Laser signature

[Cwalker935]

I bought a cheap Chinese laser awhile back and could not get it to work. I would work on it and get frustrated and give up. After several attempts, I got completely fed up, put it in a corner and forgot about it. I noticed it recently and recruited Bruce Robbins (brobbins629) to help me figure it out. Bruce had a couple of frustrating days but figured it out. It seemed to be a software issue. Bruce found the T2laser firmware/software which would work with my machine. Now I just need to become proficient with the software. I did manage to get my signature on a pen.

Thanks Bruce.

 

[keithncsu]

It looks like you used a rather "fat" tip pen/marker to do that signature. That or the laser head focus was not adjusted so you're getting a less detailed engraving. If it is the latter, you should be able to focus the laser by twisting the very tip like you would a flashlight. With the laser turned on, you should be able to see the "circle" for the laser getting fatter/smaller as it focuses.

 

[Cwalker935]

It looks like you used a rather "fat" tip pen/marker to do that signature. That or the laser head focus was not adjusted so you're getting a less detailed engraving. If it is the latter, you should be able to focus the laser by twisting the very tip like you would a flashlight. With the laser turned on, you should be able to see the "circle" for the laser getting fatter/smaller as it focuses.

Thanks, it does appear fatter than the signature. I will give adjusting a try.

 

[mark james]

I agree with Keith that it would be more appealing to be a thinner font/burn line (terminology is probably not correct).

I also suspect that you made Bruce's day for him to have a "project". My brief time visiting with Bruce hinted that he loved challenges, and usually prevailed.

So far, very nice Cody.

 

[BRobbins629]

You always learn more when something doesn't work than when it does and this was no exception. Always nice to find a product with real English instructions and a responsive knowledgeable company.

I also am pretty sure the bold signature has little to do with focus and more the graphic itself. During the test we burned a very thin line.

And Mark, it was a lot more than a day but enjoyed all the more.

 

[RussFromNH]

I have one of those cheap lasers also. I can focus the beam on mine and lower the intensity but do multi-passes to make a better burn. Try playing with your settings and speed...