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  Problem with engraving text
  • alius2010

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  So the main problem is why is the laser making such thing. Maybe someone know what parameters i should use to get the image right?

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  Cutting Mat Board
  • inhousespy

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  @inhousespy

  you need to elevate the piece and then run multiple passes

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  Can I preview first
  • danny5497

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  Thank you.

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  Issue with T2Laser
  • dave_nh

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  @dave_nh I will mention, if you ignore the errors (as a lot of software seems to do, including Eleks own) you run the risk that Grbl crashes and leaves the laser on while the motors are stopped = fire risk!

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  3 Axis Mana Board gives errors when trying to change Grbl Firmware.
  • MrMG

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  @MrMG Have you tried a different cable and/or USB port?

  If that fails the boot loader may have been corrupted, you would need to use the Arduino IDE and another device (or programmer) to flash it.

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  Setting of Sketch (hatch) mode
  • Atthis

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  @Atthis Most of the translations were done by users, but there may be a few that I added later with the help of Google translate (sorry)

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  Hello, I will know how to make it record in a circle or in a round?
  • Carlosk

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  @jimmyedson said in Hello, I will know how to make it record in a circle or in a round?:

  Maybe you mean how do you engrave where the machine draws around the circle instead of scanning across? If so you need a vector graphic in dxf format (or use the circle tool in T2 laser) as when you use a jpg or raster image the machine scans line by line across the circle.

  I think you are correct.

  Basically you are asking how to do vector (where the laser will follow the path) instead of raster (where it scans back and forth).

  As @jimmyedson said, the difference is in the file. In T2Laser you can either use a vector file (DXF, PLT) or trace a raster image to generate a vector path. T2Laser Sketch feature can also generate both, with the filled option disabled you will get vector paths.

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  Feature Request
  • willis

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  @Zax

  Thanks for the reply and for adding it to the "wish list". And I understand about the potential problems with the momentum in vertical cuts. And again, I really appreciate the work that you put into this excellent product.

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  T2 setup for 555 spindle motor for Laser A3 pro with Draw Module
  @zax • • Josephus

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  @Josephus That would be the simplest solution, just manually turn the spindle on / off and let the servo be the Z-axis. Good thinking!

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  Anyone know how to reinstall with valid license key?
  • TheGarp

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  @MrLRichards I got your e-mail and will get you running again.

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  Blurry with laser focused
  • blackstock

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  Ok...
  So my husband reminded me that it started when we put a new laser on the frame (he didn't want to assemble another one so we ordered the same one and kept the frame)

  That would mean that i received a bad laser, correct? Or that I should clean it.

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  installed T2. got a few issues
  • Laser115

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  @pach What issue are you having? Unable to control power?

  Are you using my firmware (Grbl 1.1e)?

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  Engraving glass... a bit confused
  • ztf

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  @ztf the glass will etch wherever the laser meets resistance. in your case, it is the "underside" because the laser it actually etching the material under the glass and the heat is transferring to the glass.

  Like @nottingham82 said, i use black spray paint or acrylic paint to etch on the "top" of glass.

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  T2 software step by step guide?
  • Rossi

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  Thanks for the link. Yesterday I assembled my Eleksmaker A3 5500 and immediately tested it. After a few test runs, I tried to engrave bamboo and it actually worked well for the time being

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  T2Laser Software - Introduction
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  @Spiderman said in T2Laser Software - Introduction:

  Ciao Zax ho un paio di richieste, il tuo software supporta il firmware Marlin kimbra, e se prevedi un ampliamento per la stampa 3d, sarebbe fantastico

  No plans to support 3D printing, but to run machines with lasers - yes!

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  T2Laser, Eleksdraw & Tool size
  • Azrahel78

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  @Azrahel78 Could you use hatch and set the gap to the pen radius? That should do what you are asking, if I understood correctly of course. If it's an image just set the resolution in the same way.

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  Low power laser mode
  • ztf

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  That is old information. The old low power buttons ran the laser using the mosfet on the board and it would overheat the mosfet. New lasers dont do that. They have a board on the laser for that purpose or you can turn it on in the software. The mana se doesnt even have a low power button.

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  Problem firmware
  • Lucap18

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  @Zax Yes mana s and maybe I was wrong to load firmware 1.1f now but I can not install more than 1.1 basic version I try on another PC?

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  Unable to close laser control box
  • ztf

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  @ztf That's odd, the M30 (end of program) command is supposed to be deselected automatically when Grbl firmware is detected. Glad you fixed it, I will take a look and verify and remember this in the future. Thanks!

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  How to set up Eleks machine limit switch in T2 Laser
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  Hi,
  I mounted two microswitches, one on the end of the X axis rail, set so that when the laser mount moves fully to the left it closes the switch, the other on the left front (nearest to the side with the control circuit) set so that when the X axis rail moves to the front it closes that switch.
  Both switches are connected in parallel, (common pins together and normally open pins together) then one set of contacts is soldered to pin D9 on the arduino the other to the ground connection. Set T2 Laser, control laser, settings, select "Home Switches" and that's it. (I fixed the switches in place with very strong double sided tape, works well but would probably be better to use nuts and bolts!)