Just bought a K40 and even though my son in law has one, this tutorial is great, you have explained it very clearly thank you.

@Uniquelymade

3 жыл бұрын

I'm happy to hear that :)

@invtrk1046

Жыл бұрын

Does the fan come with the laser or do I have to purchase seperately?

Thank you for this! To be honest, I have a k40 that arrived three weeks ago and I haven't been able to set it up yet because I don't know how (and the damn instructions are hard to read). Thank you for these instructions!

@Uniquelymade

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much :) it feels great knowing I was able to help someone

Great instructions! I will defenetly contact you when I set up mine!

@Uniquelymade

5 жыл бұрын

Please do so :D

Uuh gutes Video, jetzt muss ich mir echt überlegen, ob ich mir auch einen anschaffe

@Uniquelymade

5 жыл бұрын

Vielen Dank, es ist natürlich nur ein oberflächliches Video, damit man einen Eindruck bekommt, was man alles machen muss, um es ans laufen zu kriegen. Aber an sich ist es echt nicht schwer. Das schwierige wird dann sein die richtigen Settings rauszufinden :D

@Zertrebender

5 жыл бұрын

@@Uniquelymade glaube ich, aber was mich am meisten interessiert ist, ob es noch bessere Software gibt, muss da wohl selbst Mal recherchieren. Ich habe mit meinem 3D Drucker auch die Erfahrungen gemacht, dass meist die Software nochmals alles um 20% verbessert vor der Hardware. Aber es wäre toll von dir nochmals ein Erfahrungsbericht vorallem mit verschiedenen Materialien zu bekommen

@Uniquelymade

5 жыл бұрын

@@Zertrebender Ja Software ist wirklich wichtig, ich werde ein wenig rumprobieren und dann irgendwann ein update machen denke ich. Aber ich glaube ich baue das auf Arduino um, damit ich auch den Laser digital steuern kann (damit die Werte jedesmal identisch sind)

Sehr gut erklärt ! 👍

@Uniquelymade

3 жыл бұрын

Freut mich!

An informative video thank you. I am trying to get K40 whisperer working but I cannot get it to recognize that the K40 is there. I have tried the usb port with other devices and a new cable but no joy. Is there some way to test that the USB port on the NanoM2 board is functioning?

id like to see the safety switch wiring when you do that. the safety switch for making laser turn off when you open the enclosure.

If your tape leaves residues from the sticky substance, I saw people use post-it notes. What power percentage do you run the laser at? Thanks for keeping us updated on this laser, I'm eager to see how long it works, especially the tube.

@Uniquelymade

5 жыл бұрын

Sticky notes would have been the smart choice now that I think about it..... :D I used like 20% for engraving and 60% for cutting in multiple steps

@TheRainHarvester

5 жыл бұрын

Uniquelymade , that is a good percentage for tube life. What material and thickness did you cut? How many passes? I would like to cut 7.5 mm plexiglass, eventually.

@Uniquelymade

5 жыл бұрын

im not sure its up for that... I cut 3mm acrylik at around 60% with 15mm/sec in two passes. But I haven't experimented enough yet. I'll cut a ton of boxes pretty soon and try to figure out good settings for 3mm mdf. Afterwards ill take it from there to adapt for different materials and thicknesses

@Uniquelymade

5 жыл бұрын

www.cs.cmu.edu/afs/cs/academic/class/99353-f16/speedsfeeds_RL.pdf check out this chart (the 40W lines) they are working nicely for so far, or at least a good starting point

I've just received my K40 yesterday and the first thing I found wrong is the X part of the gantery that the laser head runs on is way out of square with the rest of the gantry. It looks like the X axis of the gantery needs to be moved on one side by about 10mm to get it square to to rest of the gantery. My question is, is possible to mess about with the belt and pulley on one side to square it up. I enjoyed this video and am looking forward to the rest of your videos. Many thanks.

@Uniquelymade

5 жыл бұрын

Hi, I have just moved and don't have my machine with me yet but it should be doable to take the motor off under the second mirror mount and take the belt off to move the axis individually. But once again I sadly can't check right now.

Awesome video! What's your opinion on meerK40t? Is it better than k40 whisperer since you can do pulse modulation and integration with lightburn on the stock board? (also you can hook up a camera to position the burn more correctly)

@Uniquelymade

Жыл бұрын

hey, sorry for the late answer. I have since sold my machine and cant really comment on the other machines to be honest

Any recommendations on the glasses?

hi. i purcase a second hand k40 laser from ebay and i wold like to know if is posible to use ather softwear with it? i cheack the motherboards that wispear softwear wil work but my numbears of board is not true the list. my laser is a moshi version with the motherboard numbers MS10105 V4.5 . can enibody help me please. thanks in advans

GREAT VIDEO, Got mine last week but i am playting withit (trial and errors) but i cant seem to get the laser whjere i want it to start it keeps going tot he far right and bottom right any help?

@Uniquelymade

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you :) im not really into the martial at the moment but what program are you using? If it's k40 whisperer I think you should initialize the laser, then disable the steppers, move it by hand to where you want it and then start the program

Do you have to use Inkscape as I have the full Coral Draw graphics 2019 , would that work in place of inkscape as I know Coreldraw like people know photoshop as I use it all the time. thanks.

@Uniquelymade

4 жыл бұрын

Im pretty sure as long as you export as SVG with the correct properties its okay

What about how to ground/earth. I was told I have to ground my laser when it comes. How do I do that please. Thanks

I'd really like to see the mirror upgrades you mentioned last. That seems like a good place to start. Thanks

@Uniquelymade

5 жыл бұрын

Hey Mac, Thank you and they will be in fact the next upgrade for this machine along with a movable laser bed. But I just moved and I don't have my laser with me yet so I can't say when that is gonna happen

@macswanton9622

5 жыл бұрын

@@Uniquelymade Patience is a requisite in tech, eh?

The water return tube must always be placed below the water level in the tank, but air will enter when the pump stops and bubbles may remain inside the tube.

@Uniquelymade

4 жыл бұрын

thank you for the info, it has been improved

Hey! I know this is an old video so you probably wont see this but I just wanted to ask if you need an air compresser and what the exhaust from the machine is for and does it need to go outside? Also can the machine cut wood and Acrylic! :D Thanks! :D

@Uniquelymade

2 жыл бұрын

So I am now using an airbrush compressor to blow air away from the Laser Lense. The exhaust is the burned material and it needs to go outside or be filtered as it is toxic

@Uniquelymade

2 жыл бұрын

It can cut wood and acrylic to 3mm well. Thicker will also work but takes multiple passes and maybe some tricks

My laser machine not communicate my laptop because his encryption lock usb is missing please help me

Just received my new K40 laser. When I hit initialize laser I get an error message saying that a usb backup or something like that and my machine won’t work. Any suggestions? Thank you.

@Uniquelymade

5 жыл бұрын

Have you installed the drivers from the CD or the one from the k40 whisperer website?

@fredwienbarg5051

5 жыл бұрын

Trying to do that now. Thanks.

@Uniquelymade

5 жыл бұрын

Try un installing all drivers and only use the ones from the website

@fredwienbarg5051

5 жыл бұрын

It’s working now. Thank you!

I need help. My engraver is not connecting to my laptop. Can you help me?

Use distilled water, add earth to necessary parts.

@Uniquelymade

Жыл бұрын

Good add on!

Test the safety glasses? Try burning thru the edge of the lens (while not wearing them). I saw some Chinese glasses that let the beam through.

@Uniquelymade

5 жыл бұрын

That is a pretty good idea. I'll give that a try.thank you!

@TheRainHarvester

5 жыл бұрын

Uniquelymade take a video while you do it! :-)

@TheRainHarvester

5 жыл бұрын

I was thinking of making some vr type goggles from a phone, so I view the camera on the screen. No beam would get to my eyes!!

@Uniquelymade

5 жыл бұрын

I mean I guess that would be the safest thing to do. But once it's dialed in you have the top closed at all times. So might be a cool project but a tiny amount overkill :D

@TheRainHarvester

5 жыл бұрын

Uniquelymade haha, yes you're right! That would actually be hilarious to see someone like that in a workshop! Lol. I fear the beam! And I was thinking of hooking a laser to my cnc that is in my videos, no cover. I'm paranoid!

windows doesnt recognize laser to install driver. its not hidden or anything. its just not working. any ideas?

@Uniquelymade

5 жыл бұрын

Did you try only the driver from the k40 laser whisperer website and removed all other?

i buy this. I can install the driver and the laser is not reconized by my computer :-( i can use it

@Uniquelymade

4 жыл бұрын

Did you install the drivers from the CD or the ones from k40 whisperer website? Try Uninstalling everything and only use the k40 whisper one

can you put a link to the glasses? i get my laser this week :)

how do i ground the wire?

@Uniquelymade

5 жыл бұрын

The mains ground should be connected to the metal chassis with a screw. That means everything that's connected to the metal is also grounded

You should always use as pure of alcohol as you can get. Do not use window cleaner. Also only use 100% cotton balls to wipe and buff the mirrors. I use 100% alcohol that i buy from the local hardware store labeled as Camp fuel. This is what i use to clean the mirrors on an industrial CO2 laser.

@Uniquelymade

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your suggestion!

@thegeekgarage

Жыл бұрын

Would denatured alcohol from a hardware store be a good option?

try to upgrade the cutting area.

@Uniquelymade

5 жыл бұрын

I will have to do that, its tiny right now. but there is a lot of potential in this machine, all the parts are there, just in the wrong places

I have a problem with my k40.no body can help me except give 1thousand to the person who offer to repair ..so expensive. My problem is.when i turn on the machine,it homjng to x:1 y:1 but doesnot stop and hit the side.it sound like bang bang bang bang...then i turn off.i move the laser point to othe place..then turn on..it start move to x y position but not stop when it passes x:1 y:1. It like stop button not function. Pls help me.i really need help.i dont have so much money to pay 1thousand.so expensive here (malaysia)

@Uniquelymade

4 жыл бұрын

hey it sounds like the end switches dont work, can you check with a multimeter if they actually get triggered?

Hi! Is posible for you to send me a Copy of your Programs? I have some Problems

@Uniquelymade

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, sorry but i don't have the programs on my pc anymore

I would have like for him to show it not just speaking

@Uniquelymade

4 жыл бұрын

yeah, i definitely should have done that :D

To late to the party. I own 2 other larger lasers + now a k40. I run my lasers all winter. I only have a little heater. Put in some anti freeze into your water and always have the water running, and you should be ok in most parts of the world.

@Uniquelymade

4 жыл бұрын

thanks for the info!

Just got my K40 and it's parallel...doesnt even have USB

@Uniquelymade

5 жыл бұрын

I have never heard of a parallel port model to be honest... Did they advertise it that way?

@wynandw4826

4 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/maiJ19d8ec_bZqg.html

what is your goggles?

@Uniquelymade

3 жыл бұрын

I don't quite remember anymore. Just make sure the wavelength of the k40 matches the goggles