In this quick video guide i will show you how you can use your 3d printer as a laser engraver and i won t cost you more that 40.
Convert 3d printer to vinyl cutter.
Here is what you need to get started.
My first serious post here on thingiverse as well as the first time i model something from scratch i marked this as a remix from pascalmakes pen holder even if i just needed the support that attaches to the fan.
However huge thanks to him for making such a great design.
Then the laser is connected to the power supply and the mainboard.
First the nozzle is replaced by a laser using a self made 3d printed holder.
An old hp pen plotter with a serial.
Converting the 3d printer to a laser cutter is relatively easy.
It is able to easily cut vinyl paper and cardboard.
Most of 3d printers are jus.
The laser circuit is optically sepparated from the 3d printer circuit.
It can be done by anyone who has assembled a 3d printer.
So this thing turns your ender 3 into a cnc 3 axis cutter.