¶ 1. Kraft control interface introduction
Figure 1
- (1) Laser Mode Switch Button: Allows switching between Blue Laser Mode, Infrared Mode, and Dual Blue & Infrared Mode. Press and hold for 5 seconds to reset the network configuration.
- (2) Auto Focus Button: Initiates the auto-focusing function.
- (3) Alarm Indicator: A red light indicates an alarm state; a green light indicates normal operation.
- (4) Power Switch: Turns the engraver on or off.
- (5) Air Assist Power Port: Supplies power to the air assist system and enables control of its on/off state. Output voltage: 24V.
- (6) Power Input Port: Connects to the included 24V 9A power adapter.
- (7) Air Assist Hose Port: Connects to the air assist hose.
- (8) Type-C Port: Connects to a computer via a Type-C cable.
- (9) Touchscreen Port: Connects to a touchscreen using an HDMI cable. Note: Please do not connect HDMI cables from other powered devices, including monitors or televisions.
- (10) USB Drive Port: Allows USB flash drive insertion. Note: A USB drive must be inserted when using the touchscreen or mobile app.
- (11) USB Dongle Port: The engraving machine will not start unless the USB dongle is inserted.
- (12) Accessory Port: Connects to accessories such as rotary or conveyor feeders, with automatic recognition capability.
- (13) Fire Extinguishing Air Pump Power Output Port: Connects to an air assist system with automatic fire extinguishing capability.
- (14) Wi-Fi Antenna: Enhances Wi-Fi signal strength.
- (15) Smoke Exhaust Fan: The fan flange has a diameter of 75 mm and connects to the included exhaust hose (diameter 76 mm, compressed length 160 mm, extended length 2 meters).
¶ 2. Kraft unboxing and setup
Refer to Kraft's unboxing and setup video or user manual. Please carefully read the safety statements and warnings at the beginning of the manual before use.
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Note:
- When using AtomStack Studio software, no additional settings are required to connect and use the device. When connecting with LightBurn software, the baud rate needs to be changed to 460800 (see Figure 1). Alternatively, you can import the provided "configuration file" from the USB drive into the software. Some versions may have the baud rate setting window hidden; this can be resolved by importing our configuration file. Refer to the LightBurn configuration file import tutorial video for guidance.
Figure 1
- When connecting to a computer's USB port, macOS users should not plug in the Type-C cable directly. Instead, a docking station (see Figure 2) must be used to convert the connection to Type-A.
Figure 2
¶ 3. Layer mode description
- AtomStack Studio, as shown in Figure 3:
Figure 3
- Image Mode: Automatically generates a file after importing an image.
- Line Mode: Used when engraving vector graphics.
- Fill Mode: Fills the area between lines --- this is the engraving mode.
- Cut Mode: Cuts through the object --- this is the cutting mode.
- LightBurn, as shown in Figure 4:
Figure 4
- Image Mode: After importing an image, the system defaults to Image Mode, which is used for engraving.
- Fill Mode: Fills the area between lines and is used for engraving.
- Fill + Line Mode: Fills the area between lines and also cuts along the lines. This mode performs both engraving and cutting.
- Line Mode: Used for engraving vector files or for cutting operations.
¶ 4. Kraft focus adjustment
Refer to the Kraft Focus Adjustment Video.
Note: Kraft supports both automatic and manual focusing methods.
Automatic Focusing Methods: use the autofocus button on the machine; click the focus button in AtomStack Studio software (see Figure 5); or enter [ESP500] in the macro command area of LightBurn (see Figure 6).
Manual Focusing Method: use the included fixed-focus spacer and adjust the focus to 40 mm by turning the manual focus knob located at the back of the Z-axis (see Figure 7), the distance between the bottom plane of the laser head and the material.
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¶ 5. Kraft infrared and blue laser switching & dual laser mode
Refer to the video of switching between infrared laser, blue laser & dual laser mode.
Note: When using Dual Laser Mode, make sure the focal distance is accurately set to 40 mm. If the focus is incorrect, the infrared laser may not achieve optimal engraving results.
¶ 6. Kraft laser replacement
Refer to the Kraft laser replacement video.
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¶ 7. How to Use the Camera on Kraft
Refer to the Kraft Camera Application Video.
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Note: When using the camera feature, you need to set Start From to Absolute Coords. In AtomStack Studio, refer to Figure 8; in LightBurn, refer to Figure 9.
Figure 8
Figure 9
¶ 8. Kraft conveyor feeder application
Refer to the Kraft Conveyor Feeder Installation & Usage Video.
Note: When using the conveyor, you must install the H4 riser to elevate the Kraft machine chassis.
¶ 9. Kraft rotaries application
Refer to the Kraft Rotaries Connection and Usage Video.
Notes:
- Supported rotary devices with automatic recognition are compatible with models R6, R8, and R8 Pro. When using, you need to install the H4 riser to elevate the Kraft machine chassis.
- Insert the rotary device's automatic recognition cable (USB connectors at both ends, see Figure 10) into the accessory port of the Kraft engraver (the port marked as number 12 on the panel). The rotary device will then be automatically recognized, and no step length adjustment is required.
Figure 10
- When using the AtomStack Studio software, the rotary roller (R6) requires no parameter settings, and the chuck (R8) requires setting the material's circumference or diameter, as shown in Figure 11:
Figure 11
- When using LightBurn, rotary settings are as follows: Rotation Type — select Roller for R6, select Chuck for R8; Rotation Axis — choose the Y-axis. For R8, set mm per rotation to 160 (fixed value) and enter either the material's diameter or circumference. For R6, set mm per rotation to 50 (fixed value), set roller diameter to 16 mm (fixed value), and enter either the material's diameter or circumference. Refer to Figure 12 for details.
Figure 12
¶ 10. Kraft air assist application (with Fire Suppression Function)
Refer to the Kraft Air Assist Installation and Usage Video.
Note: When using the included air assist system, make sure to connect to the correct ports --- distinguish between the air pump power port and the fire suppression power port (refer to the "Panel Functions Introduction" section). Before using the fire suppression function, ensure the air assist water tank is filled with water.
¶ 11. Introduction to the Software Coordinate System
- Current Position: Uses the laser head's current location as the starting point for engraving. You can manually move the laser head to any desired position before starting.
- User Origin: The starting point is manually set by the user as the laser's working origin. Refer to the Origin Setting Video for instructions.
- Absolute Coordinates: Uses the machine's (0, 0) coordinate as the fixed starting point.
¶ 12. Tutorial: Engraving Parameter Testing in the Software
Refer to the Engraving Parameter Test Tutorial Video.
Note: This feature is only available with a licensed version of LightBurn (version 1.3.01 or above) or AtomStack Studio.