S1 Machine Guide
S1 MachineGuide
SAFETY GUIDE
Before using the laser engraver, please read this safety guide carefully, which mentions situations that require special attention and includes warnings about unsafe operations that may result in property damage or even endanger personal safety.
Laser Safety
Our laser engravers use a class 4 laser. The laser is very powerful and may injure eyes and burn the skin.
We installed a shield on the laser module. The shield largely filters out the diffuse light from the laser spot. However, it is still recommended to wear laser goggles when using the laser engraver.
Do avoid exposing your skin to the class 4 laser beam, especially at close range.
Children under 14 years old are prohibited from using this product. Teenagers over 14 years old need adult supervision. When the laser module is on, do not touch it, otherwise you may burn your hands.
Fire safety
The high-intensity laser beam burns the substrate as it cuts, thus generating extremely high temperatures and heat. Some materials can catch fire and produce smoke during cutting.
When the laser beam hits the material, there is usually a small flame. It moves with the laser and does not stay lit after the laser passes by.
Do not leave the machine alone while the laser is working.
Be aware of flammable substances in the working environment. Always keep an fire extinguisher nearby.
Introduction S1 and main parameters
The maximum engraving area of the S1 laser engraving machine is 130*130MM.
The laser modules use fixed-focus lasers, and only a 2mm-Focal length measurement sheet is needed for measurement to obtain the optimal engraving focal length.
The laser protection cover can help us block most of the strong light. If you look directly at the strong light, first of all, the retina will be damaged and the vision will decrease. Secondly, it will cause visual fatigue and reduce production and learning efficiency. Third, strong light will inhibit the production of melatonin and affect sleep quality. The laser protection cover can help you avoid this harm.
Right-angle measuring ruler: Both the X-axis and the Y-axis have precise scale lines, which are convenient for you to quickly measure the size of the engraved object.
Safety design: The machine is equipped with a power switch for emergency power off.
Save installation time: You only need to install the laser module and software to use the machine
FOCUSING PRINCIPLE
The focal length of the DIMIFUN laser module is fixed and cannot be changed.
The specific position of the laser focus is 2mm directly below the edge of the laser module protective cover.
We provide a 2mm thick measuring sheet to help find the laser focus.
When the laser is focused on the surface of the engraved object, it will exert its maximum engraving effect.
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USE
The laser engraver supports the most popular program LaserGRBL. LaserGRBL is an open-source, easy- touse program, but LaserGRBL only supports Windows System (Win XP / Win 7 / Win 8 /Win 10 / Win 11).
MacOS users can choose LightBurn, a professional laser program for windows and macOS. LightBurn has a one-month trial period, after which you need to pay to use it.
The laser engraver receives commands from the computer. It needs to stay connected to the computer, and do not shut the engraving program down (LaserGRBL or LightBurn),during the engraving process. since the calculations are done on the computer, the performance of the computer will affect the speed and even the quality of the engraving.
The following section will focus on the installation and use of LaserGRBL. For LightBurn, installation and configuration process will be briefly explained. Their official websites have program operation tutorials, which are very helpful for beginners.
Mac OS: LightBurn
Linux: LightBurn
Windows: LightBurn & LaserGRBL
LightBurn: https://lightburnsoftware.com/pages/download-trial
LaserGRBL ：https://lasergrbl.com/download/
software Forum: https:/forum.lightburnsoftware.com
Detailed tutorials on how to use the software can be found at www.woxcker.com
Using Tips
Please place the steel plate included in the package under the laser to protect your desktop.
Focus before engraving: Focusing is required before engraving, and the focus must be on the surface. Focal length of the engraved object.You can use a 2mm-Focal lengthmeasurement sheet to assist in the adjustment. When the red protective cover touches the surface of the focal length measurement block, tighten the side knob to fix it and complete the focusing.Improper focus setting will result in poor engraving or engraving failure.
The edge of the red laser protective cover must be parallel to the engraving object.
The cutting effect varies depending on the raw material.If you cannot successfully engrave or cut our recommended parameters with the following materials, try to increase the number of passes or reduce the speed.
If you feel that the laser energy is not strong enough, first check the laser lens to see if dust has contaminated the lens.Simply clean the lens to increase the laser power again.The laser lens and goggles cover should be cleaned regularly.
The tightness of the belt and pulley needs to be checked regularly.If the belt is loose: it can be re-installed and tightened; the pulley can be adjusted with the eccentric nut.
1.Laser Module Use and Maintenance Instructions
1.1.Before engraving or cutting, please adjust the focal length according to the instructions, and do not work at full power (100% power) for a long time;
1.2. After large-area engraving or long-term cutting, please clean the dust in the red protective cover;
1.3. After long-term work, the laser lens can be removed. It is recommended to use a roundheaded cotton swab to directly rotate and wipe the lens. The dust on the laser lens will be cleaned up, which will help restore the laser power. (The dust on the lens will block the laser and affect the laser power) It is recommended to clean the lens when you feel the laser is weakened. When wiping with a cotton swab, you can dip it in alcohol for better results;
1.4. The green light and blue light will flash on the top driver board of the laser module when it is working;
1.5. Please pay attention to whether the laser lens has cracks. If damaged, replace it in time. Before replacement, do not continue to use the module, otherwise the module will be scrapped.
1.6. After the module has been used for a period of time, the power decay begins to occur, which is a normal performance decay and a normal situation. The module itself is a consumable part, please replace it regularly as needed.
1.7. Please pay attention to the label on the side of the module;
2.The maximum working size of the mini laser engraving machine is 130*130mm. Please reset before use. Before engraving or cutting, it is recommended to set the border.
2.1. Light up and click Start in the setting parameters, and the interface will appear with a super interface prompt. Please confirm that there is no super engraving interface and click "Yes". • "Yes" can be engraved/cut normally. If the interface is super, please adjust the working range and re-engraving.
2.2. If the motor beeps in the Y right/X back position, please do not panic. This noise is caused by engraving or cutting exceeding the maximum working size.This noise is caused by engraving or cutting exceeding the maximum working size. It will not cause any damage to the machine itself. It is recommended to adjust the engraving or cutting range.
3.When the engraving machine is working, please make sure that your computer screen is always on to protect the setting. When the computer screen is turned off, it will affect the data transmission between the engraving machine and the computer, which may cause the engraving or cutting to stop working. Therefore, it is recommended that you set the display to always on.
4.Firmware refresh (if you need to update the firmware, you can download it from woxcker.com. Generally, no update is required)
4.1 The firmware can be obtained from the following locations
4.2 Do not connect the adapter , press the red switch as shown as [pic1-4.2]and hold on .
4.3 then insert the data cable from type C as [pic1-4.1]and wait for the computer to pop up the USB drive as [pic2](Please note that different computer settings may result in different icons).
4.4 Open the USB drive, drag the firmware to it, you can see the firmware refresh progress as [pic3], wait until the USB drive disappears, and the firmware refresh is complete.
4.5 If the operation fails, please follow steps 1-3 to try again. （Double click the red button engraving machine automatically go back to the origin).
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