QUICK INSTALL GUIDE LE-1 Laser Engraving Machine 10
Contents • Package list check ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2 • Set up LE-1------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4 • Download and install software -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------34 • Safety guidelines-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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PT.2 set up LE-1 Step 1 Parts Required: • M3x6 Screws *2 • Drag chain bracket *1 • R Motor assembly *1 Align the holes as shown and secure with M3x6 screws.
PT.2 set up LE-1 Step 2 1/2 Parts Required: • Right Side Rail *1 • Assembly (Step 1) *1 Identify the Right Side Rail by the scale on the surface and the orientation of the hole. Slide the Assembly (Step 1) assembly into the Right Side Rail, following the direction of the arrow in the diagram.
PT.2 set up LE-1 Step 2 2/2 Parts Required: • Assembly (Step 2) *1 If the assembly is very loose in the Rail, use a hexagonal spanner to adjust the rollers as shown by the arrows in the picture. Notes: 1. The same set of rollers are adjusted at the same time. 2. Optimum looseness: the POM wheels rub slightly against the guide rails as they turn.
PT.2 set up LE-1 Step 3 Parts Required: • Assembly (Step 2) *1 • Y Synchronous Belts *1 • Belt Screws *2 3.1 Belt screw slides in through the guide slot (in the direction of the arrow) 3.2 The belt is placed under the belt screw and the screw is tightened 3.3 Belt wraps around the gear on the motor (as shown) 3.
PT.2 set up LE-1 Step 4 Parts Required: • Assembly (Step 3) *1 • Y Endstop *1 • M5x20 Screws *1 Note the direction of installation Stick flat on the bottom of the rail and fix with M5x20 screws.
PT.2 set up LE-1 Step 5 1/2 Parts Required: • Left Side Rail *1 • L Motor assembly *1 Identify the Right Side Rail by the scale on the surface and the orientation of the hole. Slide the L Motor assembly into the Right Side Rail, following the direction of the arrow in the diagram.
PT.2 set up LE-1 Step 5 2/2 Parts Required: • Assembly (Step 5) *1 If the assembly is very loose in the Rail, use a hexagonal spanner to adjust the rollers as shown by the arrows in the picture. Notes: 1. The same set of rollers are adjusted at the same time. 2. Optimum looseness: the POM wheels rub slightly against the guide rails as they turn.
PT.2 set up LE-1 Step 6 Parts Required: • Assembly (Step 5) *1 • Y Synchronous Belts *1 • Belt Screws *2 3.1 Belt screw slides in through the guide slot (in the direction of the arrow) 3.2 The belt is placed under the belt screw and the screw is tightened 3.3 Belt wraps around the gear on the motor (as shown) 3.
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PT.2 set up LE-1 Step 8 Parts Required: • Assembly (Step 7) *1 • Frame Foot *3 • M5x8 Screws *3 • M5x20 Screws *3 The screws for fixing to the left and right rails are M5x8 The screws fixing the front and rear rails are M5x20 M5x8 Note: If there is a lot of resistance to screwing, you need to loosen the screws from the previous step before proceeding. Install the frame feet and then tighten the frame screws.
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PT.2 set up LE-1 Step 11 2/2 Parts Required: • Assembly (Step 11) *1 If the assembly is very loose in the Rail, use a hexagonal spanner to adjust the rollers as shown by the arrows in the picture. Notes: Optimum looseness: the POM wheels rub slightly against the guide rails as they turn.
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PT.2 set up LE-1 Step 13 Parts Required: • Assembly (Step 9) *1 • Assembly (Step 11) *1 • M5x18 Screws *4 Motor wires avoiding L motor assembly and R motor assembly (as shown in the picture) Use M5x18 screws 4PCS to secure the L motor assembly and R motor assembly, do not tighten them yet. Both the L motor assembly and R motor assembly are aligned with the 200 scale value, then tighten the M5x18 screws.
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PT.2 set up LE-1 Step 16 1/2 Parts Required: • Assembly (Step 14) *1 • Tensioner Assembly *1 T Nut Before use, loosen the screws on the Tensioner Assembly so that the T-nut can just hold the X Rail guide. If it does not fit into the slot, loosen the screw again and then tighten it again.
PT.2 set up LE-1 Step 16 Parts Required: • Assembly (Step 15) *1 • X Synchronous Belts *1 1 3 2/2 4 5 1 2 One end of the X Synchronous Belts snaps into the slot on the X Sliding Assembly (as shown) 2 Place the timing belt in the order of 1 to 5 Finally, snap the other end of the timing belt into the X Sliding Assembly slot (see Fig.
PT.2 set up LE-1 Step 17 Parts Required: • Assembly (Step 16) *1 When rotating clockwise, tension the timing belt When rotating counterclockwise, loosen the timing belt The timing belt needs only a little tension Do not over tighten.
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PT.2 set up LE-1 Step 21 Parts Required: • Assembly (Step 20) *1 The air supply hose is inserted into this regulating valve (as shown) How to change the airflow When rotating clockwise, the airflow becomes smaller When rotating counterclockwise, the airflow becomes larger The other end of the air hose needs to be connected to the air pump in order to use the blowing function.
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PT.2 set up LE-1 Step 23 Introduction to the control board Power switch How to enable the machine: DC power socket connected to DC 24V power supply Press the power switch Turn the emergency stop switch clockwise and let it pop up Connect the control board and PC port via USB transfer cable When using APP or WEB control to engrave, a TF card needs to be inserted into the TK card slot for engraving program storage.
PT.2 set up LE-1 Step 24 Knob How to position the focus The engraved object is placed under the laser module The bottom of the measuring tool is in contact with the surface of the engraving object Turn the knob on the bottom of the laser module to control the rise or fall of the laser module (as shown) When the scale of the measuring tool is aligned with the reference line, this is the focus position.
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PT.3 Download and install software Driver installation Method 1. Click the "Tools" on menu bar to install the CH340 driver (this function is not available in some versions of the software); Method 2. Copy file of "CH340SER.
PT.3 Download and install software Software Downloading LaserGRBL is one of the most popular DIY laser engraving software, which can be downloaded in LaserGRBL website http://lasergrbl.com/download/(The installation package is also available on the TF card from the manufacturer or USB flash disk). Brief introduction: LaserGRBL is an open source, easy-to-use and powerful software. Unfortunately, LaserGRBL only supports Windows system (Win XP/Win 7 / Win 8 / XP/Win 10).
PT.3 Download and install software 2. Installation Package for Custom Button We recommended LaserGRBL using custom button,and can get it from our TF card. 2.1 How to download Custom Button software Step 1: Click the blank space of the bottom (as shown in figure 3.2) Step 2: choose “ import custom button”, and then select the package for custom button obtained before and the custom button zip can be imported. Press (Y) until no window pops up to complete the installation of the custom button. Figure 3.
PT.3 Download and install software 3. Connect Laser Engraving Machine Step 1: Using USB data cable to connect the laser engraver to a computer with LaserGRBL software installed Step 2: turn on the laser engraving machine. Step 3: turn on the LaserGRBL software in the computer. Step 4: Select the correct port number and baud rate in the software - 115200(figure 4.
PT.3 Download and install software 4. UpLoad Engraving File click and select the file of graph Step1:Click "file" and "open file" in turn, as shown in figure 8.1, and then select the graph you want to engrave. Currently, LaserGRBL supports files in the formats of NC, BMP, JPG, PNG, DXF, etc. Figure 5.1 Step2: Set the picture parameters, engraving mode and engraving quality. LaserGRBL can adjust and preview the clarity, brightness, contrast, highlights and other attributes of the target graphics.
PT.3 Download and install software Step3: Set engraving speed, energy and size. The JICCODA LE-1 laser engraver can reach a speed of up to 10,000mm/min. You can of course increase or decrease this speed according to your preference. Choose different speeds to have different engraving results. Faster engraving speed can save time but reduce engraving effect, slower speed needs more engraving time but better engraving effect. Adjust the speed to engrave what you want.
PT.3 Download and install software 5.Position (set the origin) The purpose of positioning: the engraving pattern to be carved in the correct position of the object to be engraved. Step1: By clicking on the orientation button (Figure 6.1), moving the X/Y axis, the laser device is positioned to the appropriate position of the object to be engraved. Figure 6.1 Step2: Click the "Set Origin G92" button to set the origin position (that is, the lower left position of the pattern outline), as shown in (Figure 6.
PT.3 Download and install software 6、 Start, stop, run, pause, power and speed adjustment Start operating: Click the triangle green button of "Run Program" in GRBL software to start (figure 7.1). The G code produced by GRBL will be continuously transmitted to the control board of the engraving machine. (Engraving process should keep connected)Stop operating: If you want to stop halfway, click thesquare red button of "Stop Program" in GRBLsoftware (figure 7.2) to end the program.
PT.4 Safety guidelines Safety instructions while using the laser engraver : 1. It is strictly forbidden to place any living objects under the laser emitting port. 2. Patients with photosensitive epilepsy are prohibited from using or approaching this laser device. 3. When using a laser engraving machine, anyone who approaches the machine must wear laser safety goggles. Plus, our machine comes with a pair of safety goggles, but they can also be purchased on Amazon. 4.
PT.5 One year warranty Dear Customers: Thank you for purchasing our JICCODA LE-1 laser engraver. We valued all our consumers feedback and sincerely hope you will have a nice journey with the product. JICCODA LE-1 attaches great importance to product quality and practicality, combining all laser supply chains to provide you with higher standards of quality and affordable products,which is ready to give you the best laser engraving & cuttingexperience.
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FCC Warning This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any inte rference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.