This is a miniature desktop CNC machine, which uses a moving bed for one axis, and a moving laser module for the other axis. The height (or y axis) is determined by the focal point of the 405nm laser, of which the power is not clear. It's stated as 500mW, which is of course believable but unsure if it's reliable or not. Unknown lens used. What I found really neat about this machine is that it's main structure is made of pure 3D printed parts, and nuts and bolts.
The Machine:
Excuse the odd lighting lol
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405nm Laser module
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USB port for power (plugging into a computer will disengage the port, high current wall adapter is needed), mini-USB port for data
Software:
The software is extremely easy to use, and hardly any bugs. Only bugs I've noticed are that the auto-connection feature fails every time and has yet to work, and that the program only looks for contrast when converting to B&W. Oh, and also the "movement" buttons serve no purpose, not sure what they're intended to do. Other than that, all functions work properly with little to no delay. Only thing I would wish for is more technical options. While I admire this program's simplicity (Especially for a CNC program), I feel like the user should still have access to some functions especially for image conversion for example a contrast rate/adjustment for converting as well as colour sensitivity, being able to add analyze colours as well rather than just contrast. Though one could say focusing on contrast first needs a colour analysis, but I'm basically referring to the ability to interpret colour.
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Main software dialog
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Image before converting
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Image after converting
Victims of the Burn:
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Engraved my name onto my Note 5 phone case... a bit crooked :shhh:
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Tests
-E.P.
The Machine:
Excuse the odd lighting lol
405nm Laser module
USB port for power (plugging into a computer will disengage the port, high current wall adapter is needed), mini-USB port for data
Software:
The software is extremely easy to use, and hardly any bugs. Only bugs I've noticed are that the auto-connection feature fails every time and has yet to work, and that the program only looks for contrast when converting to B&W. Oh, and also the "movement" buttons serve no purpose, not sure what they're intended to do. Other than that, all functions work properly with little to no delay. Only thing I would wish for is more technical options. While I admire this program's simplicity (Especially for a CNC program), I feel like the user should still have access to some functions especially for image conversion for example a contrast rate/adjustment for converting as well as colour sensitivity, being able to add analyze colours as well rather than just contrast. Though one could say focusing on contrast first needs a colour analysis, but I'm basically referring to the ability to interpret colour.
Main software dialog
Image before converting
Image after converting
Victims of the Burn:
Engraved my name onto my Note 5 phone case... a bit crooked :shhh:
Tests
-E.P.