Laser Ink

A project in Reno, NV by Nicholas Williams
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Solid State Laser attachment to fit Shapeoko 2 CNC. Provides Laser cutting and engraving. Software support for photos.
Backers: 140
Average Pledge Per Backer: $198

Funded: $27,702 of $20,000
Dates: Dec 29th -> Feb 7th (40 days)
Project By: Nicholas Williams
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Latest News

The Great Lens Debate

January 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi All, Currently the overwhelming response has been for the 3 element lens.   I have spoken with my supplier and based on this conversation I am going to allow anyone who still wants the G2 lens to get it. I had previously said that I could only... (Read More)

Cutting with the 9mm Laser

January 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Kickstarters, Was hoping to get this posted Monday, sorry I'm about a day late. So Tested cutting on 5 materials velvet, Foam Rubber, Balsa Wood, Acrylic, and thick colored cardboard stock. Every thing cut fine except for the acrylic, I was... (Read More)

G2 Compared to 3 Element Lens

January 26th - via: kickstarter.com
I have based the wattage of diode on some testing that was displayed on DTR Website. DTR is the company I have been working with and have been very pleased with their lasers.  Here is a link to the test results. The test results are near the bottom... (Read More)

Whoo Hoo!! We Made It!!

January 25th - via: kickstarter.com
The Laser Ink project became funded SaturdayThis would not have been possible without your generous support, Thank You.I look forward to the fulfillment phase of the project.Thanks AgainNick  (Read More)

Hardware Overview

January 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Hardware Block Diagram Hi, Kickstarters   I have had a number of questions related to how we are actually doing image rastering and what the specifications are. In this our fourth update I will try and give a high level picture of how the hardware... (Read More)

3 Watt NDB7875 445nm 9mm Laser Diode Upgrade

January 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all, I was hoping to send out an update Wednesday, Sorry for the delay. The final cost for the upgrade will be $65. Wednesday, I did post a comment indicating this would be available. So Plan A was to add a secondary reward for the $65 upgrade and... (Read More)

What is the value proposition over other laser kits for the Shapeoko?

January 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
I received the following message from a kickstarer today I felt this is an important question that needed to be addressed. Message from Kickstarter I saw the video that Winston made. The set-up is quite nice. I guess I'm trying to figure out what... (Read More)

Shapeoke 3 and LaserInk

December 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Shapeoko BlogIn this our first post I would like to discuss our relation with Shapeoko. I have been working with Winston Moy the resident blogger at Shapeoko for about four week we have sent him a prototype of the laser head and the object works... (Read More)

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