Tag Archives: Optics

Optical supersizing mod on my low cost laser engraver //hack

My Supercarver laser has an opening of 100mm, which stops me engraving onto anything larger than that.  In this project I’m investigating what I can do to re-direct the laser to allow me to use materials of ANY SIZE Let me know what you think of this project in the comments, or feel free to […]

How to Select the Proper Lens for Your CO2 Laser and Understanding Laser Optics

Please watch: “Buildyourcnc CNC Router on Love Yurts” https://youtube.com/watch?v=90KkIO-67Qk –~– I briefly describe the laser optics used for CO2 lasers and the lens focal specifications and concepts to consider with the laser energy convergence after the lens. Another helpful video on finding the focal length of your existing lens: UCC7ifdmN7ebFo-eXBUZkeiw co2 laser #Select #Proper #Lens […]