# Anyone tried this laser? **URL:** \ **Category:** Laser Cutting\ **Created:** [June 29, 2016, 4:30am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/anyone-tried-this-laser/25478 "2016-06-29T04:30:26Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![michaywood](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/user_avatar/community.inventables.com/michaywood/32/68893_2.png) [@michaywood](https://community.inventables.com/u/michaywood)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2016, 4:30am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/anyone-tried-this-laser/25478/1 "2016-06-29T04:30:26Z")
> **[Banggood Sitemap - Wholesale Sitemap - China wholesale](https://www.banggood.com/sitemap.html)** > > China wholesale Sitemap, dropshIP wholesale from China, Professional Chinese wholesaler for general merchandise on wholesale price. Looking at a laser add on and this appears drastically cheaper. Wouldn’t work without extra board or hookup programmed for laser control? Found it from this Instructables page: [http://www.instructables.com/id/CoreXY-Laser-Engraver/](http://www.instructables.com/id/CoreXY-Laser-Engraver/) ---
**Author:** ![HalfNormal](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/user_avatar/community.inventables.com/halfnormal/32/35048_2.png) [@HalfNormal](https://community.inventables.com/u/HalfNormal)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2016, 1:08pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/anyone-tried-this-laser/25478/2 "2016-06-29T13:08:06Z")
Still need to be able to drive it from a PWM signal and be able to enable/disable. If you know what you are doing it is fine but if you do not have any experience, buying from a reputable dealer will give you lots of hand holding. (Hint Hint Jtech) ---
**Author:** ![JeremyJohnstone](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/user_avatar/community.inventables.com/jeremyjohnstone/32/32277_2.png) [@JeremyJohnstone](https://community.inventables.com/u/JeremyJohnstone)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2016, 1:52pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/anyone-tried-this-laser/25478/3 "2016-06-29T13:52:14Z")
See my build: > [@JJ's X-Carve Build and Projects](https://community.inventables.com/t/jjs-x-carve-build/19273): > > This is a work in progress as I build my machine. Summary specifications: This is a 1000 mm x 1000mm X-Carve powered by X-Controller Upgrades: [Dewalt DWP611 router](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0048EFUV8/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0048EFUV8&linkCode=as2&tag=jersblo0a7-20&linkId=NQW5ZY2JLWLD3BVV) NEMA 23; 76mm 200+ oz-in [9mm GT2 Belts for X & Y](https://community.inventables.com/t/9mm-belts-parts-and-tools/18583) DIY Wasteboard Y Supports (4 Total, 2 on each rail) Steel bolted between the X rails 10" Z axis extrusion; Allows spindle to be raised higher, and longer length NEMA 23 motors Longer [ACME](http://openbuildspartstore.com/8mm-metric-acme-lead-screw/) rod for longer Z axis; [Anti Back Lash Nut](http://openbuildspartstore.com/anti-backlash-nut-block-for-8mm-metric-acme-lead-screw/)[Optical Homing Switches](https://community.inventables.com/t/jjs-x-carve-build/19273/9) for X,Y,Z - Mounted to Rails… The laser works fine. however it works via off and on. It does not appear to be PWM compatible (no “shades of grey”). You will need to use a device like a MOSFET to turn it on and off (A relay would be too slow). For basic lettering, and engraving it works great. But if you were going to try and do “pictures”, I wouldn’t recommend it. ---
**Author:** ![michaywood](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/user_avatar/community.inventables.com/michaywood/32/68893_2.png) [@michaywood](https://community.inventables.com/u/michaywood)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2016, 3:05pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/anyone-tried-this-laser/25478/4 "2016-06-29T15:05:38Z")
Thanks for the info, all. JJ your build looks great. I am 2 steps away from clueless when it comes to lasers, just saw one that was 1/4th the price of the Jtech and got intrigued… Hard to commit to the Jtech when there are assembled, ready to go [40w lasers on eBay for only $350](https://community.inventables.com/t/366-on-ebay/22370). Thinking through all my options, will probably just have to wait on the Jtech ---
**Author:** ![HalfNormal](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/user_avatar/community.inventables.com/halfnormal/32/35048_2.png) [@HalfNormal](https://community.inventables.com/u/HalfNormal)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2016, 7:16pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/anyone-tried-this-laser/25478/5 "2016-06-29T19:16:11Z")
> [@michaywood](#): > > Hard to commit to the Jtech when there are assembled, ready to go 40w lasers on eBay for only $350. Thinking through all my options, will probably just have to wait on the Jtech Apples and Oranges! I own both the JTech and a 40w CO2 Laser. Each has it strengths and weaknesses. The 40W has a limit of about 8 x 10 inches of workspace. You will need to invest more money and time to make it usable and of course more room and venting concerns. Here is a great group on the 40W lasers [Google Workspace Updates: New community features for Google Chat and an update on Currents](https://plus.google.com/communities/118113483589382049502) but I warn you, you just might order one anyway after visiting!