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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized many aspects of our lives, and one fascinating development is the ability of AI to generate images from text. This innovative technology, known as AI text to image generation, has opened up a world of possibilities for artists, designers and anyone wanting to take their laser engraving and cutting to […]

Laser cutters have become an essential tool for hobbyists, small businesses, and large corporations. They help to create high-quality, precise designs that can be used for various purposes. Among the laser cutters available in the market, Thunder Laser Nova 51 stands out as a reliable and high-performance machine. In this review, we will explore the […]

Cricut machines have revolutionized the world of crafting, allowing anyone to create intricate designs with ease. However, many users are unaware of the power of single line fonts for cricut. In this article, I will introduce you to this amazing resource, explain its benefits, and give you tips on how to use it effectively. Understanding […]

If you have just bought a new K40 laser cutter or have replaced your mirrors, chances are that you are going to need to align your mirrors Although this demonstration is using a 50W ebay Chinese laser cutter, the principles are the same if you are using the K40 laser cutter. This process doesn’t need […]

In this video, Josh experiments with the K40, and tests it’s ability to cut a variety of wood. All tests were done at full power 22 milliamps, and 20mm/sec speed using MoshiDraw 2016 for controls. This is a good example of a bog-stock K40 output. So if you have a stock K40, at least this […]

In this video Geeksmithing show us all how to make an edge lit acrylic sign using our k40 machines. Inkscape is used for all the graphic design and vector work, whilst K40 whisperer controls the K40. For all of those who want to jump in, and have always thought about creating these for gifts, or […]

K40 Power supply time? The Right Amount Of Power It is a well known fact among those that work on or with any kind of device that uses electricity that the object must have the correct amount of input and output power. Every electricity driven device is designed to take a specific amount of power […]

Best laser engravers under $500 When personalizing an item for business or personal use, or to give away as a gift; engraving is a more permanent solution than marking an item with some kind of marker or paint. Engraving literally marks a surface with a design, lettering or numbering by etching the characters directly into […]

Top Four 3D Printers for the Classroom What to Look for when finding a 3d printer for a classroom This is something that can’t be answered by anyone but the user. What determines the “best” is governed by many different variables. Chief among these variables for most classroom teachers would be durability, quality of print, […]

Tutorial – How to crop in Inkscape Cropping in Inkscape is as easy as in Photoshop, Illustrator, and Gimp.To crop in Inkscape,the only thing you need is to be skilled in basic commands of Inkscape. In this tutorial, I will guide you step by step on how to crop in Inkscape, so that by the […]