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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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