser safety goggles...good ones.
Edge illuminated acrylic or polycarbonate might be nice as a one piece control panel. Seems like there's a lot of possibilities for this.
The color makes a big difference, for example white will reflect the energy and black will absorb more energy. I use a lot of infrared light to shrink tubing and melt shield ground taps and if I’m working on something black I use hot air because infrared will cause it to burn so when using it on dark materials it’s best to turn the power way down.
Lightscribe cd burners used the same technique but the surface has to be scuffed on certain metals. It would be cool to import your picture and see how that goes.
good for serial number engraving as well.. try a headstock
Thats pretty cool Brad. I have a large 40watt table top unit in storage right now because I dont have any way to vent it outside right now, so havent used in awhile. Here is a good tip for you, I use to make wood stickers with my laser, even made some wood sticker pick guards. You can etch wood veneer but may not be able to cut them out with your small powered unit, but who knows with enough passes, but otherwise will cut with scissors. But the trick is to get a roll of wood veneer that has the 3M sticky side on the back of it already...... your welcome ! :)
This machine is interesting. Can’t wait to see the other one demonstrated.
Selling custom laser engraved paint brushes but not with initial intention of doing so. GENIUS!
I'm not used to seeing lasers either.
Because if I was used to seeing lasers I would be blind
You had the right idea when turning down the speed, try turning it down even more and trying aluminum and steel again. Some others said scuffing or sanding also helps, I never used a laser engraver so I don't know. If your power is high enough it will burn through the paint and might cause the underlying steel to rust.
Just ran across your posts and I'm now a subscriber. Regarding the contrast adjustment controls. The contrast setting controls the range of tones between the darkest and the lightest parts of the image. Setting it at 100% is for monochrome, its either black or its not. At 100% the image engraved will be solid black and will give you the sharpest lines. Using a contrast level of 50% is a 50/50 balance of black and white, allowing you to vary the engraving from a light grey to a dark black. You would use this setting when you want to engrave an image with lighter and darker sections such as photo engraving. FYI, images with a range of contrast are typically done on materials, like wood, where the surface will react to differently based on the intensity of the laser, turning darker as the intensity increases.
I was waiting for you to etch one of your guitars
dang, I want a Guitologist branded paint brush! This thing is amazing, can't wait to see what you make with it
Mini-CDs have been produced in the eighties for singles, sparing you the need to cut them to size. They never took of because many CD players had a hole in the tray which prevented them to play these, but I guess you can still find them (in thrift stores?) for a dollar or so.
I'm surprised you missed the obvious applications for your channel such as taking a photo of your Johnny Cash painting and burning it into a guitar pick! Or making a custom truss rod cover from plastic that's both engraved and then fully cut out of the plastic along with the screw holes.
Where's Timmy Mr. Wizard ?
Reminds me of the old Mr. Wizard shows from the 50's. Thanks for being here Brad.
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There's a simple solution to that use some of the red double-sided tape by 3M carefully align on the side of the machine. It will stick very well. Make sure you clean it with alcohol first then neatly then tie up the extra slack along the side, so it's not in the way . Then use a power cord, not too heavy.
a high tech branding iron for 21st century cowboys.
Anything is cool when it actually works.
RUclips has put two different laser engraver ads on your video. Similar brands to yours
Perfect for headstock logos
I noticed you stopped stuttering. I've been giving myself shock treatment. Up the voltage.
Hmm, I've never noticed any stuttering at all, ever.. 🤔
You need to affix the warning label "Do not shine into remaining eye".
Love the design on your hoodie Brad 👍👍👍.
So glad you are not in jail I was checking
A little worried about the laser light escaping through the fan port and hitting your eyes.
I am digging what you are doing! Keep it up!
I am wondering if that cannot be mounted to a CNC or 4 axis layout machine and then programmed to cut larger engravings? might take some initial setup and an adapter built but once its done and you have your base code to sync the wo together any size engraving should be able to be added if its capable of cross compatibility? I guess it might be good for headstock logos?
Making plexi amo panels is what I see this being good for. Really cool tool!
How did court go.
Just think of all the money you could save by tattooing yourself with this thing! It would also make a great video!
Don't lasers remove tattoos?
I'm sure you could use the cardboard setting. It'd probably turn out more like a brand
That black plastic is gonna drink up that heat. Doesn't your soldering station have an extractor for the lead fumes? Surely.
get gibson font and do headstocks to piss em off dude.
Would be cool for headstock logos.
wow ! this is awesome Thanks Brad.
so the mylar like surface on the CD refects the laser? until one overpowers it with the power setting?
5:46 Fire the "láser" hahahaha
Those glasses look like a laser persons glasses man. 😂
I would end up trying to brand my arm lol
Just etch the amplifier faceplate. And the back plate. Predone ones are expensive.
Oh shit ,my computer just got hijacked…OH SHIT my house is burning down!! 😂 Definitely interested to try on faceplates tho. Think it would work on automotive decal sheets?
That is really cool. I want one.
I am 8 minutes in and you are now reading the instructions : ) inadvertently after you burned stuff up : ) . I think the power supply has to be big like that to provide enough current ? Cool toy though !
Can you calibrate for laser tattoo removal?
Cut and paste logos into the package?
Hope that you did not etch your desktop!! Love you brother
👍 great movie🎯
Time to open a tattoo shop !!
Also you probably won't be able to listen to the music anymore on the cd
Use Linux, it gives you much more to work with, especially in it''s file managers' ability to preview whole directories. Went thru this with a CNC unit, large learning curve, but worth the effort
If I move to Kentucky would you help me put a multi scale neck on my Gibson Harp guitar? It’s a remnant anyways without the harp but served as my bad ass far baritone guitar my pro career.
Is this a serious question? Email me details: bradlinzy at gmail.
Haha this video made me order one.
Dose it effect the laser disc play
Masking or painters tape on the wood and burn threw it and then infill with paint and then remove tape. Also guitar head stocks with custome logos we would be killer. Forget the water slide decals... Burn in a Fender!
Wear them safety glasses bro. Flash burn or seizures ain’t no joke
DUDE!
is this compatible for Windows 11?
Hey Brad, Could ya, would ya run for President? America needs you. Your wifey would make a great first lady, dude! The expectation bar is tape on the floor... man, I mean it, how can bad could a shoulda do? Bud. Encouragement from a brother! I hope your daughter is a Queen man! She should be. And if anybody gets it it is ya'll. Gutologist for President!!!!!!!!!
Brad, 17:10 to see the prevue of photos, you have to make the icons bigger by clicking on the white and blue box near the folder icon with the green arrow pointing up. Edit: just to give you an idea of the power, When I burn an image on Kraft paper with my 35Watt Co2 laser, i engrave at 60MMS at 10% power, Anything more than that ill burn right through it. however, for a small engraver, it's a nice little nifty toy for small engravings. EDIT2 lol word to the wise, NEVER EVER engrave on PVC, that will release toxic hydrogen chloride. Anyways i have been laser engraving for a decade or so with a co2 laser if you have any questions, don't be afraid to reach out, you have my email.
Always put your safety glasses on before locking down your computer and start a fire......you couldn't here that thing going since you plugged it in teh your "off push" was actually start. (Read directions) that wasnt a fan only lol.....the first 8 mims are GOLD! (im glad you had audacity to upload it anyway!) Definitely 1st timer with a NEW TOY 🧸 love the green screen too (A for effort) 🤘🏻 ...on a serious note sumtns wrong with your audio streaming
Im thingking guitar bodiea lol
ingraving they cd doesn't damage it ?
Of course.
🐼 It's a learning curve ⤴️
5% of the power for vinyl
Typical dude, what’s a manual?😎
New logo seems a little weird to my very beautiful brain but regardless, you're alright.
That's a edgy laser toy ! 😎
You wouldnt wanna use that lazer on CDs, because the information stored on a CD, is actually stored on that top layer where the label is, and the laser is probably damaging that information, the cd still might work, but it might ruin the cd also, not something to risk for important CDs! Would be cool to use to put your name on a guitar. Wanted to see that ha.
The goal wasn’t to preserve the CD.
@@TheGuitologist Didnt think so, but just thought id mention that.
Way cool
Is this the future of tattooing? lol
The CD would be ruined wouldn't it?
For playing music, yeah.
Darn interesting
You outta check to see if your computer is sending any data to China when the software is open. That would be my only hesitation.
Brad...glasses on, _now_ what the fuck.
rad
You could probably do tatoo's ?
Yeah you need the glasses because the reflected laser light through the fan openings .
turn the speed down
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