3D Printer Laser Engraving Kit - Getting Started Guide!

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I recently picked up a laser engraving kit to use on my Ender 3 Pro and wanted to make a video covering the installation and how to get started with it. In this video, I cover everything you need to know to get started using the laser engraving kit including the hardware install, slicing the image, running the print, and I provide tips and tricks along the way.
If you have any questions on the content covered in this video, feel free to leave a comment below with them. I try to reply to all comments within 48 hours.
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5W Laser on Amazon: geni.us/RAszBh
1.6W Laser on Amazon: geni.us/LhOBta
0.5W Laser on Amazon: geni.us/Eb1pKWB
Ender 3 Pro on Amazon: geni.us/vIAIx
Ender 3 V2 on Amazon: geni.us/ur8YHM
HATCHBOX Filament on Amazon: geni.us/BJx0Gdj
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@ThomasKranias Год назад

Excellent introduction, definately one of my next projects

@3DPrintscape Год назад

Great to hear!

@doverivermedia3937 2 года назад

Excellent introduction. Thanks ... 🇬🇧

@3DPrintscape 2 года назад

Thanks for the feedback:)

@davetimko Год назад

Thank you! Finally a video that makes sense on how to do this. Now I just need to figure out how to make my wood stay in place

@3DPrintscape Год назад

You're welcome. There is an corner piece on thingiverse you can print that will help some.

@ColinRaymond-kp3sq 8 месяцев назад

A lot of people use binder clips

@3DPrintscape 2 года назад

I hope you found this overview helpful! If you have any questions or would like other tips/tricks, just let me know in the comments. If you would like to help support the channel consider joining our patreon account at www.patreon.com/3dprintscape .

@lh1218 Год назад

just ordered the 5w i hope its awesome!

@3DPrintscape Год назад

Hi. I think you will like it. Its much better than the smaller one.

@jimmorgan7765 2 года назад

Thanks for another informative video. I purchased and installed the 5W laser on my ender 3 pro using an skr mini e3 V3 board. Connected it to the same fan as the video. All my attempts to engrave on the 3mm plywood board ended in a burned spot on the far right side of the x axis. perhaps you can guide me in the direction of how to correct this learning opportunity? thanks again for the input.

@3DPrintscape 2 года назад

Hi. Can you send me a picture of the burn spot your talking about? My email is admin@3dprintscape.com

@jimmorgan7765 2 года назад

Hey, looks like I found the problem myself. When I paid more attention to where the model is placed on the plate in creality works program everything started working. Two things; model has to be in the upper left corner and sized correctly. I need a more robust software product.

@AndrewAHayes 2 года назад

Air assist makes for much better quality engraving and cutting, I guess this will probably come as an upgrade video!

@3DPrintscape 2 года назад

Hi. Thanks for the tip.

@carlokannenberg9406 Год назад

i have the exact same laser but if i set the speed to 12 the first time it was perfect when i set the laser the second time to 12 it didnt burned anything even on speed 10 with the rigt focous lenght

@3DPrintscape Год назад

Hi. Was the z height changed at all? Either by the parts being engraved, base, or anything else?

@ron9581 2 года назад

Thank you for another interesting video. I have ordered on of the 5w ones from your link. I have a BTT Mini E3 V3.0 Mainboard do you know where I should plug Laser in and how do turn it on?

@3DPrintscape 2 года назад

Hi. It should plug into where the hotend fan is and its turned on by turning that fan on.

@ron9581 2 года назад

@@3DPrintscape thank you keep up the good work. Great interesting videos.

@bradsrcsmore3848 Год назад

Great video! Can you leave this on and still 3d print or do you have to take it all back off and reconnect the fan on the board?

@3DPrintscape Год назад

Hi. If your wanting to print, you would have to take it off and connect the fan.

@JiLaK242 Год назад

Thank you for an excellent video. I've got a 5W Creality laser. However it came with a 3 connector wire instead of 2. Is there a way to install the 3 connector wire please? PS. For those with an Ender V2 don't update the firmware. The instructions as per this video works without updating software.

@3DPrintscape Год назад

Hi. If its tied into the fan, it will only work with the two wires.

@Rsm583 2 года назад

I am interested in giving this setup a try. Have you tried making an acrylic engraving yet?

@3DPrintscape 2 года назад

Hi. I havnt done anything with acrylic yet but plan to.

@timothytapio4252 Год назад

@@3DPrintscape Any update on acrylics? Other materials? I just got my 5W yesterday and chomping at the bit to get it set up and engraving. Still several other items in the queue to get done (like some mods then a couple print jobs in PETG)😀😀

@3DPrintscape Год назад

@@timothytapio4252 I have one on acrylic, ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-p9qHgLjpZbQ.html . I will make others when I get my printers back (I moved and still dont have them yet).

@JoegreenOpera Год назад

Hi Rob. I just ordered the 5W laser, and was wondering if I plugged the fan into the other lead, could I just leave the laser mounted on my Ender 3 Pro, and just disconnect the power to the laser up top when wanting to 3D print?

@3DPrintscape Год назад

Hi. You can but the issue will be the fan being blocked by the laser. Im not sure if it will get enough airflow to regulate the hotend with the laser there.

@gillyboy1566 Год назад

Hi Rob thank you for the video does this laser need to be removed when you want to use the 3-D printer to print pla If not how you the fan

@3DPrintscape Год назад

Hi, the laser would need to be removed and the fan will need to be plugged back in but its not much work to do that.

@JakeSulinjr Год назад

I think I have the same 3D Printer as you. Which is the Ender 3 Pro. However, some of the laser attachments say it's intended for the End 3 S1 Pro. Would this be compatible with my system? Also, I'm really only interested in engraving wood and maybe like thin aluminum. I dont need it to completely cut through materials. So would a 500 miliwatt laser be right for me I found a compatible one for like $38 or maybe the $70+ 1.6 Watt laser? Btw thanks I'm advance! I subbed to you!

@3DPrintscape Год назад

Hi. You would want to use the attachments for the standard ender 3, not the s1, the main difference is how it mounts the laser on the fan. If you just want to do light engraving into the wood the .5w one would work. Im not sure how it would work on aluminum though. Thanks for the sub, i appreciate it.

@Plumpkatt1 2 года назад

I have this laser ordered but am worried I have too high of expectation? I really want the 10 watt one but figured Ill try this to see if its ok. I have Prime so I can return it if it dont work out since its a third of the price of the 10 watt. My question is, do you think you can accurately cut out thin sheet metal using this?

@3DPrintscape 2 года назад

Hi. I dont think this will be able to cut through metal.

@markley288 Год назад

Can you connect the fan also to the y-cable and leave it connected?

@3DPrintscape Год назад

Hi. It is possible, just make sure the laser isnt too powerful. I think it will be fine with a 5 watt or less laser though.

@DaBuGzLiFe Год назад

Hello, could a Y-axis roller be used in conjunction with this setup?

@3DPrintscape Год назад

Hi. Honestly, im not sure. The software provided is very basic and limited.

@Rsm583 2 года назад

Do you think it would be possible to use a mutant flex plate system with a wood burner? What are your thoughts on using a wood burner?

@3DPrintscape 2 года назад

Hi. What type of wood burner are you thinking of? The laser can burn into the wood but its not like an actual wood burner.

@Rsm583 2 года назад

It is the equiv to a soldering iron with interchangeable tips for wood burning@@3DPrintscape

@3DPrintscape 2 года назад

@@Rsm583 Ok, thats what i was thinking of. Im not sure how that would work, but if you mount it properly and get the height right it I think it would work similarly to this. It would basically be the same as putting a pencil on the printer for drawing.

@lucentv 2 года назад

Will this thing laser cut fabric? I do custom action figures and it would be great to make intricate capes and other soft goods.

@3DPrintscape 2 года назад

Hi. It would probably cut fabric but im not sure how accurate it will be. You may be better off with something like a cricut.

@Tuto333 Год назад

I bought a sovol 5w laser, I did the same installation of the video, but I only managed to record at a constant power, that is, it does not record an image in grayscale, everything is done in one tone. That means everything appears black.

@3DPrintscape Год назад

Hi. What did you use to slice the image. I found the software is the biggest variable here.

@johnbuccheri3440 Год назад

Ever try doing something in Black and White mode? I cant get anything to engrave in Black and white mode only outline.

@3DPrintscape Год назад

Hi. I havent yet, but i can try it soon.

@Tuto333 Год назад

I heard something about a sovol laser box for 3d printers, which seems to be a controller card for cnc, but sovol no longer sells it and I don't know what kind of card it is to buy it elsewhere.

@3DPrintscape Год назад

Im not sure, i just bought the laser for my 5w one. The creality 10w i got the full kit including the controller.

@thilduhhh 2 года назад

Can you use the 5w laser on the new Ender3 S1 Plus?

@3DPrintscape 2 года назад

Hi. Ya you should be able to.

@glentaber4010 3 месяца назад

Great video. I like the easy to use Creality Workshop program. The problem is I can't find it. Your link no longer works. Do you have a copy for download?

@3DPrintscape 3 месяца назад

Hi. I think they removed it but someone has it on their google drive. drive.google.com/drive/folders/1MUCrBgUPlCp6mv2g3-aAlG2do2nq65eA

@kengregory1237 Год назад

My ender 3v2 moves the X axis over 50 mm before starting instead of starting at the corner where I set it. Y starts where its suppose to. any help would be appreciated

@3DPrintscape Год назад

Hi. It sounds like you may not be disabling the steppers then setting it to the corner of the piece. That should reset the current x and y value at 0 there. If thats not it, there may be something in the slicing tool moving it.

@timothytapio4252 Год назад

I have an Ender 3 S1 Pro and the control is different (touch screen)...so, I do the firmware after I install the laser...then do I use Creality Print to create something, then have to run it through a slicer as well?

@3DPrintscape Год назад

Hi. Ya the process will pretty much be the same, just need to find the right controls in the menu to control the fan and axis placement.

@glendeva100 Год назад

which watt do you reommend for light stainless steel metal

@3DPrintscape Год назад

Hi. I wouldnt go lower than 5. I actually just picked up a 10 watt laser to test with.

@mertturk4741 Год назад

hi sir, I got my laser (dontz laser 24v 1.6 w) today, I assembled to the my printer ender 3 pro what you showed on the video but the laser has 3 output one pwm one vcc one gnd. so I disconnect blue and yellow wire and input the vcc and gnd but the laser does not work could you please help me?

@3DPrintscape Год назад

Hi. Can you send a link to the exact laser you bought?

@f0xvibes Год назад

Thinking about buying a 5w laser with electric power of 40w. Is 40w to much for the ender 3 fan port? I'm running my ender 3 with a skr mini...

@3DPrintscape Год назад

Hi. The laser im using in this video is 40w in and it works fine, so you should be good.

@pedropd06 2 года назад

Been trying to set this up following your video, everything works fine, but when I hit prints it starts about 20mm off the bed.

@3DPrintscape 2 года назад

Hi. What z height do you have set in the creality workshop software?

@jimmorgan7765 2 года назад

43mm 3mm for material + 20mm for plate + 20mm for fixed focus.

@3DPrintscape 2 года назад

@@jimmorgan7765 Take a look at the gcode file that it made and see what the z offset is set to in that. Im guessing its 20mm.

@Brandon-xo2we 9 месяцев назад

How did you get your Z-axis to stay up? Mine keeps falling due to the weight of the laser. Each time I try to move my Z-Axis while the laser is installed it will start pushing my bed down with the laser, because it can't "Home". I also have the Ender 3-V2 Neo.

@3DPrintscape 9 месяцев назад

Hi. I havent had an issue with the z axis moving down but i have talked to some people that have. One thing i suggested was to try to put a clip or something on the z axis rod where you want the axis to be.

@trappe10393 2 года назад

I'm trying to dial in the settings to get a clean QR code, but can't seem to quite get it right. Have you been able to get a clean QR code, or do you have any recommendations of settings to dial in? I get a lot of burn marks on the outside, particularly on the edges.

@3DPrintscape 2 года назад

Hi. I haven't tried to do a QR code. What material are you trying to use?

@trappe10393 2 года назад

@@3DPrintscape Wood, walnut to be specific.

@3DPrintscape 2 года назад

@@trappe10393 ok, i will try to look into it more.

@timothytapio4252 Год назад

I'm looking for a safety google to go over my glasses. There are many choices on amazon and I don't know what the wavelength of the laser is. I do have my printer in a tent and no one else ever comes upstairs. My eyes already have major issues so I prefer to be extra cautious.

@3DPrintscape Год назад

Hi. The glasses should have something about laser safe in the description. I think most of them are green tented.

@timothytapio4252 Год назад

I finally found time to install the laser this evening. Since this video was made, things have totally changed. One thing is correct, the directions are poor. There are two pieces of apparently carbon foam for filtering, no idea where to put them. The software cited is no longer available. I also have two weak magnetic strips, no clue. They "might" be able to hold a piece of paper down but even that would be a stain. The software says to run the laser down to apparently the lowest point and it captures that value. Then there is another adjustment for the z direction...I'm not sure if to use that in place of physically adjusting the lazer up and down with the two thumb screws. Much like the printer itself, there is a lot left up to the user to figure out on their own.

@3DPrintscape Год назад

Hi. What laser did you end up getting? I didnt have any foam or filtering. The creality workshop software is still available, i downloaded it the other day.

@timothytapio4252 Год назад

@@3DPrintscape Ender 3 S1 Pro Where do you find the "workshop" file? It's not listed under the Ender 3 S1 Pro for downloads.

@timothytapio4252 Год назад

@@3DPrintscape I found the file but so far, I haven't received the email to complete my registration. Its been 15 minutes...on to trying lightburn...

@3DPrintscape Год назад

@@timothytapio4252 I need to find the link again, but cant post it here as its not official, but there is a google drive that has it available for download. If you keep searching, it should come up.

@nielpapenfus4321 Год назад

What do you think of the 10w laser?

@3DPrintscape Год назад

Hi. I like it a lot but it really depends on what your wanting to do with it. If your just doing engraving its overkill. If you doing cutting its great.

@timothytapio4252 Год назад

Never seen creality workshop...is it still around?

@3DPrintscape Год назад

Hi. Ya its still around, not sure how often its updated though.

@randomadventures125 Год назад

Mine is putting gaps in the engrave any ideas

@3DPrintscape Год назад

Hi, where are the gaps?

@timothytapio4252 Год назад

when I flash the firmware to support the laser and upgrade the control, when I switch back to the hot end in order to print, does the FW let me select print instead of engrave? I'm doing some mods currently, then need to set up for PETG (I've never done) and print a few things....then it will be laser time. Also, how much smoke is generated? My windows managed to self destroy their hardware for open/close (honest)

@3DPrintscape Год назад

Hi. You shouldnt need to change the firmware to run the laser, it just uses the fan control. There is a lot of smoke and it can smell bad lol.

@timothytapio4252 Год назад

@@3DPrintscape Creality does list a firmware for the laser and a separate update for the control panel...I'm confused. It may end up as a try and see....

@3DPrintscape Год назад

@@timothytapio4252 Interesting, maybe they changed things up since I made this video.

@TOMA21207 Год назад

I have strange problem it is impossible to create account on the Creality forums so I'm unable to download this sofware, anyone encounter similar problem?

@3DPrintscape Год назад

Hi. I have heard that a lot recently. There is a link off Reddit to a google drive that has it available to download without an account.

@annahager4317 2 года назад

What make is the laser you are using? Will this engrave stainless steel?

@3DPrintscape 2 года назад

Hi. Its the 5w Sovol layer. Based on the description it can engrave stainless steel but i havent tried it. "can directly engrave coated or brushed stainless steel and ceramics"

@annahager4317 2 года назад

@@3DPrintscape thank you, just what I was thinking of buying.

@LegitLeeVelez Год назад

hello I tried to register an account to be able to download the laser program but thy never send me an email for my password to login can you help me I did send them an email but I don't know how long it will take to fix this issue !

@3DPrintscape Год назад

Hi. Can you ping me on discord, i will see if i can upload it somewhere for you.

@LegitLeeVelez Год назад

@@3DPrintscape I don't have a discord but I can give you my email so you can email me the program just let me know and I will send you my email thank you for the reply

@3DPrintscape Год назад

@@LegitLeeVelez My email is admin@3dprintscape.com

@mertturk4741 Год назад

Nice video! I wonder can I use DONTZ laser 24v-1.6 w for ender 3 pro? I will follow your step can I do it or it is not possible?

@3DPrintscape Год назад

Hi. Based on the specs i think it will work.

@mertturk4741 Год назад

@@3DPrintscape thank you ;)

@3DPrintscape Год назад

@@mertturk4741 You're welcome

@mertturk4741 Год назад

@@3DPrintscape hi sir, I got my laser today, I assembled what you showed on the video but the laser has 3 output one pwm one vcc one gnd. so I disconnect blue and yellow wire and input the vcc and gnd but the laser does not work could you please help me?

@3DPrintscape Год назад

@@mertturk4741 What laser did you end up getting? It should just have the two 3 in connectors and you use the one i show in the video.

@madeinpavao 3 месяца назад

it works, but only when using outlined, if I want it all black out it doesnt

@3DPrintscape 3 месяца назад

Hi. You may have to change the picture setting or threshold.

@madeinpavao 3 месяца назад

@@3DPrintscape it did fix it. I have another problem now, there are thin horizontal lines where shouldn’t have nothing. Like in the space between the letters and such. What could be the cause of that ?

@3DPrintscape 3 месяца назад

@@madeinpavao Could be print temp or something on the track/wheels.

@smallears1234 2 года назад

How deep can this cut in wood?

@3DPrintscape 2 года назад

Hi. I was able to cut through the 2mm test board, so depending on the wood density i would say i could get between 1-3mm deep.

@xyngg4894 2 года назад

Has your wife came in and said “Robert! It smells like burning wood in here” thats what I’m worried about. Great tutorial thanks!

@3DPrintscape 2 года назад

Hi. Not yet, but i gave her a heads up when i was working on it :).

@jayrenner211 Месяц назад

No safety protection. Those glasses are probably not even rated for laser use so kiss your eyes goodbye. No safety protection for someone walking into the room. No laser abatement curtains, etc... NO SALE.

@3DPrintscape Месяц назад

Hi. I agree the glasses are not the best but im not sure how to actually see what their rated for, they just come with the kit. I dont run any real work out in the open like that, it was just for the video.