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I'm waiting on my delivery today, hope that I have no issues. Didn't buy direct through OMTech since conversion + freight was considerably more than third party in my country. Hopefully run into no issues. Watching these now while waiting.
Part 3 through 100 would be helpful :) I really like your style. I need all the help I can get. Started with an XTool, and the MF2028 is so different. Lightburn and the laser are intimidating.
Thank you for your videos. We have recently received our machine and used your videos for set up, which were very helpful. We we literally followed you step-by-step, pausing in between steps to make sure we were doing everything correctly but we can’t get that first cut for some reason. We are having trouble firing up the machine. Do you have any tips on what we could be doing wrong or how to do a test cut? Any help would be greatly appreciate it. Thank you so much for doing these videos.
Go to the OMT website and find downloads. Download the test card. Import it into lightburn. The power and speed settings are already programmed. You just need to run the CUT/START - the test card will give you your speeds and feeds. Make sure all Keys are ON and the E-STOP is not engaged. Very hard to diagnose with limited info.
Thanks so much for the videos!! I have watched all three parts and have found them very helpful - I am wondering if you just installed the inline fan and left the fan alone in the laser or if you disconnected that fan due to the inline fan - thanks for all your time and valuable information!! Looking forward to more content!
You will need to remove the stock fan when upgrading to an inline fan. The old fan will actually cause performance issues. Lots of documented videos on YT or else I would make one. Just remove the 2 wires, cap then off and take the old fan out. Some rewire back into the old fan connections and others will just plug the inline fan into an outlet and manually turn it on when using the machine vs wiring up the new one. Either option works fine. Personal choice.
Thank you so much for the kind words. Although these are very easy machines to learn, they can be very confusing when first buying one, so glad these are helping folks out!
How long of a usb cord do you have? I can't place my laser close enough to use the included usb cord and the high speed 30' one I bought doesn't seem to work. Not sure if it's the length, the high speed, or some other factor.
Delivery drives don't work for OMTech nor are they a part of the business. Shipping is Third party and OMT has nothing to do with those companies policies. I have 3 machines and all 3 were delivered into my garage with no issues.
Not that I am aware of. Most people keep their first laser when they upgrade and have each machine setup for a certain task, or sell second hand on the used marketplace!
how well do these things run in a garage? I live in MI where is gets cold and hot and don't think i'd be able to get one of these into my basement. is there anything i should do to make sure they run well in a garage?
Simply get a chiller and fill it with some Anti-Freeze or you can drop a fish aquarium heater inside to keep it warm during the winters. Even better the new OMtech CW5200 has a heater built in. Works great in a garage. No Issues.
thanks for the advise. i have a glowforge and looking to upgrade and never had something like this in a garage so want to make sure i don't break it.@@RISENGRINDWORKSHOP
I currently have a blue diode laser that I mostly use on stuff like yeti cups and lumber, the big trouble with using the blue diode laser is a matter of engraving anything highly reflective or see through, ie aluminum sheeting and glass, because that diode works by focused light energy that either just bounces off/thru those materials. Anyways, the true question that strikes my mind is a matter of the software. It's definitely gonna be a while until I invest on something like a co2 laser, but I'm questioning if this laser is compatible with the same software I use on the diode, ie xtool laserbox basic. With the laser engraving being more of a side thing for me, I don't wanna waste my money on those softwares like lightburn, especially if I'm not gonna make a business out of it. Again I just question if this will work with laserbox basic?
How do you get your third lens calibrated? I have ran my test on the other two and they are centered but the laser does not even make contact with my third lens? Any help would be great.
Stock 80w can typically do up to 10mm Stock. However I would order the lens and tube kit from OMTech or American Photonics. 80w will cut slightly faster than the 60 not much. OMTech site has a chart under learning center that covers the materials list each laser can cut. 80w tube life is 3X as long as the 60 so long term the 80w is a better bet 👍🏼
Well, some say yes and others say no. Not an electrician so don't take my advice, however my machine is not grounded to the earth with a rod, just the machine and my surge protector!
Just to be honest and unbiased. Theres no thurd party in ebay. Its the same company . The e ay is the chinese sidenoperation while omtech is the California side of the same Chinese company
Mine was ordered 12/27 and was a pre-sale order. You likely won't hear a thing from them beyond an order confirmation until the date the laser ships, unless you contact them (or possibly if it's late - I've read stories of the estimated date being pushed back but that was not my experience) I had a question about something besides the machine and they were very responsive when I reached out. Next contact was a shipping confirmation, then the freight company contacted me, and the machine arrived yesterday (2/8).
