I’d like to say thanks to everyone in this thread for the valuable information and feedback. Your contributions are immensely beneficial, especially for those who are still learning and may not yet know which questions to ask.
I went with Neje e80 (24 watt). 3D printed a mount plate for it that matches the threaded holes for the Sienci laser.
How does the K30 do on engraving? I’ve ordered an Altmill and would like to add a laser. I’m thinking of going with a V2 20 W or K30. With the Altmill, maybe the faster speed capability of the CNC and the auxillary functions of the K30 would be worth the $200+ more to K30? Your thoughts will be appreciated.
Morning Joe, pure speculation here but from what I’ve heard, the Altmill is more solid than the MKII. That being the case, you should be able to up the speed of the engraving but even on the MKII, it far exceeds the capabilities of the 7 watt.
I’d probably still go with the K30 if i had the altmill.
Do you know what the speed of the altmill is limited at?
Just read that the Altmill is capable of 600ipm, so 15,000mm/m. I am engraving at 2500mm/m so if thats the case, 6x faster. Yeah, I’d definitely go with the K30!
Thank you Minidb. Regarding speeds DilbeckHamilton of CNC with Me did a review and comparison of the Onefinity and Altmill. I think he ran both at 400 ipm. For 3d carving, the Altmill finished 40% faster, presumably do to its faster speeds at non-carving movements. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6t3FNtgyts
@Minidb based on this thread I went ahead and ordered a laser tree 20w. My 7w sienci laser is having a difficult time engraving on wood requiring multiple passes to get acceptable results. While waiting for the unit to arrive I have been looking at the owners manual. It appears I will have to use the driver board that comes with it and connect from the slb to the new board. As it appears that the unit does not come with connectors do you know what type of connector I need to purchase?
Here’s a list of the connectors used on the slb.
@Spamming_Eddie thanks, but the one I am referencing is the 2 pin connector to plug into the board that will come with the laser.
My bad, you were asking @Minidb
I didn’t noticed that and jumped right in.
Sorry for the intrusion.
No problem any input is appreciated
Sorry about the slow response, tis the season. I’ll take a look at what I used and get back to you. I actually bought a assortment of connectors from Amazon to make sureI had the right one
The connector needed for pin #6 is a jst xh 2.54
I picked up this kit and some stranded wire to run from the drive adapter to the laser.
2.54mm XH Connector Socket Kit… 2.54mm XH Connector Socket Kit with pre-Crimped Cable Wire 2/3/4/5/6/7 Pin Housing JST Adapter Cable Male and Female Compatible with JST-XH Connector (Connector&Socket), Terminals & Kits - Amazon Canada
Thanks @Minidb appreciate the support. Hope you have a joyous Christmas and a happy new year.
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