ATOMSTACK X12 2nd Generation Laser Engraver User Manual

ATOMSTACK X12 2nd Generation Laser Engraver

Product Specifications

• Display Color: 262K colors
• Dimensions: 4.3 inch
• Resolution: 480*272
• TP Type: RTP
• Operating temperature: -10°C to 60°C
• Storage temperature: 20°C to 70°C
• Operating humidity: 10% to 90%RH, typical value of 60% RH

System Language Setting
In the settings page, select the system language. Options include Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and  Russian.

Tilt Detection
Operation method:

[Information on how to use tilt detection]

Flame Detection
[Information on how to use flame detection]

Autofocus
[Information on how to use autofocus]

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Can I use the flame detection function outdoors?
A: It is recommended to use the flame detection function indoors to avoid false triggering caused by direct sunlight.

Product specifications and working environment

Offline Basic Function Introduction

Home page introduction
The home page is mainly divided into two modules, the Engraving module (1) and Set up module (2).

Engraving

1. Clicking on the Engraver button on the home page will take you to the file selection page
2. Return to the Home page/Back button
3. WiFi Name
4. Previous Page
5. Next Page

Select any file and click to enter the pre-engraving page

1. Engraving file name
2. Engraving button
3. Autofocus button
4. Frame: After clicking this button, the laser will perform edge detec-tion based on the size of the engraving pattern.
5.  Move to center point: Click this button to make the laser move to the center point of the engraving pattern.
6. Set as bottom left: Click this button to set the current location as the bottom-left point of the pattern.
7.  Set as center point: Click this button to set the current location as the center point of the pattern.
11. Move up, down, left and right respectively.
12. Home: Regardless of the laser’s current position, the laser will return to the machine’s original position.

Click the engraving button to enter the engraving page

1. Display the name of the engraving file and the percentage of completion
2. Pause button
3. Stop engraving button
4. Adjust the step size for power coefficient and speed coefficient
5. Power coefficient adjustment and display area
6. Speed coefficient adjustment and display area

System language setting

In the settings page, select system language. This version supports Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Russian.

Tilt Detection

Operation method

1.  Click to enable the function. When the machine tilts at an angle between 15° and 20° with the hori-zontal plane, the function is triggered: the machine automatically stops working, the buzzer sounds, and if there is a display screen, it displays “Machine tilted”. If there is no display screen, an alarm prompts on the PC end.
2. There are 3 modes to deactivate the alarm:
3. No display screen: When the machine returns to a flat position, the alarm automatically deactivated. 4.2.2 With display screen: Click “Close” on the display screen to deactivate the alarm.
4. APP: Prompts “Machine tilted”,Click on the phone to close in the prompt box.

Flame Detection

(This function is only available on machines with autofocus accessories)

1. Precautions:
2. When using outdoors, direct sunlight may cause false triggering of the function. It is recommended to use indoors.
3. To turn on/off the flame detection function, control it through the display screen/APP.
4. When cutting density boards, the flame detection function needs to be turned off to avoid false alarms.
5. Operation method:
6. Click to enable the function. When a fire occurs directly below the laser, the function is triggered: the laser automatically returns to the origin of the machine, buzzer sounds, and the display screen shows “Fire”. If there is no display screen, an alarm prompts on the PC end and the buzzer keeps sounding. If using the APP, it prompts “Flame detected”.
7. The machine can be used normally after turning off and restarting.

Autofocus

(This function is only available on machines with autofocus accessories)

Precautions:

1.  When using a chuck or a roller, or when engraving/cutting irregular objects (such as pebbles) or soft materials (such as office paper, kraft paper, cashmere fabric, denim), it is recommended to use a fixed-focus tool for manual focusing. ?
2. After the lower limit autofocus fails, the Z-axis automatically rises a certain distance.

Operation method:

1. Manually or using Lightburn to move the Z-axis position (pay attention not to slide the Z-axis slider to the bottom). Refer to the diagram below for controlling Z-axis movement in Lightburn.
2. After aligning the bottom of the laser with the object to be tested, fix it in place. If there is a prompt indicating that the maximum range has been exceeded, click “close”. If the prompt continues to appear, slightly raise the laser.

Offline mode:
Open the “Autofocus” function on the display screen, then select the program to be engraved, click “Focus” to perform automatic focus.After finding the upper limit and the lower limit at the current position, the laser automatically lifts to the fixed focal distance.Then click “Start” to start engraving.

1. Lightburn Automatic Focus Control:

   • Open Lightburn and locate the console, right-click on “Macro 0” to open a window.
   •  Enter [ESP500] in “Macro Contents” and click OK to complete the setup.

2.  LaserGRBL Automatic Focus Control:

   • In the toolbar below, right-click on a blank area to open the “Add Custom Button” window. Click on “Add Custom Button”.
   •  Enter [ESP500] in “GCode” and enter the button name in “Caption” and “Tooltip” to customize the button image on the left side. Click “Save” to generate a custom button with the corresponding function.

3. How to use Auto Focus function in Lightburn and LaserGRBL:
   Move the focus to the top of the engraving object and click the “Auto Focus” button to start the automatic focus according to the settings.

Notes:

1. If automatic focus is not needed, delete the GCode contents.
2. If a dialog box like the one in the image below appears during the automatic focus process, click OK to proceed.

Touch Screen Button Sound:

Enabling this function will produce button sounds when operating the control board.

Power-off Resume Engraving

Notes:

1. The power-off resume engraving function is factory default off and cannot be used without a display screen or app.
2. After enabling the power-off resume engraving function, the motors will be locked, and do not manually force the movement of the laser module.
3. Ensure that the engraved object and the engraving machine are not moved after a power outage, otherwise the engraving effect may be misaligned in the resume engraving progress.
4.  During the recovery engraving process, when parsing the file, please do not insert or unplug the HDMI cable; otherwise, you need to restart the machine to enable this function.
5. Make sure that the “Auto Home on Startup” is turned off, otherwise it will affect the normal use of the power-off resume engraving function.

How to Use Power-off Resume Engraving Function on the Display Screen:

1. Click “Power-off Resume Engraving” to enable the function, and the laser will automatically return to the machine origin, and a prompt will show that the motors are locked.

2. Select the engraving file

3. Use the touch screen controller to move the laser to the desired engraving position, as shown in Figure 1.

4. Click “Auto Focus”, as shown in Figure 2.

5. Click “Set as Bottom-Left Corner” to set the current position as the initial position, as shown in Figure 3.

6. Click “Start”. After parsing the file, the machine will automatically start the engraving process, as shown in Figure 4.

7.  In case of a power outage during the engraving process, after powering on, the machine will prompt “Unfinished job present”. Click “Confirm” and the machine will parse the coordinates and continue engraving the unfinished part.

 Auxiliary Positioning

Notes:

1. Auxiliary positioning can only be calibrated through the offline display screen or APP. It can only be used on the PC and cannot be calibrated. For precise positioning, calibration must be performed through the display screen/APP first.
2. If the machine is not moved or the laser module is not disassembled, there is no need to repeat the positioning. If the laser module is disassembled or the machine is moved, repositioning is required for accuracy.
3. When exporting a .gc file with Lightburn, the current position needs to be selected as the bottom left corner to ensure accu-rate positioning.
4. Enabling this function provides 2 features:
   • Auxiliary material placement;
   • Positioning – when starting engraving, the laser will move to the crosshair position.
   • This function is disabled by default for the auxiliary positioning. A6 PRO does not have the auxiliary positioning function, while other models have it.

How to Ca librate Auxiliary Positioning on the Display Screen:

1. Choose “Red Light Positioning” and the laser crosshair light will turn on.

2. Click the triangle symbol next to “Red Cross Positioning Calibration” to enter the calibration page, as shown in the following figure. Then, click the “Mark Current Position” button again, and the laser will start engraving the crosshair.

3. Observe the error between the marked position and the crosshair laser. If there is an error, proceed to the next calibration step.

4. Click the up, down, left, and right buttons to the position of the marked position (error value <1mm). After calibration, click “Confirm”.

About

1. Machine’s effective size
2.  Screen version number, mainboard version number

Customer service:
For detailed warranty policy, please visit our official website: www.atomstack.net For technical support and service, please email：support@atomstack.net

Manufacturer:
Shenzhen AtomStack Technologies Co.,Ltd

Address:
202, Building 1, Mingliang Technology Park, No. 88 Zhuguang North Road, Taoyuan Street, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

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References

• Atomstack Official Store - Laser Engraving Machine

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