Hi from Auckland, New Zealand

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Cilliers Claasen
Posts: 2
Joined: Mon Oct 26, 2020
Location: Auckland
Country: New Zealand
Nickname: Cilliers
Laser Machine Make or Type: Jinan Goldmark 80W CO2
Laser Power: 80W
Laser Bed Size: 35" x 24"
Home Position: TL
RDWorks Version: V8.01.18
Ruida Controller: RDC6442
Windows Version: 10
Accessories: Air assist, rotary, current meter

Hi everyone, I'm new to the laser cutting/engraving world. I've looked at a plethora of Russ's YT videos, still working my way through them. I've learned quite a lot. My laser is en route from China; 80W 900x600.

I'm an electrical engineer and I love to work and make things with my hands. The laser will enable me to delve deeper into the design software side of things. I am very excited to get started. I know there are a few steps that I need to take before I can start cutting, just to be safe like saving the machine settings and aligning the mirrors.

I'm also excited to learn from everyone here.
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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 Cilliers. Recommend you review the FAQ Section and backup your vendor settings.
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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Bryan Kelly
Posts: 66
Joined: Wed Oct 21, 2020
Location: Ontario
Country: Canada
Nickname: BCK
Laser Machine Make or Type: (Ketai) KT 9060...
Laser Power: EFR-F2-80 watt
Laser Bed Size: 900x600
Home Position: TL
Control Software: RDWORKS
RDWorks Version: V8.01.48
Ruida Controller: RDC6445
Windows Version: 10
Accessories: honeycomb bed, Hiwin linear guide rails, mA meter, rotary, digital water flow meter w/temp, material pass through, red dot, electric table. 1/4 hp sea line pro 300A chiller..

welcome aboard, in the same situation, waiting...lol, only I have my original k40 to sooth my cravings to tinker..lol A friendly helpful bunch here...enjoy
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Cilliers Claasen
Posts: 2
Joined: Mon Oct 26, 2020
Location: Auckland
Country: New Zealand
Nickname: Cilliers
Laser Machine Make or Type: Jinan Goldmark 80W CO2
Laser Power: 80W
Laser Bed Size: 35" x 24"
Home Position: TL
RDWorks Version: V8.01.18
Ruida Controller: RDC6442
Windows Version: 10
Accessories: Air assist, rotary, current meter

At last! After lots of back and forth I finally got my laser. I assembled the laser, connected all the peripherals and I still had one issue before I could start playing - I don't have a PC that can run RDWorks so I'm getting that sorted. It was quite intimidating to have this big machine in front of me. So, first things first - I need to backup my settings.

I'll let you know how I get on and keep on posting your work and issues so that everyone can learn from everyone's experiences.

Cheers for now.
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