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atom stack July 15, 2022 - Filed in For Sale -
#Great laser engraver A5 M40
The Atomstack A5 M40 is very easy to set up out of the box. Do it at a slow pace for about 30 minutes to make sure everything is right. Happily, all the tools needed for assembly are included. One problem I had was when I installed the belt for the x-axis, one track was slightly ahead of the other, causing one side of the guide arm to tilt, so the laser head stopped at zero. Basically the x and y axes are not at right angles to each other. I was able to fix this by loosening the screw on the compression fitting that holds the rod opposite the stepper motor and allows the rod to rotate. This allows me to balance the sides and make the track align better.
https://www.atom-stack.com/products/atomstack-a5-m40-40w-laser-engraving-machine ，
LaserGRBL is very easy to install and the laser can be connected directly in Windows. Just make sure to follow the instructions to install the driver and restart the software.
I find it easiest to place my workpiece in the cutting or engraving area and manually move the laser to the edge or center of the workpiece. Use Ctrl Z to set the starting point, then use perimeter tracking to see where the sculpted edge is. Adjust the workpiece as needed and repeat the process.
