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Ortur 15 Watt Laser Master. 32 bit Laser Engraver. Is this $180 Laser Engraver Any Good?!

2/8/2020

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Ortur 15w Laser Master
Ortur 15 watt Laser Master.  While this is listed as a 15 watt, that is the total power. The laser actually functions at a 4.5ish watt power, similar to my J Tech 4.2 Watt Laser. This laser is perfect for a beginner and expert. It's open frame allows it to be used almost anywhere!  Ortur Laser Master is a portable laser engraving machine, which is easy to install and safe to operate. It has a built-in G-sensor. When the machine tilts, it will automatically stop laser work and protect against laser damage. Support for GRBL open source software for operating fun. It supports dynamic control laser module, and PWM power regulation, low brightness regulation. 
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Ortur has released a firmware update to address issues that are in the first shipped models. This is a video bout installing it and the new results. Here is a link to the issue and firmware link along with updating instructions.  Here is the Lightburn forum discussing it HERE.  Click HERE to download the Ortur Laser Master 2 1.43 Firmware.
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To Set up the Ortur Laser master with Lightburn software, first click New Device.  Choose the first GRBL in the list.  Then select Serial/USB for connection.
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Now we need to name the laser.  If you only have one laser, this is easier to identify which laser your using.  Just name this something you'll remember.  In this case, we named it Ortur Laser Master.
Then we need to input the travel of the distance of the X axis and the Y axis.  Our X axis length 150mm and the Y axis length is 160mm.
The next step is to set the origin of your laser.  The origin is where your laser's home position is.  The laser needs to move to extreme lenths of the rails to know where the rails start and finish.  Our origin is in the front left.  We also want to auto home our laser on startup, so it will come to the front left every time you turn on the laser.
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Finally, we've finished imputing everything we need to.  Just confirm that all the settings are correct and hit the ok button.  You've sucessfully set up your Ortur 15w Laser Master Laser engraver for use with Lightburn!
Overall, I've been super impressed with how this little engraver performs.  Although they market it as a 15 watt laser, that's actually the total power that the unit draws.  The laser beam is actually around a 4.5 watt laser.  While that's definitely less than advertised, it's still a very capable laser for engraving.  If you are expecting to cut wood, don't bother.  It will take WAY to long.  Check out my 60w co2 laser review if your needing something to cut but expect a WAY bigger price tag!
One awesome feature is how there isn't a base to the laser.  It allows you to place the laser on top of anything and engrave.  If your friend has a kitchen table and wants their initials on it, just bring it over, set it on top and laser!  It comes with 4 l clips that would even let you screw it to a wall or upside down!
One downside is that there is absolutely no cover for the laser.  Walk into the room while its on without protective glasses?  Kiss your eyes goodbye if you look that way.
Check out the video below I did with RowdyRoman and setting it up and use it!

24 Comments
chintan fadia
2/10/2020 06:57:24 am

Pls send me details

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ben myers
2/11/2020 01:18:36 pm

what kind of details?

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George
2/13/2020 01:37:17 pm

Great video. I bought the route sfter seeing your excellent review.

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Andrea Charles link
2/26/2020 12:04:43 am

Thanks for sharing this detailed video, Myers Woodshop. I had doubts related to the power initially, thanks for clarifying this at the beginning of the video itself. The Laser engraver is brilliant though the settings take time. The engraving process was remarkable, and the speed was amazing. I am completely impressed by the final result on the wood.

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ALP's Craft Shack
2/26/2020 09:23:50 pm

I tried this update and now it will not work at all. I am stumped. Please help.

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Peter J DeFazio
4/1/2020 04:54:40 pm

Did you ever get this resolved? Mine wont even turn on after the update attempt

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ALP's Craft Shack
4/1/2020 07:45:50 pm

Yes Peter - I have the problem resolved. After some consultation with Ortur, they determined that the board had gone bad. They sent me out a new one, and, all is good now.

Peter J DeFazio
4/2/2020 07:05:04 am

I cannot find any contact info for them. Can you please forward me their contact info? - Thank you so much!

ALP's Craft Shack
4/2/2020 10:46:56 pm

Hi Peter,

The contact email address I used was:

ortur@ortur3dprinter.com

Hope you get the issue resolved.

Peter
4/2/2020 10:56:42 pm

Thank you

Patrick Lesiecki link
3/9/2020 05:40:25 pm

Followed your instructions for setting up with Lightburn. It will not run.

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Kevin Myers
4/9/2020 10:36:10 am

The link above for the firmware is for the Laser Master 2, NOT the Laser Master 1.

Here is the link on the Lightburn Support Forum on how to correct this error. It entails reflashing the original firmware and the flashing the correct one.

Scroll down to posts dated Feb 29, 2020 from OrturTech to @Bobmcb for the instructions and dl links.

https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/ortur-laser-master-and-laser-master-2-firmware-updates-1-34/11714/42

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Ana
4/10/2020 08:24:31 pm

Does the lazer work on glass?, If so do you have a sample lettering of how it looks on glass?

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Marce
4/18/2020 09:55:15 am

Hi when my Ortur laser stops to cool, when it restarts the laser does fire back up. It continues to follow the raster pattern but without the laser. Has anyone else had this problem and how did they resolve it?

Marce

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Joseph
8/11/2020 09:29:26 pm

Yeah, I have the same problem. I've just been paying attention to it when it cools, and reset it as soon as it starts again. Not a good solution. sorry.

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Greg Martinez
8/8/2020 10:40:45 am

How do you compare the Ortur to the jtech you have?

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Joseph
8/11/2020 02:31:46 pm

I am having trouble focusing the laser. I am adjustingthe lense and stated in the manual to try to make the laser dot as small as possible, but it only gets narrower on the sides, not the top and bottom, so it looks like a tiny verticle line instead of a dot. anyone else have this problem or know how to fix it?

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Patrick Lesiecki link
8/11/2020 03:13:11 pm

Joseph - That is due to the cheap lens in the Laser module. For most engraving it is fine. However, if you are looking for super detail in your engravings, then you will need to get a better lens or a Laser Module with a better lens.

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kerry lawrence
10/14/2020 01:35:04 am

These are DIODE lasers. The diode is rectangular in shape. So a "dot" is not possible. Focus to as small as possible on as low of power as needed to see it. It will be a very small rectangle.

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ALP's Craft Shack link
8/11/2020 03:01:45 pm

Joseph - That is due to the cheap lens in the Laser module. For most engraving it is fine. However, if you are looking for super detail in your engravings, then you will need to get a better lens or a Laser Module with a better lens.

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Marce
8/15/2020 10:36:33 am

Is it possible to upgrade the lens on the Ortur Master 1 laser, and if so where can upgraded lenses be obtained?

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Patrick link
8/15/2020 11:29:01 am

Marce - Yes you can. Just do an Internet Search for the G8 Diode Laser Lens.

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mahmood
9/20/2020 04:58:05 pm

i would like to use your product to print in car buttons is that possible

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Sam link
11/5/2020 12:42:52 pm

I wanted to know what speed you are able to run this laser in Lightburn. I recently purchased the 20W and can only get engravings at speeds of 400 mm/min or less.

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