Eleksmaker A3 Pro Laser Engraver Review
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- Опубликовано: 20 окт 2024
- This is a review and test of the Eleksmaker A3 Pro CNC Laser Engraver. This laser engraver is available from Banggood.com www.banggood.c...
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BTW, LASERS of this frequency and amplitude can fry holes in your retina and damage your cornea even via an indirect reflection. Building a containment box is an excellent idea.
Hey please write to me, I have an issue with this laser and I think you could help given this comment, yourr aware of the danger, please write ASAP
This includes viewing the spot on a white wall even at a moderate distance. With 450nm you also have the 'blue light hazard' which folks should familiarize themselves with prior to operating a class 4 in the blue part of the spectrum 🍻
I bought this back about Jan. 2019. I had nothing telling me where to go for video or instructions of any kind but after a little searching on RUclips, I found a video that helped get me past a few if'y spots. Over all it was very easy to put together. I did not care much for the software it came with and ordered "T2Laser" program. When that software came I did one little test run and it never failed but sadly it has to be put aside ever since for a few reasons here, nothing to do with it. I am trying to get back to it and would like to upgrade to the 5watt laser for more options on what I can burn. 5 watt is max for the driver from what I read but 2.5 does pretty good for things like you mentioned.
I have bought the same machine some months ago.
I was lucky to turn it on after having read many reviews and discussions, and after having seen many videos.
If anyone buys this machine thinking it's a normal and safe machine (as it should be), built by clever people (as it should be), PAY ATTENTION!!!
Like we can see in this video, too, the first time you connect and turn on the machine, the laser fires at full power, and if you don't know this danger before, you may get blind or burn something unwanted before even starting your first job.
It's tragically ridiculous.
As for the other features, I stopped using it because it's too slow.
Even if the working area is large, it needs at least 4 hours to engrave an only 10x10 cm photo using raster engraving at 150 ppi resolution.
So, it's useless that I have an A3 working area but I only can engrave a pencil if I don't wanna grow old while waiting for the process to end.
And it's useless to declare that the laser should be used for no more than 30 minutes when a single engraving process needs 30 years.
It's funny to see many of these videos with the exact same text. Word by word. It's still funny to see even after a few years :)
Good , no punches pulled , review. Thank you
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Tell us more about the software installation startup and usage in general.
I found a site that sells a 12" x 12" laser shield. You can drill some holes in it and mount it to the laser module. If you have a heat gun, you can mold it around it.
I am looking for a laser engraver that I can use to engrave on the bottom of wood bowls I turn on a lathe.Bowls are usually 2" to 6" top to bottom, so I guess I would need something to rise and lower the unit . What do you suggest?
You should be granted money for these valuable enlightenment
Thanks for watching!
Thanks Bob Great Video and review in all honesty it stilll amazes me that you can get one of theses shipped to join for $200.00 plus or minus a little
Your review was extremely helpful, thank you
Hello, does this machine cut mirror acrylic? I'm looking for a machine that will make name cut out.
Hello Bob,
Once again thanks for cool review of a hot machine.
I need to cut 2mm white acrylic (painted black, like tags), could you please let me know if this machine can do this?
Thanks
I think I figured out how to keep the smoke and black dust levels down and also cool the project down to prevent a fire. If I'm right I'll share a video with you so you can help others as much as your video helped me.
Can you recommend a good laser engraver for rounded 3/8 inch pencils? Only want to engrave a couple words in a straight line. Would this machine be good for that? A different machine? A $300 price point seems good if that's possible. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Good review. So if you wanted to be cautious out something down first that you don’t care if it gets ruined prior to staring up of plugging in power. Does that sound reasonable. I’m only asking as I would like maybe start this kind of business myself.
I added a 7watt laser to my cr10s ez pe ze it runs off the cooling fan supply it does open up the possibilites
good review thou well done
I recommend pic engrave pro +laser software for making the gcode
works great on the backside of mirrored glass tiles from lowes the ones with gray backing remember you may have to invert the image
Do you think this model will make markings on plastic and gun metal? Not trying to go too deep but just enough to make a design on gun parts.
All right quick question I'm looking to get a laser engraver. But I'll be engraving on polymer and like stainless steel and metal. I'd like to be cost-efficient. So is there any recommendations for that? And being able to cut would be a benefit but not necessary
I noticed you have the lazer stepper motor above the crossmember and the instructions show it below. Is there a reason why you did it this way?
What is your favorite laser engraver that you would recommend for high quality and mass production?
Excellent and straight forward information. I'm looking at doing engraving for a hobby and your video gave me valuable insights. Cheers.
Will it be able to cut vinyl like a sign cutter in outline mode and will it engrave black media. Ps Great presentation!!!!!!
Great video, keep up the fantastic work!
It would have been nice to know the time expended to print out some of your examples.
Ty for making this video what would b the best laser engravler for concrete?
Great content! Every I don’t know how to do but want to learn.
Newest subscriber.
Does anyone know if a unit like this could cut through styrofoam 1/4 to 1/2 thick?
Bob, nice and honest review and just the right condensation of facts.t hank you. Am a newbie . Looking for my first laser engraver
Good video! I know this video is over a year old. But when seeing you use that software I thought to mention you should get T2 laser software. It’s the best thing to happen to me two years ago for my lasers. The maker Zax is very responsive and will help you quickly. The program is super powerful with so many settings
Thanks for the tip!
Been thinking of getting one for a while.
Do you think it would make cutouts in corrugated cardboard - it could be great for custom packaging inserts.
It's probably strong enough to cut cardboard but I haven't tried it yet. It did cut some paper that I placed under the laser just as a test.
Geeze, they should add an extra switch that lights when the laser could potentially turn on! Great review!
Does this aalow you to cut as well as engrave? Is there a need for a water pump etc?
Thanks Bob how large can this machine cut can you reset material to make a longer peice
Would u recommend using this product to cut foam for packaging?
This is the awesome quality content I came here for, thanks!
Thanks for watching!
can i buy this machine and put a plasma henndle and to cut steel with the machine? or to do a small modifcion?
thank you for the value you provide
My EleksMaker A3 pro doesn't move,what I'm must supposed to do?
I have the same yellow toolbox. Bought it in 1997 at Lowe's.
That's about the same time I bought mine at Lowes.
Hey Bob, great review. Does this machine's software work with mac?
Hey bob, i saw a cool project on the glowforge website they recreate familly pictures on wood, woud this engraver do the job ? Can we scan image or download them into the software ?
Always a pleasure to watch, looking forward to the next one!
i don't subscribe or like videos much but did to yours! I'm buying one of these tonight and trying to get into the hobby! i think it will be money well spent! thanks for the review!!!!
MAKING STUFF>>>I love my engraver just got it all setup today with some extra safety added to it and am engraving as I type this!!! AWESOME thanks so much!
whats the best option to generate a picture? point by point? or the others? thank you!
Are you able to load multiple images at the same time? Thanks for the vid!
Hi mate, i like to write on different souvenirs stuff, fridge magnets etc, what would be the best way to do it, pls help if you can. thanks
Would this be able to engrave on a Glock or a laptop or wood mainly on guns I do etching and this would be so much easier
A good video and although a bit rushed it's one I watched to the end. I tried several others but switched off due to the speed they rattled through things. I have just bought a similar engraver but just cannot find any videos that explain the basics of how to set up the actual screen and set what you want to print and how to print it. Help.
Hello, I have been having problems with my laser. I only got it working once and then after it kept saying that it cannot find the serial port. Specifically, I cannot connect my laser to my laptop. I have installed the program, and then installed the driver. Everything I click refresh it tells me "Find Serial Ports Faild, Please make sure you are already connect EleksMaker CNC Device. Then Click [Refresh]". If you can help out that would be great
Thank you so much for reply. Very kind of you. Beside k40 is there any good laser and engraving machine might you can introduce me? I need to make a beautiful and clean cut for acrylic but of course not too expensive. I guess max 700 to 1000 USD . I need it for business . Not much budget I have.
Can I use a 15w laser module on the elekslaser a3 pro?
Does this cut acrylic sheets? I'm looking to make acrylic blanks. Thank you. Awesome video
No, it's an engraver, not a cutter.
Will it do round surfaces? Like a coconut??
Does it engrave any image file type (JPEG, IMG etc?)
Would this be strong enough to cut foamcore?
How long did it take for the engraver to make any of the images shown in your vid on the wood? About an hour? Great vid by the way 👍
About an hour sounds right. It's been a while since I made the video and I don't remember exactly how long it took.
Can he cut MDF 4mm or plywood 4-5mm?
So comprehensive intro👍
Glad you liked it
Hi, great video. Will this cut Balsa wood up to 4mm?
In a few passes yes
Hello Bob, im looking to buy this BUT i need it to cut CLEAN through 2mm plastic. I need to cut shapes out. can it do that?
No it will not. Check out this one if you want to cut stuff. ruclips.net/video/MMqqKGZIQ4w/видео.html
Thanks, very interesting. Can this laser engrave on metal with thermal grease?
Cool video exactly what I needed thanks.
No problem 👍
Thanks for the video. What materials can you use this for? How about glass?
No one ever fuciing says on these videos
Hello. I was wondering if this machine would engrave into cylindrical wood. Like a coffee mug or cups? Baseball bats?
Not unless you changed one of the axis to rotate. Not sure if there is anything already made that will do that for ths machine.
@@MakingStuff thank you! I will continue searching.
Thank you for sharing. Can I use this on metal plates, do you know by any chance?
No I would check out this machine instead. ruclips.net/video/MMqqKGZIQ4w/видео.html
Can you engrave numbers on a gun frame....
Can it cut Eva foam on even 20mm thickness?
Hi
How long this machine can use
Or what the laser life of this machines
Can you use this on metal Or do you have to buy a certain one? Cause alot of videos I've seen there all engraving wood
Will not work on metal.
Can you use it to cut thin plywood?
Funny how this guy only replies to compliments. Not questions.
I have a question for you, do you think 2.5W is powerful enough to ablate (black) spray paint off of a metal substrate? I've been wanting to get one of these to experiment with making etch resist masks for brass and copper, but I can't quite figure out if the laser is powerful enough.
I think it will. I wanted to try and make some PCBs but didn't have time before releasing the video.
I've been thinking about exactly the same application and have found a local fellow with a small laser engraver that's going to do a test for me sometime. I'll report back with results when (if) I have some .
Can this thing cut through wood as well?
I have problem with this machine
It’s stop working before finishing the job ,,, and the software doesn’t respond
How can I solve this problem?
Hello do you think I can laser glass with it
Hit the subscribed button before you even asked. great video! Cheers!
Can someone answer this question?
I want to paint an aluminum panel and then put an image on that. Is this possible? Can you put an image on a painted surface?
The skipped line issue is caused by the laser running out of ink...
🙈🙊
I thought lasers used toner not ink.
Or distance issues
Hello, I don’t know if you ever reply to comments, I’m just looking for a small laser engraver for myself never used anything like this but like to do small wood cutting boards or coasters, personalized keychains etc, from your video this seems to be good, I was deciding between this and the one that looks like a box. If your able to answer I would so appreciate it thanks as to which you fill is best
This will not cut. It is an engraver.
Did you figure out what's causing the wobble.. I've done several test prints with the same experience
No. Tightening the belt helped but I still get a little bit of wobble now and then.
Does anyone know if you can get a standard carving head for this machine ? The smaller units have both laser and cnc carving heads.
Bob I am looking for an affordable CNC LASER CUTTING machine which can help me design name plates, which one do you recommend???
talk by whatsapp: 0086-18554018893.
Wood leather and paper? What about plastic?
hi i wonder i have 3040 laser engraver do the software on the eleksmaker would work on it
hi, upto how much thinkness of wood we can keep
This was helpful, thank you.
Can it engrave to PVC plastic?
hey does it engrave the glass? and able to cut it ?
it would engrave glass but not cut it maybe 1/8 inch but i doubt it
So sir are you happy with this machine? I am looking to buy one but I am wondering which one. Some thing around 500$ but I need to cut acrylic clean and engrave beautifully. Can you help me to introduce a good brand please?
I am looking for one to cut acrylic also - how is your search going? I'm just getting more and more confused
This is an engraver so it won't cut acrylic. You need a 40 watt laser like a K40 to cut. Search "K40 Laser" on Ebay, there are a ton of them on there.
@@MakingStuff Thank you
Aluminum is a soft metal, would it work on that, and how tiny can it engrave?
It won't engrave aluminum.
@@MakingStuff ahh pooh!! I was looking at engraving items like a hollow aluminum pens. Not solid.
I use to engrave with a flat engraver adaptable to swap out a diamond tip.
Nice concise video. I chuckled to myself thinking you should have started the video with a pirate eye patch over one eye, and then start talking about the missing safety features... :)
That would have been funny. Thanks for watching!
Very clear video. I bought a 500 mW laser for an engraving machine, I had in mind I might do some engraving by hand, but it came without any specifications about the voltage it needed.
On another, french video, I found out it needs 12V dc supply. But I couldn't make anything of the French language the guy spoke. I'm from the Netherlands, speak and speak dutch. But I can communicate in English quite well. I'm an engineer in electronics and measure and control technics in chemical and oil industries, I had to fix problems when the factory got down.
But it seems to me a 500mW laser is far from enough the do some engraving. I'll try to burn something in papier, a cigarette paper must be possible with this power?
thanx for your video, I'm always busy making stuff, no matter what, I will watch your videos with most interest. Thanks again.
The laser in the video is 2500mw. I agree that 500mw will not do a very good job engraving.
uhm my honest opinion on this thing is that its way to expensive for what it is. if you set it in perspective, you can get an ender 3 printer for that price, you could even strap a laser diode on it and do the same (allthough beeing a little smaller), but at the same time, you have a fully functional 3d printer that delivers really good prints. let alone of building a laser cutter/engraver from scratch isnt hard at all, it would be cheaper or better at the same price. does require some work and research though.
Nice video, but where i can find software to instal it on the computer.
www.eleksmaker.com
Hi! Good review. I'm an architecture student and I was interested in this product to perform laser cuts on different materials with the purpose of model making. Would you recommend it for that or just engraving? Thanks in advanced.
This one is more for engraving.
I converted the A3 drawing one to laser.... its working perfectly, but the engraving is on a slanting position...
When you say loose X axis, do you mean the belts needs to be tightened up?
Yes
I have an early 3d printer. They looked about like it. I'm in
It does kinda remind me of the early Prusa machines. Thanks for watching!
Can you engrave a mirrored type logo on this ?