Not wanting to permanently attach the Z axis as i use the drawing attachment frequently, i made this mounting 'block' for the Z axis. It's 90% there. Still need to fix some of the alignment but all holds in place securely.

Download here.

@maikel85t Yep worked pretty easily with the 2.5 laser. No other tips really!

Install 0.9i EleksMana firmware with T2, then enable Servo Mode in Settings > Configure EleksMana.

Not so much something made with the EleksLaser as it's something for the EleksLaser. Recently got the 3 axis Mana Board but needed a way to mount it. Read i'm not the only one and this might be of use for some people.

Download here on Thingiverse!

Thanks Zax. Will give it a try.

On another note, is the 5A power brick sufficient for A3 + 555 motor?
My gut tells me no but happy for someone to prove me wrong.

Hi all,

I was wondering how everyone are powering their 555 motor? Via the 2 pin plug to the mana or powered separately via the circular plug? Or do we need both? Also is it possible to set motor speed much as we would laser power?

Many thanks all

@aph1878 Thanks I used 250 or 320gsm paper and the map is engraved on it.

Could it be you need to cut a bit slower? I have had the same issue cutting white paper. Might be it reflects too much light. Took me a while to get the right speed. Too slow and the whole thing catches fire (esp. with fine detail), too fast and it can skip lines like you're seeing. I've had success running full power, 500 speed, 2 passes on a 2.5w machine.

Made these earrings as a birthday present for a friend on my A3.

Cut from 2.4 mm ply. Card drawn with the draw module. Both cut and drawn with T2

@vivek.khanna These were all cut from black / white 'card stock' paper. You can generate a sky map from several online 'generators'. Then a bit of post processing in photoshop / your favorite editor to get it ready to be engraved / cut.