1st Look the New Creality Falcon 2 Laser Engraver! Setup Tutorial Inside

Creality is well known for its 3d printers, and while it has offered lasers for a while, the Falcon 2 is quite a leap forward. You can learn what makes the Falcon 2 unique and if it is the right gantry-style diode-based laser for your needs.

You can purchase the Creality Falcon 2 directly at the following links:

You can also purchase the laser on Amazon with the following link with a $130 discount code from the Amazon price:

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00:00 Introduction
03:26 Types of Consumer-Grade Laser Engravers
06:13 Creality Falcon 2 Specifications
11:54 Lightburn Setup for the Falcon 2
15:49 1st Engraving/Cut Setup
18:00 Focusing the Laser
19:25 Drawing a Shape in Lightburn
19:41 Setting Power and Rate
21:09 Framing Your Workpiece
21:55 Importing Models into Lightburn
24:32 Working with Images
26:50 Reviewing Engraving and Cutting Results
32:39 Who Should Buy a Creality Falcon 2?

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[hersch_tool]

This is hands down, without exception and absolutely not open to debate, the single best instructional video on how to use a laser engraver that exists on the entirety of the internet. You even mentioned the need for USB conversion when using a mac. Bravo.

[dpratte]

Thank you Irv. You are seriously very good presenting this stuff. Just what I was after. A longtime fan from 3D printing.

[nickschuster]

First bit as I watch through your video. I really appreciate that you touch on the topic of the different types of laser tech. CO2, Diode, and fiber: because not a ton of other videos really dive into that technical aspect of what they are basically. Really really liked that. Also you did a really good job of touching on what the differences are between each and the price point one could expect when choosing one of these types of laser. I started watching this video to learn more about the laser I just purchased and learned a significant amount about the market well above what I'm willing to pay but loved learning on where this can go.

[sigh_of_the_times]

Thank you very much for the video, I just ordered the same Lazer as the one you have and I really think you for your help in setting it up and using it. I will be watching for more of your videos on this Lazer

[WardInstruments]

Thank you for this excellent video. Clear, concise, fact-filled. My new Falcon2 is on the bench and ready to go.

[ericdimitri]

Hi!! IS it possible to post the materials / speed / power / passes chart? Thank you very much!!

[sweetcreationsie]

Thankyou for a brilliant and easy to follow explanation. Thumbs up

[beatperny]

Very good presentation ! Thanks a lot !

[snax_]

Thank you for the overview of the different lasers.

[norm]

Thank you for sharing this video. It has been the most informative one I have seen covering the Falcon 2. I have been deciding between the 22 or 40 watt units. Other reviews do agree the 22 watt units does a better job on fine detailed engravings. Everyone stay safe, warm, happy and healthy. From Henrico County Virginia

[Telimency]

thank you for taking your time making this vid! It was super helpfull <3

[swinksstuff]

great video, just set mine up today and had a issue your video saved me. thank you

[aggieaquarist]

Mine has arrived and I have a couple of observations. Multiple screws on the assembly were loose. The adjustment screw for the dovetail mount for the laser had to adjusted -- the laser head wobbled on the mount. They did not include the honeycomb bed and when I reached out to Creality, the honeycomb bed does NOT come with the unit. Other than that it seems to be working well with Lightburn.

[edwardzubrzycki]

just baught one on the back end of this video great video I will join the forum too thanks.

[aggieaquarist]

Thank you for your thoughtful review. I ordered the
Ender 3 S1 based on your earlier review and I have been very pleased with the S1. Your tutorials are very helpful. So now I have ordered the Falcon 2. I will take your advice and get Lightburn as well.

[TheDlemon]

Sweet, thank you for all the info on this unit, just pre-order it..

[bneil]

My Ortur Wi-Fi is rock solid. I wonder if a Klipper like add-on is in the works.

[KatieandSamHammarback]

Sir, you are fantastic! Very informative and helpful! I have saved this video cause well it's that useful! Thank you so much for doing a simple and easy step by step. ((thank you for helping me turn this on even, I was lost))

[schalkvs]

Hi
Can this cut a 2 to 3 mm carbon fibre sheet?

[pint_size_crawler]

Awesome video! Thank you! Just got a CR-Falcon to play around with. I have worked with acrylic a lot. Dark materials are denser typically, and I am sure the black makes the laser absorb 100x more light than a clear or light colored.