Bought the LaserTree K40 for cutting material. This thing is a beast! 1/4 inch ply in one pass at 450mm/m and 90% power. 1/4 inch MDF, lower power but still no issue on one pass. Haven't tried engraving anything yet but it looks like it will help my business with custom cut wall art on my DIY 24 inch by 48 inch laser frame without any issue. Word of warning though. If you're cutting material, make sure you have an enclosure and a way to exhaust the fumes. Also use air assist event in a small amount to protect the lens from smoke/soot. This puppy kicks up a lot of smoke when it cuts. No regrets buying it. Like I said, it's a beast!
@SteveMakesEverything
4 ай бұрын
Enclosures are always recommended. Cutting wood makes quite a bit of smoke.
@bjerkeli
Ай бұрын
Just ordered a K30 for my Ortur LM3 now. Replaced with a 10w. Hope it is as good as many say. :)
@SteveMakesEverything
28 күн бұрын
It should be. I like this upgrade for anyone that wants to keep their existing laser drivetrain.
@stevesairsoft3457
11 ай бұрын
Wow, perfect,! I've a sculpfun s30 and been looking at laser upgrades. Thanks for the info.
@SteveMakesEverything
11 ай бұрын
Glad to help
@mrgrinch61
Ай бұрын
SUPER video thank you
@SteveMakesEverything
Ай бұрын
Thank you too
@edwardmungle2123
5 ай бұрын
i bought mine a few months back and it cuts really well
@SteveMakesEverything
5 ай бұрын
Yes it a good upgrade if you don’t want to buy a whole new laser
@beavercreekdesign
11 ай бұрын
Great video! Thanks
@SteveMakesEverything
11 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@JSGilbert
13 күн бұрын
Thanks. I’ve been thinking about upgrading my XTools S1 from 40w to 60w. Came across this video when I was hunting for info. I wonder how well it will work, and if it is a sensible upgrade. I think the modules are currently $750-800 for the 60w. Do you have any thoughts?
@SteveMakesEverything
13 күн бұрын
The thing to keep in mind is that the laser module is the most expensive component in the entire laser, typically representing about 60-70% of the cost. You need to decide if you like the rest of your laser enough to do this upgrade because selling it and buying a whole new laser may be more economical.
@nickdring604
2 ай бұрын
Hi Steve thank you it’s exactly what I needed. I have the s30 ! Do you have ( can you send me) the stl for the offset block to go against the limit switch as I can’t use fusion I just don’t understand the program
@SteveMakesEverything
2 ай бұрын
Let me see if I still have that design
@dwightstebner2345
Ай бұрын
Hi Steve, what are you setting the offset to in Lightburn ?
@SteveMakesEverything
Ай бұрын
Sorry. I don’t recall the offsets. They’re pretty easy to figure out though
@user-to2ho6gu5z
7 ай бұрын
Have you done an upgrade on the xTool 10W D1 Pro with the Laser Tree LT-4LDS-V2
@SteveMakesEverything
7 ай бұрын
I haven’t. There are only a few different configurations for laser modules so it should work, but it might be worth confirming this with LaserTree
@MrPati0
4 ай бұрын
Hi Steve, is there No air assist connection on these?
@SteveMakesEverything
4 ай бұрын
Yes air assist is there. The input is on top of the module
@MrPati0
4 ай бұрын
@@SteveMakesEverything Ok thats great to know, thanks for the reply.
@yehudaschryer5985
5 ай бұрын
Hi again Steve, I am now trying to install the lasertree module on my sculpfun S9. I purchased the K20 version, which I assume should be insalled similarly to the k30 in your video. In the manual there is no mention of the "the existing cable" as you called it (which I suppose is the one that used to feed the original module). The manual only explains how to connect the new cable from the driver to the module. But then I guess that the module should need some kind of feed, so what you described makes more sense. But I don't know... Another question, a trifle really: I saw in your video (and in the manual) that the fastening screws are placed on the side of the laser. While they are surely easier to access now, I have noticed that while tightening them up they tilt the module sligtly sideways, within the freedom between the rail and the slider. I thought of placing he screws behind the module, like in the original sculpfun module, but then the screws would be slightly more difficult to access. Does it make any difference? Thanks in advance
@SteveMakesEverything
5 ай бұрын
The cable that comes from the laser plugs into the input on control module. Look for one with the same pin out as the old laser module for power, ground and PCM. The new laser module plugs into a dedicated output connector on the module
@yehudaschryer5985
5 ай бұрын
@@SteveMakesEverything thanks Steve . Just to make sure “the cable that comes from the laser” you mentioned is the one that was connected to the old module and is now loose. Yes?
@SteveMakesEverything
5 ай бұрын
@@yehudaschryer5985 yes
@RitaHookstead
4 ай бұрын
I have installed my K20 but am wondering if I have to download a driver. When I get into Lightburn, it isn't recognizing the Laser Tree K20. Could you please provide any assistance? Thank you for this video
@SteveMakesEverything
4 ай бұрын
There's no drivers. Lightburn won't know anything about the K20, it just provides power and a pulse to fire the lasers. It the laser isn't firing when you send a job, then make sure you have the auxiliary power plugging into the LaserTree card, and make sure you the the jumpers set properly to use aux. power
@scottmorris4914
11 ай бұрын
Thats great what you do with the demo models you receive. Do you hold on to the latest ones, so you can do some extensive testing, to see what their endurance is?
@SteveMakesEverything
11 ай бұрын
I always keep a handful between 5W and 40W for testing and comparisons. Normally these get donated to non-profits like schools and local maker spaces
@raygangibbs3762
7 ай бұрын
Great video man, very informative
@SteveMakesEverything
7 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@albertlavorata9359
5 ай бұрын
My xtool 5watt died, I've been looking at the laser tree k20. What other laser heads can swop out the xtool head ?
@SteveMakesEverything
5 ай бұрын
There aren’t very many alternatives. You can ask the LaserTree folks if they have an option for the D1
@emanuelpelleg281
11 ай бұрын
Hi Steve. I find your video very useful and interesting. Thanks a lot for it. The problem of not enough power is a real issue for for me as cutting is more important for me than engraving.. My machine is a Sculpfun S9 on which I have already replaced the unit with their 10W (+air pump). This brought some improvement but the cutting possibilities are, still, limited when it comes to material thickness. I'd like to ask you: What experience have you had with the K30 in respect to cutting power? How thick is their beam? I saw on your video that you upgraded your gantry (with Sculpfun's kit?) Why? to what benefit? Is the K30 heavier than the S9 unit? Does it matter in this respect? Many thanks. Emanuel
@SteveMakesEverything
11 ай бұрын
I didn’t measure the K30 beam size, nor could I find it listed in their specs, but it does cut very well as shown by the cut test for this video. I upgrade an S30 rather than an S9, so maybe that’s the difference in gantries. Regardless the S30 was stock as it came from Sculpfun
@emanuelpelleg281
11 ай бұрын
Thank you for your reply. On the subject of upgrading a Sculpfun machine from 5.5W or 10W to the twenties or thirties , I still wonder: why buy a module from LaserTree (or any other source) while Sculpfum themselves offer upgrading units ? Do you or anyone of your channel followers have any insight ? Many thanks. Emanuel
@SteveMakesEverything
11 ай бұрын
@@emanuelpelleg281 Yes, in cases where the manufacturer has a cost-effective alternative, use that. I used the Sculpfun because that's what I had.
@ericeinsmann5559
11 ай бұрын
Interesting video! Similar to my 20watt comgrow upgrade. I wonder if that little control board is nessesary. On my Comgrow there was only the 20w power supply, the PWM, and both grounds where tied together. It seems like you could do something similar here. How is the digital display? It's a temperature reading of the laser module, right? I've heard the dot size of the module is rather large. Did you notice any difference compared to some of the other ones? I think my next $599 is going towards a K40, but maybe one day!
@SteveMakesEverything
11 ай бұрын
The control board has a couple things on it. One is the connection for the external 24v power supply, but in principle, it should just be power isolation and whatever it takes to make the input pinout look like your existing laser. The dot size for most 30W lasers is larger but still smaller than a Co2 laser, but of course, a CO2 provides its own unique set of capabilities.
@jujucattys156
7 ай бұрын
I got controler hoard but don’t understand how use it do I just power everything thru that or do I need to run a 24v thru it for laser pluse my standers 24v power plugin in to my main board ?
@SteveMakesEverything
7 ай бұрын
The board has its own power and you would need that if your current laser is 12v. Make sue to switch the board to handle external power. If your laser is already 24V powered, you can just pass power through the board as long as your power supply can handle the current requirements.
@BrianW2979
6 ай бұрын
I have a Longmill Mk2 cnc router with their laser module. Do you know if this would be a compatible replacement for a power upgrade? My laser is a 7watt and the cnc router controller has a PWM port that controls the laser.
@SteveMakesEverything
6 ай бұрын
In theory it will work since laser modules typical have three connections (power, ground and PWM). You will need to make sure that whatever powers the laser can drive the current you need and you’d probably need to make a custom able between the Longmill and the new laser module
@dwightstebner2345
9 ай бұрын
looking or reviews of the K40 now
@SteveMakesEverything
9 ай бұрын
Let me see what I can do
@SteveMakesEverything
9 ай бұрын
@@dwightstebner2345 This is one of the hazards of the K40 lasers. You really need the Ruida controller. None of this helps you of course unless you're now willing to spend more money to upgrade the controller. Note that Lightburn can generate GCode to a saved file. If your laser and read a gcode file from a USB stick, then you might still be able to use Lightburn, though you won't have the conveniences it provides if you're connected (e.g. framing)
@dwightstebner2345
5 ай бұрын
@@SteveMakesEverything I have Timothy Rothmans Black and blue control board now, will it work with the K30 or k40.
@SteveMakesEverything
5 ай бұрын
@@dwightstebner2345 I don't know this board well, but in theory, it should work. but this controller is really designed for diode lasers so I wouldn't bet on it for a CO2 laser. You would have to shoot them an email and ask if they support your laser. For CO2 lasers I've always used Ruida controllers. They have all the inputs for water flow, cooling pump and all the other things that CO2 laser need that diode laser don't
@dwightstebner2345
5 ай бұрын
@@SteveMakesEverything the k40 is a diode module. I use Timothy Rothmand board with my 10 watt diode now.
@yehudaschryer5985
7 ай бұрын
hi Steve, is it safe to plug the new 24V power cable that comes with the module to the sculpfun 12V motherboard or should the 24V power cable be connected to the lasertree driver?
@SteveMakesEverything
7 ай бұрын
If the Sculpfun uses 12v power then you don’t want to be plugging it into a 24v power supply, though I don’t think the connector would fit anyway. Plug the laser into 12v as normal, then set to LaserTree module to external power and plug the 24v supply into that to power the laser module.
@yehudaschryer5985
7 ай бұрын
I'll do just that, thanks a lot Steve@@SteveMakesEverything
@iangraham6730
6 ай бұрын
€800??? 😂 are you for real 😆🙈
@SteveMakesEverything
6 ай бұрын
Well, I think so🤔, but to be correct, the 33W module I reviewed here is 559 USD, which is about €550. The 40W module might cost €800, but I challenge you to find a new, useable 40W laser for less than that. Keep in mind that it's still a cheaper upgrade than buying a new laser, and budget is a big concern for most people.
@oscarayala88
Ай бұрын
is compatible with atomstack
@SteveMakesEverything
Ай бұрын
It S hould work with most lasers including the Atomstack
@electronicsandewastescrapp7384
11 ай бұрын
$599. That's probably what to lead with on this video. Is anyone really going to put the equivalent cost of an TWO entire K40 CO2 laser systems on a $99 otura framework? No.
@SteveMakesEverything
11 ай бұрын
Well framework is basically the same on every laser. It’s the laser module that gives the most impact and there will be people who don’t have budget for a whole new laser. The K40 argument applies to any diode laser not just an upgrade.
@davekimbler2308
2 ай бұрын
I upgraded mine for about $300 to the K30 from a 10W and with the craze about the K40 CO2 and how expensive the upgrades and consumables are i'll stay for now with a diode !
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