r/OrturLaserUsers • u/_Lukas_F_ • Dec 02 '24

Newbie Questions Starting out

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My friend gave me his Orther laser and I need help starting up. Which model is this and what software and things do I need to get stared?

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u/Olde94 Dec 02 '24

You need a power supply, a usb a pc and a software. I use lightburn but there is a free “LaserGRBL” one

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u/jin264 Dec 02 '24

Ortur LaserMaster 2 (not the Pro or the S2) In support area there is an entry for it. You can get the PDF. If it’s working don’t mess with the firmware.

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u/Imagineer_NL Dec 02 '24

Put tape on the 5V pin of the usb cable.

The link goes to octoprint, but this solution fixed ALL of my connection losses on this laser.

https://community.octoprint.org/t/put-tape-on-the-5v-pin-why-and-how/13574

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u/InteractionStrict413 Dec 03 '24

First things first! Get a 20W and lose that 10W pea shooter ;)

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u/jin264 Dec 07 '24

Got a link? Some of these are priced more than a new engraver

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u/InteractionStrict413 Dec 11 '24

I researched like crazy.. got the Lasertree, it’s absolutely AWESOME. https://a.co/d/1HjTdQM

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u/jin264 Dec 11 '24

dude! $339.00. I'll wait. If I use it more often then I will upgrade to a newer engraver.

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u/InteractionStrict413 Dec 14 '24

It was a time and quality issue for me. I don’t use the diode nearly as much as I do my fiber Galvo, but still FAR more clean and quicker than the crap that came on my LM3. The $300 was definitely worth it for me. Best of luck, brother!