Hello from Lincoln, NE

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Myron Coleman
Posts: 1
Joined: Wed Jun 19, 2019
Location: Lincoln, NE
Country: United States
Laser Machine Make or Type: Blend of K40 and 5030 "China Blue"
Laser Power: 40
Laser Bed Size: 20"x12"
Home Position: BL
RDWorks Version: 0
Windows Version: 10
Accessories: Cohesion3d Mini

Greetings from Lincoln, Nebraska!

My name is Myron, and I'm a laser-addict. I currently have a K40-style desktop laser on the shelf as a backup. My primary laser is a "China-Blue" variant. My model is 500mm x 300mm similar to the one Russ uses. I tried to get mine as close to the K40 as possible for a specific reason - Cohesion3d. I saved about $300 not getting the Rudia controller, and was successful in getting a unit with the M2-Nano board. This allowed for a drop-in replacement of the m2 nano with a Cohesion3d mini. I use Lightburn for software, and added the lightburn camera too.

My variant didn't come with a water temperature sensor, or a laser-enable switch - so I added both.

My optical alignment is almost done. I ordered a "pro head" from light objects, as I have to change the vertical position of the head to finish the alignment process.
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Gene Uselman
Posts: 2181
Joined: Thu Jul 07, 2016
Location: Suburban Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
Country: USA
Nickname: Gene
Laser Machine Make or Type: QC
Laser Power: 130W
Laser Bed Size: 900x1300
Home Position: TR
Control Software: LIGHTBURN
RDWorks Version: RDw .19 & Lightburn
LightBurn Version: Latest
Ruida Controller: RDC6442
Windows Version: Win 10 Pro
Accessories: I have a combining lenses, pin tables [homebuilt], honeycomb tables , wireless remote, Modifed Ultimate Air Assist, home built non-powered rotary device, PrusaMK4 and Mini Prusa printers.

Welcome... My name is Gene and I am a laser addict. That is how we start the meetings- settle in and enjoy.
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Pete Cyr
Posts: 1964
Joined: Sun Nov 27, 2016
Location: Suffolk Virginia
Country: United States
Laser Machine Make or Type: Boss 1630
Laser Power: 100w
Laser Bed Size: 16"x30"
Home Position: TR
Control Software: RDWORKS
RDWorks Version: v8.01.18
Ruida Controller: RDC6442
Windows Version: Win 10
Accessories: roller rotary attachment

Welcome Myron - you will fit in here with the rest of us laser junkies.
Location - VA
Equipment - Boss Laser 1630
Power - 100W
Laser Bed Size - 16" x 30"
Home Position - TR
Full RDWorks Version - v8.01.18
First name - Pete
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