I just received my Phecda today and decided to attempt to assemble it this evening. This has been an absolute nightmare! Had the same issue with the naming conventions for screws not matching although that didn't stop me from just using the ones they sent. All of my belts were disconnected, not just the one that hooks around the optical shaft assembly. I didn't really think anything of it, as 3d printer belts can be tightened quite easily after assembly and as a regular maintenance, I was thinking this would be the same, so I completely assembled the laser, only to find that the X-axis belt is too short (at this time I'm not sure if it's actually too short, or if it should be hooked up prior to assembly to avoid this from happening). Either way, extremely frustrating. On top of that, I ordered the Air Assist kit, which came with half of the parts missing and the Rotary kit, which has absolutely no instructions on how to install it or how to use it (sure I can use the Elegoo facebook channel, fine, but I don't think we should have to personally). As a first time laser owner, I've found this to be the most frustrating build I've come across, and I've worked with both FDM and resin printers in the past. I'll be reaching out to Elegoo's support channel, but don't suspect they'll be too quick in getting back to me. Gave up for the night, maybe when I'm rested, cooler heads will prevail 😅
I've serious issues with my belts too. I've been building mine today and I'm frankly appalled by how badly organised this Kickstarter was. Thanks for putting this together, you've done a lot better than I have.
I feel your pain as I am going thru the same issues! You made a bit of a meal of the screws TBH - just a simple typo and easily resolved by looking at all the bags of screws! The belt issue was a nightmare for me as I didn’t detect the problem until after building the gantry. I then attempted to rectify the issue and succeeded after about two hours’ slog. Elegoo will have to come up with a better solution if they want to break into the general consumer market. For me there have been screws too easily deformed, typos in manual, building sequence different between manual and video…all in all quite a difficult experience.
Had both of these issues myself. On the Brightside...we're more familiar with the machine now. Also, I put one of the sides in upsidedown. Belts coming loose/off was annoying, but the installation video was pretty good. Just getting it hooked up still.
Hi, sorry for the month later reply but I'm looking to get into laser engraving and was hoping this is going to be my first one but people said that the air filtration fan was pretty bad and the goggles they come with is also a joke. Can you provide some insight as to what you've experienced?
@@colinreitz2646 The filtration by itself without an enclosure isn't that great, but I can't compare it to other lasers. I wouldn't have it running in a room without windows open. I didn't take chances on the glasses. I got another pair that was recommended on the Discord for $15 on Amazon.
They covered the TYPO with the screws and it was a TYPO and not an instruction issue. So, saying it is a bit disconcerting is laughable. You never ever made a typo? It happens and it got missed.
Ok, good. But for a device that is designed to be constructed at home, by amateurs, you'd like that to be correct. Additionally, when I asked on the discord no one knew about that.
@@EvilGeniusProps - It seems that it's common for Elegoo (and probably their competitors) to ship kits to paying customers with typos, engineering changes after the instructions are printed, etc. Honestly, the first one or two shipments should have laser printed instruction sheets so they can keep revising the instructions to get them right instead of having mistakes in 10,000 offset printed manuals. Can it be that difficult to have someone build one of the first units to ensure that all the correct parts are included and the manual has no mistakes? Elegoo's designs are generally good but they suffer from READY-FIRE-AIM problems.
Mine was not only loose, the one part that was connected was connected to the wrong point! It was pulled through the wheels and attached to the point on the opposite side. It took me a bit to puzzle that out.
I mostly looked at how the other side was set up and tried to copy that to get it attached. Then used the adjustment screw to tighten it up. I've had it fall off again once since then. It's not a great design
If you're turning it on and the carving button isn't getting you anything, make sure all your wires are plugged in all the way. That's as much as I can think of. The way this was shipped it wouldn't surprise me if something was loose and it wasn't getting power.
@@DaryanShamkhali - It's nice when people who have problems not only report that they fixed the problem but also report what fixed their problem so others having the same problem can benefit as well. We're all in this together.
Hi, I recently purchased the phecda 10w, I did the test, 2 engravings, now I can't engrave anything anymore, can you help me? I checked all the parameters of speed and power (mm/min) but it seems as if the laser has no power and is unable to engrave. I would like to understand if I'm doing something wrong, or the laser I received is faulty. Thank you!
Can you try doing one of the samples again and see if those work? If so, check your other parameters in the software you're using to design them. If not, reach out to elegoo support.
Yes, I've already tried, but it doesn't work, it seems as if the laser doesn't have the power needed to make the cut, I'll do some more tests, then if it doesn't work, I'll contact technical support. Thank you!
Ive had mine sitting in the box since July! Waiting on the add-ons I went with before I set mine up. Not looking forward to the building of it. I do know on the Phecda Facebook page they updated the installation instructions. Hopefully that corrected the mislabeled screws. Did you have any issue with belt tensioning?
Yeah, I really want my add ons to get here, I'm getting my feet wet with it and learning LightBurn. Once I got the belt on I was able to get it tensioned ok, still seems like a bad design to me.
@@EvilGeniusProps this is typical of ANY CNC device. If you think it a bad design then you might want to try and redesign CNC devices in general and how they work, because they all use this type of design for the most part and those that don't, charge A LOT more for that as no belts are used. but screws and such.
You've unboxed and set this up perfectly!
I just received my Phecda today and decided to attempt to assemble it this evening. This has been an absolute nightmare! Had the same issue with the naming conventions for screws not matching although that didn't stop me from just using the ones they sent. All of my belts were disconnected, not just the one that hooks around the optical shaft assembly. I didn't really think anything of it, as 3d printer belts can be tightened quite easily after assembly and as a regular maintenance, I was thinking this would be the same, so I completely assembled the laser, only to find that the X-axis belt is too short (at this time I'm not sure if it's actually too short, or if it should be hooked up prior to assembly to avoid this from happening). Either way, extremely frustrating. On top of that, I ordered the Air Assist kit, which came with half of the parts missing and the Rotary kit, which has absolutely no instructions on how to install it or how to use it (sure I can use the Elegoo facebook channel, fine, but I don't think we should have to personally). As a first time laser owner, I've found this to be the most frustrating build I've come across, and I've worked with both FDM and resin printers in the past. I'll be reaching out to Elegoo's support channel, but don't suspect they'll be too quick in getting back to me. Gave up for the night, maybe when I'm rested, cooler heads will prevail 😅
I've serious issues with my belts too. I've been building mine today and I'm frankly appalled by how badly organised this Kickstarter was. Thanks for putting this together, you've done a lot better than I have.
I got mine still on it's box, hopefully they'll send the add ons soon. Thanks for the vid.
I feel your pain as I am going thru the same issues! You made a bit of a meal of the screws TBH - just a simple typo and easily resolved by looking at all the bags of screws! The belt issue was a nightmare for me as I didn’t detect the problem until after building the gantry. I then attempted to rectify the issue and succeeded after about two hours’ slog. Elegoo will have to come up with a better solution if they want to break into the general consumer market. For me there have been screws too easily deformed, typos in manual, building sequence different between manual and video…all in all quite a difficult experience.
Had both of these issues myself. On the Brightside...we're more familiar with the machine now. Also, I put one of the sides in upsidedown. Belts coming loose/off was annoying, but the installation video was pretty good. Just getting it hooked up still.
Built mine no issues, i reported the typo in the manual for the screws on their discord and am now happily engraving while i wait for my add ons.
Yeah, I've seen that they have since corrected the manual for the screws.
Hi, sorry for the month later reply but I'm looking to get into laser engraving and was hoping this is going to be my first one but people said that the air filtration fan was pretty bad and the goggles they come with is also a joke. Can you provide some insight as to what you've experienced?
@@colinreitz2646 The filtration by itself without an enclosure isn't that great, but I can't compare it to other lasers. I wouldn't have it running in a room without windows open. I didn't take chances on the glasses. I got another pair that was recommended on the Discord for $15 on Amazon.
They covered the TYPO with the screws and it was a TYPO and not an instruction issue. So, saying it is a bit disconcerting is laughable. You never ever made a typo? It happens and it got missed.
Ok, good. But for a device that is designed to be constructed at home, by amateurs, you'd like that to be correct. Additionally, when I asked on the discord no one knew about that.
@@EvilGeniusProps - It seems that it's common for Elegoo (and probably their competitors) to ship kits to paying customers with typos, engineering changes after the instructions are printed, etc. Honestly, the first one or two shipments should have laser printed instruction sheets so they can keep revising the instructions to get them right instead of having mistakes in 10,000 offset printed manuals. Can it be that difficult to have someone build one of the first units to ensure that all the correct parts are included and the manual has no mistakes? Elegoo's designs are generally good but they suffer from READY-FIRE-AIM problems.
The belt did NOT come loose. It was loose because you have to put it on the tension bolt and then clip it behind the laser module
It actually wasn't attached to the idler so that part did come loose. And in the construction video they had it taped down which mine wasn't.
Mine was not only loose, the one part that was connected was connected to the wrong point! It was pulled through the wheels and attached to the point on the opposite side. It took me a bit to puzzle that out.
I couldnt see why this didnt come ready assembled. The box would have been squarer but not really any bigger overall....and a lot less hassel
Yeah, at least the base. The bed on their 3D printers come assembled.
Keeps the price down if they let you assemble. I assembled 2 in about 40 min... but I do agree with you though.
Can you explain how you fixed the belt?
I mostly looked at how the other side was set up and tried to copy that to get it attached. Then used the adjustment screw to tighten it up. I've had it fall off again once since then. It's not a great design
Is there this machine of elegoo phecda 10 w is good for cutting and engraving of 3mm acrylic sheets?
Sorry, I haven't tried it with acrylic yet.
I’m having difficulties connecting the app to the engraver. I was hoping that you shared how you do that.
Honestly, I connected the app, tried using it, hated it and just use LightBurn and the memory card instead.
Hello.... how do you set up the wifi to the app? I keep putting the the IP address in but its not connecting
Same issue since day one, just keep pressing it lol it will connect eventually
Heya, how do you even get the laser light on??? I’m stuck!!! Cheers
If you're turning it on and the carving button isn't getting you anything, make sure all your wires are plugged in all the way. That's as much as I can think of. The way this was shipped it wouldn't surprise me if something was loose and it wasn't getting power.
@@EvilGeniusProps oh dear, thanks for that, will try that today then :)
Sorted!!!! Let there be light!!!!!! Whooooooop!!! Thank you so much :D@@EvilGeniusProps
@@DaryanShamkhali - It's nice when people who have problems not only report that they fixed the problem but also report what fixed their problem so others having the same problem can benefit as well. We're all in this together.
I am planning to etch a pcb with a 20W version. Do you thing that it would work?
Maybe. But I don't know enough about PCBs to say for sure either way.
Hi, I recently purchased the phecda 10w, I did the test, 2 engravings, now I can't engrave anything anymore, can you help me? I checked all the parameters of speed and power (mm/min) but it seems as if the laser has no power and is unable to engrave. I would like to understand if I'm doing something wrong, or the laser I received is faulty. Thank you!
Can you try doing one of the samples again and see if those work? If so, check your other parameters in the software you're using to design them. If not, reach out to elegoo support.
Yes, I've already tried, but it doesn't work, it seems as if the laser doesn't have the power needed to make the cut, I'll do some more tests, then if it doesn't work, I'll contact technical support. Thank you!
Ive had mine sitting in the box since July! Waiting on the add-ons I went with before I set mine up. Not looking forward to the building of it. I do know on the Phecda Facebook page they updated the installation instructions. Hopefully that corrected the mislabeled screws. Did you have any issue with belt tensioning?
Yeah, I really want my add ons to get here, I'm getting my feet wet with it and learning LightBurn. Once I got the belt on I was able to get it tensioned ok, still seems like a bad design to me.
and they did address the typo in both the comments in the campaign page, the updates and on the FB group.
@@EvilGeniusProps this is typical of ANY CNC device. If you think it a bad design then you might want to try and redesign CNC devices in general and how they work, because they all use this type of design for the most part and those that don't, charge A LOT more for that as no belts are used. but screws and such.
@@Nikmal I'd just have the pulley on the baffle so the belt wasn't hanging loose.