Huge Upgrade on the OMTech Polar

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Frustrated with how the OMTech Polar's movements are controlled in lightburn? Hate how you don't know what the red ring means? The Ruida control panel is literally plug and play right into your omtech polar's control board. Now you can manually set your focus, find your own focal distance, and give yourself some freedom of movement without being confined by the physical limitations of your machine.

NOTE: I haven't confirmed if these work with the GWEIKE CLOUD, but if you have the RDC6442 control board then it should work.

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[andreww]

Thanks for your explanation by experience. I'm thinking of purchasing the Polar. I just haven't decided yet. Great info. Cheers.

[lavarkey]

I took your advice and installed the controller on my OmTech Polar 350. I also did the ramp test you outlined and it worked perfect. The controller is a great upgrade to the Polar and I'm grateful for your expertise and for your very clear instruction. Like one of the other individuals suggested, I ran my controller cable out the back of the Polar where the Ethernet connector is. I don't plan on ever using the Ethernet connector so that worked our perfect for me. Thank you again for providing this very informative video.

[tazntim]

let me just say THANK YOU for just getting to the point in your videos. I get soooo frustrated when I wan to see something but have to wait for 2-5 (or try to fast forward)of jibber jabber before the person gets to the point. You jump right in! Thank you from a inpatient learner!

[davidcochran]

Just ordered the polar last night and then found your video today. I wish it had been the other way.

[eTraxx]

Ran into one issue .. caveat being that your Polar may be different .. I used the Ethernet hole .. which measured .75" wide. The HM1 connector on the control panel lead is .8" wide. No biggie .. a few minutes with a file fixed that. I did use a shop towel under the opening with magnets sitting on the towel to catch filings.

[TheNamePlateLady]

I stumbled upon your link in the Facebook group hoping to find the English settings. Your video has been incredibly enlightening—one of the most informative I've come across. Having been an FSL user since 2013, I decided to venture into something new, and I'm thrilled I did. While I could practically rebuild a Hobby 5th gen with my eyes closed, the sheer simplicity of this laser is mind-blowing! Thanks

[unemployedredneckhillbilly]

Thanks for this video been fighting the red light and freeze ups. Ordering one now and will send my viewers to this video.

[WhatIFddesigns]

Awesome. Thanks for the info on here and the wealth of information on the Facebook groups! I just ordered one and I'm pumped!

[jamesalexander]

Very interesting and helpful for anyone with a polar. Point of note, the Max Power #2 does not need to be the same as Max Power #1. Max Power #2 is used if you have a second tube in your machine.

[ethanmcdaniel]

@Edmonds Workshop I purchased the controller, but instead of drilling a hole in the side, I just removed the ethernet cable port and ran it through there instead of having to worry about losing any kind of warranty coverage due to "modifications"

[HangsFun]

Reminds me of my MPG Pendent for my CNC (but with its own mini display and more interfacing)

[jessicaelaine]

I can’t wait to try this out! Super excited!

[Practice_makes_real]

Great idea! However, a word of caution if you go this route: be careful about the metal shavings as you proceed and clean up thoroughly; metal shavings could get into the control board and cause a short.

[Botmatrix]

An amazing reference video for lasers in general! Thanks for the info! ❤

[ValleyForged]

Brilliant video! Will be adding it to my my "desktop laser" review coming soon. Will of course add a link

[leeh]

Killer job man. Btw that MDF piece looks just like the back layer for the Fl Gators logo.

[henkwitteveen]

Hi, took your advice also. Thanks for the clear video with instruction ! One thing I don't understand; The polar comes with this ruler right? with the 50-ish mm gauge for the focal point? Did the ramp test, measured 6mm focal distance?! Why is there this huge gap between 50 and 6 mm ??

[JoeBrinkman]

Since your glass is already broken, why not replace it with some acrylic and mount the controller in the acrylic. You should be able to route the controller wire along the bottom and then up the front wall to avoid any gantry issues.

[tanyawelander]

Great video! I am a newbie to the laser world and this was very helpful. I installed my controller and it is not powering up. Have you heard of anyone not have the controller turn on when they start the Polar back up? Thank you for your time.

[jonathanroman]

Thanks for the video post, it has been very helpful with setting up my omtech polar. I have a question about the controller, how can i get the controller to show the project the correct way. I noticed that the projects are showing up mirrored on the screen. Is there a way to get it to display the correct way ?