A laser cutting and engraving system that is low cost and easy to use. The machine features a 40W CO2 Laser system intended for space saving and large work area of 24" (609mm) x 20" (508mm). This is possible due to the way we designed the gantry and tube position. What Can You Make with the blackTooth Laser Engraver? Check out the video
To create designs, there are many programs out there, but in general, you will need a CAD (Computer Aided Design like SketchUp, AutoCAD, etc.) and CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing like CAMBAM, BobCAM, RhinoCAM, etc.) program. There are programs out there that will create g-code from pictures, generate cad geometry (.dxf) from artwork which are great uses for engraving. With CAD and CAM, you have infinite possibilities to engrave and cut whatever you can imagine. Purchase with caution and lase only materials you know that will not off-gas harmful constituents. A thorough understanding of CO2 lasers, and what happens to material when burned is essential. We first introduced this laser cutter and engraver on Kickstarter - Build Your Own Laser Cutter. The project provided us enough exposure to offer the laser cutter to the kickstarter backers as pre-orders. This enabled us to get enough equipment to open this system to the public. Heavy caution must be considered with many aspects of lasers such as this. The lasing beam of this laser is invisible and cannot be seen by the human eye. Materials being lased by may emit gasses that are harmful to humans (corrode human tissue and cause damage to respiratory organs). Always read the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) for the material to be lased. You can find these MSDS from manufacturer websites for the material you are considering for use in the laser system.
