Lightobject Air Assist install video

Lightobject Air Assist install video

I found this video that explains how to install the LO air assist. It explains how it comes apart and how to install the lens. Great info for people wanting to upgrade.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpgcQg_Y8co
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpgcQg_Y8co

90+ VIDEOS TAKE YOU FROM LASER CHUMP TO LASER CHAMP Article from Hackaday. Link below

90+ VIDEOS TAKE YOU FROM LASER CHUMP TO LASER CHAMP Article from Hackaday. Link below

Few of us document the progression of our side projects. For those who do, those docs have the chance at becoming a tome of insight, a spaceman’s “mission log” found on a faraway planet that can tell us how to tame an otherwise cruel and hostile world. With the arrival of the RDWorks Learning Lab Series, Chinese laser cutters have finally received the treatment of a thorough in-depth guide to bringing them into professional working order.

In two series, totaling just over 90 videos (and counting!) retired sheet-metal machinist [Russ] takes us on a grand tour of retrofitting, characterizing, and getting the most out of your recent Chinese laser cutter purchase.

Curious about laser physics? Look no further than part 2. Wonder how lens size affects power output? Have a go at part 39. Need a supplemental video for beam alignment? Check out part 31. For every undocumented quirk about these machines, [Russ] approaches each problem with the analytic discipline of a data-driven scientist, measuring and characterizing each quirk with his suite of tools and then engineering a solution to that quirk. In some cases, these are just minor screw adjustments. In other cases, [Russ] shows us his mechanical wizardry with a custom hardware solution (also usually laser cut). [Russ] also brings us the technical insight of a seasoned machinist, implementing classic machinist solutions like a pin table to produce parts that have a clean edge that doesn’t suffer from scatter laser marks from cutting parts on a conventional honeycomb bed.

Solid build logs are gems that are hard to come by, and [Russ’s] Chinese laser cutter introduction shines out as a reference that will stand the test of time.

YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqCyShJXqnElPTUnxX0mD5A

Information from Hackaday
http://hackaday.com/2016/11/24/90-videos-take-you-from-laser-chump-to-laser-champ/
http://hackaday.com/2016/11/24/90-videos-take-you-from-laser-chump-to-laser-champ/

We will see how this works out!

We will see how this works out!

HFS (R) Plate 8x8"; Overall Height 10"; Lab Jack Scissor Stand Platform LAB $26.99 USD with free shipping.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HFS-R-Plate-8x8-Overall-Height-10-Lab-Jack-Scissor-Stand-Platform-LAB/272299082598?_trksid=p2054502.c100227.m3827&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908103841%26meid%3D09dcfacf893242688ede5f9a75aee064%26pid%3D100227%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D272299082598

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HFS-R-Plate-8x8-Overall-Height-10-Lab-Jack-Scissor-Stand-Platform-LAB/272299082598?_trksid=p2054502.c100227.m3827&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908103841%26meid%3D09dcfacf893242688ede5f9a75aee064%26pid%3D100227%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D272299082598

DIY Laser Bed

DIY Laser Bed

I have been fooling around trying to make an inexpensive adjustable table for the K40. It is not too easy to keep it cheap and usable! I have been basing it on a lift table design but this only gives about 2 inches of usable travel. An adjustable head would be a better option with that amount of limited travel. So the table is still a work in progress but the bed has been made. It is not any cheaper than the LightObject bed but was fun making. It consists of some c-channel aluminum, expanded metal and range filters.

More K40 Powersupply information

More K40 Powersupply information

Here is Scott Marshall's very detailed information about the K40 powersupply's operation and wiring hook up from his All-Tek Systems forum.

http://www.everythinglasers.com/?page_id=18/power-supply-information/power-supply-info
http://www.everythinglasers.com/?page_id=18/hardware-1/power-supplies-which-kind-how-to-use-one-for-another#p116

Cool Animal Puzzle

Cool Animal Puzzle

If you search for Puzzle Sedici Animali, you will find plenty of templates for it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpWB5Ax_9Lk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpWB5Ax_9Lk

Use Camera to Find and Cut Outline

Use Camera to Find and Cut Outline

I have done a quick search but have not found an answer. Does LaserWeb support finding then cutting the outline of an object?
Some of the expensive laser hardware/software combos support this feature. I know Glowforge (check is in the mail) touts this feature and so does Epilog.