Teaching Tech | TwoTrees TS3 laser engraver test: Perfect for desktop or lacking power? @TeachingTech | Uploaded 2 years ago | Updated 2 days ago
Laser cutters are a handy tool for a maker. I have a powerful Chinese Co2 laser that would be too big and expensive for most people, so how does this desktop diode laser compare? That depends on what you intend to use it for. If you want to engrave, you’ll be happy. If you want to cut, not so much. Hopefully some improvements will be made for the production version.
When testing the cutting, I started with the settings from the manual and altered as necessary. This included changing feedrate, laser power and quantity of passes. I also experimented with changing the focal length and found a little closer than recommended gave best performance. At the request of TwoTrees I also cleaned the laser with a lens cleaning kit which made no difference.
This machine was provided free of charge for testing by TwoTrees so seek feedback. All opinions expressed are my own.
TwoTrees TS3: bit.ly/3sRjBWu
0:00 Introduction
0:52 Specs
Specs page I was sent: twotrees3d.com/product/enclosed-laser-engraver
Kickstarter page: kickstarter.com/projects/953777070/ts3-powerful-4th-axis-laser-engraver-and-cutter?ref=project_build
Pre-order page: twotrees3dofficial.com/products/ts3-enclosed-laser-engraver
My review policy: teachingtechyt.github.io/reviewpolicy.html
Previous Endurance Laser review: youtu.be/RrzrBclm8P8
1:44 Unboxing, SD card and early troubleshooting
4:11 Control and software options
LaserGRBL: lasergrbl.com
Lightburn: lightburnsoftware.com
MKSLaser (Android app): play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=makerbase.com.mkslaser
6:38 Setting laser focus height
8:15 Engraving tests
The Real Sam Prentice YouTube channel: youtube.com/c/TheRealSamPrentice
Loctite Moly Dry film lube (Amazon): amzn.to/3GY4xeV
Loctite Moly Dry film lube (CBC in Aus): https://partners.conbear.com.au/product/search/?id=dry+moly#/Product/info/8017-340G
10:28 Cutting tests
Slicer for Fusion: knowledge.autodesk.com/support/fusion-360/downloads/caas/downloads/content/slicer-for-fusion-360.html
Previous video on Slicer for Fusion: youtu.be/d5hkdmFXILU
13:52 Rotary axis
15:35 My verdict
Images/models from this video:
Potato: thingiverse.com/thing:526752
"Texture-Rrific Tree Bark" by Odalaigh: wordpress.org/openverse/image/2d89c84d-9938-48a1-9e01-4ddb6882a408
Celtic Cross: freesvg.org/vector-clip-art-of-black-and-white-celtic-cross
Buy quality and affordable filament from X3D. Buy 3, get 1 free and a free sample pack with every order: www.x3d.com.au
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Laser cutters are a handy tool for a maker. I have a powerful Chinese Co2 laser that would be too big and expensive for most people, so how does this desktop diode laser compare? That depends on what you intend to use it for. If you want to engrave, you’ll be happy. If you want to cut, not so much. Hopefully some improvements will be made for the production version.
When testing the cutting, I started with the settings from the manual and altered as necessary. This included changing feedrate, laser power and quantity of passes. I also experimented with changing the focal length and found a little closer than recommended gave best performance. At the request of TwoTrees I also cleaned the laser with a lens cleaning kit which made no difference.
This machine was provided free of charge for testing by TwoTrees so seek feedback. All opinions expressed are my own.
TwoTrees TS3: bit.ly/3sRjBWu
0:00 Introduction
0:52 Specs
Specs page I was sent: twotrees3d.com/product/enclosed-laser-engraver
Kickstarter page: kickstarter.com/projects/953777070/ts3-powerful-4th-axis-laser-engraver-and-cutter?ref=project_build
Pre-order page: twotrees3dofficial.com/products/ts3-enclosed-laser-engraver
My review policy: teachingtechyt.github.io/reviewpolicy.html
Previous Endurance Laser review: youtu.be/RrzrBclm8P8
1:44 Unboxing, SD card and early troubleshooting
4:11 Control and software options
LaserGRBL: lasergrbl.com
Lightburn: lightburnsoftware.com
MKSLaser (Android app): play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=makerbase.com.mkslaser
6:38 Setting laser focus height
8:15 Engraving tests
The Real Sam Prentice YouTube channel: youtube.com/c/TheRealSamPrentice
Loctite Moly Dry film lube (Amazon): amzn.to/3GY4xeV
Loctite Moly Dry film lube (CBC in Aus): https://partners.conbear.com.au/product/search/?id=dry+moly#/Product/info/8017-340G
10:28 Cutting tests
Slicer for Fusion: knowledge.autodesk.com/support/fusion-360/downloads/caas/downloads/content/slicer-for-fusion-360.html
Previous video on Slicer for Fusion: youtu.be/d5hkdmFXILU
13:52 Rotary axis
15:35 My verdict
Images/models from this video:
Potato: thingiverse.com/thing:526752
"Texture-Rrific Tree Bark" by Odalaigh: wordpress.org/openverse/image/2d89c84d-9938-48a1-9e01-4ddb6882a408
Celtic Cross: freesvg.org/vector-clip-art-of-black-and-white-celtic-cross
Buy quality and affordable filament from X3D. Buy 3, get 1 free and a free sample pack with every order: www.x3d.com.au
Get Quality Resins from 3D Printers Online. 5% off storewide for Teaching Tech subscribers [Code: tech5]
https://3dprintersonline.com.au/
Take a look around and if you like what you see, please subscribe.
Support me on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/teachingtech
