0W Laser Module QUICK START GUIDE MAKE SOMETHING WONDERFUL
Contents Before You Start 01 Machine Assembly 15 Laser Engraving and Cutting 23 Maintenance 37
Before You Start
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1.1 Disclaimer Ensure that anyone who uses this product knows and understands the contents of this guide to make the most out of it. Failure to read the guide may lead to personal injury, inferior results, or damage to the product. Snapmaker does not assume responsibility and expressly disclaims liability for any personal injury, inferior results, or damage to the product arising out of or in connection with your improper operations or failure to follow the instructions of the guide.
this product to rain or wet conditions. Minors are only allowed to use this product under adult supervision and assistance. Ensure that bystanders also read and understand all the safety notes of this product and keep bystanders away while operating this product for safety purposes. Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and pay attention to the surrounding environment when operating this product. Do not use this product while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.
An air purifier should be used depending on the type and constituent of the materials you are going to use, as some materials may release hazardous and toxic fumes when being laser engraved or cut. Ensure that the air purifier you choose is effective enough to protect human health and prevent environmental pollution. During machine operation, do not touch the laser aperture nor expose yourself to the laser beam.
FCC Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
(1) l'appareil nedoit pas produire de brouillage, et(2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. Le présent appareil est conforme Après examen de ce matériel aux conformité ou aux limites d’intensité de champ RF, les utilisateurs peuvent sur l’exposition aux radiofréquences et compliance d’acquérir les informations correspondantes.
8 Frequency Range 2402-2480MHz Transmit power 9.23dBm(For EU), 11.
Work Area 320 mm × 350 mm (A350 / A350T / F350) 230 mm × 250 mm (A250 / A250T / F250) Laser Spot Dimensions ≤ 0.05 mm × 0.2 mm Maximum Engraving Speed Maximum Cutting Speed [3] Compatible Machine Models 6000 mm/min 600 mm/min Snapmaker 2.0 A250, Snapmaker 2.0 A350, Snapmaker 2.0 A250T, Snapmaker 2.0 A350T, Snapmaker 2.0 A250ENT, Snapmaker 2.0 A350ENT, Snapmaker 2.0 A250DET, Snapmaker 2.0 A350DET, Snapmaker 2.0 F250, Snapmaker 2.0 F350, Snapmaker 2.0 F250DE, Snapmaker 2.
1.5 Parts List Quick Start Guide × 1 10W Laser Module × 1 Laser Safety Goggles × 1 M4 × 8 Hex Socket Head Screw × 6 Acrylic Sheet (3 mm) × 1 Basswood Board （5 mm）× 1 Calibration Target × 1 Calibration Card × 1 Anodized Aluminum Plate (2 mm) × 1 Laser Lens Protector ×1 Cotton Swab × 5 The laser lens protector is a spare part for maintenance. 1.6 Used Symbols 10 CAUTION Ignoring this type of message might result in malfunction or damage of the machine and injuries to users.
1.7 Preparations 1.7.1 Software Update Download the latest version of Snapmaker Luban from https://luban.xyz. If you have already installed Snapmaker Luban on your computer, ensure that its version is 4.1.0 or later. This guide takes version 4.1.0 as a demonstration to laser engrave and cut with the 10W Laser Module. 1.7.2 Firmware Update Before use, update the firmware to version 1.14.0 or later. For Touchscreen installed with the firmware of V1.9.0 or later, you can update via Wi-Fi or USB flash drive.
1.7.3 Hardware Preparation 1 Prepare a machine compatible with the 10W Laser Module. You can choose from the following Snapmaker 2.0 models: A250, A350, A250T, A350T, A250ENT, A350ENT, A250DET, A350DET, F250, F350, F250DE, and F350DE. 2 Prepare a laser engraving and cutting platform matched with the work area of the machine you prepared in Step 1 . 3 Prepare a Snapmaker Enclosure matched with the size of the machine you prepared in Step 1 .
Get the screwdriver ready. The screwdriver head H2.5 is used for assembling the machine. The other heads are used for maintenance. Before use, ensure that the screw bit holder is put back into the handle. 1.8 About this Quick Start Guide This Quick Start Guide takes Snapmaker 2.0 A350T as a demonstration. All steps and illustrations apply to the assembly and use of the 10W Laser Module on other compatible machine models.
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Scenario 1: Enclosure Installed on the Machine If you already have the Enclosure installed on your machine, move the toolhead and platform to proper places as illustrated below that are convenient for detaching, demonstrated in 3.2 Change Machine Functions in the Quick Start Guide of the Enclosure. Turn off the machine and detach the existing toolhead and platform. Then, follow Steps 01-04 to install the laser engraving and cutting platform and the 10W Laser Module.
01 Attach the laser engraving and cutting platform to the support platform of the machine. A350 / A350T / F350 A250 / A250T / F250 M4 × 10 Hex Socket Head Screw × 14 Laser engraving and cutting platform × 1 Ensure that the power switch is in the Off position.
02 Attach the 10W Laser Module to the slider on the X Axis. Ensure that the 10W Laser Module is installed with the air concentrator hood vertically downward, or the machine cannot emit laser beam after turned on. If the Touchscreen shows Toolhead Not Installed Correctly, you need to turn off the machine and reinstall the toolhead.
03 Connect the 10W Laser Module to the Toolhead port of the controller. Toolhead Cable × 1 Do not connect or disconnect any cables when the machine is turned on.
04 Attach the cable holder to the Z Axis, and then lock the toolhead cable into place. Cable Holder × 1 M4 × 8 Hex Socket Head Screw × 2 Ensure that there is enough cable length for the toolhead to move.
05 Refer to the Quick Start Guide of the Enclosure to install the Enclosure.
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Laser Engraving and Cutting 3.1 Read Safety Notes 3.2 Calibrate Toolhead Focus 3.3 Calibrate the Thickness Measurement System 3.4 Calibrate the Camera 3.5 Fasten the Material 3.
3.1 Read Safety Notes Turn on the machine, read the Safety Notes, and tick off the checkbox. Then, click Get Started, and the machine will automatically enter the Guide process. The initial guide, which helps you get started, will appear only once. If you need to launch it again, swipe left on the Home Screen of the Touchscreen > select Settings > tap Guides.
3.2 Calibrate Toolhead Focus How It Works: Focal Point To achieve the best focusing result, let the focal point fall right on the surface of the material throughout engraving and cutting. How It Works: Auto Focus The focal length is the distance from the center of the lens to the focal point of the lens. For the 10W Laser Module, the focal length (f) is a fixed value. Besides, the distance (h1) from the center of the lens to the bottom of the air concentrator hood is also known to the machine.
Start Toolhead Focus Calibration 1 On the Touchscreen, tap Start to enter Toolhead Focus Calibration. The machine will move the 10W Laser Module to the central position above the laser engraving and cutting platform. 2 Place the calibration card or a piece of A4 paper between the 10W Laser Module and laser engraving and cutting platform. Keep adjusting the Z Offset until you feel slight resistance when you pull out the calibration card, and it should be wrinkled when you push it forward.
3.3 Calibrate the Thickness Measurement System How It Works: Measure Material Thickness The 10W Laser Module contains a thickness measurement system that uses the triangulation technique to measure material thickness. Firstly, the red laser emitter projects a red dot on the material surface. Then, the camera captures an image of the red dot. Finally, the thickness measurement system analyzes the image data to calculate the material thickness.
2 Ensure that the red dot falls within the framed area of the calibration target, and click Capture. The machine will automatically capture the first and second calibration points to complete the calibration and measure the thickness of the calibration target to verify the result.
3.4 Calibrate the Camera 1 Remove the calibration target. Fasten a piece of blank A4 paper on the center of the laser engraving and cutting platform, and click Next. 2 Put on the laser safety goggles, and tap Start. The machine will cut a square on the paper and use the square to calibrate the camera.
3.5 Fasten the Material 1 2 Choose a material that is safe for laser engraving and cutting and has a flat surface. Remove the cut paper. Fasten the material on the center of the laser engraving and cutting platform by using the silicone plugs. You can also fasten materials using other tools. Ensure that the clamp set will not collide with any portions of the machine.
3.6 Prepare the G-code File and Start Engraving and Cutting 1 On your computer, launch the Snapmaker Luban. On the menu bar, select Settings > Machine Settings to select the machine model and the type of the Laser Module.
3 On the top-left corner of Snapmaker Luban, click Back to go back to the Home page. Select Laser > 3-axis to enter the Laser G-code Generator . After finishing Job Setup, select Camera Capture > Add Background, and click Start. The machine will take a photo of the work area and use it as the background for the engraving and cutting object. After the photo is captured, click Confirm. a 32 If the captured image is twisted out of shape, click Calibrate to manually calibrate the camera.
b After you obtain a normal-shaped image, click Confirm. The finished image will be loaded in the coordinate system. 4 On the left toolbar, click to select an object file from your computer and add it to the canvas. Click to select the object, edit the object by using tools in the Edit panel, and click Next.
Currently, the Laser G-code Generator of Snapmaker Luban supports to process the following file formats: .svg, .png, .jpeg, .jpg, .bmp, .dxf, and .stl. If you add an .stl file, you can set the model size and material thickness. Then, Snapmaker Luban automatically transforms the .stl object into multiple layers of vector images. 5 Click to select the object, and click Create Toolpath. You can select the material you use and its processing method in the Preset list.
If one of the following conditions happens, thickness measurement may fail: The material thickness is over 50 mm. The material texture is transparent, or the material surface is glossy or specular. The material color is red or black. If the thickness measurement fails, you can unselect Auto Mode on the Start Job window so that you can enter the Manual Mode. Manually input material thickness, and click Start to start laser engraving and cutting.
7 After the laser engraving and cutting job is complete, open the Enclosure and take out the finished work. You can also start laser engraving and cutting on the Touchscreen. For more information, see the User Manual of the 10W Laser Module on https://support. snapmaker.com. Share! 分享 Share your finished work in 你可将你的作品分享至我们 our Facebook group and our 的 Facebook 群组及论坛。 forum.
Maintenance Clean the Laser Lens Protector Scenarios After the 10W Laser Module has been used for a period of time, dust and grease may accumulate on the laser lens protector, which will significantly decrease the engraving and cutting capability of the laser. For this situation, you need to clean the laser lens protector to recover the engraving and cutting capability. How to Clean the Laser Lens Protector 1 Prepare the required clean tools: cotton swabs and ethyl alcohol.
Resources This guide is subject to change. The latest version is on our Support website: select Snapmaker 2.0 > go to Quick Start Guide. https://support.snapmaker.com/hc/en-us Besides this guide, a User Manual is available on our Support website: select Snapmaker 2.0 > go to User Manual. https://support.snapmaker.com/hc/en-us We are here for you whenever you need general information or technical support: support@snapmaker.com. For any sales inquiries: sales@snapmaker.com.
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