Flux beamo User manual
WELCOME TO THE FLUX COMMUNITY!
FLUX started with a passion for digital creation and making
easy-to-use and affordable tools for makers and designers.
2,500 backers helped us successfully raise $1.6M on Kickstarter
for our rst modular 3D printer, FLUX Delta, back in 2014.
Having received numerous requests from our users for a more
accessible laser cutter, we decided to take on this challenge and
dove into the world of laser technology. In the last couple of
months we have worked hard for this moment and put a lot of
heart and soul into development and production.
We proudly present beamo, the laser cutter that will help you
create things that you'll love, and have fun during the process,
too. With the hashtag #madewithbeamo, you will nd inspiration
from other members of the FLUX Community. Please share your
creations online with us, we can't wait to see how you will use
your beamo and all the amazing things you will make!
In pursuit of the same goal we’ve had since day one, we work
closely with our users. So please do not hesitate to contact us,
we are looking forward to your feedback. You can always reach
us at support@ux3dp.com.
Enjoy!
Team FLUX
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome
1.1 Using This User Manual..............................................09
1.2 CO2 Laser Basics........................................................10
1.3 Safety & Conformity................................................... 12
Unboxing
2.1 What’s In The Box...................................................... 17
2.2Assembly.....................................................................20
2.3 Network Setup............................................................21
2.4 Software Download & Setup......................................22
2.5 First Task.................................................................... 24
Software Beam Studio
3.1 Software User Interface..............................................29
3.2 Touch Screen User Interface.......................................32
3.3 Bitmap Engraving.......................................................33
3.4 Vector Engraving........................................................34
3.5 Comparison Between Bitmap & Vector Format.........35
3.6 Layer Setting...............................................................35
3.7 Save Scene.................................................................35
3.8 Recommended Design Software................................36
3.9 Smart Trace.................................................................37
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Material Technique
4.1 Testing New Material..................................................41
4.2 Wood......................................................................... 42
4.3 Leather........................................................................43
4.4 Acrylic.........................................................................44
4.5 Paper...........................................................................45
4.6 Glass...........................................................................46
4.7 Metal...........................................................................46
4.8 Other Safe Material....................................................47
4.9 Dangerous Material....................................................47
Project Ideas.....................................................................50
Maintenance & Care
6.1 Keep Everything Lubricated.......................................52
6.2 Cleaning Of The Workarea.........................................53
6.3 Wiping The Lens........................................................ 54
6.4 Water Cooler Maintenance........................................ 56
6.5 Optical Path Alignment..............................................59
6.6 Laser Tube Replacement............................................73
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Troubleshooting
7.1 No Laser Beam Output.......................................85
7.2 Cut Did Not Go Through Material.............................86
7.3 #900 Cooler Off.........................................................86
7.4 #901 Door Opened....................................................87
7.5 #902 Overheated.......................................................88
7.6 Laser Head Did Not Return To Rear Left Corner........88
7.7 Camera Alignment Issue............................................89
7.8 Camera Preview Speed Too Slow..............................89
7.9 Camera Preview Does Not Work...............................90
7.10 Connection Issue......................................................90
7.11 Software Quits Unexpectedly...................................94
Addtional Information
8.1 Technical Data............................................................96
8.2 Storage and Transport................................................96
8.3 FLUX Support.............................................................97
8.4 Disassembling & Dismantling................................97
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1.1 USING THIS USER MANUAL
These operating instructions must be carefully read and ob-
served before using beamo for the rst time. Non-observance of
individually listed points in the instructions can cause personal
injury and/or property damage.
No part of this manual may be reproduced, edited or modied
in any form without the prior consent of FLUX Inc.. The rights for
reproduction in any form are reserved. FLUX Inc. reserves the
right to change specications of the hardware and software de-
scribed in the user manual at any time and without prior notice.
The following symbols are used to facilitate the understanding of
this manual:
Warning: This area represents a special danger for the user or
the person responsible for maintenance if the operating instruc-
tions are not observed.
Warning: In these areas, pay particular attention to the possible
dangers of laser light.
Additional accessories must be compatible with the base unit (if
you have any questions, please contact FLUX Support:
support@ux3dp.com).
Please keep this user manual for future reference.
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1.2 CO2 LASER BASICS
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