100*100CM

Laser Engraving Machine

Machine Assemble 4
Laser on Machine 15
Software manual 17
How to connect 25
LaserGRBL 27

Offline instructions 32
FAQ 33
 Aluminum profile 2040V*1095mm 2 Pc

Aluminum profile 2040V*1138mm 3 Pc

Acrylic 8mm 1 Pc

Stepper motor 42HS60 3 Pc

Power source DC12V5A 1 Pc

Controller GRBL1.1 1 Pc

USB cable 1500mm 1 Pc

Belt GT2-6mm*1250mm 3 Pc

Synchro wheel GT2-20Tφ5mm 3 Pc

Stepper motor wire 1600mm 1 Pc

Stepper motor wire 3000mm 2 Pc

Laser wire 3030mm 1 Pc

Drag Chain holder L type 4 Pc

Drag Chain 10x20*1250mm R18 2 Pc

Panhead Hexagon socket

A:M3*12/B:M3*10 3 Pc
cap screw

Hexagon socket screws M3*12 12 Pc

017 Hexagon socket screws M4*12 12 Pc

Hexagon socket screws M5*8 24 Pc

Hexagon socket screws M5*12 4 Pc

Hexagon socket screws M5*20 12 Pc

021 Hexagon socket screws M5*30 8 Pc

022 Hexagon socket screws M5*50 4 Pc

023 Set screw M5*6 6 Pc

024 Hexagon nut M4 12 Pair

025 Self-Locking Nut M5 12 Pc

026 Copper nut M5*6 8 Pc

027 Copper nut M5*8 8 Pc

028 T-Nut M5 10 Pc

029 Slide nut M5 20 Set

030 Corner code 2028 8 Pc

031 Pulley φ5mm 12 Pc

032 Hand screw M3*6 4 Pc

033 Aluminum cooling module A/B 33mm 1 Pc

034 Socket wrenches 2/2.5/3/4 1 Pc

035 Rubber mat 35*25*5mm 1 Pc

036 Wrench M7/M8 2 Pc

037 USB flash drive 256MB 1 Pc

038 Package / 1 Pc

15000MWAccessories

Acrylic 8mm 1 Pc

Hexagon socket cap screw M3*12 4 Pc

Option

0.5W 1.6W 2.5W 3.5W

5.5W 15W 30W 40W

 100*100 Assemble Manual

015: M3*12 Pan Head Screw 3pcs

500mw/2500mw/3500mw/5500mw Laser

032: M3*6 Hand Screw 4pcs

Finish
 15000mw Laser

016: M3*12 Screw 4pcs

Finish
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009: Synchro wheel 1pc

016: M3*12 Screw 4pcs

Finish

022: M5*50 Screw 4pcs

031: Pulley 4pcs

025: M5 Self-Locking Nut 4pcs

027: M5*8 Copper nut 8pcs

Finish
 028: M5 T-Nut 1pc

008: Belt

Finish
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Finish
016: M3*12 Screw 4pcs

021: M5*30 Screw 4pcs 025: M5 Self-Locking Nut 4pcs

031: Pulley 4pcs

Finish
026: M5*6 Copper nut 4pcs
 020: M5*20 Screw 2pcs

Finish

018: M5*8 Screw 4pcs

029: M5 Slide nut(Leg) 1pc

029: M5 Slide nut 4pcs
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Finish
 028: M5 T-Nut 1pc

008: Belt

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Finish

019: M5*12 Screw 1pc

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020: M5*20 Screw 2pcs

Finish
 018: M5*8 Screw 2pcs

028: M5 T-nut 2pcs

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Finish

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018: M5*8 Screw 4pcs Finish

 028: M5 T-nut 2pcs

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Finish

018: M5*8 Screw 4pcs

028: M5 T-nut 2pcs

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Finish
Before assemble Drag Chain,please put the laser wire and stepper motor wire inside

017: M4*12 Screw 2pcs 017: M4*12 Screw 2pcs

024: M4 Hexagon nut 2pcs

024: M4 Hexagon nut 2pcs

017: M4*12 Screw 2pcs

017: M4*12 Screw 2pcs

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024: M4 Hexagon nut 2pcs 024: M4 Hexagon nut 2pcs

Finish
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40W
 Y axis motor

Y axis motor X axis motor

Package
 How to connect
1.Connect 5.5W/15W/30W Laser
3pin wire connect to power supply
3Pin wire for power:
Brown--L
Blue--N
Yellow--E
Power supply connect to controller
Red&Black wire: Red”+”, Black”-”
Laser Wire：Red“+”Black“-”Yellow“PWM”
Power supply “+V”→Controller “48+”
Laser 3p →Controller Laser：3p

Controller connect to PC
Connect the controller to PC though the USB cable, it connects well after “Ding-dong”, then open the software choose
the right Port , after that the page will become bright from grey which means connect well.
USBAM-mini5P（T口）
connect power supply and press the controller switch
Controller switch: No→“--” , Off→”O”
Press laser switch
Laser switch：Press: ON, Up:OFF

Power supply

Computer

X axis moto Yaxis motor Z axis motor

Controller

Laser
2.Attention
Spindle and Laser can not connect together
Offline controller and USB cable can not connect at same time
Connect power after electrical connection
It will be burn if connect reverse
48VDC port cannot connect to power supply, The max current in Controller DC port ≤5A
 LaserGRBL
LaserGRBL is an excellent and practical open source control software in the field of laser engraving. Compared
with similar software, it has a simple interface, simple operation, and supports multiple languages. There are a lot
of learning resources used on the Internet, which is convenient for beginners to understand and master the software.
Mastering a laser engraving software is the basic condition for using a laser engraving machine. It is recommended
that beginners first learn the operation method of the software online before using it to prevent damage to the laser
engraving machine and surrounding items by improper operation

Download from Laser GRBL official website or ask our customer service to get
The archive contains two files:
1.CH340 USB driver Unzip the package and find the file

Double-click to install, the user needs to install this driver when running the software for the first time.
2.Laser GRBL software Locate the file in the archive (install.exe) and double-click it to install it.

Operation notice
Basic operation
1.Install the machine according to the installation instructions, connect the line.
2.Download Laser GRBL software and install.
3.Power on the motherboard with the power adapter.
4.After the power is turned on, it can be operated online through the computer or offline through the touch screen
on the machine (the online operation and offline operation are described in detail later).
5.Place the material to be engraved in the working area of the engraving machine.
6.Turn on the low light, focus by rotating the laser focus knob until a very bright spot appears, then the focus is
complete.
7.Move to the position you want to engrave and click “Positioning”. This point is the machine zero.
8.Select the file to be engraved, select the engraving mode, and then click “Border”. At this time, the weak light is
turned on, and you can walk along the largest frame of the engraved picture or text, so that you can know that the
engraved file is probably engraved in where. If the location is not suitable, you can relocation it until you are sure.
9. Once the positioning is complete, click on "Engraving"
10.During the engraving process, the point "pause", the machine stops moving, the laser turns off; the point "stops",
the laser turns off, the machine returns to zero.
11.After the engraving is completed, the laser is turned off and the machine returns to zero.

Online operation
Online operation is the operation of controlling the device through software after the device is connected to the
computer.
1.Install the software an USB driver
2.Connect the device to the computer with a USB cable
3.Open the Laser GRBL software, select the COM port (except COM1, you can plug and unplug the USB cable to
see which one is) and the baud rate (generally set to 115200), then click the connection, the color of the button will
become darker after the connection is successful (if Click the connect button and the color does not become darker.
You can unplug the USB cable and plug it in again.)
4.After the connection is successful, click “File” on the menu bar of the interface to enter the selection file interface,
select “Open File”, import the picture to be carved, etc.

5.Select the file to be engraved, click “Open”, the “Input Raster Image” dialog box will pop up. Here is the setting
engraving mode and some other engraving parameters. Click “Next” after setting.
6.Click “Next” to pop up the “Target Image” dialog box, where you can set the engraving speed, minimum power and
maximum power and the length and width of the image to be engraved and offset. Click “Create” after setting.
7.After clicking "Create", enter the preparation for engraving.

Move to the position you want to engrave, click the “Position” button (the position where the laser head is located at
the lower left corner of the engraved pattern), set the number of times to be engraved, and click the “Start Engraving”
button to start the engraving. After the engraving is completed, the machine returns to the zero position.
 Engraving material list
The data listed in this list are all reference values. Because each material has different characteristics and differences,
there is a certain error. In general, the use of relatively high power (1600MW is relatively high power compared to
500MW), the engraving depth is relatively deep, but due to the focal length, it will be less detailed than the low
power. Small power engraving is shallow but very fine. When engraving, you can adjust the power, engraving speed,
and moving speed for better results. In addition, when the speed is slow, it can be cut, but if the edge is not fine and
the degree of burning is obvious, you can try to adjust the speed and repeat the engraving several times to achieve
better results. If it is cutting, please adjust the speed as appropriate to achieve the cutting effect. If it is engraving,
please adjust the parameters such as power and speed according to the depth of engraving.

Problem summary
Q : What materials can the laser engraving machine engrave or cut?
Please refer to the "Carving Material List"

Q : What is the difference in power size?

The higher the power, the greater the luminous energy of the laser head, the higher the temperature of the material hit,
the harder the material of the material that can be engraved, and even the full cutting can achieve the cutting effect.
However, the pattern carved out by high power is not small enough for fine power. If it is cutting, it is recommended
to choose high power; if it is required to engrave shallower, more delicate, it is recommended to choose low power.

Q: How long does the laser head last?

In theory it is 8,000 hours. (The life of the laser varies depending on the environment and usage of each user. This
issue is for reference only)

Q: How high can the engraving precision be achieved?

The power is different and the precision of the engraving is different. In general, the larger the power, the larger the
laser spot (the spot on the material), so it cannot be engraved fine. In general, low power (300MW 500MW) engrav-
ing accuracy can be achieved.

Q : Which formats or formats are supported?

Support all formats of images, support GCODE, NC files

Q: Is the laser head focal length adjustable?

Adjustable. Click the “Weak Light On” button on the touch screen interface, then rotate the knob under the laser head
to make the spot on the material as small as possible. The smaller the spot, the greater the energy.

Q : Whether to support the grayscale engraving function

Supports the grayscale engraving function, which can engrave pictures and photos of different shades of color by
controlling the intensity of the laser according to the color depth of the image.

Q : Is there a positioning function? How to locate?

When using online engraving, you can turn on the low light, move the laser head to the place to be engraved, click
the “Position” button to set the point to zero.
When using offline engraving, turn on the low light, move the laser head to the place to be engraved, click the “Posi-
tion” button to set the point to zero, select the file to be engraved, and confirm the range of the photo to be engraved
by walking the border. For accurate positioning.
Q: What is the reason why the engraved picture is very light?
Quality: ** line / mm, generally set to 10 lines / mm, the larger the value, the darker the color, the set according to
your needs
Engraving speed: the moving speed when the laser is turned on, the faster the speed is engraved the shallower.
Minimum maximum power: The general minimum power is set to 0 and the maximum power is set to 1000. The
greater the maximum power, the deeper the engraved color.

Q: Why does the fan of the laser module not turn?

Please confirm that the laser head is working properly. If the laser head does not work, there may be a bad contact of
the power supply line of the laser head; if the laser head works normally, the fan may be broken.

Q: What is the reason for the software connection?

Please confirm whether the USB interface is in contact with normal. Please confirm whether the COM port is selected
correctly (do not select COM1); please confirm whether the baud rate is selected correctly (select 115200). If you still
can't solve it, please contact our customer service or technical staff.

Q: What should I do to engrave something taller?

Since the model is a desktop model, the laser head and the object to be carved must reach a certain distance to
engrave. If it is necessary to engrave a higher object, it is necessary to raise the height of the whole machine and the
object to be carved. For example, take the appropriate plane to raise the 4 feet of the machine, but the adjusted
engraving effect cannot be guaranteed. (After adjustment, remember to refocus)

Q : Can the laser head be replaced by itself?

The laser head is self-replaceable. The L-type M3 Allen key can be used to unscrew the locking laser head, remove
the laser head, replace the laser head, and retighten the screws.

Q: Can you emboss wood?

No. Laser engraving can only be planar engraving. Relief needs high and low float

Q: How long does it take to engrave a picture?

The length of time required for engraving depends mainly on the speed of the engraving, the speed of the idling, and
the size of the picture. Users can view the total time spent on the software or on the progress bar on the touch screen.

Q : Do I need to brush the motherboard and touch screen?

The motherboard and touch screen factory are already update firmware, no need to re-flash the firmware. If you need
to change the firmware, you can use the Grbl →Grbl configuration →Value on the software,double-click the option
you want to modify to modify it, and then click "Write" to write it.

Q : Where is the motor drive plugged in?

The small drive is 4988 green board (rated current is 1A, the maximum current is 2A), the X-axis motor drive is
inserted in the X-axis motor in-line drive interface below the X-axis motor line interface; the Y-axis motor drive is
connected to the Y-axis The Y-axis motor is directly inserted into the drive interface below the motor line interface,
and the Y1 and Y2 axes share a Y-axis drive. (Note: the direction of the drive is not reversed, and the insertion will
be burned)
There are two ways to distinguish the direction of the drive: 1. Look at the color of the drive and drive interface termi-
nals.(black and green), the corresponding color can be inserted. 2. Check the words on the back of the motherboard
driver interface (such as EN DIR GND, etc.), and insert the words on the corresponding drive (such as EN DIR GND,
etc.).
1. Boot page:
X+: right X-: left
Y+: Send $X to the grbl motherboard to unlock the grbl board.
Y-: Send $H to the grbl motherboard to achieve automatic zero return of the grbl board.
OK/SPN: Confirm button.
Move the page: Manually move each axis to the desired position.
X+: X axis move right direction , X- opposite
Y+: Y axis move forward direction, Y- opposite
Z+: Z axis move up direction, Z- opposite
If there is a problem, the corresponding button on the screen turns gray
OK/SPN: Spindle test switch, press to open the spindle (corresponding to SPN gray on the screen), press again to
close the spindle (the corresponding SPN on the screen returns to normal).
Exit/STP:
Function 1: Tap on each axis button of XYZ to change the movement distance by 0.1, 1, 5, 10 cycles each time.
Function 2: Press and hold for about 2 seconds to exit, and reset grbl, the current position of the machine is set to
absolute 0.
2. File page:
File list Select the file to be engraved. Support documents include: NC, NCC, TAP, TXT, Gcode, GCO, NL,
CUT,
CNC : Y+: up , Y-: down
OK/SPN: Confirm the selection and enter the confirmation engraving page.
3. Confirm the engraving page:
Confirm that the engraving file is started without errors.
OK/SPN: Confirmation starts, ready to print becomes the progress display percentage, the OK button on the screen
turns gray, and the file selection page is returned after the engraving is completed.
File tool setting: If the file contains G38.2 Z-100, Grbl will perform the tool setting process. After the spindle
touches the tool block, the screen will limit the tool value returned by the board.

4. Settings page:
Settings : X+: right , X-: left , Y+: on , Y-: next

1. How long is the service life of the laser?

Theoretically 8000 hours, laser is consumable,We provide one year warranty

2.Q: What is the laser control frequency?

0-20khz

3. What are the TTL modulation parameters?

0-5V (0 is off, 5 is on, the frequency determines how fast the laser light flashes)

4.Whether 3axis 4.0 controller Can be connected to a high-power driver?

Yes, it can do (after removing the A4988 driver, connect the driver to the control board through the Dupont line
terminal)

5. What should I do if the control board cannot connect to the software?

①take off wire, and connect again
②Update the firmware, refer to the video tutorial (key: first update GRBL0.9, then GRBL1.1)

6. GRBL motion parameter configuration

①. Belt drive parameter setting: (2419/3040/4050/6565/)
$100=80(X,step/mm)
$101=80(Y,step/mm)
$110=5000(X,Max rate,mm/min)
$111=5000(X,Max rate,mm/min)
$120=500(X,accel,mm/sel^2)
$121=500(Y,accel,mm/sel^2)
②. Screw drive parameter setting: (1610/2418/3018/3020/3018pro/3018Plus)
$100=800(X,step/mm)
$101=800(Y,step/mm)
$102=800(Z,step/mm)
$110=2000(X,Max rate,mm/min)
$111=2000(Y,Max rate,mm/min)
$112=100(Z,Max rate,mm/min)
$120=20(X,accel,mm/sel^2))
$121=20(Y,accel,mm/sel^2))
$122=20(Y,accel,mm/sel^2))

How to modify the parameters of GRBL accessories?

In the Engraver Master software→device parameters→GRBL setting (expert)→directly modify GRBL parameters
Candle software→refer to GRBL parameter configuration instructions (in the U disk data)→input in the command
input box in the lower right corner→paper airplane icon and click send
7. X axis moves, Y axis does not move or Y axis moves and X axis does not move?
The drive module is damaged, replace the drive

8.The three axes of XYZ axis do not move, and the software freezes after clicking the software?
①Update the firmware, refer to the video tutorial (Key: first update GRBL0.9, then update GRBL1.1)
②Check the wire sequence of the stepper motor (provide wiring pictures, refer to related videos for the method of
wire sequence adjustment)

9. Follow the video instructions to update the firmware, but the firmware update is still unsuccessful?
The boot program of the control board is lost, advanced players can send the boot program to burn it by themselves,
general customers directly register and then reissue the control board. (Key: first update GRBL0.9, then update
GRBL1.1)

10. Does the control board support development and customization?

Yes, it is, sample delivery time is 7-10 working days, and the minimum order is 500 logos printed on the control
board

11.The principle and difference About Hbot and corexy structure?

https://www.bilibili.com/video/av82283110/

12. The power indicator flashes, and the spindle motor speed is fast or slow?
The starting current of the power adapter is insufficient, replace the power supply

13. How to calculate screw drive and belt pulse?

Group file sharing, mechanical transmission computer (in U disk data)

14.The rotation axis engraving word offset?

①Horizontal engraving, verbatim scanning software engraving
②The engraving acceleration is too fast
③The carved object is too light to work

15. When engraving words, the picture is slanted and inclined?

①. The synchronization wheel screw is loose
②. Synchronous belt is not pulled close, loose and lose step
③. Displacement occurs during machine operation

16.Can 3018/3018pro replace the high-power spindle?

No, the size of the fixture sleeve limits the spindle size, and due to the machine structure,We do not recommend the
use of high-power spindles

17. Stop working during laser/cnc engraving?

The computer automatically enters sleep mode and the software is suspended

18.Does the 3.0/4.0 three-axis control board can be connected to a 57HS stepper motor?
Yes, Just need to replace the 8825 drive module which can pass high current , and the external cooling fan can be
used; it can also be an external drive;
The maximum drive current of the A4988 that comes with the board is 2A. Motors within 2A current can generally
be driven, if the current exceeds 2A, you can change to a suitable drive

19. The motor is not 2-phase 4-wire, can it be used?

Answer: It is enough to connect a suitable driver. The driver is required to receive the two signals of pulse and
direction

20. Does the control board support limit switches?

Answer: 3-axis control board supports Probe, limit switch; but 2-axis are not supported

21. What type of laser head can work with control board?
2 axis/3 axis control board can use 2P-2P /3P, X2.54 laser, laser power supply is 12V5a
22. Laser Engraving can't open DXF files?
Only recognize cad line segments, polylines, circles, arc elements, modify the picture format or change the software
Engraving Master (which can recognize more DXF file formats).
LE software: ordinary photo files JPG, BMP, format can be directly imported

23. After the control board is powered on, all the indicators are off?
① A4988 drive is short-circuited, unplug the drive one by one to confirm the short-circuit drive, and replace the
drive
② The offline cable is short-circuited, if it works normally after taken offline. Confirm that the cable is short-circuit-
ed and replace the cable
③ The control board is short-circuited, and the control board will short-circuited in once touch with conductive
materials such as aluminum plates. After the contact is disconnected, it still cannot work. Replace the control board

24. Why there is no trace of laser engraving?

①Obviously the laser light is weak, please contact the customer for replacement during the warranty period
②Transparent, white, reflective materials do not condense light, so it is normal engraving effect is not as good as
dark color materials
③The focus is not adjusted properly, 0-5.5w low light mode → turn the laser focusing head (black knob) → the laser
spot hits the object to be engraved at the minimum laser spot → the focus is successful
15w fixed-focus laser → turn on the low light mode → put the focusing column between the laser head and the
engraved object without gaps (fixed-focus column height 2cm) → focus successfully
④Engraving speed is too fast

25.Can not be carved on stainless steel?

①focal length (focus 2 cm)
②too fast (300-400 mm/min)
③materials reflect light, can be evenly black by Whiteboard pen or special laser marking paper engraving (use
method reference laser marking paper usage instructions)

26. The machine With limit, after connecting to the Engraving Master software, it prompts a program error and the
software is stuck, (other software can be used after unlocking, only the Engraving master can not be used)?
Send $21=0 command through software lasergrbl , candle to turn off the limit switch function. (Engraving Master
software cannot be unlocked by itself, and the machine cannot be connected normally after the limit is locked)

27. The cnc engraving machine loses steps, crashes during the movement, and the X or Y axis does not work during
the movement?
①If the current is too small, increase the current
②Acceleration too fast
③Speed too fast
(Refer to the recommended motion parameter configuration)

28. Y axis movement is reversed?

Replace Y1 and Y2 port, for example: connect to Y1 and reverse movement, connect the motor to Y2 port

29.When use LaserGRBL software, the machine is point-mode all the time
To switch the laser function of CNC machine, you need to turn on the laser module
Turn on laser mode, enter $32=1 in the command box

30. The cnc machine uses LaserEngraving software?

①Update the firmware (first update 0.9, then update the LE dedicated 1.1 firmware)
②Modify machine motion parameters

31.For 3axis 4.0 controller , How to connect the external drive ?

Remove the A4988 driver, connect the control board to the motor driver through the Dupont cable, the control board
is defined by 4 pins, from top to bottom DIR- DIR+ PLU- PUL+, connect the motor drive to the motor and power
on
32. How to locate and turn on low light for laserGRBL software?
Method 1: ①Send M3 S10 to turn on low light (if no low light is emitted, after sending the command, first click to
locate, and then click to reset the low light to come out)
②Move the light spot to the origin and click to locate.
Method 2: Add a custom button below the main software page. Import custom compressed files directly into the
software

33. The spindle motor starts to rotate only when the power is turned on?
1. The switch tube that controls the spindle is damaged
2. The protection diode is damaged
Replace control board

34. The software/offline control spindle speed directly while spindle does not work, it pnly work when X/Y/Z axis
work
Reason: The laser mode is turned on on the control board.
Method 1: Connect the control board to the computer to open LaserGrbl, open the GRBL configuration, change
$32=1 to $32=0, write and save.
Method 2: Connect the control board to the computer to turn on LaserGrbl, directly enter $32=0 in the command
box, and you can also turn off the laser mode
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