¶ 01 Before You Start
Before the assembly and operation of the 2W Laser Module, please read the following content carefully.
¶ 02 Assembly & Installation
Before any assembly and installation, make sure the machine has been powered off.
¶ 2.1 Parts List
Note: In the package, there are M4 × 12 screws, which are not used in this assembly process. You can keep them for future use.
¶ 2.2 Installing the toolhead
This guide takes 350 models as a demonstration, all steps demonstrated apply to 250 models.
Select to read the corresponding content in accordance with whether the quick swap kit will be installed or not.
- Attach the laser module to the slider on the X axis.
- Connect the laser module with the controller.
- Lock the toolhead cable into the cable holder.
- Attach the laser engraving and cutting platform to the support platform.
- Refer to Machine Assembly to install the platform bracket and the toolhead bracket.
- Loosen the handle of the toolhead bracket, and then slide the toolhead into the bracket.
- Adjust the height of the toolhead vertically. Then, tighten the handle of the toolhead bracket.
- Connect the laser module with the controller.
- Lock the toolhead cable into the cable holder.
- Refer to 2.2.2 Laser Engraving and Cutting to install the laser engraving and cutting platform.
¶ 03 Firmware & Software Preparation
¶ 3.1 Updating the firmware
Please update the firmware of Snapmaker 2.0 to at least V1.20.3.
¶ 3.2 Preparing the Software
We recommend that you use Snapmaker Luban to generate G-codes for laser engraving, as it is a tailor-made software for Snapmaker products.
If you have already installed Luban, make sure to update it to at least V4.13.0, and select 2W Laser Module in Settings > Machine Settings > Toolhead.
Snapmaker 2.0 also supports LightBurn. For detailed tutorials, refer to Using Ray/Artisan/2.0 with LightBurn.
¶ 04 Setup
¶ 4.1 Restarting the machine
Switch the power on. Swipe left on the touchscreen, then tap Settings > Quick Swap Kit/Bracing Kit Install Status, select the installation status.
There is a difference in the stroke of the Y axes and Z axis between the installation status with and without the Quick Swap Kit/Bracing Kit, it is essential to select the appropriate installation status. Failure to do so may result in abnormal operation or damage to the product.
To restart your machine, wait for at least 5 seconds after power-off.
¶ 4.2 Calibrating the platform height
After reading the safety notes, tap Start, and the touchscreen will guide you through the Platform Height Calibration.
To recalibrate the platform height, swipe left on the touchscreen > select Settings > tap Guide.
¶ 4.3 Connecting the machine to Luban
You can connect the machine to Luban via a serial port or Wi-Fi and perform a series of operations.
File transfer to the machine is only supported via Wi-Fi.
When a task is started on Luban, it will be immediately stopped due to a serial-port disconnection.
¶ 05 First Work
This section will guide you to get familiar with the workflow of using the 2W Laser Module with Luban and complete your first laser creation. You will have fun with the provided laser material and the example project tailored for your first creative experience.
¶ 5.1 Preparing the material
Take out the provided metal. It is recommended to fasten the material on the platform using masking tapes.
You can also place the Metal Tag on the platform without fastening it. However, if the material is light or easily deformed, you need to fasten the material.
¶ 5.2 Preparing and transferring the G-code file
- At the top-left corner of Workspace, click Back to return to the Home page of Luban. Select Metal Tag to import the example file.
- Select all objects and move them close to the coordinate origin for subsequent operations.
- Click Job Setup. Set the Width and Height of the object to 30.3 mm each, and position the work origin at the center.
- Align the objects with the canvas.
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Use the default settings specifically configured for the example file to generate G-code.
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After the G-code file is generated, click Export Load G-code to Workspace at the bottom-right corner. The interface will automatically redirect to Workspace.
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In the G-code Files panel, click Send to Device. The G-code file of the example project will be transferred to your machine.
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After receiving the G-code file, tap Disconnect on the Touchscreen. Then find and select the received G-code file, and tap Next to enter the laser job preparation.
¶ 5.3 Adjusting the laser height
Adjusting the laser height to focus the laser can ensure optimal engraving outcomes.
¶ 5.4 Setting the XY work origin
Find out where the engraving will take place by setting the Work Origin. The Work Origin corresponds to the (0, 0) coordinate origin in the software.
The XY work origin for the example file has been set at the center of the material (workpiece) in our previous demonstration.
Tap X-/X+/Y-/Y+ to move the laser's crosshair to where the Work Origin will be, and then tap Set Work Origin and Run Boundary to check if the work origin is proper. If not, reset the Work Origin and run boundary again.
If the Laser Module runs into any portions of the machine, turn off the machine immediately.
¶ 5.5 Starting laser engraving
- IF you have installed the Enclosure, make sure the Enclosure door is closed and will stay closed throughout the task.
- Tap Start Job to start the laser task.
Keep the machine attended throughout the task!