Hi from Mandeville Louisiana

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Doug Taylor
Posts: 1
Joined: Sat Jun 19, 2021
Location: Mandeville, Louisiana
Country: USA
Nickname: flyawaydoug
Laser Machine Make or Type: FSL PS-20 with RDC6445g installed
Laser Power: 60W
Laser Bed Size: 12x20
Home Position: TR
Control Software: RDWORKS
RDWorks Version: v8.01.48
Ruida Controller: RDC6445
Windows Version: 10 Pro for Workstati

Like many of you, I started with a K40. Made many significant modifications and had a lot of fun. I didn't take long to outgrow the K40.

I am in my 3rd career at age 68. I spent 40 years running factories. Now, I get to teach others how to. I work from home and travel as needed. Last year our home was destroyed by the two hurricanes that hit Lake Charles. It is still being rebuilt. I found in this experience a need to look at income opportunities that allow me to be home more. I have two disabled adults living with me. This prompted me to upgrade my laser. Sadly, I purchased the wrong one. Due to the space limitations in our rental, I decided to buy a Full Spectrum PS-20 (it would fit through the doors). The machine itself is fine. The controller and software are not. I had given myself a year to learn and develop a side hustle business. I am spending all of my time working on the laser.

I successfully upgraded the laser power supply and installed a 1250mm 60W tube. RE3 is very limiting so I purchased a RDC6445G and am currently installing it. That's why I am here. I look forward to learn from the experience of others.
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

After reading your comments I believe you are a man who does not quit or let adversity stand In the way of progress….good on ya Sir.

Be sure to backup your vendor setting . They are a silly lost and difficult to recover.
There are a hand full of folks working with the 6455- hopefully there is a tidbit of useful info you can use here.
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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