I was starting on a job, a leather hat badge and I realized I was still in the OMTech Device. When I clicked on my diode laser, the bed increased to 400x800 but the badge was still there but now it is reversed and upside down. That may explain what is happening?? Could the X and Y be reversed in the controller?
Thanks,
Bob
This shows that the Y limit switch (Pn:Y) is activated all the time. Check the cabling and make sure nothing is blocking it. If I remember correctly, the switches are inductive, so other metal can disturb the signal.
What I just discovered is that I change the point of origin from upper left to lower right as stated in the setup guide, I am able to operate without any of the errors shown above. It does appear that the water protection off is a known problem and is responsible for the laser not firing.
UPDATE: This worked for a while but now back to as before. If I place a box in the middle and move the head away from the home point in the upper left, towards the middle , then hit the frame button, the head moves to the 00 y axis and then of course errors out. Like the laser wants to move into negative and reversed mode.
This is frustrating. This is my 6th or 7th laser and never had anything like this.
Thanks for your help!
Bob
1.Home works
2.Jog on Lightburn works
3.Dont drink coffee
4.Exactly the way it was set up
I’m not stressed out just pissed they forgot to QC this one. The Water Protection Off indicator, which I initially assumed would be normal off, but turn on during engraving, Wrong. Supposed to be on when the pump is running. It is a known water flow sensor problem with CO2 lasers…who knew? However some folks indicated it may be a false error as it is in the circuit with a few other kill switches, the lid for example.
I’ll give them till Monday to get this resolved, then have UPS pick it up Tuesday and I’ll order another K40+ If it works it’s a really good deal BUT I purchased a laser engraver for my business, not a project!
I concur. I also do not want a CO2 laser for the reasons you listed and more. Mine is a Hobby With a Little Income application, but I still want hassle-free toys.
I even went to Reddit and enquired if I could rely on the K-40 + to wok out of the box. The general respose was yes..
Tech support wants me to make videos, stanard Chinese delay tactic. The only vide Im goint to make is if UPS hauling this thing bat to Orange County on Tuesday!
