# 🔥 Laser **URL:** https://forum.sienci.com/c/mods/laser/37.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forum.sienci.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.sienci.com/categories.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Possible new laser offering?](https://forum.sienci.com/t/possible-new-laser-offering/16110)
**Author:** [@gpg](https://forum.sienci.com/u/gpg)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2025, 1:37pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/possible-new-laser-offering/16110 "2025-03-05T13:37:44Z")
In the January 2025 production update video Andy has a dismantled Lasertree product on his desk in the background. Is there going to be a shift or possible new offering coming in the future?? --- ## [Any plans for offering more powerful laser?](https://forum.sienci.com/t/any-plans-for-offering-more-powerful-laser/10026)
**Author:** [@vjcubas](https://forum.sienci.com/u/vjcubas)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2025, 1:35pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/any-plans-for-offering-more-powerful-laser/10026 "2025-03-05T13:35:55Z")
If this question may have already been posted, I offer my apologies. Does anyone know if there is a way to mount a more powerful laser to the MK2? --- ## [I fabricated my own LED ring for the 1.5kw spindle](https://forum.sienci.com/t/i-fabricated-my-own-led-ring-for-the-1-5kw-spindle/15983)
**Author:** [@rblondeau](https://forum.sienci.com/u/rblondeau)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2025, 7:44pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/i-fabricated-my-own-led-ring-for-the-1-5kw-spindle/15983 "2025-02-26T19:44:57Z")
Not being able to find a Ring LED that fit my Sienci 1.5kw spindle the way I liked, I decided to design and make one of my own as follows… It’s a snug enough press fit onto the bottom of the spindle that there is no nee… --- ## [My laser wont burn anything now](https://forum.sienci.com/t/my-laser-wont-burn-anything-now/8644)
**Author:** [@Kgerald](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Kgerald)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2025, 11:59am UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/my-laser-wont-burn-anything-now/8644 "2025-02-12T11:59:09Z")
Been trying to use my laser. Had trouble getting the image light as I wanted without getting parts of it too light. The first image I did turned out ok using the G2 lens .but then I tried it again a few days later using … --- ## [Sanding after burning](https://forum.sienci.com/t/sanding-after-burning/14831)
**Author:** [@swhittaker](https://forum.sienci.com/u/swhittaker)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2025, 3:49pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/sanding-after-burning/14831 "2025-02-05T15:49:28Z")
How do you clean up your piece after wood burning? Sanding puts the soot into the grain. Can you stain and seal first, then laser, then sand off the top layer of sealer and recoat? --- ## [What can the 7w laser do](https://forum.sienci.com/t/what-can-the-7w-laser-do/6752)
**Author:** [@Hobbist](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Hobbist)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2025, 1:39pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/what-can-the-7w-laser-do/6752 "2025-01-23T13:39:17Z")
Hi so before buying I always like doing my research my question is can the 7w laser cut dog tags out of stainless And also engrave big and small tumblers --- ## [Laserbeam Power](https://forum.sienci.com/t/laserbeam-power/15455)
**Author:** [@cmorrowk](https://forum.sienci.com/u/cmorrowk)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2025, 4:37pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/laserbeam-power/15455 "2025-01-11T16:37:21Z")
I just got the LaserBeam, and I’m happy with the marking it can do. For reference, I also have a Creality Falcon 2 40W laser. So I have experience marking/cutting with lasers on wood. I also have realistic expectation… --- ## [Laser stops after about 5 minutes of operation](https://forum.sienci.com/t/laser-stops-after-about-5-minutes-of-operation/15174)
**Author:** [@dwalters](https://forum.sienci.com/u/dwalters)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2024, 2:48pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/laser-stops-after-about-5-minutes-of-operation/15174 "2024-12-21T14:48:49Z")
Got my laser up and working but after trying many files from simple text tests to speed/power files to image files my laser just stops after about 5 minutes of use. The laser stays on fixed to one spot and cannot be tur… --- ## [I got it working, but is this normal](https://forum.sienci.com/t/i-got-it-working-but-is-this-normal/14971)
**Author:** [@jmckeand](https://forum.sienci.com/u/jmckeand)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2024, 8:13pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/i-got-it-working-but-is-this-normal/14971 "2024-12-03T20:13:56Z")
This may seam a little wordy, but I like to document my progress. After getting my SLB to work with my Ultimate Bee from Bulk Man 3D, I decided it needed a freaking laser. I purchased a XT-50 6W from Opt Lasers. I selec… --- ## [LaserBeam Magnetic Mount comment](https://forum.sienci.com/t/laserbeam-magnetic-mount-comment/14960)
**Author:** [@CMonastra](https://forum.sienci.com/u/CMonastra)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2024, 8:23pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/laserbeam-magnetic-mount-comment/14960 "2024-12-01T20:23:06Z")
Hello folks, It has been awhile since I posted but recently picked up the magnetic laser mount along with the AutoZero. I like the AutoZero but wish I did not purchase the magnetic laser mount. With the “pins” having so… --- ## [Laser job pausing during burning](https://forum.sienci.com/t/laser-job-pausing-during-burning/14939)
**Author:** [@gwilki](https://forum.sienci.com/u/gwilki)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2024, 10:47pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/laser-job-pausing-during-burning/14939 "2024-11-29T22:47:04Z")
@Wills Bill. My apologies. In attempting to move your post, including the gcode, I seem to have managed to delete it. Can you please upload the gcode in reply to this post? As soon as you do, I’ll delete this and leave… --- ## [V Carve laser add on](https://forum.sienci.com/t/v-carve-laser-add-on/14684)
**Author:** [@Hemlock30](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Hemlock30)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2024, 10:07pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/v-carve-laser-add-on/14684 "2024-11-14T22:07:08Z")
Would anyone know what version of the v carve laser add on, i should dowload? I have and use light burn, but i have specific project that id like to do in V carve. --- ## [Altmill Laser Speed and Power?](https://forum.sienci.com/t/altmill-laser-speed-and-power/14379)
**Author:** [@Verno](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Verno)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2024, 10:10pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/altmill-laser-speed-and-power/14379 "2024-11-13T22:10:37Z")
Hello. I am totally new to this and am trying to absorb as much information as I can find. As I am waiting for my Altmill to ship in December, My plan at this point, is to add the Sienci laser set up as well. My quest… --- ## [3D Laser etching?](https://forum.sienci.com/t/3d-laser-etching/5503)
**Author:** [@Lutraphobia](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Lutraphobia)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2024, 3:32pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/3d-laser-etching/5503 "2024-11-11T15:32:03Z")
Hello Community, I am playing around with 3D landscapes created with the LongMill. My goal is to create 3D maps that have Topo markings on them. Not laser CUT topos. I am talking more about milling 3D reliefs of landsca… --- ## [Using a NON Sienci laser](https://forum.sienci.com/t/using-a-non-sienci-laser/14327)
**Author:** [@wintersmd](https://forum.sienci.com/u/wintersmd)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2024, 6:47pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/using-a-non-sienci-laser/14327 "2024-10-30T18:47:51Z")
Hi all, I am new to the group. Just ordered a MK2.5 LongMill 48x30 and cant wait for its arrival. I have a small garage woodshop and make projects for presents and give aways. I do sell some things, but dont really ma… --- ## [G2 spacer lost to the void - HELP!](https://forum.sienci.com/t/g2-spacer-lost-to-the-void-help/8740)
**Author:** [@cerberus](https://forum.sienci.com/u/cerberus)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2024, 3:46pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/g2-spacer-lost-to-the-void-help/8740 "2024-10-25T15:46:17Z")
Can anyone measure their G2 spacer for the laserbeam and tell me the height? I was cleaning off the CNC and the spacer went flying, somewhere into the void in the garage. I’ve looked all over along the flight path and ha… --- ## [Laser Beam Power Supply Dead?](https://forum.sienci.com/t/laser-beam-power-supply-dead/13844)
**Author:** [@sailpret](https://forum.sienci.com/u/sailpret)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2024, 5:53pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/laser-beam-power-supply-dead/13844 "2024-09-10T17:53:36Z")
I received my Laser Beam from Sienci a couple of months ago. Just now getting around to hooking everything up. Everything is installed, wires ran, plugged in the power supply. The light on the brick came on. Turned on th… --- ## [Newbie needs help](https://forum.sienci.com/t/newbie-needs-help/10179)
**Author:** [@GeorgeV](https://forum.sienci.com/u/GeorgeV)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2023, 1:17pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/newbie-needs-help/10179 "2023-12-04T13:17:41Z")
Hello everyone, I’m new to CNC and am trying to get my LaserBeam from Sienci Labs working, but I can’t see anything on the wood (plywood 3.6 mm). I have watched several videos, controlled the laser via gSender, controll… --- ## [Have i burnt out my lens?](https://forum.sienci.com/t/have-i-burnt-out-my-lens/9194)
**Author:** [@Minidb](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Minidb)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2023, 2:57pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/have-i-burnt-out-my-lens/9194 "2023-07-06T14:57:05Z")
I’ve been using the Sienci laser for a month now. Not a lot of use, maybe a couple hours of engraving at most. Today i was trying to do a simple engraving for our Little Free Library but the laser wont burn the wood. … --- ## [LaserBeam Live #52 - LaserBeam Live Season Finale](https://forum.sienci.com/t/laserbeam-live-52-laserbeam-live-season-finale/13523)
**Author:** [@mollysaynavong](https://forum.sienci.com/u/mollysaynavong)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2024, 1:12pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/laserbeam-live-52-laserbeam-live-season-finale/13523 "2024-08-13T13:12:28Z")
Hi everyone. Join Ikenna on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at 8 PM EST for the season finale of LaserBeam Live! As we mark two incredible years, we want to express our heartfelt thanks to everyone who has watched and partic… --- ## [Driving your Longmill with Lightburn vs gSender](https://forum.sienci.com/t/driving-your-longmill-with-lightburn-vs-gsender/13419)
**Author:** [@Scott1](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Scott1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2024, 1:35pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/driving-your-longmill-with-lightburn-vs-gsender/13419 "2024-08-07T13:35:11Z")
Just started watching the livestreams. Show of hands, are your using Lightburn to connect and drive/run your Longmill vs gSender? During livestream #2 I got a bit frustrated watching the host create and save gcode vs j… --- ## [LaserBeam Live #51 - Making a Clock Part 3 & Q&A Session](https://forum.sienci.com/t/laserbeam-live-51-making-a-clock-part-3-q-a-session/13335)
**Author:** [@mollysaynavong](https://forum.sienci.com/u/mollysaynavong)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2024, 1:27pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/laserbeam-live-51-making-a-clock-part-3-q-a-session/13335 "2024-07-30T13:27:40Z")
It’s LaserBeam Live week! Join Ikenna on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at 8 PM EST. Ikenna will continue to make a clock with the LaserBeam Sienci LaserBeam Laser System | Sienci Labs. As always, he will host a Q&A session,… --- ## [LaserBeam Live #50 - Making a Clock Part 2 & Q&A Session](https://forum.sienci.com/t/laserbeam-live-50-making-a-clock-part-2-q-a-session/13098)
**Author:** [@mollysaynavong](https://forum.sienci.com/u/mollysaynavong)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2024, 1:10pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/laserbeam-live-50-making-a-clock-part-2-q-a-session/13098 "2024-07-16T13:10:11Z")
Happy LaserBeam Live week! Join Ikenna on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at 8 PM EST. Ikenna will continue to make a clock with the LaserBeam Sienci LaserBeam Laser System | Sienci Labs. As always, he will host a Q&A session,… --- ## [LaserBeam Live #49 Making a Clock & Q&A Session](https://forum.sienci.com/t/laserbeam-live-49-making-a-clock-q-a-session/12875)
**Author:** [@mollysaynavong](https://forum.sienci.com/u/mollysaynavong)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2024, 7:52pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/laserbeam-live-49-making-a-clock-q-a-session/12875 "2024-07-02T19:52:12Z")
It’s LaserBeam Live week! Join Ikenna on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at 8 PM EST. Ikenna will make a clock with the LaserBeam Sienci LaserBeam Laser System | Sienci Labs. As always, he will host a Q&A session, so ask your q… --- ## [LaserBeam Live #48 - Engraving Complex Vectors/Shapes Using LightBurn & Q&A Session](https://forum.sienci.com/t/laserbeam-live-48-engraving-complex-vectors-shapes-using-lightburn-q-a-session/12594)
**Author:** [@mollysaynavong](https://forum.sienci.com/u/mollysaynavong)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2024, 2:09pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/laserbeam-live-48-engraving-complex-vectors-shapes-using-lightburn-q-a-session/12594 "2024-06-18T14:09:25Z")
Happy LaserBeam Live week! Join Ikenna on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at 8 PM EST. Ikenna will use LightBurn to engrave complex vectors and shapes with the LaserBeam Sienci LaserBeam Laser System | Sienci Labs. As always, … --- ## [LaserBeam Live #47 - Engraving Garden Tags & Q&A Session](https://forum.sienci.com/t/laserbeam-live-47-engraving-garden-tags-q-a-session/12436)
**Author:** [@mollysaynavong](https://forum.sienci.com/u/mollysaynavong)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2024, 6:09pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/laserbeam-live-47-engraving-garden-tags-q-a-session/12436 "2024-06-10T18:09:59Z")
It’s LaserBeam Live week! Join Ikenna on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at 8 PM EST. Ikenna will be engraving garden tags using the LaserBeam Sienci LaserBeam Laser System | Sienci Labs. As always, he will host a Q&A session, … --- ## [Laser driver hack 2](https://forum.sienci.com/t/laser-driver-hack-2/12434)
**Author:** [@mike2](https://forum.sienci.com/u/mike2)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2024, 3:06pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/laser-driver-hack-2/12434 "2024-06-06T15:06:46Z")
When I received my laser driver, the fan was loud and winey so I installed a paper gasket and problem solved. Now the fan is quiet. --- ## [Laser driver hack](https://forum.sienci.com/t/laser-driver-hack/12433)
**Author:** [@mike2](https://forum.sienci.com/u/mike2)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2024, 9:47pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/laser-driver-hack/12433 "2024-06-03T21:47:57Z")
I didn’t like how the feet were just the ends of the screws so they were just long enough to install rubber cutting board feet and the small nut fit perfectly in the rubber to tighten up. So now it is much nicer on t… --- ## [LaserBeam Live #46 - Engraving a QR Code & Q&A Session](https://forum.sienci.com/t/laserbeam-live-46-engraving-a-qr-code-q-a-session/12336)
**Author:** [@mollysaynavong](https://forum.sienci.com/u/mollysaynavong)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2024, 12:34pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/laserbeam-live-46-engraving-a-qr-code-q-a-session/12336 "2024-05-21T12:34:19Z")
Happy LaserBeam Live week! Join Ikenna on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at 8 PM EST. Ikenna will be engraving a QR code using the LaserBeam Sienci LaserBeam Laser System | Sienci Labs. As always, he will host a Q&A session, s… --- ## [Hybrid laser/router projects](https://forum.sienci.com/t/hybrid-laser-router-projects/12274)
**Author:** [@Phildo](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Phildo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2024, 4:09am UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/hybrid-laser-router-projects/12274 "2024-05-14T04:09:04Z")
Hi @StephenCampbell, This has been working really well for me!!! Much appreciated. Does it function well with Lasers? I do not want to buy the laser module with VCarve but have been doing some reading about setting u… [Previous page](https://forum.sienci.com/c/mods/laser/37.md) [Next page](https://forum.sienci.com/c/mods/laser/37.md?page=2)