Uploaded September 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Using the MUTANT you can quickly and easily change your hot-end set up to a laser and turn your 3d printer into a laser engraver and cutter! Here is a complete step-by-step guide to installing a simple laser on your MUTANT including wiring the system, using free software to create gcode, focusing the laser, and creating exciting artwork. whambamsystems.com/mutant
Timestamp Index:
0:00 Introduction
4:21 Laser Safety
6:00 Mounting the laser
7:30 Wiring the laser
8:30 Setting up a build surface with a spoil board
9:20 Focusing the laser
11:30 Setting up the software
14:45 Setting up a document and artwork
22:30 Engraving the artwork
Inkscape Software - free download:
inkscape.org
J Tech Photonics Laser Inkscape Extension:
jtechphotonics.com/?page_id=1980
The written version of the laser install instructions including the table for laser speeds:
bit.ly/3DDZJL4
MUTANT Technical Support Page:
whambamsystems.com/mutant-support
This PDF contains a list of materials that are safe to laser, a list of dangerous materials not to laser, and shows you how to identify unknown plastics:
cpl.org/wp-content/uploads/NEVER-CUT-THESE-MATERIALS.pdf
Lightburn Software - A great commercial software that is $40-80 a year:
lightburnsoftware.com
The Creality laser we used in the video:
https://creality3d.shop/products/creality-3d-12v-high-power-laser-engraving-blue-violet-laser-head-module-for-3d-printer-cr-10-cr-10s
Here are some of the mixed media projects shown in the video:
Coaster with Spoon and Cork - thingiverse.com/thing:4947728
Coaster with Foam Empire Logo - thingiverse.com/thing:4948039
Please let us know in the comments if you have any laser tips or tricks and let us know what else you might like to see mounted to the MUTANT! Would you be interested in seeing us create an install video using a high-power laser and paid software on the MUTANT? Let us know in the comments!
Using the MUTANT you can quickly and easily change your hot-end set up to a laser and turn your 3d printer into a laser engraver and cutter! Here is a complete step-by-step guide to installing a simple laser on your MUTANT including wiring the system, using free software to create gcode, focusing the laser, and creating exciting artwork. whambamsystems.com/mutant
Timestamp Index:
0:00 Introduction
4:21 Laser Safety
6:00 Mounting the laser
7:30 Wiring the laser
8:30 Setting up a build surface with a spoil board
9:20 Focusing the laser
11:30 Setting up the software
14:45 Setting up a document and artwork
22:30 Engraving the artwork
Inkscape Software - free download:
inkscape.org
J Tech Photonics Laser Inkscape Extension:
jtechphotonics.com/?page_id=1980
The written version of the laser install instructions including the table for laser speeds:
bit.ly/3DDZJL4
MUTANT Technical Support Page:
whambamsystems.com/mutant-support
This PDF contains a list of materials that are safe to laser, a list of dangerous materials not to laser, and shows you how to identify unknown plastics:
cpl.org/wp-content/uploads/NEVER-CUT-THESE-MATERIALS.pdf
Lightburn Software - A great commercial software that is $40-80 a year:
lightburnsoftware.com
The Creality laser we used in the video:
https://creality3d.shop/products/creality-3d-12v-high-power-laser-engraving-blue-violet-laser-head-module-for-3d-printer-cr-10-cr-10s
Here are some of the mixed media projects shown in the video:
Coaster with Spoon and Cork - thingiverse.com/thing:4947728
Coaster with Foam Empire Logo - thingiverse.com/thing:4948039
Please let us know in the comments if you have any laser tips or tricks and let us know what else you might like to see mounted to the MUTANT! Would you be interested in seeing us create an install video using a high-power laser and paid software on the MUTANT? Let us know in the comments!
