Thanks for this amazing review. Microscope stuff is soooo welcome. Unforgiving Japan / Germany style testing!

Wäre interessant zu wissen, welche Laserstärke % Sie bei den Testungen genommen haben beim durchtrennen des Holzes.

Thank you so much. I've had mine over a year, and i am struggling to figure some things out. You're web link will be extremely helpful. Looks like i can use the same text. I have yet to figure out homing for this device. I think i once found something that said it isn't possible.

@JTMakesIt

Жыл бұрын

It doesn't have limit switches, so homing isn't possible. You need to manually move the laser head to origin which is not a big deal after all

hi, what do you call vertical vs horizontal direction? is it the orientation of the machine axis? thanks for this great video

@JTMakesIt

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Vertical I call Y axis(forward and backward) and horizontal is X axis (left to right)

Hi, great review :) Is this laser good for cutting 2-3 mm cardstock?

@JTMakesIt

2 жыл бұрын

This laser is not the best for cutting. Check my newer videos for more capable machines

Hi, Could you tell me which glasses to use as protection with this laser? I saw that you connected a fan to extract the smoke from the fire, the question is? Did you also connect an air assist? I want to use it to cut 3mm cardboard and plywood.

@JTMakesIt

2 жыл бұрын

You will find link to the glasses I use in the video description. I don't have air assist. The fan is to extract the smoke outside. Air assist would help cutting a lot. The machine can cut 3mm plywood and cardboard, but if you don't have a machine yet, maybe check my other reviews of the more capable lasers for cutting.

@concetta68c

2 жыл бұрын

@@JTMakesIt Thank you very much for your kind and quick reply, I hope it helps other people with my question as well. This laser machine will come to me today, and I am on my first laser experience however I will look at your links for other laser cutting machines and take them into consideration, even though I had planned to start with this one (A5 M20 Laser Engraver atomstak) and then change the laser module with a more powerful one for cutting, if you think this is a good idea, otherwise I accept advice. Meanwhile, the first thing I'm doing right now is to pay attention to safety, even if the laser already has eye protection, I want to work in total safety to avoid damage. -The glasses link you pasted below the video does not work, it just opens Aliexpres. I found these Professional OD 6+ 190nm-490nm Wavelength Violet / Blue Laser Safety Glasses for 405nm, 445nm, 450nm, 473nm Laser (Black) on Amazon and hope they will work well with a more powerful laser as well. In order not to breathe fumes that are generated in the cut your wooden box is fantastic, I think I will build one too by inserting a fan I think an exhaust fan that is normally used in the beams without windows will be fine to connect it to the pipe that connects the 'external. Maybe some filters would be fine too. Let me know and have a nice day. Thanks for the video tips.

Was wondering if you can help me? im trying to purchase an engraver that will do wood and metal (bottle openers ect) not sure what to do, i seen the Atomstackx20 pro but not sure which to go with. Thank You!!

@JTMakesIt

2 жыл бұрын

Check this laser: kzread.info/dash/bejne/eIB5uKOfmMLOdLw.html

Hello, can you cut thin delrin plates with this engraver ? Would black / white material makes a difference ?

@JTMakesIt

2 жыл бұрын

I never had any delrin to test out, but I think it should cut it, but I recommend you to check more powerful lasers I have recently reviewed. The color will make a huge difference. I recommend darker colors (black).

I'm struggling to cut through 3.8mm plywood. What settings do you use exactly? Thanks

@JTMakesIt

2 жыл бұрын

I use 600mm/min and full power. Multiple passes. If your plywood is very hard and dense it will be difficult to cut. You should use Poplar plywood if possible.

For more information, discount coupons and detailed images of the test results, visit hobbylasercutters.com/atomstack-a5-20w-review-test/ Or check the video description for more resources!

Aloha! Happy new year, I just obtained one of these and am going to be using Koa as the wood of choice for my engraver. I'm very new to this and just installed Adobe illustrator. Is it as easy as finding an image and pasting it? I'm making guitar picks and am engraving tribal turtles on them. I found an image I like online, how do I go about this. Any information is a blessing. Aloha 🤙

@JTMakesIt

2 жыл бұрын

Cool. Search the internet how to convert bitmap into vector in illustrator or Inkscape.

Can I have plans from tool box for this maschine? Its great idea!! Thx for video!

@JTMakesIt

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Check the video description. There is a link to more photos with measurements

have you tried laser cutting rubber with it? I'm curious if it's worth it to make stamps with, in comparison to a K40

@JTMakesIt

2 жыл бұрын

In the video next week I'm making some cool stuff with lasers and I am also lasering stamps. Stay tuned :) spoiler alert, it works great

@gothicmarine

2 жыл бұрын

@@JTMakesIt any updates on trying to make those rubber stamps yet? :)

@JTMakesIt

2 жыл бұрын

@@gothicmarine I am editing the video right now :) A few more days until its released.

Had to check this out. Can you engrave anything in there. Like a pistol or shotgun barrel. Trying to find something to do good engraving on stuff for some customers.

@JTMakesIt

2 жыл бұрын

You can engrave anything. You can get countless vector images online

@crasheddougie1069

2 жыл бұрын

@@JTMakesIt thanks for the reply.

hello.. I bought almost the same laser Atomstack a 5 20w .. so I'm interested in how it turned out in your work.. did you have any difficulties and what is the lifespan of the laser itself.. does it break down or is it still listening well.. thank you very much

@JTMakesIt

8 ай бұрын

It was working well for a lot of time. But I sold it a while ago because I got more powerful lasers. But lifespan of these machines is great, don't worry.

Great video! Can I do backlit panel with this Laser Engraver ? for example Airbus a320 fcu panel or other backlit panel. Can it cut hobbyglas ? 4mm. thx !

@JTMakesIt

2 жыл бұрын

I have never had hobbyglass, but the machine cant cut glass or other white or transparent materials.

2 жыл бұрын

@@JTMakesIt thx. And painted acrylic material can ?

@JTMakesIt

2 жыл бұрын

@ You can only engrave painted acrylic. You can see how it works in my Sculpfun S6 review: kzread.info/dash/bejne/pXp7p5KOnr3Aoso.html But the atomstack A5 20W has a a little bit weaker laser than the Sculpfun.

2 жыл бұрын

@@JTMakesIt Thank you!

How do I engrave stainless or aluminum with this unit? I've tried a few different things with no success

@JTMakesIt

Жыл бұрын

This machine is little bit weak for stainless. Maybe if you paint it black and go VERY slowly. Raw aluminum is impossible to engrave even with 4 times more powerful laser of this kind.

For the cutting tests, what power level did you run them at?

@JTMakesIt

2 жыл бұрын

Full power. For more info check links in description

Hi. How do you estimate the machine cost for a work? is it per time, per speed?

@JTMakesIt

2 жыл бұрын

Industrial machines usually cost per time (minute or hour). But the cost depends in the machine power and initial price of the machine.

Hey I was looking for a airflow box design, you have a pretty good one. would you mind sharing the design with me?

@JTMakesIt

2 жыл бұрын

Here are some more pictures with measurements: drive.google.com/file/d/1rFJAShzTVYBhWvtTDoN9SR-foJtjIY5W/view I don't have proper plans.

@akhmedmourdalov5837

2 жыл бұрын

@@JTMakesIt This is so helpful thank you very much, have fun with the next video, I'll be waiting.

Can I upgrade my laser module to a module with air assist but using the same atomstack A5 frame Please text me about

@JTMakesIt

Жыл бұрын

You can upgrade it to some Sculpfun modules. They sell an upgrade kit.

my lazer shakes when i do diagonal and vertical help :/

@JTMakesIt

6 ай бұрын

Adjust the tension of the rollers

Does it cut acrylic pretty well? I’m looking cut and engrave acrylic pieces for other crafts.

@JTMakesIt

2 жыл бұрын

It cuts black acrylic as you can see in the video or on the website, but for cutting I would recommend the A5 Pro version or the Sculpfun S6 Pro(check my channel for review of the Sculpfun). These two are more suited for cutting and will cut much faster. A5 20W machine is more suited for engraving although it cam cut some thinner stuff. These machnes work best on black acrylic or other very dark colors. Colored acrylic gives them more problems i tried blue acrylic and it does not work. Have not tested other colors yet. I will release more tests on the Sculpfun S6 pro and Atomstack A5 Pro in the following weeks. Stay tuned.

@ashleypaulsen5646

2 жыл бұрын

@@JTMakesIt thank you very much for your quick response! I may return the A5 then and get the A5 Pro as it seems like it would be a better deal and do more of what I’m wanting it to do. Thank you very much!

@JTMakesIt

2 жыл бұрын

@@ashleypaulsen5646 If you decide to buy through my link in the description, you will support my channel at no extra cost to you which I will thank you for. And if you want to save a few more dollars, you can use the BG2e21c8 coupon at checkout: hobbylasercutters.com/go/atomstack-a5-pro-40w/ Although I would recommend the Sculpfun S6 pro for the same price because I have personally tested it and I think it is more capable(I have yet to test the A5 pro): hobbylasercutters.com/go/sculpfun-s6-pro/ I also have discount coupons for it: BG572d7c (CZ warehouse) BGe098c7(CN warehouse)

@jianghengyi632

2 жыл бұрын

@@JTMakesIt Please do a comparison so we know which to buy! haha :)

@JTMakesIt

2 жыл бұрын

@@jianghengyi632 Tomorrow I will release comparison video between Sculpfun S6 and Sculpfun S6 Pro :)

should I buy this one over the TOTEM S 40W?

@JTMakesIt

2 жыл бұрын

You should check my other videos for even better laser engravers in the same price range.

Hi what is the thickest material you can engrave on the machine?

@JTMakesIt

2 жыл бұрын

You can engrave any thickness. Engraving only marks the surface.

@davidward1216

2 жыл бұрын

@@JTMakesIt what I want to know is can you get a 11/2 in chopping board between the table and the laser.

@JTMakesIt

2 жыл бұрын

@@davidward1216 you can lift the machine on some spacers that can lift the machine as high as you want. Its just a matter of putting something under all 4 corners and lifting it.

Hello, im starting a namecard engraving business. Is it needed to buy the casing for with this? Also, what software do I need to use with engraving machine? If i have a pdf of my design can I just upload it on the machine?

@JTMakesIt

2 жыл бұрын

HI, You don't need the case unless you want to vent the smoke out of the window. In Lightburn software you can import pdf directly. For business I would suggest you buying the Sculpfun S9 hobbylasercutters.com/go/sculpfun-s9/ I also did the review of this machine and it is much more capable for not much more money.

@smeg8557

2 жыл бұрын

@@JTMakesIt Hi JT do you know how the Sculpfun compares to say and atomstack? loooking for a laser for a small business :)

@JTMakesIt

2 жыл бұрын

@@smeg8557 check hobbylasercutters.com, you will find tons of comparisons for a range of machines and you can choose the one that suits you the best

@smeg8557

2 жыл бұрын

@@JTMakesIt cool thanks 🙏

excuse me. Is it possible to engrave or cut clear acrylic sheet?

@JTMakesIt

2 жыл бұрын

You can engrave without problems, but you need to paint it black with spray paint or watercolors or anything that will make the surface black so laser has something to work with. Watercolors are great because they are easy to wash off afterwards. You can not cut clear acrylic or any clear materials.

@zeyiji

2 жыл бұрын

@@JTMakesIt Acknowledge. Thank you very much.😄

What is difference pulse frequency on uv laser machines?

@JTMakesIt

2 жыл бұрын

Diode lasers have wavelength of about 450nm(visible blue light), co2 lasers have infrared spectrum 10000nm wavelength(heat)

@mr.es1857

2 жыл бұрын

@@JTMakesIt I just start working with a UV Hans laser machine, I can vary the frequency of the pulse as a "setting" from 20KHz to 80 KHz i think.... this setting how would it be reflected on the marking process.

@JTMakesIt

2 жыл бұрын

@@mr.es1857 i don't think you can set pulse frequency on these lasers. They work on entirely different principle

What type of work surface is under your laser?

@JTMakesIt

2 жыл бұрын

Now I use a 2mm thick mild steel plate so I can hook things on with magnets.

@CW59231

2 жыл бұрын

@@JTMakesIt Thank you for your reply.

How can I cut acrylic 1mm ?

@JTMakesIt

2 жыл бұрын

Full power and speed of 300 mm/min

Hi At a high speed my a5 l20 which i believe is the 20w idk . 🤷‍♂️. Shakes a lot

@JTMakesIt

Жыл бұрын

The frame or the engravings are ugly? If the second then tighten the belts, else try to fix the machine to the table

@justinp7020

Жыл бұрын

@JT Makes It so is the l20 the 20 watt ? I got it off a auction site for 80 bucks new. And thanks for the info. I did adjust the wheel a little but still shakes

@JTMakesIt

Жыл бұрын

@@justinp7020 it probbly is the 20W, but the real optical output is 5W in both cases. Adjust the belt tensions too.

What program do I use on the computer for her?

@JTMakesIt

Жыл бұрын

Lightburn or LaserGRBL

@Marcelo_Augustto

Жыл бұрын

@@JTMakesIt where do i download does it come with it for download? can you tell me if it is good for making a pci printed circuit for electronics

@JTMakesIt

Жыл бұрын

@@Marcelo_Augustto just google the name of the software and download. For making PCBs I recommend checking newer machines I have reviewed. Thry have smaller laser spot

@Marcelo_Augustto

Жыл бұрын

@@JTMakesIt which machine do you recommend me?

@JTMakesIt

Жыл бұрын

@@Marcelo_Augustto low budget: Sculpfun S9, middle budget Sculpfun S10, high budget xTool D1. I have reviewed all of them. Check the videos

Hello i just purchased this laser engraver and can’t seem to find a software program to use to creat my own text. Any chance you can give me some advice. Thanks

@JTMakesIt

2 жыл бұрын

The easiest way is to use Lightburn software to create text and shapes and control your laser. lightburn can do both. It has a 30 day Fully featured free trial. Otherwise you can make your text or design in Inkscape and import .svg file in Lasergrbl which is a free software for controlling your laser. Search youtube for Lasergrbl vs Lightburn. You will see the differences

@unboxtv2049

2 жыл бұрын

You can put an image behind your text to make it more custom.

Can it laser engrave on aluminium dog tags?

@JTMakesIt

2 жыл бұрын

It does not work good on bare aluminium.(or by painting it black) But it works very well on black anodized aluminum.

Как сделать данный тест? Что за программа?

@JTMakesIt

2 жыл бұрын

Which test? Program is Lightburn

Dang 20watts 😮

@JTMakesIt

2 жыл бұрын

Actual power is 5W

@Macgyverjrofficial

2 жыл бұрын

@@JTMakesIt Send me one to do a product review on my channel? 😁

link software ?

@JTMakesIt

2 жыл бұрын

Lightburn

@sakedartcustom8297

2 жыл бұрын

@@JTMakesIt thanks

How to set work position?

@JTMakesIt

2 жыл бұрын

You can turn on the laser at very low power, move it to where engraving will be and then you see where it will start and where to position your material.

@ennaiarindhal3141

2 жыл бұрын

@@JTMakesIt lightburn laser not turning off between cuts

@ennaiarindhal3141

2 жыл бұрын

I have to use pwm to ttl transition module??

@ennaiarindhal3141

2 жыл бұрын

What type of controller your using like a arduino?

@JTMakesIt

2 жыл бұрын

@@ennaiarindhal3141 laser has its own controller board. You can use LaserGRBL or Lightburn software to control the laser

Graba vidrio?

@JTMakesIt

Жыл бұрын

No. Other more powerful machines can. Check my newer videos