Laser engraving machine, when hearing this thing, many people will think that it is a large machine that is only used in factories. Even if it is in private homes, it is only for professionals who need it in certain fields. It is difficult for ordinary people to have access to it, and it is not easy to carve some patterns for yourself.
However, as the miniaturization of equipment becomes more and more popular, it is now possible to play laser engraving at home! The well-known foreign crowdfunding website Kickstarter has a portable mini laser engraving machine Cubiio that is raising funds, allowing you to do laser engraving at home.
The main part of Cubiio is only the size of a Rubiks Cube, and can be laser-engraved with patterns or text on various materials such as wood, metal, and plastic.
Using a mobile phone to control this function is definitely indispensable. Install a dedicated APP on your smartphone, open the APP to enter text or select a pattern, and then engrave the medicine Place it in front of Cubiios laser head, adjust the focus, and tap on your phone, Cubiio will automatically complete the entire laser engraving process.
Cubiio uses a universal machine language called G-Code, which is developed through free open source software.Inkscape software allows you to design vector patterns by yourself. After the design is completed, a pattern file will be generated. After opening this file through the APP, Cubiio can engrave the pattern you designed on the target object. In addition, it also has a Batch mode, which can realize automatic switching or batch engraving of single patterns to facilitate mass production.
The protection function is also not sloppy. It is equipped with goggles and a password lock to prevent children or unfamiliar people from being harmed due to misuse. Cubiio is There are special indicator lights to prompt you during the engraving process. It has a built-in three-axis accelerometer. If there is sudden and unexpected movement during work, Cubiio will automatically shut down in an emergency to prevent accidents. There is also an overheating protection function, which will automatically shut down when the temperature of Cubiio exceeds a certain upper limit. So many protections can ensure that users are safe enough during use.
Currently, the pre-order price of Cubiio is US$299. Interested friends should place an order quickly. It is expected to be available in November this year.