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In this video I show you how to make awesome custom Edge Lit LED Signs using a CHEAP laser cutter!
This tutorial uses Inkscape for the graphic design and K40 Whisperer for controlling the laser engraver, which in this case is a K40 Laser Cutter!
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Project Materials: (Purchasing thru these links helps support more content like this) Thanks!
Amazon K40 Laser Link: (These go in and out of stock often, so I will try to keep these K40 links current in hopes you can find one!)
www.amazon.com/shop/geeksmithing?listId=PGIQLCRYULUS
If you are looking to get a Glowforge Laser, you can use my referral code to get:
$500 off a pro, $250 off a plus, or $150 off a basic!
I'll get credit too! Use the link below.
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LED Bases
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Green LED Strip Light
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Power Supply for LED Strip Light
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12V Inline Switch
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Baltic Birch Plywood
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CAST Acrylic Sheet Clear.... Extruded Acrylic is likely to crack a lot.
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Software I use:
Adobe Creative Cloud (Includes everything listed below):
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Adobe Photoshop (Raster Graphics):
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Adobe Illustrator (Vector Graphics):
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Adobe Premiere (Video Editing):
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Adobe After Effects (Video Effects):
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@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 4 года назад
Just a slight correction, the Raster Engraving Pass should be at 100mm/s. Yay typos! 🤓🙄
@jolupe
@jolupe 3 года назад
hi dude, what were the other settings?
@mikeslife6874
@mikeslife6874 3 года назад
where did u et the base for bb-8
@howe960
@howe960 3 года назад
@@mikeslife6874 You can grab them pretty cheaply on AliExpress or eBay. Just search for “LED Lamp Base”.
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 3 года назад
@@mikeslife6874 it is linked in the description.
@mikeslife6874
@mikeslife6874 3 года назад
get the base for bb-8 i mean
@BearMaked
@BearMaked 4 года назад
Very cool signs. The tips on using Inkscape are much appreciated! Keep being awesome, Wes!
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 4 года назад
Cheers buddy! Thanks!
@MrJamickbear
@MrJamickbear 3 года назад
Has to be one of the best tutorials I have seen. Simply explained and made sense. Keep up the awesome work 👍
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 3 года назад
Thanks very much! Please enjoy another of my videos! 😉
@woogaloo
@woogaloo 3 года назад
Great tutorial! I was using this as a test for my new laser tube and was able to get it cut out. Thank you for your detailed explanation using Inkscape and K40 Whisperer!
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 3 года назад
Hey, that is great! Congrats! Welcome to #teamK40 ! :D
@RetroRepairs
@RetroRepairs 4 года назад
That's super cool, nice work! You make it look real easy.
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 4 года назад
Thanks man! Glad ya like it!:) 👍. It IS real easy! 😜
@ShemaOneGod
@ShemaOneGod 4 года назад
Super helpful and easy to understand/follow along. Thank you!
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 4 года назад
Thanks!!!!
@HausofLuciana
@HausofLuciana 2 года назад
This was the best video. Extremely helpful
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 2 года назад
Thanks!!! Happy to hear that! 🤓👍
@paultakoy7091
@paultakoy7091 2 года назад
Awesome tutorial! I’m in the process of reassembling my laser with a larger bed. Will have to try this, I have a ton of acrylic! Thanks for sharing.
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 2 года назад
Thanks man! Happy to help! Good luck on your rebuild
@paultakoy7091
@paultakoy7091 2 года назад
Thank you!
@shantel4676
@shantel4676 4 года назад
Very cool and informative 👍🏽 Thanks!!
@zaprodk
@zaprodk 2 года назад
Wow, such a pretty result!
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 2 года назад
Thank you! Cheers!
@PrecisionRifleNetwork
@PrecisionRifleNetwork 2 года назад
Extremely helpful. Thank you.
@ruftime
@ruftime 4 года назад
Yes, bases and tape ordered!
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 4 года назад
🥳 Good luck!
@rajaramvenkatavardhan4815
@rajaramvenkatavardhan4815 3 года назад
Simply superb
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 3 года назад
cheers!
@jasonsmithroofing
@jasonsmithroofing 3 года назад
This is perfect for my Etsy store. Been looking for a way to make led signs that are inexpensive to sell. Thanks for the tutorial and links. 👍🏼
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 3 года назад
Sure thing! Good luck!!
@sundeshbalraj
@sundeshbalraj 3 года назад
This is amazing !!
@milindchaudhari8758
@milindchaudhari8758 Год назад
Thank you so much bro.. i really appreciate your work..
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 11 месяцев назад
Happy to help!
@robsandstrom9854
@robsandstrom9854 2 года назад
Good tutorial. Thank you for sharing.
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 2 года назад
Cheers! Hope it helps in some way!
@BraxtonWirthlin
@BraxtonWirthlin 4 года назад
Great video! The ink scape work alone is worth the price of admission! I've been trying to figure out to get outline cut on something. I just got my k40 set up and I'm having a lot of fun with it.
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 4 года назад
Thanks man! Yeah! #teamK40!
@robertchu7977
@robertchu7977 4 года назад
Just curious, could you just not use Illustrator or Photoshop as well?
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 4 года назад
@@robertchu7977 Great question! You can certainly generate the image in those programs as well as many others...but the K40 Whisperer program that I use with the K40 laser cutter only accepts files formatted from Inkscape. There is a circuit board that I can replace in the machine that opens up the door to many more options and less restriction.
@GaryMcKinnonUFO
@GaryMcKinnonUFO 4 года назад
@@Geeksmithing Cohesion3D board ?
@cybersechs1368
@cybersechs1368 3 года назад
Great video, esp on the InkScape stuff. Liked and subbed
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 3 года назад
Thanks a bunch! Welcome aboard!
@JuguemosconSentido
@JuguemosconSentido 4 года назад
Hello from Puerto Rico!! Just took my k40 Out of the box
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 4 года назад
😮 good luck!!
@3DPrintingNerd
@3DPrintingNerd 4 года назад
BRILLIANT!
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 4 года назад
Thanks buddy! ✋
@davestrain1762
@davestrain1762 4 года назад
These are sweet Wes!
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 4 года назад
Thanks Dave!
@ChadsCustomCreations
@ChadsCustomCreations 4 года назад
Wes you're the Bes-t thanks for sharing this with me can't wait to make some nightlights for my kiddos, instead of the on off switch I think I'll do an inline motion activated switch.
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 4 года назад
Brilliant! Please tag me when you share it! Would love to see it!
@ChippedBuilds
@ChippedBuilds 4 года назад
Super cool. I know what my next project will be now.
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 4 года назад
Surprised you haven't made one already!
@johnsmith5726
@johnsmith5726 4 года назад
Just subscribed and catching up on your videos, I have to say this one is pretty awesome and your Inkscape skills are very impressive, please keep up the good work.
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 4 года назад
Hey thanks! I hope you find some other videos here to enjoy as well!
@graemebrumfitt6668
@graemebrumfitt6668 3 года назад
Really, really appreciate you making this vid. TFS, G :)
@sharmatkful
@sharmatkful 3 года назад
It's fantastic sir
@AndyBirkeyMaker
@AndyBirkeyMaker 4 года назад
Oh snap, that is magical.
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 4 года назад
🧙‍♂️🦄✨
@morturn
@morturn 3 года назад
Well that was a super video, thank you.
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 3 года назад
Thanks very much!
@jjdominguez4616
@jjdominguez4616 3 года назад
Great job with this video.
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 3 года назад
Thanks!!
@nat_ale
@nat_ale 2 года назад
You sir is a legend
@jimmyfavereau
@jimmyfavereau 4 года назад
great presentation .. thanks :D
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 4 года назад
Cheers! Thanks for watching!
@TylerBoespflug
@TylerBoespflug 3 года назад
You keep tempting me into buying a laser.
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 3 года назад
I keep trying but I clearly need to be more convincing!!! 🤓😆
@MikeJones-tc3qf
@MikeJones-tc3qf 3 года назад
I’m trying to learn to do this for a Christmas present but laser engravers are expensive! Great tutorial though! I’m going to have to do mine by hand
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 3 года назад
$400 isnt too bad for a laser engraver, but you gotta make with whatcha got! :) Thanks for watching!
@mystereit73
@mystereit73 4 года назад
Thank you
@jbouza09
@jbouza09 2 года назад
Friggin awesome !! Can't wait to try this !
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 2 года назад
Thanks! Good luck!!
@Dougwoz1
@Dougwoz1 3 года назад
When I was repairing aircraft in the USN back in the day "1970's", we had similar item that was on the instrument displays, rather than having a laser engrave it was Plexiglass 1/4" thick painted front and back black, then the plexiglass was engraved with a beveled end mill into the plexiglass, and all the nomenclature was then viable during night flights. Same principle just a different method of reaching the same conclusion.
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 3 года назад
Oh yeah, that's super cool! I was also in the USN, I worked on E-2C Hawkeyes myself :)
@ikhwanalarif3700
@ikhwanalarif3700 2 года назад
Great ... amazing
@justinmorgan5073
@justinmorgan5073 Год назад
Oh would you look at that, a RU-vidr that’s clear, concise, and to the point. INSTANT subscribe
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing Год назад
I try! Thanks! ☺️💪
@VinnieDeesnutz
@VinnieDeesnutz 4 года назад
Great video; thanks..!!
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 4 года назад
My pleasure, thanks for watching!
@ManCrafting
@ManCrafting 4 года назад
I always want to so some of these, I just don't seem to make it a priority. I made one way back when I first got the laser, but I always wanted to make my own bases. That has been the sticking point. I have time to do the laser part. I never make time for woodworking. I love the second method you used for the sign. Perfect. See you tomorrow? Also, did you see we are touring GT Invention Studio on Thursday?
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 4 года назад
Thanks Chad! See you Thursday! We will get in town around 2-3pm.
@ManCrafting
@ManCrafting 4 года назад
Geeksmithing awe. The tour at GT is at 1pm. You would love that place.
@ianfosterUSA
@ianfosterUSA 3 года назад
excellent thank you
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 3 года назад
Sure thing!
@spacewalla3574
@spacewalla3574 3 года назад
Nice vid. Thanks
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 3 года назад
Cheers!!!!
@RyanHull76
@RyanHull76 2 года назад
very nice!
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 2 года назад
Cheers!🍻
@jasoncarpenter4116
@jasoncarpenter4116 4 года назад
I've been wanting to do something similar to this, but using either a glass bottle or a block of glass
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 4 года назад
Oh, that's an interesting idea... 🤔
@davidhall1943
@davidhall1943 3 года назад
Does the perspex have to be totally clear or will it work with tinted?
@evildead1791
@evildead1791 4 года назад
Awesome
@trottingelectricrides4507
@trottingelectricrides4507 3 года назад
bonjour super video .... quel genre de papier as tu utilise pour graver sur plexiglas???? merci
@RussellRay
@RussellRay 3 года назад
So if you bought 16' of LED light what do you do with the rest of the 15.5' ? With only one power cord I would assume that 1 strip is all you can use.
@fitness1ststeps
@fitness1ststeps 3 года назад
Thanks 👍
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 3 года назад
No problem 👍
@mrvictorhelio
@mrvictorhelio 3 года назад
Loved it, great work, I'm new with laser, I have a quick question, the power you use for cutting is different from the engraving that's correct ? this power you set during programing or you need to manually set, I'm using the K40 as well. Thank you...
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 3 года назад
Hey thanks!! Sometimes you will have to set the power differently between engraving and cutting operations, but the vast majority of the time, it will be the same for both. The difference really comes down to the speed of the operation. The cut operation is quite a bit slower that allows you to punch thru the material. Without upgrading the control board, the power is manually set via the dial/control panel before the job starts. The most important thing to remember is not crank up the power on the K40. I'd say to not go over 75% or 15mA as it can damage the tube. Feel free to reach out if you have any other questions! 👍🤓
@Pickswitch
@Pickswitch 4 года назад
Swwwweeeeet. That was a lot of helpful stuff for me haha. Selling my wife on me getting a laser still 😂
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 4 года назад
This is the way.
@oliverhoffman4574
@oliverhoffman4574 4 года назад
Geeksmithing this is the way.
@GaryMcKinnonUFO
@GaryMcKinnonUFO 4 года назад
Just do what i did, sell the wife ;+}
@JohnMadeit
@JohnMadeit 4 года назад
Cool. I must get a laser.
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 4 года назад
They can be surprisingly cheap!
@GeekBuildersNet
@GeekBuildersNet 4 года назад
Looks awesome nice work Wes. Making Geeks Logo Next?
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 4 года назад
Thanks man! Absolutely! I bet you guys could sell a ton of things using these bases and techniques at your shows too btw. ;)
@GeekBuildersNet
@GeekBuildersNet 4 года назад
I'm looking at pricing right now
@greggdrennan
@greggdrennan 3 года назад
Awesome video! Do you know if PET sheets could be used for making this type of sign also? Looking on Amazon they seem to be quite a bit cheaper than the cast acrylic sheets. Thanks
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 3 года назад
It seems that you can! Just make sure whatever material you use, (as a side note) does not contain vinyl!...That is very dangerous to laser! www.ulsinc.com/materials/pet-film#:~:text=PET%20Film%20Overview,micron%20wavelength%20CO2%20laser
@brunomrico
@brunomrico 3 года назад
hello i canot erase the interior of the design please help
@sootydave1
@sootydave1 3 года назад
I love the video, I have a 40w co2 lazer, I guess its a K40, but i dont know what the current rating would be as mine is in %, any help on that would be great..
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 3 года назад
Hmmm. I don't have that exact info, but I would just suggest starting with a scrap piece and at 25% and playing around. But of course not going over like 75% or so in order to protect the tube. Sorry I cannot give any more concrete data, but I bet you can hone in on the right settings rather quickly
@erickmcdonald98
@erickmcdonald98 3 года назад
I’m a little late but I was wondering would it be possible to make this with the ortur laser master 2 20w? Thanks again for all the great and useful content
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 3 года назад
If it can cut 1/8" acrylic....
@raffaellocattaneo6418
@raffaellocattaneo6418 2 года назад
I have a couple of questions, if I may.. Do you have an equipment list that you sand by? I noticed you have a glowforge..do you recommend it of is there another machine.. I've been searching for a good tutorial and yours seems to be the best..
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 2 года назад
For the price, the K40 is tough to beat... but you have to go into it knowing that there likely will be tinkering and fiddling with it a bit to get it to work for you. You will also likely have to add things and upgrade it a bit to make it more user friendly and safer...If you want to avoid the fuss and hassle of all that, a Glowforge is fantastic. It's all self contained and the user experience is quite good. Once you get it setup, you are up and running in 30 minutes.
@GoGreenMan
@GoGreenMan 4 года назад
Resize page to content, is that something you have to do for the k40? I use glowforge but never do this step
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 4 года назад
I do it to basic just crop it easily, and ensure the origin of image corresponds with where the laser starts it's operation.
@sophiachan4626
@sophiachan4626 3 года назад
Hey, can I ask how tall and wide your design can be before the led light doesn't reach using the bb-8 base? Thanks.
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 3 года назад
Good question. Probably not much wider but could be a bit bigger I think. As you expect, that light can only bounce around but so far.
@Dougwoz1
@Dougwoz1 3 года назад
The software you are using is both included in the K40, or do you need other special software to up load to the laser. What format does the laser use in cutting, ?? I think you mentioned raster? or can you use other forms of extensions? EPS, DXF, GE3, ......?
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 3 года назад
The software that comes with K40 is a hacked variant of Corel draw, and it's not very good. I use Inkscape for the design and use K40 Whisperer to communicate/control with the laser. Whisperer prefers SVGs saved from Inkscape as far as file formats go.
@FreakyGamerOfficial
@FreakyGamerOfficial 4 года назад
So what speed and power you use for cutting and engraving? Also how thick is your acrylic?
@TheSolongsidekick
@TheSolongsidekick 7 месяцев назад
Wow I love that he liked your comment without responding to it.
@rickmccaskill7888
@rickmccaskill7888 4 года назад
What software are you using to make the image? Thanks for the great video.
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 4 года назад
Inkscape!:)
@marydiazm.4799
@marydiazm.4799 3 года назад
Hi, have a question, the base doesnt have a support to avoid the acrylic get on the lightsn the acrylic goes all over the strip light?
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 3 года назад
huh
@BigRichEHhthang100
@BigRichEHhthang100 3 года назад
Can you share how you cut the birch and the process
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 3 года назад
Didn't I?
@phreaktor
@phreaktor 3 года назад
Wow so this can CUT 1/8" acrylic? How thick can it cut?
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 3 года назад
Sure, that's what I did in the project video! :) It can cut up to 1/4" , just may take a couple of passes.
@electricalnguyen
@electricalnguyen 2 года назад
What is the minimum power for this application?
@richardrossentertainment
@richardrossentertainment 2 года назад
Hi great Vid, I assume that you are using 3mm acrylic, it looks like it cuts the outline shape in one pass is this right?
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 2 года назад
Hi! Yup. Btw, all project materials are linked in description. 😉
@aldoavilahernandez403
@aldoavilahernandez403 4 года назад
Awesome nice job. Whats bit used?
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 4 года назад
Photons.
@hosamyousef6223
@hosamyousef6223 4 года назад
If you allow, what is the name of this machine per minute at 4.45, since I do not see a laser beam and what is the thickness of the acrylic that you are working with
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 4 года назад
It's a K40 laser, the beam is not visible within the visible light spectrum for humans. It is within the infrared range. And the acrylic is 3mm.
@patrickmaartense7772
@patrickmaartense7772 3 года назад
tip: use a normal dishwasher soap (thick) and put that over the to be engraved side, this will protect for the engraving getting dirty , and is easily cleaned off ..
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 3 года назад
Oh nice! Thanks!
@patrickmaartense7772
@patrickmaartense7772 3 года назад
@@Geeksmithing you can also use this for the other side if you cut material. since i use this trick I alsways have my air asist on, even when engraving the plexiglass, no more stains . ( when cutting you should have it free from below though to prevent heat stains.
@transversewithru
@transversewithru 2 года назад
I"m here because RetroRepairs *just* did the unboxing video lol. I mean, that's a long wait...
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 2 года назад
Hahahaha, I'm playing the long game. 😆. Welcome!
@manfredkeinschmidt120
@manfredkeinschmidt120 2 года назад
Where I get this protecting paper?
@GaryMcKinnonUFO
@GaryMcKinnonUFO 4 года назад
Thanks for this, it works fine for me until trying to delete interior lines using the edit paths by node tool, drag-selecting isn't selecting anything. Any ideas ?
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 4 года назад
Sorry, just now seeing this... are you still having these issues?
@GaryMcKinnonUFO
@GaryMcKinnonUFO 4 года назад
@@Geeksmithing No worries pal, yes sorted now, thanks.
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 4 года назад
Excellent!
@HVEngraving
@HVEngraving 2 года назад
I love these but avoid making them because I thought it would be a bit more of a hassle. This video was motivating. Also, so unrelated but I have a 2 month old exclusively breastfed baby and I'm watching this at 2am super super tired and that batman clip made me smile. I literally felt my shoulders relaxing 😅
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 2 года назад
😊
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 2 года назад
Glad it could help!🤓👍
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 2 года назад
If you buy the premade base, it's almost too easy...😆
@jasonshauan235
@jasonshauan235 Год назад
Hi! I want to laser etch a 3mm-4mm piece of acrylic. Roughly 17"W x 8"T, I want it to be the face plate for a guitar amplifier head I'm making. I was planning on running LED's inside the head, 360° around the acrylic piece. I was wondering if the piece would illuminate fully, even if it had multiple/crowded etched makings, labels, logos and potentiometers / toggles/ 1/4" mono jacks installed through the acrylic and amp chassis?
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing Год назад
Oh cool idea! I think if you did encircle the acrylic, it would have a great chance of being all illuminated, but it's honestly hard to predict until you make the piece. The knobs/ components, etc can block some of the light from various directions, but since you have it coming from all around, it just might work perfect! Hit me up sometime on any of my socials! Best of luck, I'd love to see the progress.
@beansandwiched
@beansandwiched 5 месяцев назад
I don't have mA guage just the power level led they come with. What do you think is the power setting for unit with LED power display setting?
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 5 месяцев назад
I do not know for certain (as I don't have one like that) but I would just recommend trying a modest setting and working up from there in order to not wreck the tube. Maybe 60% power at the time settings recommended in description/ video?
@videosmas3206
@videosmas3206 3 года назад
What thickness of plexi can you cut with this machine ?
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 3 года назад
Up to 1/4" just may take a couple passes
@manuelgallegos7208
@manuelgallegos7208 3 года назад
Can this cut 4mm thickness Clear Acrylic? My Led Bases have a 4mm slot.
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 3 года назад
Absolutely!
@deankay4434
@deankay4434 3 года назад
Geeksmithing, My question is about cleaning acrylic plastic as after the protective covering comes off, things happen. I am not a cat person but my wife is. Her cat, jumped up and knocked off a placard I received some time ago, and after attacking it for some evil cat reason, it has a number of very fine scratches, even worse, my better half wiped it with a dry rag like it was dust. I don’t know! Online, “ Mothers” plastic cleaner came up frequently. And thoughts? I thought it was interesting to hear you how work thru shades of graphics to be able to burn in you design. It looks complex. Thanks for the info.
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 3 года назад
Haha cats. Whaddya gonna do?! 😹 I unfortunately don't have a go to solution for that... I would think Windex would be fine.
@msglennable
@msglennable 3 года назад
Thank you for this video. I'm planning to use a laser engraver on an acrylic pick guard for a guitar. I'm sorry if you said it in the video and I missed it, but what is the reasoning for engraving on the back of the acrylic sheet?
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 3 года назад
Hey Matt! It really depends on the look you are going for. The advantage of doing it on the back, is that it allows the surface/front of the acrylic to be slick, reflective and uniform to the touch, as the engraving is on the back, showing thru to the front. But depending on the application, you may want the engraved texture to be more prominent.
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 3 года назад
Hope that makes sense. :)
@msglennable
@msglennable 3 года назад
@@Geeksmithing It does. Thank you!
@claudebizaare8991
@claudebizaare8991 Год назад
Apologies for the late comments and questions .. Please may I ask what software did you edit the image in.. Is this unique to c.o2 cutting can I apply this to diode laser.. Will diode laser using lightburn also know the difference between red and blue.. To cut or engrave.. Thanks for the information thus far
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing Год назад
Hi! I used inkscape to do the image editing. You should be able to use it to edit images for use on a diode laser, but as you suspect, the colors might not work the same way as in K40 Whisperer (the laser control software I used) You can however adopt the same practice of trying to categorize your operations by color to make it easier for you to remember which lines do what. i.e. Red for cutting. blue for vector engrave and black for rastering. In lightburn, it will detect the different colors and split the file into cuts/layers for you. Here you just have to define which colors you want to do what. Hope that helps!
@claudebizaare8991
@claudebizaare8991 Год назад
@@Geeksmithing thank you
@JanisMollineau
@JanisMollineau 3 года назад
Hi love this! Any recommendations for a laser engraver/ cutter for under $300? Maybe on Amazon? Thank you, I just want to make sure the machine can cut and engrave acrylic sheets
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 3 года назад
Unfortunately, I don't believe there is such a machine....
@yaza83
@yaza83 Год назад
You can check Sculpfun models
@RobSandstromDesigns
@RobSandstromDesigns Год назад
Nice tutorial. Maybe you can help me understand. I am getting conflicting information when watching different YT channels. Some indicate that I need to put a soapy water solution on the where I am engraving and others don't - I didn't see you do this or hear you say it was needed. In each of the videos I am ensuring they are using a CO2 laser and not a diode laser to ensure the information applies to me. I am using a 150W CO2 laser. Is soapy water needed or not? Any insights are appreciated.
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing Год назад
While I have never felt the need to use soapy water for mine, I have also heard of people using it. From what I understand it is supposed to reduce the residue/build up that can make a piece of acrylic look cloudy around the engraving. I believe if you have a good air assist/fan extraction system on your laser, you might not need to bother with it. Just give it a try without and see what happens! Sorry it isn't more of a concrete answer for ya. Good luck!
@cmassey1999
@cmassey1999 2 года назад
Can you share the cut files? I can't seem to clear the inside of BB8. Thanks in advance.
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 2 года назад
I honestly don't know if I have them anymore, but I'm happy to try to help you get the results you want! Are those areas showing in K40 Whisperer as black regions? If so, then they should be able engrave with the Raster Engrave function.
@paulthedragon
@paulthedragon 3 года назад
i am new to this trying to figure it out. Instructions are easy to follow,, but i don't know how to delete the nodes, could you help out. TIA
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 3 года назад
You should be able to select them and press delete on your keyboard
@Putifly69
@Putifly69 3 года назад
This is awesome I been looking for a good laser to cut different Acrylic for cake toppers .like mirror/ clear acrylic does this machine cuts different ones? Which laser printer yiu use in this video? Glowforge way out my budget
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 3 года назад
It definitely can. Shouldn't be any problems.
@Putifly69
@Putifly69 3 года назад
Is this printer worth getting? I live in a apartment so im concern with safety What you advice for someone. Like me abt this machine? Im a crafter i work from home I wana add a laser printer to print my work to live lol
@Putifly69
@Putifly69 3 года назад
Forgot thank yiu for your fast response💙
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 3 года назад
@@Putifly69 You have to be able to vent the exhaust outside at the very least, especially with acrylic as it is very smelly.
@stanhall9393
@stanhall9393 4 года назад
What file formats can this machine use? I am designing acrylic panels using Autodesk Fusion 360 CAD software and it can export, for example, dxf files. Would these work with this machine?
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 4 года назад
Is it not enough to ask this question on just one video? I use K40 Whisperer to communicate with the laser and according to their website it does accept DXF for vector engraving and vector cutting but not raster engraving. Checkout scorchworks.com/K40whisperer/k40whisperer.html for more info
@stanhall9393
@stanhall9393 4 года назад
Geeksmithing thanks, I didn’t think I had asked on 2 videos. The first post i did seemed to hang and the app crashed so I thought the question hadnt been posted. Sorry!
@TheGregWallace
@TheGregWallace 2 года назад
Question......Do you polish the acrylic along the edge where the LED's are?
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 2 года назад
Nope, the raw lasered surface is practically polished
@simarpannu9600
@simarpannu9600 3 года назад
How long did it take to engrave this? And what laser machine would you recommend for a small business?(amateur). Thank you
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 3 года назад
It has been a while but I would say, like 10 minutes. The K40 style is a nice entry point if you can find one nowadays.
@beansandwiched
@beansandwiched 2 года назад
I have an outline of pikachu but the k40 wont show it as vector. I Tried raster engrave at 20mm /3pwr but it didn't engrave. I originally used 10 pwr but it was leaving globs of plastic where it would engrave. Should I use blue or navy blue when selecting my image in inkscape? thanks
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 2 года назад
When raster engraving the outline, you can only use a pure blue, (0, 0, 255 on the RGB values) else it will read it as black and can only be raster engraved.
@gokhanisler3740
@gokhanisler3740 3 года назад
Great video! Instead of clear acrylic, what can be the alternative materials? Cheaper than acrylic.
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 3 года назад
I don't know any other materials that have similar properties that can be engraved and cut as easily
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 3 года назад
I don't know any other materials that have similar properties that can be engraved and cut as easily
@gokhanisler3740
@gokhanisler3740 3 года назад
@@Geeksmithing You are right. What do you think about tempered glass? Did you have any experience?
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 3 года назад
@@gokhanisler3740 unfortunately not
@projex5894
@projex5894 4 года назад
Hi. What is the thickness of acryl plate for round base?
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 4 года назад
All acrylic used was 3mm (1/8")
@projex5894
@projex5894 4 года назад
@@Geeksmithing, is the width of nest the same?
@kevingunn1151
@kevingunn1151 3 года назад
I still cannot get my k40 to CUT very thin Lexan (Clear Acrylic Sheet) - it's THIN - but i can't cut it.
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 3 года назад
Are you able to cut anything else? Like hardwood, i.e. cherry, or baltic birch plywood? Definitely should be able to.
@spaghetti_ho9533
@spaghetti_ho9533 3 года назад
Do you think a TBK 958 A would work I’m kinda new to it and this is the closest thing I think I’ll get to finding an answer in English.
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 3 года назад
I don't think so, it doesn't seem to be high enough Wattage(power) to cut the acrylic, but perhaps the engraving will be fine. But I don't have experience with that machine.
@spaghetti_ho9533
@spaghetti_ho9533 3 года назад
@@Geeksmithing ok thanks for the input :)
@pabeader1941
@pabeader1941 3 года назад
Is it possible to vary the etch depth as you go from bottom to top? If so, you could use that to keep the relative brightness the same.
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 3 года назад
That's a fantastic idea! Unfortunately, the stock control board does not have variable power that's controlled by software. There are upgrades available for this, but I have not done them yet myself.
@pabeader1941
@pabeader1941 3 года назад
@@Geeksmithing Could you vary the height of the whole laser head?
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 3 года назад
@@pabeader1941 nope. It has no mechanical movement in the Z axis. Some people also add a Z axis table to add that as well.
@pabeader1941
@pabeader1941 3 года назад
@@Geeksmithing So, one last trick up my sleeve. Make a number of smaller chunks at different % levels. Won't be as smooth but would still offer a more even brightness. Might even look cool if you make the various chunks in a pattern to add a depth effect.
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 3 года назад
@@pabeader1941 yeah, you could definitely do that!;) A banded look could be neat!
@Bobster986
@Bobster986 3 года назад
I already have Coreldraw. Can I use that as my graphic software instead of Inkscape? Thanks!
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 3 года назад
Not if you plan on using K40 whisperer
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 3 года назад
K40 whisperer was made with inkscape in mind. You can still design in corel or anything, but it still must run thru inkscape first
@TheParawakening
@TheParawakening 4 года назад
Do you have a link to the bases you made?
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 4 года назад
To purchase?
@jamie8954
@jamie8954 4 года назад
Where are the LED base lights from please?
@Geeksmithing
@Geeksmithing 4 года назад
Amazon. Link is in description