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by ArtJoe
Mon Feb 22, 2021 11:48 am
Forum: CNC Shark
Topic: 2 Watt Laser & Vectric Laser Module Photo Toolpath
Replies: 10
Views: 7465

Re: 2 Watt Laser & Vectric Laser Module Photo Toolpath

Thanks for posting this. It's nice to hear I'm not the only one who's had problems. I've stopped trying to use it, but I would still be interested to know if someone is more successful.
by ArtJoe
Thu Oct 22, 2020 9:25 am
Forum: CNC Shark
Topic: 2 Watt Laser & Vectric Laser Module Photo Toolpath
Replies: 10
Views: 7465

Re: 2 Watt Laser & Vectric Laser Module Photo Toolpath

Thanks very much for the response. I've used Gimp before as an image editor. I didn't realize it could be used for this. I will check it out.
by ArtJoe
Mon Oct 19, 2020 4:22 pm
Forum: CNC Shark
Topic: 2 Watt Laser & Vectric Laser Module Photo Toolpath
Replies: 10
Views: 7465

Re: 2 Watt Laser & Vectric Laser Module Photo Toolpath

Oh, I also tried setting the laser power to 10% at 50 in/min speed, but it didn't make a mark.
by ArtJoe
Mon Oct 19, 2020 4:19 pm
Forum: CNC Shark
Topic: 2 Watt Laser & Vectric Laser Module Photo Toolpath
Replies: 10
Views: 7465

Re: 2 Watt Laser & Vectric Laser Module Photo Toolpath

I still haven't had much success with the Vectric Laser Module, but Next Wave Ready2Raster seems to work better. I did the one with wood grain, on the left, first. It's a little light, but it only took half an hour. I also realized I may have forgotten to reset the Z axis to zero after I moved it up...
by ArtJoe
Tue Oct 13, 2020 4:36 pm
Forum: CNC Shark
Topic: 2 Watt Laser & Vectric Laser Module Photo Toolpath
Replies: 10
Views: 7465

2 Watt Laser & Vectric Laser Module Photo Toolpath

I have the Shark SD120 that came bundled with a 2 watt laser. I'm trying to use it with the new Vectric laser module photo toolpath. It's moving extremely slow and burning the wood. I started with Nextwave's recommended settings (kerf 0.01, 1 pass, power 100%, speed 100 inches/min, max burn rate 50)...