watching dozens of reviews, trying to figure out which is best for me. this video by far is the most informational that I have seen yet. I tip my hat to you, well done!!

@BusterBeagle3D

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate it!

Very well said! Keep it up, Brother!

Thanks We were looking to upgrade our original Ortur Laser Master 2 as best we can.

Great, very informative video! On the Pro are you able to switch from a EU to US plug just by using a different cord and flipping a switch on the power supply?

Totem S 40W / NEJE Master 2S Max / Atomstack A5 Pro / Ortur Laser Master 2 pro I found the four. would like to know which one of the favorites is and which one is best for small knives, normal kitchen knives, silver key rings, zippo, silver engraved bracelet for children. thank you in advance for the help and information I will get. nice day

The increase speed of the LM2 Pro is also useful for White Space or Travel Speeds not just Engraving speed. So if you are engraving SLOWER, the higher Travel (non-encgraving speed will still speed up the JOB. Thanks for the comparison. Just the info I was looking for.

Thank you for the information! I bought the LM2Pro and the housing a few weeks back and have it running quite nominaly. I didn't like the fact that you pretty much join the housing to the actual laser, but I needed it to stop fumes and smoke in my working area. I see that they are now offering the extension kit for it - which doesn't fit with the $400+ housing I just bought! It doesn't seem like the designers at Ortur are quite forward thinking with new products and backwards capabilities.

@TheRoadRoamer

Жыл бұрын

Well, I have similar problems with my Comgrow Z1. I think it's pervasive and not just one or two Brands. There is no cohesive Upgrade Roadmap. Just a rush to sell NEW upgrades without much Future Vision.

Are all Roller compatible with ORTUR 24V Laser Engraver 2 Pro-S2-LF,

Goodday - The Laser Master Pro - how many passed to cut 3mm MDF board and 3mm Perspex

The speed of the original LM2 is up to 9000 mm/min, not 3000. If you run the command $$, you'll see 9000 in both $110 & $111.

@risbill1

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly

Very good video. Thanks

@BusterBeagle3D

11 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Thank you for this review Are you able to engrave a wine glass with the pro? Looking at it the laser seems much lower. I’m a beginner and perhaps there’s something I’m missing

@BusterBeagle3D

3 жыл бұрын

If you did something like that you would need the rotational axis attachment that the company sells. Then you just prop the legs up higher on something like 2x4's or something else level to raise the machine up to fit the glass under it.

Damn, I didn't realize there are two versions! Apparently I have the the LM2 and I bought an enclosure for the 2PRO. And it just does not fit. Anyone interested buying an 2PRO enclosure? 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

Any idea where to get the parts to upgrade laser master 2 to the pro version? Especially the shield that goes over the laser?

@BusterBeagle3D

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah that laser shield is pretty nice. I haven't been able to find it as a stand alone item and was even thinking of making my own before I was offered the new machine. I had actually already cut a window out of a spare set of glasses I had laying around. You can buy the new laser on the Ortur.net website along with the motherboard but the costs may add up pretty quickly and you may get to the cost of a new machine and still not have the nicer all metal construction.

Never got the focus things when I got my OG one. What is the focal distance on the OG. Might help solving some of my issues.

@BusterBeagle3D

Жыл бұрын

The original Laser Master 2 is 29mm from the base of the laser nozzle to the workpiece.

@freebird1963

Жыл бұрын

@@BusterBeagle3D Thanks.

Thanks Ryan. Aufero is the lower end from this brand. Am i right?

@BusterBeagle3D

2 жыл бұрын

I guess you can say that. However the laser modules and mother boards are pretty much the same so I would say they are pretty comparable.

I have a question maybe you can answer I have the ORTUR laser master 2 & ORTUR laser master 3 I recently just ordered the 20 W laser head kit for my. ORTUR laser master 3 but I want to move the laserhead from the ORTUR laser master 3 over to my. ORTUR laser master 2 I just need to know do I need any extra pieces? Can I just move the power supply over and switch it out or do I need a driver board? Please let me know. Thank you.

@BusterBeagle3D

3 ай бұрын

Hi. To be honest I’m not 100% sure. I know that in the past the connection on the gantry might be different between the wattages but again I can’t say for sure. Sometimes I have seen conversion kits for that but it’s really just a guess.

Is there software that's used on a laptop to create the design, similar to Easel for the X-Carve? I'm very new to this and am just trying to understand the process before I get myself into laser engraving.

@BusterBeagle3D

Жыл бұрын

A very common piece of software many people use is called lightburn where you can design some things. It really depends on what you are trying to design.

Does anyone know the difference between the Pro and Pro S2? Very unclear information from Ortur on what exactly is different.

@BusterBeagle3D

2 жыл бұрын

From what I can see it looks like a different laser. Not sure what makes it better. They also say that the motherboard is upgraded as well. Not sure how that makes any difference.

I am using my current laser engraver to do personalization on wooden card trays that have pieces attached that are from 1" to 2" tall above the engraving surface. These pieces MUST be cleared by the laser tip and housing during engraving, or they would strike the piece and move the object, causing failure of the engraving. My laser has a variable focus which allows me to have the laser unit far enough away from the engraving surface to achieve this arrangement. With the fixed-focus laser modules, is there enough clearance between the work surface and the laser tip for this to work in my situation (assuming that I remove the plastic laser protective assembly)? It looks like there is not enough clearance.

@BusterBeagle3D

2 жыл бұрын

I’m not sure of the exact distance and I’m not around my machine right this second but I know for sure I have had it at least an inch up since I was cutting through wood I had sitting on a metal vent I was using for separation from the spoil board. Also I known that when people have needed to engrave on higher objects they either 3D print or just place blocks under the feet to raise the entire machine higher. That way you can engrave really at any height you need.

@BusterBeagle3D

2 жыл бұрын

Oh sorry I see what you are saying now. No I don’t think these would clear the piece you are working on. You would either need a manual focus or one of the fixed focus versions that is LF which is long focus. Not even sure that would be tall enough.

This whole field is new to me so I have many questions and I realize that some of them may sound a bit silly. I'm 79 years old but have never stopped trying to learn new things. My first question is can you explain what an "air assist" is and what it's purpose might be? If I'm going to buy any laser, I want something that can be upgraded with things that may make it better. But, at the same time, I'm not made of money so cost is a factor for my first unit. Mainly, I want to be able to sign my woodworking projects so being able to put taller things under the laser is important. Can you explain how a person might go about putting something of 6 inches in height under the laser for signing? Will I have to mount the laser on an open foundation with an adjustable table beneath it? Thank you for your time and for creating these review videos.

@BusterBeagle3D

2 жыл бұрын

If all you want to do is add a signature to wood pieces I would highly recommend the Laserpecker machine. You can find a video about it on my channel. An air assist is used when cutting as it removes the char to make for a cleaner cut without burning.

Hi, I need some help, i have just purchased laser master 2s2, and set it up, the only trouble is the X-axis is not moving, I have checked the cables and when i home the y-axis moves but the x-axis does not, plus the laser GRBL shows an icon that says 'Alarm' can you help?

@BusterBeagle3D

2 жыл бұрын

One thing you can try is to open your Grbl configuration and look for $20 and $21 which is the hard and soft limit enable. Set both of these to 0 and see if that helps.

I just want to be able to engrave on cutting and Charcuterie boards. Which would be the best machine? Also if at a latter date I wanted to do other types of engraving could I upgrade? Thx

@BusterBeagle3D

Жыл бұрын

Both of these machines are getting a little bit old but still should get the job done on either. I would personally go with the Pro if you wanted to get one of these simply for some of the safety updates.

@kandiecandelaria3134

Жыл бұрын

@@BusterBeagle3D is there much difference between the xTool pro 1 and the Ortur pro2?

hello. advise which one to choose. is it worth overpaying for 2 pro and what are its advantages?

@BusterBeagle3D

2 жыл бұрын

I think the laser module upgrade is worth it alone. I would actually go for the LU2-4 LF if you can and get the air assist. It also depends on your needs. If you don't need the larger work area go with the Ortur Aufero which works very nice and takes up less space. s.zbanx.com/r/wwv6SU14Zr43 I also have a video on my channel on that one.

Does anyone know the exact length of the original Laser Master 2 focus block? I have lost mine and want to make another one. Thanks.

@BusterBeagle3D

2 жыл бұрын

29mm

Thanks for the thorough explanation of the differences. Except for speed, there doesn’t actually seem to be any difference in actual ability of the laser.

@BusterBeagle3D

Жыл бұрын

Power wise no. However these are both fairly old lasers now. I’m sure there are many better and more featured lasers out there now. Be sure to check out my channel for many more reviews of other lasers.

So if I remove the shield I can get the full 430mm?

@BusterBeagle3D

2 жыл бұрын

Potentially. You would also need to relocate the limit switch and change the firmware settings.

Ok, so I have a little question. I’m trying to cut 3.66mm ply and I have the laser master 2 20w. It mostly cuts perfectly with about 8 passes but with smaller intricate designs it struggles to go all the way through. I was wondering if upgrading to the laser master 2 pro would help that?

@BusterBeagle3D

2 жыл бұрын

I was able to cut about 4.5mm plywood with 1 pass at 100% and 100mm/min. It did do a good deal of charring but I'm trying to figure out a good air assist mechanism right now that should help with that.

@euanmuir6402

2 жыл бұрын

@@BusterBeagle3D ok I think I’ll turn my speed down a bit more as I had it at 400. Thanks for sharing 😀

@RyanScottForReal

2 жыл бұрын

@@euanmuir6402 feels like there'd be less charring with faster speeds although take longer i guess. but man, plywood? the gasses are toxic are they not?

@euanmuir6402

2 жыл бұрын

@@RyanScottForReal yes absolutely but man, there is multiple types of plywood. The stuff I use is non toxic. 😀

You inadvertently fixed my problem I didn't know I was having, I recently got the original version but mine has the same laser as the Pro with the orange shield, the whole time I've been using it the last week I've been using the focusing cylinder like directions said by using it against the laser lens itself and its been out of focus this whole time, it never told me to measure to the heatsink, the lines I was making were so thick and fuzzy and I was having to turn the power way up all because it was out of focus the whole time. Thank you soooooo much for making this video.

@BusterBeagle3D

2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! Lucky you for getting the nicer laser with the older machine!

If you buy the sf laser can you swap out to LF for cutting or would I need another machine?

@BusterBeagle3D

Жыл бұрын

No new machine. You should be able to swap the laser module out. Just make sure you are buying a new laser module with the same input voltage to your machine (12v /24v)

Hi. Why is my Ortur/Lightburn filling in letters? It makes an "O" a solid-filled circle. Also, the laser seems like it's running over 100%. Please help, thanks!!!

@BusterBeagle3D

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry I haven't cracked open Ligtburn yet. Still so many projects to complete first.

Ortur or Neje? The new 80w Dual is very interesting and has a huge size in the Max version.

@BusterBeagle3D

2 жыл бұрын

I haven't tried any of the Neje machines so far but they do look interesting.

Hi just so you know, on the original LM2 the lens can indeed come down to meet the cylinder to engrave on the table or thin materials.Just pull the lens down, it actually moves. It is stiff but it does move. I bought the LM2 then heard about the Pro so bought it. I have both.

@BusterBeagle3D

3 жыл бұрын

Oh wow I had no clue. I'm traveling right now but will test that when I get back in town. Thanks for the update.

@BusterBeagle3D

3 жыл бұрын

You are indeed correct. It never occurred to me to try to yank that down. Even in looking it up I had to find a listing for the laser itself to see it ever mentioned and even then it wasn't super clear. I removed that section from the video. Thanks again for the catch.

@richielord4360

2 жыл бұрын

@@BusterBeagle3D can the original one cut thin wood as good as the pro. I’m going to buy one but don’t really have enough for the pro. Was hoping to use it to make stuff for Christmas this year but if it can’t cut I may hold off till I get some more money. Thanks

@BusterBeagle3D

2 жыл бұрын

@@richielord4360 As long as you get the 5 watt version you still should be able to cut thin wood. The power of the laser would be the same as the Pro.

@richielord4360

2 жыл бұрын

@@BusterBeagle3D awesome thanks. What about speed? I know the pro is quit a bit faster but does it make big diff at the end of the day bc you usually don’t run it at full speed?

So I have the LU1-4 from my olm2. Is it worth ordering the LU2-4 and attaching it to my olm2?

@BusterBeagle3D

2 жыл бұрын

Not really. It won’t be that big of a change. Plus the LM2 is 12v and the LM2 Pro is 24v so you would want to make sure you get the proper voltage. The one to upgrade to in my opinion would be the LU2-4LF which is the version you can add an air assist to.

@NiallGibbon

2 жыл бұрын

@@BusterBeagle3D If I have a picture that takes 30 minutes to engrave at 100% power on the otm2, the time to make it wouldn’t change with the pro would it? As the power needs to higher than than the speed? Or am I just being dumb?

Everyday that goes by I'm less reluctant to part away with a ton of money (to some folk), for a laser cutter/engraver prone to so many issues (listed on the official FB page)with the motherboard for example..

how much?

My ORTUR LM2 10A S2 came with a 10watt laser

Hi! Do you have any list with different materials parameters for OLM2 pro 20w? Thanks!

@BusterBeagle3D

2 жыл бұрын

Hello. I do not personally have a list but I do know that Ortur has their own list for the machine that you can find here. ortur.net/pages/materials-reference

@martinpreizler5995

2 жыл бұрын

@@BusterBeagle3D thank you, but the %power?

@BusterBeagle3D

2 жыл бұрын

@@martinpreizler5995 The S value is the power. It's how the GCode is written. S1000 = 100% Laser power. S500 = 50% and so on.

@martinpreizler5995

2 жыл бұрын

@@BusterBeagle3D thanks! It is all new for me...😊

@BusterBeagle3D

2 жыл бұрын

@@martinpreizler5995 Not a problem. We are all learning. Happy to help!

Thanks for the comparison, Are these machines made in the U.S.?

@BusterBeagle3D

3 жыл бұрын

I do not believe so but I could be wrong.

@Todd-W

3 жыл бұрын

hahaha. not much in respect to diode lasers is made in the USA other than J-TECH

@tommybrannon

2 жыл бұрын

China

You should mention price difference

What's Max size?

@BusterBeagle3D

2 жыл бұрын

Pro is smaller at 430x400. LM2 is 430x430.

Maybe do a demonstration on performance between the two when doing a review. Just saying

@BusterBeagle3D

Жыл бұрын

There are full reviews of both machines on my channel that you are free to check out if you want to see either in action. This was more a breakdown of the differences.

I screwed up and ordered the older model and not the Pro. Now I have to return it! Argggg!

@BusterBeagle3D

2 жыл бұрын

Still a good machine and cheaper but I have to say I like the Pro better.

Metric is so logical, forget fractions forever.

i bought the original one and its still in a box in my garage. its time to bust it out.

@BusterBeagle3D

2 жыл бұрын

Get it going. Have fun with it!

Waa, Waaa, Waaa

Hello sir, is madethebest a legit company?

@BusterBeagle3D

2 жыл бұрын

Hello. Yes madethebest is a legitimate company.

Why do youtube guys think loud music is a need, I came to hear about these engravers Not the same 5 chords over and over and over and over, What was that you said?

@roamingcraftsman6045

2 жыл бұрын

Bronco monk, have you actually watched the videos you published? They are terrible. Why do you feel like you have to be so negative towards someone who is publishing informative videos while your useless videos just consume storage space on KZread?

@TheRoadRoamer

Жыл бұрын

IKR!

omg!!!! Watching this video was soooooooooooooooooooooo painful!