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On 9/7/2019 at 9:09 AM, Halitech said:

For most of these smaller machines they are mostly set up for proprietary software. I wish they cold so I didn't have to use  a VM to use mine

Yep, I tried a couple of programmes I found on the 'net with my little burner but to no avail. One that did work was simpler than the stuff that came with it!

Machines wot I have - Singer 51W59; Singer 331K4; Seiko STH-8BLD; Pfaff 335; CB4500.

Chinese shoe patcher; Singer 201K (old hand crank)

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Got the software somewhat figured out. Just a lot of trial and error. There is still no explanation of any the settings. 

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You might be able to run it with laserweb* on mac..likewise for debian linux ( try version 3 rather than 4 first, if v3 works, try v4 )..it also works on windows..( "cross platform" ) all depends what "language" the module that is doing the position controlling of your laser system is using.It isn't designed for these little desktop lasers, but ..could be worth a try..I don't have a laser as small as these, so I can't say that it will work with any of them, nor can I say that it won't "brick" them..So..try at your own risk..

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On 9/15/2019 at 10:14 AM, Prestige593 said:

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Got the software somewhat figured out. Just a lot of trial and error. There is still no explanation of any the settings. 

What kind of files will it accept?  How about STL files?

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8 minutes ago, sbrownn said:

What kind of files will it accept?  How about STL files?

I've used PNG, GIF and JPG with mine. STL are generally for 3D printers as far as I've heard

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On 12/10/2019 at 1:23 PM, Halitech said:

I've used PNG, GIF and JPG with mine. STL are generally for 3D printers as far as I've heard

Well it looks like a good way to get started with some laser engraving.  I take it that it works off of a picture?

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2 hours ago, sbrownn said:

Well it looks like a good way to get started with some laser engraving.  I take it that it works off of a picture?

Those are formats used for images yes but you can use letters in an image as well. This is a logo I create for my son who is a member of his schools unified basketball team

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On 9/16/2019 at 2:44 AM, Prestige593 said:

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Got the software somewhat figured out. Just a lot of trial and error. There is still no explanation of any the settings. 

How you are able to make the black burnt part of engraving so dark? Do you applying anything over on leather after engraving?

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Prestige 593 I would NOT buy a Glowforge you need to be connected to the internet for it to work. I had a 40 watt CO-2 laser (Chinese brand ) for $ 325.00 and it worked well except for cutting. I upgraded to a 80 watt CO-2 laser (Chinese brand ) for $ 2019.00 and I just cut 9 oz veg tan leather at about 1//2 power! I am learning Lightburn now and it seems to be a GREAT program.

 

 

 

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On 7/6/2019 at 2:46 PM, Prestige593 said:

Just got this mini desktop laser (purchased on Amazon). It has a working area of 3"X3". Just got it to mess around with before considering spending $3K on a Glowforge. Any advice? I will be using a Mac. Thanks

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I'm about to pull the trigger on one of these exact lasers. How has it been going?

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