🆘 Getting the PERFECT FOCUS on your Hobby Laser! The Laser Ramp Test!

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[greggarman]

It seems like, almost every time I watch one of your videos, I learn something new that saves me time and trouble. That's not always the case with even the LightBurn onlline tutorials, sorry to say. Not that their tutorials are bad, it's just in the way that you explain things is much easier to understand. Also, many times, they just don't cover the problem I may be having at the time. I'm almost never disappointed with your videos and advice.

[TheFalconJetDriver]

I want to thank you! You said one key thing that I have not noticed from anyone else. And that was slow speed and lower power and that makes a lot of sense.😀🛫

[ijakers]

This couldn’t have come at a better time for me. I am struggling horribly to get my neje to cut. I’ve read about ramp tests and tied it but wasn’t sure I was doing it correctly(I wasn’t) and didn’t trust my finding’s. As always you came to my rescue. Will try it again tomorrow. Fantastic video and instruction as always. Thank you Rich!

[suncentaur]

LOL I did the whole test and my kickstand matches my test perfectly.

[hefalump]

Another great video Rich. I am learning so much. Once I purchase a laser, my set-up time will be "next to no time". Each and every video is a huge help in understanding laser etching/cutting and navigating and use of Lightburn. Thank you!

[Fancylooks]

Really interesting. I would like to know what focus distance you set for the test (is it the one that the manufacturer provides') and at which part of the wood piece you set it, the higher side of the wood or the lower? I guess the higher because if not the laser head will bump into the wood, but I don't know

[robmills]

Hi Rich, thanks for your tips on focusing. I've redesigned, and 3d printed in Petg the LMPro LF focusing tool with 1mm increments stepping down over 3mm to, as you say defocus, this now gives me repeatable results. After watching your video though I'll check my laser and redesign the total height if necessary. The 1mm increments are within 0.02mm so I'm happy.

[noelholland]

The little tips you give are invaluable. Thank you.

[KinderPuzzleMarketing]

thanks for putting the link to the calipers in the description. My digital ones have readings that jump around as you describe :)

[SteveSaunders]

Thanks for the video. Good, clear instructions for a NOOB to follow. Much appreciated!

[sicciful]

I want to thank you for this video and very educational.I find the work you put in it very useful, and I will continue to follow you and learn very beautiful video.
thanks in advance

[tombenton]

Thanks your explanations are easy to understand, and very informative. just getting started with my Ortur laser and lightburn

[johnscelta]

Keep it up Rich. You are helping a bunch of us.

[HexapawsOfficial]

This Video was amazing. Thank you! And yes stay till the end!

[derek]

Man, you're helping me SOOOO MUCH. I owe you. My father got this CO2 laser to help make products to sell for our alpaca farm shop, and tasked me with the learning process. If I can figure out how to contact you securely, I owe you one of the softest scarves you've ever felt.

[emanuelpelleg]

Dear Rich. I saw your video on TABS yesterday. Thank you for yet another clear and helpful video. On the topic of focusing: I came across this video today, by chance. In my humble opinion, an important video yet I would like to make this remark: I have the Sculpfun S9 enlarged, with the linear guide X rail replacement and the Ultra 20W module upgrade. This module is very heavy and focusing it is difficult: after lowering it to meet the measuring alu cylinder and moving that cylinder out of the way, the module moves a tiny bit downwards. I could not find a way to get totally rid of this "fall". This means that any exact focusing by way of leaning the module on top of any measuring device, whether it is the "original" one or a corrected home made one, the laser will still get a bit out of the best focus. Are you familiar with this phenomenon? Would you have an advice on how to overcome it? Many thanks.
Best regards, Emanuel

[chiliman]

love those tips...period! Comma...but my fave was control arrow up down whatever...Thanks!

[floridalove]

Thank you Rich! That’s really helpful.

[davidwilson]

Thank you for this timely video, i have been questioning the focus by use of tool provided with my laser. I can’t wait to run this ramp test tomorrow.

[doninvermont]

Hi Rich, informative video - as always. I like the new intro!