Top 10 laser issues and solutions

In this episode we cover a lot of common issues such why will my laser not turn on, why am I getting poor engravings.

FoxAlien 40w Laser
https://www.foxalien.com/en-gb/products/foxalien-40w-fixed-focus-blue-laser-module-kit?sca_ref=725103.t6qfXeHAnx

Sainsmart Genmitsu Jinsoku LC-40 https://shrsl.com/3i1bx

FoxAlien 40W 4040XE Bundle
https://www.foxalien.com/products/cnc-router-machine-4040-xe-with-40w-laser-bundle-kit?sca_ref=725103.t6qfXeHAnx

FoxAlien 20W laser
https://www.foxalien.com/products/foxalien-20w-fixed-focus-blue-laser-module-kit?sca_ref=725103.t6qfXeHAnx

Sainsmart LE-1620 link: https://shrsl.com/34dl
LC-60a From Sainsmart - https://shrsl.com/3arls

Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:05 lines across your work, laser not shutting off and how to enable laser mode.
04:43 no $32 setting, old version of GRBL and updating your GRBL firmware
06:29 missing steps, things not aligning and how to fix it
20:15 how to stop dark edges or burnt edges on your engravings
27:49 laser is losing power, laser is not as strong as it used to be
32:42 making engravings darker, engravings not dark enough
36:17 soft laser lines, fat laser lines, soft edges on my shapers, laser not focused correctly.
40:50 lack of detail in my engraving, lack of detail in my photo, image comes out blurry
45:26 laser will not start, laser constantly on, laser will not turn off, laser will not come on
50:20 struggling to cut with my laser, laser will not cut

Link to the air assist nozzle https://tidd.ly/3ypIFb7

Dry lubricant: https://amzn.to/3J2fWgc

Wd40 Dry lubricant - https://amzn.to/3J2gP8C

Updated GRBL firmware guide: https://youtu.be/m998bYioHqs

How to test continuity with a multimeter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5G622WDZaHg

Multimeter on a control board https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4jTHhXuKLA

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