If it were me, I would have spent some company dollars to at least put a new lid on the thing or something. about 50/50 good/bad towards that company, and I was finished looking into their display. My thoughts came back to the posts I've read here. It does work perfectly (thanks Donna for putting me onto it). FSL had 1 ragged-out looking $3499 machine on display. So I’ve updated my Google Drive folder containing the K40 Software, as I finally got around to downloading a version of CorelDraw x5 today (to test if it works with the CorelLaser plugin). Glowforge was swamped with potential customers, so I wasn't able to get any more than a glance over other peoples' shoulders. The Universal rep was the most helpful, answering any questions I had, but there were no amazing show deals to be had, so I moved on. Yesterday I attended the Maker Faire in San Francisco and was able to see a few manufacturers: Glowforge, FSL, and ULS. They put off production one too many times for me. The part you might find funny about my search for a new laser: I'm using my refund from a Glowforge that I'd bought many months ago to fund this. Generally, all laser cutters that are compatible with LaserDRW software can be used with K40 Whisperer software. K40 Whisperer enhances the functionality of the machine by providing a user-friendly interface and extending its support to Linux and Mac platforms.
If I were near OH I'm sure I'd go with a Rabbit. Yes, K40 Whisperer software is compatible with almost every K40 laser cutter. So I tried working with that a bit "What if I come to your shop for training and pick it up or ship it from there?" and the reply was: they don't do it that way. Instead they need to deliver it, set up, and train. When inquiring about shipping fees to see what t would cost from OH to CA, I found out they won't just ship it. My deciding factor for going with a system direct from China instead of a Rabbit was their delivery program. So I figured whichever software, if any, had this feature, it could help me choose a machine.īert, like I said I've been reading the forums lately, and your support of Rabbit had me looking into those.
They either come with Auto Laser or Laser Works depending on the brand/controller it seems. In the last article we guide you trough the first cut or engraving.Ĭlick here to read the complete article about first run.I should have mentioned: One of the reasons I'm asking now is because I'm looking to upsize to a 6040 or 5070 Chinese laser (G.Weike, Shenhui, or Rayfine maybe). The more the merrier, small tank will get you above the preferred temperature quicker.Ĭlick here to read the complete article about watercooling. You need the parts delivered with your machine, aswell as a tank to keep your coolant in. Click the k40whisperer application to fire up the application. Mount the exhaust fan on the back of the machine, use tape to make it air tight to the machine.Ĭlick here to read the complete article about exhaust Watercooling Download K40 Whisperer software here and extract to a known location on your computer. Prepare good for the alignment with time and temper, hide the wife/man/kids and have some alone time, this will test your temper to never before seen levels □Ĭlick here to read the complete article about aligning the mirrors. This is one of the most important steps, and also the one who will make you say words not written in the bible. LaserDRW and CorelLaser is attatched, i would suggest using CorelLaser, less bugs and problems.įirst install Corel Draw included on the CD, after that install the CorelLaser addon and you are done. On the CD delivered with your machine you have the software needed. Some machines arrives with a tube of silicone, this is used to isolate the connectors on the laser tube when/if you need to change it. This guide is made from the standard configuration and products coming with the machine when you order it.įor more information about upgrades and optimizations, check out the other categories to the left. It engraves and cuts plywood 3-5x faster than lasers which cost twice as much, and it engraves up to about 300mm/s.
Few other lasers under 3-4x the price offer this level of capability. First thing to do before you try anything with your laser is to check the electrical wiring in the machine – see this article about Electrical warning. The OMTech K40 is a 40W CO2 laser that can cut 5mm birch plywood in one pass.