I think I've found my calling...3d laser carving...here's a few samples that i finished

Scott I have a x700 clone running RD works 50w. Can you do a tutorial and explain what the procedure was please. Thanks

Tony these are all samples that i downloaded. In rd works output direct has to be selected to use the grayscale as power levels, using minimum and maximum values for depth…go to thingiverse and search 3d grayscale image.

@Alex_Krause …just dish soap and hot water and a soft scrub brush

@funinthefalls …it’s probably 3/16 of an inch…it could have been deeper if i went with 4 passes.

@Alex_Krause …this is alderwood cooking planks i ordered off of amazon…5.5 x 14 inches 6 pieces for 16.00 bucks…not bad.

I’ve just ordered some 12 x 12 maple sheets 1/2 inch thick…12 bucks a sheet but I’ve read that maple is best for the 3d carve…I’ll repost some pics when it arrives.

Wow, you’re going to have a lot of router guys looking at lasers.
Nice work, and I think you’re qualified to do a tutorial on the art if you feel like doing it. I know I would learn a lot.

I’d also like to know your impressions on RD Works and some of the details on that.

Thanks, Scott

Hi Scott that is nice work, RD works software dose it generate g-code or is it a direct connection software can it be run on a smoothie board K40

Thanks Dennis

Awesome results wow

@Dennis_Fuente …it is proprietary to the dsp controller…only works with ruida controller.

For those who are curious this is the type of image @Scott_Thorne ​ is working with

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Besides looking for just 3d grayscale you can also search for depth map when looking for images to test on

I did one a few months back but lack the detail of yours scott

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@Alex_Krause …not bad…try the grayscale.

Do you move the Z table/focal point, or is it fixed ?

,@Todd_Miller …if your were asking me…no i kept ît at the same height

Scott
How long did the machine have to run to make that design

Thanks Dennis

About 30 minutes…i lost quite a lot of detail because sized the original down to 4.5 inches…but it’s the only hardwood i had.

Still looks fantasic great work

Dennis

@Dennis_Fuente …thanks bro.