I struggled for two days to see how this amazing tool works to no avail, until I saw your video. Thank you very much for your help. I certainly couldn't do it on my own. The directions are precise and understandable. Thank you very much !

Thanks man, I just bought the laser. And with your tutorial it was super easy for me to get it up and running.

I bought the 30W last week and almost gave up because I had no clue what I got myself into.. Thank you very much for the help with this video! I cant wait to start engraving frames for my photography business!

Just engraved my first test piece after watching this super helpful video. Was about to ask about your reference grid when I found the link posted in the video description. Thanks a bunch!

Thanks for making such a detailed and helpful video. Also thank you for sharing your awesome base plate grid in your comments. Keep the great videos coming!

@DingsWorkshop

2 жыл бұрын

Happy engraving!

Looking to buy this laser and haven't found a clearer more helpful video than this anywhere! Amazingly good tutorial. Thank you so much! :)

@DingsWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your message! I’m glad this was helpful to you!

@UberGaffer

3 жыл бұрын

@@DingsWorkshop Subscribed too...forgot to do it before. Thanks again, Ding.

@Error0__0

2 жыл бұрын

Same!!

I bought this model before I saw this video. It is yet to arrive but after watching your video, I am excited. Thanks for a great video that is not only informative but also gives confidence to a newbie like me.

If the globe-button is greyed out for you too put the laser roughly in the middle of the devige and then try moving the motors of the Laser digitally by pressing one of the blue/green buttons on the bottom left of LaserGRBL. After i pressed one of these arrows the Laser moved and then the globe button was clickable. So i moved the laser-head manually to the 0-0 origine and then pressed the globe button.

@Genius_liquid

2 жыл бұрын

Da will ich mich mal in ein neues Thema fuchsen... wen finde ich Tomary ^^

@photohappy0

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Unfortunately the arrow buttons are also greyed out.

@gwilder1

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@tinkerhelll

Жыл бұрын

I love you. Thanks!

this is the best tutorial i have seen for assembly and use of software, made my life a lot easier, many thanks 😀👍

Oh my god, you're a lifesaver. Thank you SO MUCH for making this video. I'm going to try it out tomorrow.

I found this video extremely helpful with the fact that I'm a newbie to laser engraving, no operating or design software experience. Thanks.

@DingsWorkshop

2 жыл бұрын

Cool! Happy engraving!

Mine just got delivered. Gonna watch your video while setting it up. Thank you!

@DingsWorkshop

2 жыл бұрын

Happy engraving!

Just what I was looking for the day before our unit arrives. Thanks much Ding, you have a new subscriber!

@DingsWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gary! Happy engraving! 😆

Thank you for this great video ! I have had this atomstack engraver for a year and could not figure it out. I have watched other videos and still could not figure it out. watched your video and I am getting it done !

I installed my laser engraver without any issues thanks to your detailed video. Big thank you 👍

@DingsWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

Cool! Happy engraving!

@siriangraphics2120

2 жыл бұрын

@@DingsWorkshop am facing a challenge of alignment when engraving. Example if am engraving the word BANG the N is being engraved on top of A. What can I do to correct this?

Thank you - I bought the A5 because of your good information!

@DingsWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Fritz! It’s an awesome feeling knowing my video was helpful to you!

Great info!! I'm engraving your scale grid as we speak! It is perfect!!! Thank you Ding!! Greetings from Holland!

This video helped me get my Atomstack A5 Pro going!!! I'm not very techie and this video helped me setup the computer side of it!!! Thanks!!!

I received a similar machine for Christmas and have NO clue how to use it. But this video is SO detailed, I feel more confident I can use it. Thank you so much..

@DingsWorkshop

2 жыл бұрын

Happy engraving!!

Thanks for the helpful video. The note about the custom buttons was especially helpful. Just received one as a gift and looking forward to getting it set up.

@DingsWorkshop

2 жыл бұрын

Happy engraving!

I want to thank you very much. I put it together with no problem but when I went to use LaserGRBL I was so lost. Then I found your video and learned it perfectly by the way you taught. Again thanks so much!!!

@DingsWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for letting me know! I’m so glad to hear my video was helpful to you!

@ProjectAnubisUSA

2 жыл бұрын

What’s the thickest wood it can cut through 1/8” or 1/16”? Can it cut through thin metal Thanks

Thank you, I assembled my engraver then.... yeah I was lost so I put it away and until I watched this video I had a good-priced laser engraver or an expensive white elephant. I am now ready to try again.

Thank you Ding! very helpful quick introduction!

Thankful for your video tutorial!!!! I was so confused before seeing your video!

Very good presentation. Spot on. Clear speech. Wonderful instructions. Thanks.

Watching this guy, I got the equipment together in 30 minutes. I am a newbie. I feel a bit proud.

Excellent information video. Thanks for taking the time to do a good job. Has helped me a lot in selecting my first laser.

@DingsWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the compliment! :)

I just got mine. It's amazing how well it's build.

Great information and much appreciated for the informative tutorial on the software. I just purchased this unit from Amazon and cant wait to put it through its paces!

@DingsWorkshop

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I’m so glad this was helpful! Happy engraving!

This was AMAZING!!! Thanks so much! The video was quick and concise.

Thank you very much you at least don't act like people walked right out of the laser shop and starting running one or knew anything about it been through a lot of videos yours is the only one that has made sense thanks again

Just what I was looking for. Thanks!

As a newbie this helped, thank you

Thanks so much for the video! I followed everything step-by-step and it got me going! Awesome

@DingsWorkshop

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

Never mind I needed to install the device driver. You are so helpful in your video!!

@DingsWorkshop

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you resolved the issue. Happy engraving!

At long last the days of cracking my head have come to an end. I was stuck with this machine and software but could not figure the software out. This video was very helpful

Thanks for the video! It was super helpful!

I just ordered the the 40 W off of Walmart for $308. I figured after baggoods price and shipping it was only $28 for more power.. I cant wait also excellent lasergrbl explanation Thanks

@ProjectAnubisUSA

2 жыл бұрын

How is the performance? Worth buying?

You sir are the man I tried to connect my account and to no go you explained it well and got me up and running

@DingsWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

Cool! Happy engraving!

I have just purchased the portable 50W version from Atomstach. Great video particularly the part on the use of the software. Thanks

@DingsWorkshop

Жыл бұрын

Happy engraving!

Thanks for a very informative video. Thanks so much!

Ding, we should connect in person as I live in Seattle! I loved your video. It's really the first one I watched, and it gave me everything I was looking for. You do a great job!

Thank you Mr. Ding for the grid it’s awesome I got it engraved, my laser head seems like it’s loose after I mounted it, my protective coverings was already on mine? Do I need to take them off and tighten something? You can rock the laser back and forth pretty easily

@DingsWorkshop

2 жыл бұрын

odd - the laser module shouldn't feel loose. there are 2 mounting screws which are used to adjust the height of the module, can you make sure they are tight?

This is a great and very helpful Video, thanks for taking the time to share.

@DingsWorkshop

2 жыл бұрын

Happy engraving!

I'm making flight simulator panels with backlighting. I will be engraving painted PLA. Just bought it, can't wait until it arrives

Amazing tutorial video ! What program within lasergrbl would you recommend for cutting 4 mm plywood ?

This was so helpfu; i was able to follow and learn how to use this. I want to use it on leather and now need to learn how to set up a cut file... going to follow you for sure thanks for the help!!!

@DingsWorkshop

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Happy engraving!

Thanks. Great video in readiness for receiving mine tomorrow.

@DingsWorkshop

2 жыл бұрын

Happy engraving!

Awesome video!!! Just got a similar atomstack and this helped tremendously!

@DingsWorkshop

2 жыл бұрын

Happy engraving!

Thanks for a very informative video helps a great deal. Sadly the one I got has the countersunk holes on the ruler side on the wrong side and seems to put the X-axis at t very slight angle.

Just purchased the newer A5 pro m50 similar, but has power switch and emergency off button and also a lcd touch control with a sd card slot so you can load gcode so eliminate the need for it being connected to a computer. But your guide is still a good reference for my machine.

Thanks! great video. I'm considering this laser and your explanation was very helpful.

@DingsWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I also made a comparison between the A5 and the A5 Pro, in case you are curious on the differences: kzread.info/dash/bejne/fp6brMmkpMrPdqQ.html

@jgreeneipswich

3 жыл бұрын

@@DingsWorkshop Hi Ding. I purchased the A5 and with the help of my engineer son-in-law set up the laser last night and made a few etchings. Your video was extremely helpful. Thanks again.... Jack

@DingsWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome Jack! Happy engraving!

Thank you for the very detailed information . Good teaching skills you have. Today I ordered mine because you explained very well I will work with acrylic can you please make a movie on acrylic You are one of the best one this platform Thank you again José Soares

@pureeke8104

3 жыл бұрын

Me to! Can you tell me more?

Thanks for the detailed walkthrough 👍 It looks like you posted this about 2 months ago now, have you had any issues during that time frame? I have been researching engravers heavily and I am very interested in this product. Second question, how difficult is it to adjust the laser head? It looked like you used either 1/2" or 3/4" plywood for the demo, will adjusting the head allow thicker material underneath? Thank you

Thanks for great tutorial! I have a problem that my laser won't fire. I set the ''home'', it's well connected and when I start engraving, the laser is moving like it's engraving but without fire. Can you help me with this? Thanks!

Hi Ding. Great video. I’m looking at getting this laser. Can the laser be moved up to get thicker bits of wood under? Also I would like to etch part of wooden dowels, can a long dowel fit under the frame for etching?

@DingsWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

HI Ryan, the laser is not limited by the size of the material. for example, if you have a large material, you can place the machine on the material directly. The machine rests on 4 legs so dowels can definitely move freely between the legs.

Thanks for the video and review of Atomstack. I just recently purchase a YoroHome 6550 and I wish I would have seen this video before. My experience with The yorohome 6550 has been nothing but a complete nightmare so far. I'm extremely dissapointed with my purchase and I wish I would have bought a Atomstack now. Now I feel stupid.

So helpful thank you so much for making this video

Thanks for this video, actually there is a pdf with instructions for using it but they didn't mentioned it in the site at all. You have to find it for download from other sources or ask them directly for it.

Do you have a video on setting up the settings for cutting wood with this machine?? Haven't found out how to do that yet.

This is a very good instructional tutorial

Thank you very much for the video and the grid.

@DingsWorkshop

2 жыл бұрын

happy engraving!

Would you be able to dither on aluminum with a 40w attachment laser?

Thank you for the video Sir, You are pretty awesome!

Great video...we are setup and ready to try our first graving.

@DingsWorkshop

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Happy engraving!!

Fantastic clear tutorial thanks

make a guide on how to clean the laser head and lens.. thanks!

FYI, Newer models have a line switch between the transformer and main controller for convenience, the guard protecting the user from exposure is already attached and a thumbscrew replaces the two set screws to hold the laser module in place. Everything else remained the same.

@DingsWorkshop

2 жыл бұрын

Good thing they’re keep improving the product!

Thanks Ding!

HI, Which one would you recommend engraving on to metal. like bookmarks or keyrings? Thanks

@marykarr6162

3 жыл бұрын

I too am looking for an engraver for sterling silver pieces I make. Just simple designs. I had gotten this model but before opening it I found your video here and realized this probably will not meet my needs. So any help to research the right one would be wonderful. Mary

Hello! Thank you so much for the tutorial! What size and type of wood do you use to make the grid?

@DingsWorkshop

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It has to be at least 410mm x 400mm, as that is the max engraving area for the engraver. I just used a piece of 1/2" birch plywood

very helpful video, im thinking about one but the only concern was lack of manuals other than assembly, you made it very easy to get started, the rest is just how creative i want to get, thank you sir.

@DingsWorkshop

2 жыл бұрын

Happy engraving!

@ricksmith7631

2 жыл бұрын

@@DingsWorkshop i ordered the a5 pro 40, you did a good job of convincing me its the right one.

Thankyou for this video, very helpful, I've just received my machine this morning.

@TryingYourLvck

3 жыл бұрын

How is your machine? Would you recommend this over the Orturo master 2?

@kazpaul75

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, I have no experience with the Ortur and a complete newbie to laser engraving, I have been frustrated by my inability to produce something satisfactory with grey scale, my machine seems to just want to burn at 100% (or close to) or zero with no mid tones no matter what settings or photo quality or alterations I have used. Even my tests go from black to nothing with a slight alteration, I don't know if it's something I'm doing wrong, the software or the machine! It's also an auto-focus machine so can't do clear acrylic although I'm trying to figure a way of making it recognise the surface with something that can be washed off later (paint and markers get embedded in, tried chalk, crayon, stamping ink unsuccessfully too) Feeling very disheartened at the minute to be honest. I tried the settings given for the photo in this video on plywood using a high quality photo and on dither, it didn't make a mark for 1000 speed at 25% or even 50% power, I ended up on 85% and it missed nearly all the dither dots in the grey areas.

@TryingYourLvck

3 жыл бұрын

@@kazpaul75 hey thanks for replying! Man sounds rough. I hope you can figure out what is causing the issues you're having. Don't get disheartened man! Everything takes some trial and error. But based on what you said I guess I might lean toward the Orturo more.

@kazpaul75

3 жыл бұрын

Update on the machine, the issue was me! Lol. I understood the machine to be 'autofocus' meaning it will adjust itself, but it's not it's 'fixed' focus and I should have set it 2mm from the bottom of the eye guard, I'd had it at 2cm! I should have read the online manual, the one that came with it just said how to construct it, not how to set it up. So for once I'm happy to discover I've been a dipstick and that it's not the machine that's at fault, lol. It's producing some brilliant stuff now it's set up right. It's probably the same as the Ortur apart from the focus. All the best with your machine when you get one :)

@kazpaul75

3 жыл бұрын

Also, with regards to the clear acrylic not being recognised, I've just come across somebody's idea of using rubberised paint that easily peels off later so that the laser recognises that as the surface. They also advised raising the acrylic up slightly so that the underside doesn't get charred. I haven't tried it yet but it looks promising 😀

I am actually looking for something that can cut cardstock, preferably a few layers of 100lb cardstock at a time - do you think this machine would do the trick?

Can you do one with lightburn software and add to your items aluminum cards? Thank you.

Best information in this video. 👍

Thanks for the video, i would like to ask you one question, ¿What kind of laser engraving maching is this one? I don't know how to classify this machine, I have seen in market "CO2 Machine" or "fiber optic laser machine". Thank you

@DingsWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

This is a laser diode module

Thinking to get proper controller on mine. Wifi , stop buttons etc. Great piece of machinery

Thank you so much great video !!

Great video very usefull. I ordered one.

will it cut fabric and can you retro fit limiters?

hello, i have a question, can i cut acrylic 3mm with it? Thanks

Can i engrave acrylic? Can you tell me more about the options to engrave acrylic Thankyou

Is there a rotary attachment for this machine? Or will there be?

Just ordered the A5 Pro. Can’t wait to start. Do you have a video explaining how you made the box with the grid? I definitely wanna make one of those.

@DingsWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

HI Ryno. I created the grid using Inkscape. I uploaded here, you can download it here (free for my viewers 😆) drive.google.com/drive/folders/1dtfZVsNwGoDr9DcNOHGcreMq_--gfgh4?usp=sharing

Thank you for this tutorial it really helped I had to restart my computer to get the software to work and I can cut out a .jpg but I designed a glider for a school project and I have a whole bunch of dxf files now from the design and I'm apparently supposed to turning them into gcode but nothing seems to be working I have fusion 360 as a hobbyist so I can only export as dxf.

Thanks for that review. I just bought that laser. Can you give me a hint for cutting 3mm Play Wood? What are best setting for that? Power, Speed, Runs? Im trying also LaserBurning software.

@ne8817

3 жыл бұрын

Wondering the same...did you find a solution?

Thanks. I have Mac so need to use LaserBurn. Setup just fine but unclear how high to set Z axis, height of laser. What to you use for material bed, especially when cutting?

@DingsWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

hi Barry, the focus point of the laser is 2mm from the bottom of the green acrylic cover. Therefore the optimal height is 2mm above the material you want to process

Hi Ding, did you have any joy cutting with this laser. If so please share the setting used. I have successfully cut thin materials, but would like to cut 5 or 6mm wood (no luck so far).

@DingsWorkshop

2 жыл бұрын

HI Janice, 5mm might be too thick to process. I performed cutting on 3mm plywood. Try setting max power and 200 speed. you might need multiple passes for cutting to occur.

Hi Ding, tyvm for your videos! Please help with an issue. I purchased this Laser based upon your review. Problem is, I can't get the center track to go into the grooves on the sides. It definitely looks easy on the video, however, the wheels on the central track I received seem way too wide to fit into the rails. I've tried lifting the end like you did, many times. The center track just won't go in. Any tips? Help!

@DingsWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

sorry I just saw your question. I'm wondering if assembled the square frame correctly? Your description of wheels appears to be "too wide" sounds like the frame was not assembled in the correct order....

does it work well on lenses for sunglasses such as cr-39 plastic

Great tutorial!!! How do you determine the distance above the object you should set the laser?

@DingsWorkshop

2 жыл бұрын

The green cover should be about 2mm above the surface of your material

THAT SO GOOD !

well explained. thank you

I am thankful for your video. I was wondering if you made the board that is under the laser? If so would you be willing to do a tutorial on it?

@DingsWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

HI Khristina. I created the grid using Inkscape. I uploaded the file for you to download it here (free for my viewers 😆) drive.google.com/drive/folders/1dtfZVsNwGoDr9DcNOHGcreMq_--gfgh4?usp=sharing

Obrigado pelo video. DESEJO-TE MUITO SUCESSO

Great video. Thanks.

Awesome video. I got this to engrave words on pine. I am having issues getting the wording to come out clear. I have tried multiple adjustments in the program and it is still spotty and not clear. Any advice or do I need a higher quality machine. Thanks

@DingsWorkshop

2 жыл бұрын

What’s the height of your laser? Optimal distance is 2mm off of the green protective cover

Ding, Do you have any plans to review the Atomstack Roller? Looks fun for a turner like me. Your videos are well made and easy to follow

Thanks Ding! Very helpful. Does this engraver work on hardwoods?

@DingsWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

HI Julia. For engraving, this machine will definitely work on hardwood. For laser cutting, it heavily depends on the thickness of your material