Got it all wired up, but ran into a few problems. Here is how I fixed them and a quick demo of it running on bench with a pen.
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@Brub1245 Жыл бұрын
Definitely would love to see it now just pulled the trigger on getting the parts to do the same
@yetanotherdan2 жыл бұрын
Hey I just wanted to say thank you for spending the time to make these videos, I wouldn't have tried upgrading without them!
@k40mods552 жыл бұрын
Your welcome.. Mine still sits unfinished as RL has kept me busy, but I do hope to get back to it this spring
@leonardocrvenkovic2 жыл бұрын
Great video. We are looking forward to Update 2 :)
@Central_Cali_bourbon_Barrel2 жыл бұрын
So basically what i have learned from your channel, is to not buy a K40 but to build my own from scratch. Sound like the hard part for me is gonna be less of the build and more of the programming aspect. I look forward to more of your content.
@overlycranked86742 жыл бұрын
Correct you are. These " upgrades " are just solutions for people that bought the K40 and quickly felt the limitations and design flaws. Scratch build will be easier and cheaper.
@4meuwil3 жыл бұрын
After seeing this project a while back I had planned on using 2040 for the base so I'd have more height, this video showed me that's not really an option if you want to max your work area. Thanks for videos!
@k40mods553 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
@alpscraftshack5992 жыл бұрын
Have been following your videos with great interest, as I purchased a K40 Laser from OM Tech. Haven't seen anything posted in quite sometime. Is everything OK? Have you gotten it put in the case & tested?
@markferrick102 жыл бұрын
So, a year later, where is the re-fit now? I would love to see an update as to the finish product. Any more lessons learned?
@BrianBland3 жыл бұрын
Looks good. Planning on doing the same thing. Looking forward to more videos.
@k40mods553 жыл бұрын
More to come!
@3DHP2 жыл бұрын
Great Video. Would Love to see a follow up.
@2muchscott3 жыл бұрын
Great to see you trying this. I have all the parts and decided to wait to see how your expansion works out. I have the smaller case and still need to design a face plate for my lcd and controls. Keep up the video's! Don't find to many out there doing what you are doing!
@k40mods553 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I try to provide as must info as I can. So few videos actually show what, how and why..
@squirralien18638 ай бұрын
2 Years and no finished off K40, I hope it got done and all is well, would love to see it all working finished, ???? I would love to expand my K40 bed area, most I know is not too bad but setting up software to accept it is a bigger bed is something I am unsure about.
@bucklee723 жыл бұрын
I have been procrastinating on my expansion of my second K40. I have all the parts and my K40 has been gutted. I'm so glad I found you Video, I feel a little more motivated to get cracking on finishing it up. Subbed and hope to see what other mods you plan to do.
@zfrenchy17162 жыл бұрын
Can you make a video tour of your K40, showing, explaining all of your upgrade, and how it is after several months of working ?
@kfirish442 жыл бұрын
Does anybody know what happened to this channel? This is apparently the last video he did and it was nine months ago. With Covid makes one wonder did something happen? Just wondering anybody got any ideas what’s going on?
@davidjohnston42403 жыл бұрын
A tip from my solution to controlling X,Y direction - I put limit swtiches on both ends of X and Y (4 in total) then wrote the software to home and it learns from which limit switch closes which way the X and Y go and then inverts to make it fit the desired home corner. It can also detect if X and Y it reversed. So you can't wire it up wrong.
@jamesmac70403 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for documenting all of this. Keep up up the good work! (Y)
@k40mods553 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@anothertime2 жыл бұрын
So what was the end result? I'm assuming it became insurmountable in the end. Please enlighten as I was following the progress and was so disappointed when it ended.
@takismail3 жыл бұрын
cool, my plan to make it a bit bigger.
@Sharkbar_9 ай бұрын
Hope your alright?
@driddic3 жыл бұрын
Do you have the files you have changes for download anywhere? I have the same Cloudray head as you and would really like to save some time. I’m also going to look into the Cohesion3D board. I bet it’s a great improvement over the stock controller. Great video!! TIA
@manuelrodriguez4833 Жыл бұрын
hello, great job, could you put the link to download modified Laser Gantry, thanks
@sotm22 жыл бұрын
A parts list and where to get would be nice also!
@RokasSondaras2 ай бұрын
Do you have updated model for mirrors and lends holder? I will be facing the same issue.
@jeffcarpenter34412 жыл бұрын
Any action videos? I have all my stuff printed and ready to go! I just need the eccentrics and some more 5mm bolts
@DamoZXsixR3 жыл бұрын
Loving your videos on this, watched the first one yesterday and printed all the parts you used including your head mount you put in the comments... are you going to list the updated mirror and head mount? Asking as I should be starting my teardown soon.
@k40mods553 жыл бұрын
Absolutely!! Here ya go... X motor mount : www.tinkercad.com/things/a9g9WlIgy3n Laser carriage : www.tinkercad.com/things/gNz44tp6LIg
@DamoZXsixR3 жыл бұрын
@@k40mods55 you Sir are an absolute legend! Thank you. Do I need two motor mounts or just one?
@k40mods553 жыл бұрын
@@DamoZXsixR you only need 1 of the modified motor mounts for the x axis, the rear y axis is original
@LanceMcGrew2 жыл бұрын
When you guys are 3D printing parts for these mods, what filament material do you use? I see a lot of black but sometimes gray. Also, what 3D printer would you suggest to replicate quality 3D parts? Sure wish I had a neighbor like this guy.
@shinaade59913 жыл бұрын
Hello my friend, How to solve the problem of laser marks in what you have engraved?
@yambam263 жыл бұрын
Hi im watching in on this, looks good so far! how much space will be below the laser head as it stands without cutting the bottom of the K40 out?
@k40mods553 жыл бұрын
If you used the cloudray mirrors about 3'' between 50.8 focal and top of 1/2'' sheet
@antonioalbertoonline3 жыл бұрын
Can this new axle connect to the original plate that the k40 brings from the factory?
@k40mods553 жыл бұрын
no, there is nothing left inside the original case... not even the bolts welded to case for the wheels...
@hansscholten8776 Жыл бұрын
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@terrypen4 ай бұрын
About the Ums and ahhs... Look up Lauren Sergy "How to stop saying 'Um' and 'Ah' in your speeches" might help with that... I completely understand how it's easier said than done... but it is rather difficult for a listener/viewers to follow what you are saying.