All documentation needed for making these upgrades can be downloaded here (this is new working link): https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B08-WLwQNb72dHdFc2FBdTMwRVE I bought this laser from Bangood.com. and added few important improvements: 1) Vacuum plate with stainless steel working area (laser can’t damage it), 2) Under pressure regulator (achieved with fan speed control), 3) Fume blower (very important to...
The use of laser marking machinery has grown tremendously in the last few years, because of its “superpowers’’ when it comes to engraving. Using this machine comes with plenty of benefits including its ability to mark on various materials that makes it exceedingly flexible so that it can be used by commercial and industrial industries....
Active cooling and arduino control: In this video we improve the cooling of the K40 laser cutter and monitor the water temperature and flow rate with an Arduino. BLOG: http://wayofwood/improved-cooling-for-the-k40-laser-cutter ======= Tools/Supplies Used: – Hose clamps: https://wayofwood/tool/hose-clamps/ – Radiator: https://wayofwood/tool/radiator/ – Silent Fan: https://wayofwood/tool/silent-fan/ – Temperature sensor: https://wayofwood/tool/temperature-sensor/ – Arduino Nano: https://wayofwood/tool/arduino-nano/ – OLED Display:...
Using 3D printing and arduino, we’ll be upgrading the extraction system for the notorious K40 laser cutter/engraver. This is only the first video on the series, there is a lot to upgrade and fix in this machine, make sure to subscribe so you get notified when the next part is live! For code, models and...