LAYZOR website online!

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It took me some time, but the dedicated LAYZOR website is now officially live!

I won’t elaborate much over here, go to the website and check it out: www.manmademayhem.com/layzor. Plans are available for pre-order.

 

Just as an added bonus, here’s a pre-build render vs. real life comparison:

28 thoughts on “LAYZOR website online!”

  1. Looks great.

    What would be the total investment-aprox. for this project if you don’t mind?
    I am a beginner in the laser engraving but I will definitely follow your work.

  2. Nice work. I built the totally standard 2.x buildlog laser a while ago and even that was a decent amount of time/effort, so I really admire the extensive rebuild.

  3. You have mentioned that there is hardly anything left of the original K40. So this is ideal for someone that already has a K40 laser and wants to build a better machine from it.

    However my thoughts are that you have shown how to wire it all up and build the laser. Is there any reason one should go buy a brand new K40 only to pull it all apart for a few parts? If not it may be a better idea to build your design from scratch and simply buy the extra few things needed?

    1. For one it wil actually be cheaper to buy a K40 to start with. I know that is nuts.
      But you do have a point, so I am thinking of expanding this build to non-K40-owners and make a from-scratch guide as well.

      But this won’t be for this year, I have lots of other stuff to do first…
      Resourceful people should be able to build the layzor from scratch already with the current plans.

  4. I think i Will do this upgrade , just purchase the Layzors pdf .
    I need it a bit bigger , Will there bee a problem too scale up the Laser too about 700x 500 mm ?

    1. I think it is fine, probably the source part is chinese anyway and that sentence is a result of bad translation. You can ask the seller, but I see no reason why it wouldn’t work.

  5. Hi there, wondered if you had a link or supply contact for all the various wiring the k40 has, i recently bought a used k40 only to find out the guy had it stored in his “Detached” garage, sitting on the floor, mice got into it, looks like I’ve got a whole rewire to do….any advice/help would be greatly appreciated.

    1. Hi, heh that’s a bummer ;-).

      I’m not sure how extensive your damage is, but here’s a webshop that has a wiring kit: https://k40laser.se/k40-parts/k40-spare-upgrade-parts/electronics/wire-loom-to-replace-cables/
      Another invaluable source of information is Don’s blog. (http://donsthings.blogspot.com/2016/11/the-k40-total-conversion.html) The website isn’t very user friendly, but the amount of information, schematics, etc. is astounding.
      The owners of both these websites are also very knowledgeable (much more than me) about a K40’s inner workings. They are also very active on the K40 forums and facebook pages. Hope this helps!

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  7. Hi, how can you change coordinating from k40 30*20cm to 60x40cm.
    You have done awesome job 👌.

    Thanks,

    Best regards

  8. hi Frederico, a few months ago i bought the files , and im going to start in March to build the layzor, but i have a question for you, i have in my shop 30 meters of 2020 profile but the slot is 5.25 mm, can i use it or i need to buy the 6mm slot?
    also i have 2m of HGR15 and HGH15 block can i use it too or not?
    thanks

  9. Hello

    Your link for ordering the laser pdf is throwing up a php error. Is there any other way I can order there plans?

    1. Hey,
      Yeah, I know. Some WordPress plugin has been wreaking havoc, and I can’t get the site to stay online for more than a couple of days anymore. I’ll probably just try to get a single page up and refer to my email for future orders, as interest isn’t as high as it used to be anyway. Mail me at frederikdotderyckereatgmaildotcom so I have your details.
      Have a nice day!
      Fred

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