Last Updated or created 2023-03-06
I did a lot of lasercutting at Fablab Utrecht, but they stopped a few years ago, and I moved to Hilversum.
I loved making this at this Fablab.
- Lasercutting : Boxes, A cryptex of my own design, Xmas ornaments, Shogi game, things in acrylic, Rubber stamps
- Cutting plotter ( Nae Bother Case logo’s )
- CNC Machines
- Vacuum form
Then i bought a mini engraver, which you can attach to your 3D printer.
But I really wanted a cutter, so there it is … the Sculptfun S9
This laser module has a new optical design, so it can cut wood as thick as 10+ mm.
It can engrave metal, cut non-transparant acrylic, leather and more.
Software:
I’m using Inkscape, with the lasercutter tool plugin from Jtech.
https://jtechphotonics.com/
I’ve also tested with LaserGRBL, which can be run under linux using Wine.
I’m trail testing LightBurn. (Native Linux App)
I will post my findings and test on this post.
UPDATE: 20230221
| Speed | 3000 mm/s |
| Laser Power | 100% |
| Lines per mm | 10 |
UPDATE: 20230306
Calibrate your machine! .. But NOT as found on YouTube using a 10x10mm or 1 inch by 1 inch. square.
As big as you can. This is far more precise!
My list of settings (Work in progress)
I have to check mm/s versus mm/minute!
| Material | Speed | Power | Lines/mm | Passes |
| Slate (engrave) (using lasergrbl) | 3000 mm/s | 100% | 10 | 1 |
| 3mm Plywood (cut) | 20 mm/s | 90% | x | 8? |
| Craftpaper | 1500mm/s | 70% | x | 1 |
| Cardboard | 10 mm/s | 100% | x | 4 |
| Leather | ||||
| Cork (6mm) | ||||
