ELEGOO PHECDA 10W Laser Engraver and Cutter User Manual

ELEGOO PHECDA 10W Laser Engraver and Cutter

Product Information

Specifications

• Machine Model: PHECDA
• PHECDA10W:
  • Laser head power : 10W
  • Maximum cutting depth: 8mm Basswood board
  • Machine power: 55W
  • Rated voltage: 100V-240V
  • Output voltage: 50/60Hz
  • Spot size: 6.5kg
• PHECDA20W:
  • Laser head power: 20W
  • Maximum cutting depth : 14mm Basswood board
  • Machine power: 85W
  • Rated voltage: 100V-240V
  • Output voltage: 50/60Hz
  • Spot size : 6.7kg
• Printing principle: Laser engraving
• Engraving area:
  • X-axis : 25000mm/min
  • Y-axis : 18000mm/min
• Laser wavelength: Not specified
• Laser head height adjustment : Yes
• Machine size: Not specified
• Support language : Chinese, English, German, Portuguese, Spanish
• Support system: Windows, Mac, iOS, Android
• Product material: Aluminum alloy
• Supported file formats: SVG, DXF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, BMP, TIF, etc
• Connection method : TF card, USB cable, APP

Material Settings
The following table provides recommended settings for engraving and cutting different materials using the PHECDA machine:

Note : The above data are official laboratory tests, and the actual processing process may vary due to differences in materials and environments. The settings based on the test are for reference only and can be adjusted according to the actual situation.

Machine Installation
The TF card of the machine comes with an installation instruction video. Follow the steps below for installation:

1. Drag the X-axis assembly against the front baffle. (keep the X-axis horizontal)
2. Pass the synchronous wheel through the synchronous belt and fix it on the bearing.
3. Connect the coupling with the motor shaft and tighten the screws to fix it. (loosen the screws on the coupling during installation)

FAQ

• Q: Can I use the PHECDA machine with a Mac computer?
• A: Yes, the PHECDA machine is compatible with Mac computers.
• Q: What file formats are supported for engraving and cutting?
• A: The PHECDA machine supports SVG, DXF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, BMP, TIF, and other file formats.
• Q: Can I adjust the laser head height?
• A: Yes, the PHECDA machine allows for laser head height adjustment.

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For your convenience, please read this instruction manual carefully before use, the cautions and tips in this manual can help you better avoid incorrect installation and use. For questions or problems not covered in this manual, please contact us at this email: [email protected]

ELEGOO team is always ready to provide you with quality service. To give you a better user experience of our products, you can also gain operation knowledge of the equipment in the following ways：

1. The instruction manual: You can find the relevant operating instructions and videos on how to operate the machine in the TF card.
2. ELEGOO official website: www.elegoo.com. You can visit our official website to find the relevant operating instructions for the machine and contact information.

Cautions

1. When the laser engraver starts working, please wear laser goggles to protect your eyes.
2. Please keep the working area of the machine flat and clean. Residues accumulated from cutting and engraving should be cleaned up regularly to prevent fire hazards.
3. Do not engrave or cut any unknown materials, as the vaporization or melting of many materials will release harmful fumes and cause personal injury.
4. Do not operate the machine unattended. If the machine is incorrectly set up to start working and left unattended for a long time, or has a mechanical or electrical failure during operation, it may cause a fire.
5. Please operate the machine in a well-ventilated area so that the machine can exhaust fumes properly.
6. The machine contains high-speed moving parts, so be careful not to pinch your hands.
7. Please do product maintenance frequently, and periodically clean the machine body with a dry cloth to wipe away dust and debris under the situation of power off.
8. Children must be supervised by adults when using the machine to avoid personal injury.
9. In case of an emergency, please turn off the power directly.

Machine Parameters

Machine Model: PHECDA

PHECDA（10W）| PHECDA（20W）
Laser head power| 10W| Laser head power| 20W
Maximum cutting depth| ≤ 8 mm（ Basswood board）| Maximum cutting depth| ≤ 14 mm（ Basswood board）
Machine power| 55 W| Machine power| 85 W
Rated voltage| 100 V- 240 V  50 / 60 Hz| Rated voltage| 100 V- 240 V  50 / 60 Hz
Output voltage| 24 V| Output voltage| 24 V
Spot size| 0 . 06 mm× 0 . 06 mm| Spot size| 0 . 07 mm× 0 . 13 mm
Net weight| 6 . 5 kg| Net weight| 6 . 7 kg
Printing principle| Laser engraving and cutting| Laser head height adjustment| 0 – 75 mm
---|---|---|---
Engraving area| 400 mm× 400 mm| Machine size| 673 mm× 660 mm× 190 mm
Maximum engraving speed| X-axis： 25000 mm/ min

Y-axis： 18000 mm/ min

| Whether to support APP control| ****

Support

Laser wavelength

| 455 ± 5 nm| Expandable functions| rotary attachment, air assist

Auxiliary functions

| Smoke f i l tration, f lame detector, t i l t

detection alarm

| ****

Support language

| ****

Chinese, English, German, Portuguese, Spanish

Support system

| windows/ mac/ ios/ android| Supported file formats| SVG/ DXF/ JPG/ JPEG/ PNG/ BMP/ TIF,  etc
Product material| Aluminum alloy| Connection method| TF card, USB cable, APP

Material Settings
The slower the speed, the greater the engraving power ratio setting, and the deeper the engraving depth. On the contrary, the faster the speed, the more consistent the engraving power, and the shallower the engraving depth.

MDF ( 3 mm)

| cutting| 180 mm/ min| 3| 60 %| 300 mm/ min| 1| 100 %
engraving| 12000 mm/ min| 1| 80 %| 12000 mm/ min| 1| 55 %
Bamboo Board ( 5 mm)| cutting| 300 mm/ min| 5| 100 %| 180 mm/ min| 1| 90 %
engraving| 6000 mm/ min| 1| 65 %| 12000 mm/ min| 1| 70 %
Kraft Paper ( 150 g)| cutting| 1800 mm/ min| 1| 50 %| 1800 mm/ min| 1| 30 %
engraving| 12000 mm/ min| 1| 40 %| 18000 mm/ min| 1| 40 %

Stainless Steel

| cutting| /| /| /| /| /| /
engraving| 2000 mm/ min| 1| 100 %| 2000 mm/ min| 1| 50 %
Metal

business card

| cutting| /| /| /| /| /| /
engraving| 6000 mm/ min| 1| 40 %| 6000 mm/ min| 1| 25 %

The above data are official laboratory tests, and the actual processing process may vary due to differences in materials and environments. The settings based on the test are for reference only and can be adjusted according to the actual situation.

Machine Structure Diagram

1. Screen
2. Laser Device
3. Air Filter
4. Turbo Fan
5. DC Socket
6. TF Card Slot
7. Type-B Interface
8. Power Switch

1. Left baffle
2. Right baffle
3. Rear baffle
4. Front baffle
5. X-axis assembly
6. Optical shaft assembly
7. Front cover plate
8. Rear cover plate
9. Air Filter
10. Laser Device
    • Antenna
    • 1pc
    • 1pc
    • 2pcs
    • 4pcs
    • 4pcs
    • 4pcs

Packing List

Machine Installation

1. The TF card of the machine comes with an installation instruction video.
   • Pre-joined the four parts together on a horizontal plane.
   • Please pay attention to the installation direction of the baffle.
2. Mount screws at the joint.
   • Align the screws with the holes first, then tighten the screws.
3. Install and fix the bottom hole of the connection.
   • Machine fixed foot installation
4. Install and fix the X-axis assembly.
5. Through the baffle holes reserved on both sides of the machine, move the middle parts to the corresponding holes and install and fix the screws respectively.
6. Install the axis assembly:
7. When installing, drag the X-axis assembly against the front baffle. (keep the X-axis horizontal)
8. Pass the synchronous wheel through the synchronous belt and fix it on the bearing.
9. Connect the coupling with the motor shaft and tighten the screws to fix it. (loosen the screws on the coupling during installation)
10. Fixed rear cover plate
11. Connect the motherboard / Install antenna
    • Connect to the corresponding location according to the identification code.
12. Installation of X-axis assembly wiring:
    • Plug in the cable plug
13. Laser device installation:
    • Insert the laser device along the groove, and use the side screws to tighten it at the desired height.
    • Pull out the focal length positioning bar, and tighten the screws on the side by the height where the protruding positioning bar contacts the engraving material.
14. Air filter installation
15. Installation of front cover plate and rounded corner baffle

Operation Screen Introduction

How to Use the Machine

This machine is compatible with a variety of slicing software on the market such as: LaserGRBL,LightBurn ,and PHECDA APP. This operating instruction is based on the opensource software LaserGRBL.

1. TF card engraving : Save the file to the TF card by slicing through the LaserGRBL software, and select the required file through the control screen for engraving.
2. USB connection engraving : Connect computer and laser engraver through USB data cable, and control slice engraving through LaserGRBL software.
3. APP engraving: Install the PHECDA APP on your mobile phone, connect your mobile phone to the wifi of the machine, enter the machine’s IP in the app, and you can operate the machine after a successful connection.

TF card engraving

1. Import target image
2. Select engraving type
3. Adjust the image size and laser parameters
4. Save the slice file to the TF card

Place engraving material

• Pull out the focal length positioning bar, and tighten the screws on the side by the height where the protruding positioning bar contacts the engraving material.
• Click to engrave
• Select engraving file
• Select the plane mode → select the positioning origin → make a stroke → confirm the stroke position and then engrave

Turn on the laser engraver, connect it to the computer via USB, double-click to open the engraving software, click the connect button, and the displayed data proves that the connection has been successful.

Note : you cannot open more than one slicing software at the same time, as there may be conflicts, and the port cannot be connected if it is occupied.

USB connection engraving

• If the USB connection does not respond, install the CH340 driver through Tool
• Click connect
• The connection is successful if the data displayed
• Just run the slicing program
• Adjust the image size and laser parameters
• Import target image

APP engraving

• Search “PHECDA APP” in your mobile app store to download

• Click on the machine WiFi connection

• Select Connect

• Connect to the WiFi signal on your device.
  Default password: 12345678

  • Note : When using the APP to engrave and cut, you need to insert the TF card, otherwise you cannot upload the engraving files.

• Open the PHECDA APP on your mobile phone and click the button indicated by the arrow

• Enter the machine IP address to connect successfully

Motherboard Wiring

Maintenance Tips

• The window mirror of the laser head needs to be cleaned regularly after long-term use, because after a long period of cutting and engraving, the window mirror can cause poor light output due to smoke corrosion.(Wipe the window mirror with ethanol(≥75%))
• How to remove the window mirror: The window mirror can be screwed out by putting the wrench handle into the groove.

Air assist installation

Parts list

Accessories installation

• Remove the two screws on the lower left side of the laser device.
• Install the air tube holder
• Install the air nozzle
• Insert the air tube at the air tube end
• Insert the air tube at the air pump end

Finally, use a cable tie to fix the air tube and the laser device wire together to prevent the air tube from being scratched during movement.

References

• ELEGOO: Best Consumer Level 3D Printers, Materials and STEM Products – ELEGOO Official

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