DIY CO2 Laser Cutter. Building From Scratch

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Thanks for watching! I will post the links to the files for this project once I have completed it. Let me know if you have any suggestions on what I should do with the laser first! I am very excited for the possibilities that laser cutting will bring to my projects.
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@imdaboythatwheheryeah Год назад

Small tip, you may run into dimensional issues when using your laser, since your belts aren't running in parallel to the extrusions. So the dimensional deviations become higher, the more your laser head moves to the edges of the frame. Just something you might want to look in to, when debugging later on.

@dl5244 Год назад

sounds like a software problem -- HW Engineer

@kvg4790 Год назад

Came here to say this. Rough guess is maybe +3mm over max x travel and a little over half that on y. Also, parts won’t be square, they’ll be kinda ‘spikey’ with corner angles less than 90°. Unless software calibration now has the ability to automatically scale with distance from center, there won’t be a way to correct for this.

@PiefacePete46 Год назад

The downside of using the cheap and convenient GT2 pulley/sprocket... a larger diameter one would allow the belt to act in parallel to the carriage movement plane, removing the angular discrepancy.

@ala1998mc Год назад

could make a perpendicular slot in the part to rout it under then through the slot and to the clamp to that it is more inline with the plain.

@Quork Год назад

@@PiefacePete46 3D printing some bigger sprockets with skateboard bearings is a viable solution.

@ThantiK 2 года назад

Just a heads up - you _really_ don't want the belts to be on an angled path like you have them shown at 4:35 -- the tension changes, and thus you'll get weird artifacts there and inaccuracy as you get near the edges. You want that belt to be parallel to the travel axis in order to maintain tension equally across all range of travel. Additionally at 5:05 -- you can use the motor bracket as the tensioner. Regardless; can't wait for the release - I have a K40 I'd love to transplant into a larger frame to gain a better working area.

@andycrask3531 2 года назад

I was thinking of adding an offset to the tensioner to stop that.

@boardinrider 2 года назад

@@andycrask3531 A larger Pulley would do the same thing as well

@Gambiarte Год назад

Agreed!

@billymonday8388 Год назад

chill its just a youtube video made for the spectacle, nothing serious

@Makelifehappennow Год назад

No chill. I may want to build this thing.

@mikecrafczyk9227 2 года назад

I don't know what the American equivalent of "occupational health and safety" is, but the glasses that cover the eyes are probably not that expensive

@anon_y_mousse 2 года назад

It's called OSHA, but you only need to follow those regulations if you're on a commercial build site which requires licensure.

@mikecrafczyk9227 2 года назад

@@anon_y_mousse in fact, yes, but the eyeball prostheses do not do it yet, which is a pity

@snarkylive Год назад

Safety squints are super effective, just don't look directly at the spinning blade of death shooting tiny spikes at your face and watch your hands.

@SimpleMeFPV Год назад

Another American thing you missed. If you have nothing nice to say don’t say anything at all.

@th3oryO Год назад

@@SimpleMeFPV it is a nice thing to say, losing an eye is no joke. Keeping each other accountable is a good thing it's just constructive criticism.

@Blueyedevil2702 Год назад

One more thing you might consider in the future. I have a bit of experience with CO2 laser cutters myself. For the cutting head / focusing lens I would recommend you upgrade in the future to a bigger head that can hold a 20mm lens. At the same focal length a 20mm lens will have a smaller "spot size" compared to a 18 or 12mm lens (done tests myself with 18 and 20mm). This can improve your cutting speed and help you get better details while engraving.

@Damian-Church-NZ Год назад

I just found a company here in NZ called the aluminum extrusion company and they have the extrusions and fittings for almost half the price as aliexpres so a 20x40 at 1200mm is 35nzd. Just helps a bit with the cost of ya build ✌

@BrainSlugs83 Год назад

It looks like you have some belt deflection going on, I would either raise the belt tensioner, or lower the mounting point on your gantry. Eliminating deflection will give you more accuracy, and keep the amount of movement constant (per rotation of the stepper motor) over the whole range of the bed.

@BlessingsMtonga-qt4ol 26 дней назад

when is the next video dropping

@GigaVids Год назад

i really like your design and im looking to build a co2 laser myself but a common design feature i see on production machines is a synchronized belt system for the Y steppers, or using one stepper with double output , the thought is if those steppers shift you get a laser beam changing angle dramatically very fast if a motor dies or becomes out of sync. my thought was to just copy how they did the Y on the ender 5 to solve this .

@jeffpara9113 Год назад

Did you ever do a followup video for this - as well as the files? I saw in your latest video you were using the laser cutter. Thanks and subscribed!

@design8studio 10 месяцев назад

He did indeed do a part 2 video, with a link to CAD files: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1A_2T810oLfjeFdJv24SOPYIA9VybPTIu

@dr3d3d Год назад

in just 2 videos your editing and voiceover has gotten significantly better, keep it up!

@MichielR 2 года назад

Great video Michael! Super cool project, excited to follow it!

@CallmeSam00 8 месяцев назад

Love the tube mount, the adjustment mechanism especially!

@pusnirizda5481 2 года назад

This is what i call quality content

@ToxicSocietyTroll 7 месяцев назад

Love seeing someone who uses safety squints too!

@Mogalize Год назад

In your next video, could you also include a purchased part list? Tube, mirrors, lenses, control board etc.? Thanks!

@ingmarm8858 2 года назад

Very similar to my never ending 50W build.. I'll get around to finishing it one day, maybe I'll start again with your design ;-)

@dronefootage2778 Год назад

this looks really nice, it's so clean, the whole thing.

@Duraltia Год назад

@01:00 Already a good head start - I don't think I've ever seen a more appropriate demonstration for the need of safety goggles than with this display 🤔

@michalisstrouthos8677 3 месяца назад

Great video and build. Highly appreciate sharing CAD files but would be best to cleanup CAD before sharing. I had to edit so many files and do so many reprints to successfully complete this build i could have easily started from scratch...

@JinKee 9 месяцев назад

Seeing it open framed like that scares me deep in my bones and eyeballs.

@user-gx1sv3hj9k 9 месяцев назад

Not even a flying gantry in voron style 🙄 Im just kidding i just found your channel and i love your vids! 😄

@BrianMaynardLetsDoThisThing Год назад

Maybe a list of parts and where you sourced them would also be helpful. Thanks for the video

@reedzik Год назад

nice work , im thinking to build one too. When you will be releasing part list? looking forward for next Video

@klaazzaz Год назад

I'm also interested in this and off course the cad drawings 😉

@Tsnafu 2 года назад

I guess you're moving the whole bed instead of just the head because you're making a CO² laser? IDK much about the adjustability of CO² laser heads - would the varying thicknesses you are planning to cut be outside the range of focus?

@laurent1681 Год назад

I just discovered your channel with this video. Very good job, I am thinking to improve my k40 laser and it's inspiring. I would have used a core xy system to reduce weight of the moving part.

@renevandijk3403 Год назад

Nice design and thanks for sharing the CAD files...Who can help me with dividing the CAD file and separating the parts into separate files. Step file opened in Freecad show all parts as "ONE" . No idea how to proceed, I have no knowledge of Freecad or Autodesk Looking forward to hearing from you Thank you

@ziganagode Год назад

can you point me to cad files?

@the_real_kyle5947 2 месяца назад

Ah yes, I to am an avid user of the same "safety squints" 🤔 they definitely come in handy when my "adhd brain" (as usual) is on [Step 4] while my "P.P.E. brain" is still looking over the hardware checklist 🤷‍♂️ 😅

@jameslamb4573 2 года назад

Having run a CO2 laser for some years now I'm interested to learn why you went for a CO2 laser. Getting the frame and mirrors set up properly is such a fiddly job and if you don't devote a good deal of time and attention to it "you lose power" from the laser. I'm seriously considering swapping out all of the CO2 gubbins from my setup and changing over to a diode laser. They seem to be getting better and better and would probably suit my uses just fine.

@glabifrons Год назад

Where would you get a diode laser with anywhere near the output power of a CO2 laser?

@GigaVids Год назад

@@glabifrons they make some really high power ones now but i agree i think its impossible at the moment even with the best

@TeAwsomeCo Год назад

why did you have your sla printed part in water/alcohol when you were UV curing?

@piercecaldwell6819 Год назад

you sort of sound like the how its made narrator voice, kinda satisfying

@geminiman2831 Год назад

Can I use gt2 6mm belt for x and y? Because it is only available in my place!

@55Rumble 5 месяцев назад

This is exactly the kind of project I'm looking for. Have you got any further with it?

@rsk6929 Год назад

big ups from another pro safety squinter.

@andymuzzo8568 2 года назад

Awesome project. I’ve been thinking about doing one

@sebasro9233 Год назад

Hello, what model of milling machine is it? how many watts is it?

@indigenous.rabbit2877 Год назад

Would love to make something like this, but with a interchangeable toolhead so I can use it as a CNC cutter as well.

@tttuberc Год назад

It's been 7 months, have you completed it yet or have you shared the CAD anywhere? I'm about to build one and wondering if I should copy someone design or just cook stuff up along the way. Got an ACRO laser with diode akready, maybe I can piggyback with it to save some space

@pevlabs Год назад

Excellent work, clean design elements.

@DR_TOKER Год назад

DUDE, YOUR AWESOME !!!

@rayturp6742 2 года назад

Awsome design. Cant wait for the next videos.

@maunladbalesandusedclothin3227 9 месяцев назад

hello i know this is an old video but may i ask where is the part 2

@creamshop 9 месяцев назад

MAN! i love these videos !

@geminiman2831 Год назад

Could please share 3d print files!

@OnnieKoski Год назад

this looks amazing

@ThomasShue Год назад

Where is the progress. I need to heart (the Lazer bits) to know what to buy when yours is working. I want to cut webbing for making custom kit for big fellas

@callumwilkinson9966 Год назад

This looks like it will shape up into a very nice project. How's it coming along and what price does it roughly seem to be totaling to? Thanks for your hard work

@dronefootage2778 Год назад

he had to buy a laser cutter to make some of the new parts so the cost has gone up

@nuorigin Год назад

I laughed at the safety squints.

@Rripahol 6 месяцев назад

Safety squints is wilddddd

@anon_y_mousse 2 года назад

What computer are you going to use to run the laser? A Raspberry Pi or something custom?

@chrisduty2886 Год назад

Well I applaud the effort and work, I think you would have been better off with an acro system plate kit. It was something like 30 dollars. Yes, it's cut from acrylic but if so inclined you can download the files to cut the plates in aluminum.

@jarodmorris611 Год назад

I purchased a homebuilt from plans CNC router 18 months ago and intended to rebuild it, but this...this is a must do. I can get an 80W to 100W tube, but then I'll need a chiller too.

@TqSNv9R0iG5Ckxew Год назад

skip the CO2 laser and just go straight to Fiber instead. Go to the @diyfiberlaser RU-vid channel (Travis Mitchell) and search for his DIY 1000-watt fiber laser video series.

@jarodmorris611 Год назад

@@TqSNv9R0iG5Ckxew I have thought of that. Fiber is amazing at cutting.....what about engraving? I've never seen anyone do it but I haven't sought out videos of that either.

@TqSNv9R0iG5Ckxew Год назад

@@jarodmorris611 Good question.

@jarodmorris611 Год назад

@@TqSNv9R0iG5Ckxew I would love to have a fiber laser. I would like to cut out knife blanks and either make them into knives, or sell them as kits.

@johnathanrice3569 Год назад

I converted an old ice machine into a water chiller for about $80. Just modify it so the ice dumps back into the water reservoir and continuously makes a ice water brine that can then be circulated through the laser. I use a water thermostat to act as the water protect feature on the laser

@MILO-jr4vq 9 месяцев назад

I WANT TO USE MORE PARTS FOR A DIODE LASER MACHINE

@RGCbaseace Год назад

Awesome now put a 2kw spindle on it like I did lol

@mikaelhvid3078 Год назад

"safety squints" = immediate like and subscribe ;o)

@shumailriaz9204 Год назад

cut 6mm clear acrylic and white depron and see how it performs. A lot of hobbyists works with the materials that I mentioned.

@twoheadedpanthr 2 месяца назад

Just curious if the cad models for this are available?

@bobheadzeek Год назад

let's see it in action

@darkshadowsx5949 10 месяцев назад

the stepper motors shouldn't need a heat sink. they should never get hot unless you're over driving them which would be ridiculous on a co2 laser cutter. i been 3D printing for 8 years and never ever had a motor get warm to the touch let alone hot even after a 30 hour print.

@googleyoutubechannel8554 11 месяцев назад

You're moving the entire bed up and down, using 4 x n17 motors? How'd that work out?

@felderup Год назад

i was gonna mention the angled belt as a potential problem, but it looks like you have an army of people saying the same thing. has it been fixed?

@MILO-jr4vq 9 месяцев назад

I HAVE SEEN YOUR MACHINE, OK , WERE CAN I FIND PLANS OF PICES?....... I LIVE IN ECUADOR SOUTH AMERICA

@EMILE12345678901 Год назад

so many things to improve or simply not care about in this build, you'll learn a lot from improving it. a few pointers: angled belts (obviously), if your steppers need external cooling they are probably too small for the job, the whole open frame mentality anyway, not trying to be mean but I hope you learn and improve the design further

@planckstudios 2 года назад

yeah, since there's no contact or friction between the cutting element and material, the machined aluminum parts are prob overkill. 3D printed would prob work great too, I agree :)

@jesseservice7828 2 года назад

Ótimo trabalho!

@nikitaskyriazis 11 месяцев назад

Very nice project! I think though this project is like mine... not completed :) I was hopping to use your 3d printed parts to complete mine.

@Later2u Год назад

Great video. I didn't see any new updates, are the build files available? I would like to begin building this and hopefully be close when you show the completed engraver.

@design8studio 10 месяцев назад

He did indeed do a part 2 video, with a link to CAD files: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1A_2T810oLfjeFdJv24SOPYIA9VybPTIu

@Later2u 10 месяцев назад

@@design8studio Thank You.

@uniDTG Год назад

What are your settings for cutting alu? Also what bit was used? Thanks

@W4TRI 2 года назад

Are your 4 Z motors going to be series/parallel wiring? Like left/right pairs? That might balance the load on the drivers Maybe a stronger outboard driver for Z.

@maxipanelandpaint1650 Год назад

amazing!!!

@htomerif Год назад

It feels like direct driving that threaded rod with the loads you can expect on it might have questionable results. I guess it depends what kind of platform you're using and what you're cutting. You get 5 pounds on there and I dunno about it going up.

@dia35 Год назад

You just posted a new video showing your laser cutter at work....got that supplies list and blueprints?

@EasyChuckX Год назад

What would you estimate the maximum dimensions to be for the aluminum framing without noticeable flex?

@DJjosher 7 месяцев назад

What type of filament are you using for your 3D printer? I like the matte look.

@marcschweidler6544 Год назад

OK it´s a Lasercutter but when did you use scratch? all what i see are new parts or self milled parts you can defently say most of them are self made but i see now scratch. its a good projekt and i like to watch but not what i expected

@mr.manny_s5506 11 месяцев назад

Where can i find the files for the 3d printed parts?

@GPrint97 Год назад

Hi, what's going on, can you share the list of equipment you used to create such a printer and files please?

@danbemowski3014 Год назад

Curious why you went with NEMA17's instead of NEMA23's?

@NimblyJimbly Год назад

Sweet!! Looking forward to more videos on this. How much power will you be running?

@SwFTTTT Год назад

Hi Michael, I'm willing to purchase your laser files off you if you have them available? Thanks

@richardyates8524 Год назад

I would be willing to purchase also

@charleswong9375 Год назад

Any cut list yet? Really like your design and the size of your laser.

@jacobpurdy1182 Год назад

Hi Michael! I would love to look at the CAD and control files if it's not too much to ask!

@baldwelder8775 Год назад

That looks great & just what I`m after - are those cad files still available please?

@jasongriffith7298 Год назад

Any way to get the stl files for the 3d printed parts?

@SantaDragon 4 месяца назад

5:15 Are you curing directly in IsoP?

@donacianoc.sandoval2587 Год назад

what screwdriver were you using for assembly? that thing looks awesome

@stevesmith-sb2df 2 года назад

Nice build. The router clamp looked 3D printed. I hope the router motor clamp is not PLA.

@tomjohns8498 2 года назад

It's always nice to see there is people who still like to build 👌

@ragept4682 Год назад

Loved the video and need a suggestion between a normal c02 laser or a diode laser which do you consider is the most cost-effective?

@Anton-zb9dc Год назад

Hey! How it would be possible to make it more powerful? Is it as simple as installing more powerful co2 module or it is not that easy? Also I am curious if your design could be sized just by changing alu extrusion lenght or there should be also other significant changes done?

@johnathanrice3569 Год назад

C02 lasers power are proportional to their size. In about a year or two given the current growth rate diode lasers will be putting out 100watts

@miniature_man Год назад

what software / firmware will you be using

@djspacecake Год назад

what speed u use to cut in the router ?

@W4TRI 2 года назад

Would you mind sharing at least the frame cut list now? Where will you be sharing files? VERY cool design! I can see a need for a different tool plate coming as this can be a 3D printer and a few other things. Can I give you the dimensions and plate spacing for my diode laser as an example? I'd be willing to help admin a Discord channel for this also.

@jiannisgrigoriadis Год назад

Hi. Is it able to cut fabric?

@MikaTheAboveAverageDog Год назад

Tell me about those VERY thin shank screwdrivers

@HuntersOA 2 года назад

Grate video! Only thing I am concerned about is the 3D printed holders for the tube. I have a CO2 laser at home, and the tube can get pretty hot. Also the safety squint... Please.... Wear glasses. They are not expensive. Getting metal sharpnel in your eyes is a horrid experience... The removal process uses drills on your eyeballs. You do not want to experience this torture...