Not sure if you're still following this thread at all but I figured I'd give it a shot. If this thing hadn't been free, I would have asked for my money back immediately after opening the box. Keep saving, double it, and buy something from a company like Epolig Zing 16.
I don't think it has the fidelity for real high end parts production, so if you're okay with a bit of a turnaround then I'd suggest you just keep ordering parts through places like Ponoko. This isn't a "ready to run" piece, at least not the one I got, and you shouldn't expect to have it operational any earlier than at least a week after the box showing up at your door.Įven once its up and working, the machine makes 7 out of 10 results at best. If you don't have access to at least a moderate workshop in order to repair this thing, and if you're not comfortable with troubleshooting and repairing issues on the fly, look elsewhere.
TL DR RECAP: Their customer service is garbage and the product needs a competent builder in order to get it to function at all. No Mac support, but that's understandable. "Having a problem? Not using Corel Draw? Use Corel Draw.") but it will work equally well with Adobe applications as well. They recommend some really arcane programs (and most of their troubleshooting is worthless. The software they include is twitchy and takes some getting used to, but capable and easy to get the hang of. I suppose that's where the "Hobby" namesake comes into play. The ability to do largescale stuff, cut thicker material, or do gentile curves just isn't there. I'd say the best use of this thing is going to be for small accessory parts. If you get a machine like this, be prepared for it to take up a bit of space. I set about building it a cabinet/stand for it to live on. It was also upside-down and spent its first night outside since I never had any indication of a delivery.Īfter unpacking it, I noticed there's a bit of a misnomer in the term "Desktop Laser Cutter" as a machine like this requires its own air compressor, water pump, and exhaust fan. The machine was delivered in early December, and (thanks FedEx) left outside my house without so much as a knock at the door. This machine isn't capable of the same resolution or cutting depth of those, but it has proven itself useful so far. I haven't worked with laser cutters directly before this, though I have ordered some parts from Ponoko before. Since I got this thing, I've gotten lot of questions about it from other builders about the quality of work it does, and if its worth the $2400~ pricetag. The grand prize was a 40W Hobby Laser from a company call Full Spectrum Laser. Almost all of our equipment requires workshop training and badges before use.Back in October of 2011, I participated in a contest over at for Halloween props. You can use your badges to track what you've learned, show potential employers, and (after earning enough badges) even receive fun perks. Please make sure to enroll in the Maker Access Pass to ensure you receive a badge at the end of this course.
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