Hello all,
I have an older K-40 I bought from Ebay a long time ago. I proceeded to updating it with many items from LightObject such as their R5 controller, air pump, a chiller, the 45 watt special tube (1000mm) and the extended tube cover and a honeycomb bed. I added a relay for the air pump to turn on and added some additional lighting to see. I built a custom z axis lift for the table. I changed the extraction fan to a bottom feed and removed the stock air vent system and finally added wifi. It's been very reliable.
I've been thinking about making a major upgrade to increase the bed size in a way that nobody that I've never seen done. If It works out I'll share my build.
I've also been working with 3D printers for three years. Like the K-40, it's a tinkers toy. Seems there is never enough time, money and space in life. I'm looking forward to helping others when I can.
That's it.
A little about me
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- Posts: 1
- Joined: Wed Oct 09, 2024
- Location: Salem, OR
- Country: USA
- Nickname: Bosco
- Laser Machine Make or Type: K40
- Laser Power: 45
- Laser Bed Size: 9"x12"
- Home Position: TL
- Control Software: RDWORKS
- RDWorks Version: v8.01.33
- LightBurn Version: NA
- Ruida Controller: Other
- Windows Version: 11
- Accessories: Home Built Z axis. LightObject extended case for 1000mm tube. R5-DSP. M415B stepper motor drivers.
- Gareth Lewis
- Posts: 105
- Joined: Mon Jan 03, 2022
- Location: Aberdare, RCT, Wales
- Country: United Kingdom
- Nickname: Gareth
- Laser Machine Make or Type: Tangerine Tiger
- Laser Power: 50W
- Laser Bed Size: 300 x 500
- Home Position: BL
- Control Software: RDWORKS
- RDWorks Version: v8.01.47
- LightBurn Version: v1.5.03
- Ruida Controller: RDC6442
- Windows Version: 10
- Accessories: Rotary Unit, Camera, digital millammeter, digital thermometer readout
- Contact:
Hi Bosco,
Welcome to the Forum, if you are working on a K40, check out Russ Sadlers K40 Xtreeem series https://laseruser.com/k40-xtreeem-laser ... rade-menu/
All the best
Gareth
Welcome to the Forum, if you are working on a K40, check out Russ Sadlers K40 Xtreeem series https://laseruser.com/k40-xtreeem-laser ... rade-menu/
All the best
Gareth
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