Members dikman Posted April 13, 2019 Members Report Posted April 13, 2019 One interesting little fact I've discovered is that if I input a picture from elsewhere (photoshop, for example) the engraver software reduces it by 58%! A bit bizarre as it's a funny figure and took a bit of testing and calculating to prove it. The software might be pretty rudimentary, although adequate, but it seems a bit strange. It also occasionally won't print and the software needs to be re-started, no big deal, just annoying. When it prints though it's great. Quote Machines wot I have - Singer 51W59; Singer 331K4; Seiko STH-8BLD; Pfaff 335; CB4500. Chinese shoe patcher; Singer 201K (old hand crank)
Members Halitech Posted April 13, 2019 Members Report Posted April 13, 2019 I've noticed that too. I find if I up the resolution from 72x72 to 150x150, it's not as bad. I also double the size of the image I'm working on so if I want a final image of 2"x3", I make my image in GIMP 4"x6" What engraver do you have? I have the SixDu 80mm 1500mw and run it under windows 7. There was recently an update that caused mine to stop at 5minutes. Removed the update (it's a virtual machine so don't really care about security on it) and it's working great again. Quote Every day you learn something is a good day. If you don't learn something every day, was it worth waking up for?
Members chrisash Posted April 13, 2019 Members Report Posted April 13, 2019 How about some images you guys Quote Mi omputer is ot ood at speeling , it's not me
Members Halitech Posted April 13, 2019 Members Report Posted April 13, 2019 1 hour ago, chrisash said: How about some images you guys Of what? finished items or where things mess up? Quote Every day you learn something is a good day. If you don't learn something every day, was it worth waking up for?
Members HaloJones Posted April 13, 2019 Members Report Posted April 13, 2019 3 hours ago, Halitech said: Of what? finished items or where things mess up? Both please:) Quote
Members Halitech Posted April 13, 2019 Members Report Posted April 13, 2019 didn't keep anything that failed so no pictures of them Quote Every day you learn something is a good day. If you don't learn something every day, was it worth waking up for?
Members noobleather Posted April 14, 2019 Members Report Posted April 14, 2019 Some cool laser work.How long does it take to cut out those designs on the key rings? Quote
Members chrisash Posted April 14, 2019 Members Report Posted April 14, 2019 Nice work, prefer the darket ones though, how will you treat them after the print to keep the black colour as presumably its just the burnt leather Quote Mi omputer is ot ood at speeling , it's not me
Members Halitech Posted April 14, 2019 Members Report Posted April 14, 2019 7 hours ago, noobleather said: Some cool laser work.How long does it take to cut out those designs on the key rings? Depends on the design but generally 15-25 minutes 3 hours ago, chrisash said: Nice work, prefer the darket ones though, how will you treat them after the print to keep the black colour as presumably its just the burnt leather Yes, the design is basically burnt in the leather. I've been treating them the same as everything else, resolene or satin shene, depending on if I need full water resistance or not Quote Every day you learn something is a good day. If you don't learn something every day, was it worth waking up for?
Members GrantNOVAROBOTICS Posted April 14, 2019 Members Report Posted April 14, 2019 This may be of interest to people wanting to laser more or bigger parts - 15 watt power, 800mm x 400mm work area. Tt can be flat packet into 3 chunks for compact shipping world wide. There is also a version with complete exhaust extraction, air assist at cutting area, Safety viewing lens drop down over cut area for office use. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/192888020182?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 Regards to all from the UK Quote
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