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How to convert any 3D printer or CNC router into cutting or engraving machine?
Introducing Endurance L-CHEAPO diode laser
Endurance L-CHEAPO is a 445 nanometer diode laser which easily mounts on your 3D printer or CNC mill
No additional power supply is necessary, and it will not interfere with normal use of your hardware
You can readily switch from laser to print/mill mode, use your existing software (Slic3r, Skeinforge, etc), and with no tools the laser can be removed in about 2 minutes
Endurance L-CHEAPO can cut paper and wood up to 3/16ths of an inch, and can engrave most non-metallic materials
Easy to Use and Open Source
No special software or hardware required – not even a power supply! All you need is to mount the laser, create a special extrusion profile on your standard software and
get to work. Video in action available here: http://endurancerobots.com/products/laser-cutters-accessory/video-in-action/
Engraving samples: http://endurancerobots.com/products/laser-cutters-accessory/laser-cutter-accessory-engraving-samples/
Low-cost, High-yield
Laser cutting requires a significant initial investment, but opens up a lot of making possibilities — laser-cut parts are tougher than 3D printer parts. With Endurance L-
CHEAPO, the initial dollar investment goes from thousands to hundreds, and the module requires very little space.
We hope this product will allow high school shop classes, small universities and local hackerspaces to be able to work with a wider variety of materials and techniques
without breaking the bank.
If you are ready here is a quick start link: http://endurancerobots.com/products/laser-cutters-accessory/quick-start/
- gus_massa 11y agoClicky: http://endurancerobots.com/products/laser-cutters-accessory/video-in-action/ http://endurancerobots.com/products/laser-cutters-accessory/... In the video, it looks like the laser passed trough the target. Is that safe for the building bed? Is that safe for the floor? Is that safe for your foots? From the other thread: > Would you like to write a review about our laser? We can send you one for test or we can give any answers as you need to write a review. Is that still available? (Not for me, I don't have the necessary equipment at home or at work.)
- detritus 11y agoI run a 40W laser which wouldn't cut through the building bed (although if left running in place would make it quite hot).
- reangeorge 11y agodo you want to try ours?
- reangeorge 11y agoyes, it is
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