u/jshine13371

What's the best diode laser engraver you would recommend for ~$550 or less?

Things that generally matter most to me:

- Engraving glass, but I understand for diode lasers to do this I'll need to apply a dark color to it first, so probably a moot point

- Laser power

- Engraving Speed

- Bonus points if it comes with dual laser types (e.g. classic diode & infrared lasers)

Note, I'm just a hobbyist.

Thanks!

Edit: Also what do we think about the Sculpfun iCube Ultra which has dual lasers, one being a 12W diode, the other being 1.2 infrared?

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u/jshine13371 — 1 day ago

Can the Sculpfun C1 Mini 3W laser engrave glass?

I know diode lasers can't directly engrave glass but I'm open to painting it black first. More so I'm asking if the 3W laser is powerful enough with the right settings. I've seen some people claim it can but I haven't been able to accomplish at all with mine.

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u/jshine13371 — 2 days ago

Can the Sculpfun C1 Mini 3W laser engrave glass?

Question in the title, please and ty.

Edit: I know diode lasers can't directly engrave glass but I'm open to painting it black first. More so I'm asking if the 3W laser is powerful enough with the right settings. I've seen some people claim it can but I haven't been able to accomplish at all with mine.

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u/jshine13371 — 3 days ago