5-5.5-5.6 watt (5000 – 5500 – 5600 mW) diode laser attachment (improvement) for any 3D printer and CNC router. Laser cutting / engraving instrument
Do you need a powerful cutting / engraving instrument? Do you own a 3D printer or CNC router?
Experience our 5 / 5.5 / 5.6 watt (5000 / 5500 / 5600 mw) laser, install it on your 3D printer or CNC machine. A 5.5 - 5.6 watt laser is a plug-and-play device. Does not require any soldering or complicated wiring.
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Use the same slicers you always use like: Cura, Repetier, Slic3r, Simplify3D or CNC software like: Mach3, etc. To prepare a g-code use an Endurance plugins or T2Laser software.
Would you like to turn your 3D printer or CNC router into a powerful laser engraving or cutting machine? Back to 2016 Endurance has invented a way to convert your 3D printer or CNC router into a cutting or engraving machine with an Endurance 5 / 5.5 / 5.6 watt (5000 - 5500 - 5600 mw) diode laser. The Endurance laser is the best upgrade for your current 3D printer / CNC router. An ultimate tool for your CNC machine and a 3D printer that converts it into laser cutting / engraving / etching / welding machine.
With a 5 / 5.5 / 5.6 watt (5000 - 5500 - 5600 mw) Endurance diode laser you can engrave faster and cut deeper into materials such as plywood, wood, acrylic, cardboard, hardboard, felt, leather, plastics such as ABS, PLA and more.
The 5 / 5.5 / 5.6 watt (5000 - 5500 - 5600 mw) diode laser is a powerful and pretty advanced laser attachment to upgrade your 3D printer or CNC router with and is able to create beautiful engravings and laser cuts. It is very easy to install and does not require any special knowledge. It can be installed on almost any 3D printer or CNC mill. If you have any issues during installation or operation, we are always available for help and assistance.
With our laser, you can engrave and cut a variety of materials such as:
plywood / wood
MDF / balsa / hardboard
PLA / ABS
felt / fabric / fiber cloth / leather
paper / cardboard
anodized and painted aluminium
Laser Optical Peak Power Output (Impulse)
5000 / 5500 / 5600mwatt ± 10%
Laser Optical Average Power Output (CW)
4500mw - 5000 mw
Focal Range for 3 element lens
5-8 cm (flexible)
2-10 cm (variable) for 3 element lens | 2-10 mm (variable) for G2 lens
3 element long focal lens / G2 short focal lens / G7 / G8
Tested 48-72 hours continuous
9-16V DC (step-down DC/DC converter available upon request)
Laser driver is one of the most important component in the laser module. Laser driver controls the voltage and the current that goes to the laser diode itself. It is important so that the laser driver sets and keeps the voltage and the current stable. It keeps the laser diode safe.
We add Zener diode as an additional laser diode protection.
TTL wire / wires are also added to the laser driver. With TTL digital signal (3.5-12V range) you may change laser power (duty ratio).
For 5.6 watt Endurance laser we make our own custom based laser drivers.
All Endurance drivers / laser control boards are very reliable and been tested before shipment.
Everything that you need to know about Endurance accessories.
always wear red or green goggles when you operate the laser. Remember Endurance lasers are class 4 item and must never be aimed in any live specie.
short focal lens with focal range 2-10 mm (1/10 - 2/5’’) a necessary accessory for laser cutting or laser engraving on metals.
Endurance MO1 PCB
an electronic board that allows feed the laser from external power supply (needed when your main board does not have enough power output)
variety of a different wires and connectors that will be useful when you plug the laser to your board.
aluminum mounts that will help you to hook the laser to you machine. 4 types with M3 screws: L, П, I, T.
a Z axis actuator that will help to change laser position on Z axis. Is a good option for XY plotters with no Z-axis mechanism.
an additional power supply for Endurance lasers.
an additional power supply for 10 watt laser fans.
Step down DC/DC converter
a DC/DC converter that decreases the voltage down to required 12V for Endurance lasers.
Endurance laser box
is a nice gadget (add-on) for your laser module to measure incoming voltage, outcoming voltage and current on a laser diode, laser driver module, Endurance MO1 PCB, temperature sensor and Arduino board for changing laser power.
Arduino board with an Endurance sketch
allows changing laser power (duty ratio) and a frequency of the laser. Can change the laser into impulsive mode.
additional temperature sensor for monitoring of a laser temperature.
additional voltmeter for measuring incoming voltage.
Voltmeter & ammeter
additional voltmeter & ammeter for measuring outcoming voltage and current that goes to the laser diode.
DIY checking pin kit
a full it that will help you to check pins on your board, laser power, etc.
laser addition that allows blowing the air to the place of laser cutting / laser engraving. Increases speed of a laser cutting up to 50% and reduce charring.
Peltier cooling system for better laser cooling (increases power up to 10%).
The 5 - 5.6 watt (5000 / 5500 / 5600mwatt) diode laser is very easy to install on almost any 3D printer and CNC mill using compatible mounts for the Prusa i3, X-carve, Creality3D CR - 10, Wanhao Duplicator i3, Ultimaker, RepRap, Magnum, Prism, Makerbot Cube, Picasso, Hercules, SolidDoodle, Original Prusa i3 MK2, BCN3D SIGMA, Form 2, PowerSpec 3D Pro, ORD Bot Hadron, Zortrax M200, Kossel, FlashForge Creator Pro, CEL Robox, FDM and others. If you have a printer not listed, please contact us and we will organize a mount for you.
Our lasers are very easy to operate using standard software and run on the existing 9-16V of your 3D printer or CNC router.
In order to create a laser engraving or a laser-cut with our 5 - 5.6 watt (5000 / 5500 / 5600mw) laser all you need to do is put the piece you want to cut or engrave onto the worktop. Just convert a jpeg image into a vector image and then convert it into g-code. Start the machine and enjoy watching it do its job. If you have any questions we will be happy to assist you at any time. Just contact us via email or on our Facebook page.
A 5 - 5.5 - 5.6 watt (5000 - 5500 - 5600 mw) laser can cut up to 3-6 mm (1/4'') of wood and plywood (with multi passes and sometimes require additional blowout).
After a little time to tame the laser, I managed to get good results in cutting and engraving. Of course, we must not forget the precious help of George, who spares no effort and his availability. You want a quality laser, you have to deal with Endurance Laser.
The laser does not work
Please, check the power adapter’s (voltage & current) performance. Connect the TTL wire to the 12V+ to test if the laser is working. It should work full power. Watch this video.
The laser works full power but the laser power cannot be changed
Please check the g-code parameters (S / L) used for the pin to change the power. Either your PWM does not change the duty ratio or the contact of any of the laser connectors (if you run without TTL) is broken. Check with the voltmeter and ammeter if the voltage on this pin changes. Watch a video about TTL signal. Arduino with TTL.
I did everything as described but the laser does not work
We need to see a detailed photo and video of what you have done to help you with further steps. Sometimes 13N10 or LM338 die and need to be replaced. We will guide you how to do that.
Endurance MO1 PCB does not work
The Endurance MO1 PCB is a quite a simple circuit and works pretty stable, however, there is a simple way to check it out. (described on this page + video guidance)
How do I find a proper pin to connect the laser?
We provide an ultimate guidance and tutorials. The laser is usually connected to the fan output on 3D printers or spindle output on CNC machines or can be connected to any other pin that is controllable, such as: D11 on the Arduino Nano. Detailed pinouts you may find here.
The laser lost its power.
The probability that this might happen is 5%. It might happen due to overheating. Avoid the laser diode and laser control board overheating. Check the temperature of the heatsink or laser driver. They must not be VERY hot (if you can touch these elements and hold on – it means that the temperature is less than 70C). If the temperature rises too high we can guide you how to reduce the voltage going to the laser diode and causing the loss of power.
I am trying to cut 3-5mm plywood using the laser, however I still did not manage to cut it with a single pass. Please assist
Its main difference from 2.1 watt and 3.5 watt is inside. It has a more efficient cooling system and a more powerful solid-state diode. We use high-quality NICHIA diodes with 445 nm wavelength. Another difference is the current strong demand. It draws 3 – 4 amps, while a 2.1 watt (2100 mW) and a 3.5 watt (3500 mW) lasers need only 1.7 – 2 amps with the same voltage of 9-16 volts.
Our tests showed that the laser is able to work 48-72 hours non-stop or perhaps even more.
Spotlights of the 5 / 5.5 / 5.6 watt laser module
The 5 / 5.5 / 5.6 watt (5000 / 5500 / 5600 mw) laser easily cuts plywood and acrylic 3-5 mm (3/16”-1/6”) thick, and it even cuts plywood 8 mm (1/3″) thick with many passes (requires Z axes for that).
This fact is remarkable because a СО2 laser needs to have more than 60-80 watt to cut plywood this thickness.
The ability to cut 8 mm plywood and 5 mm acrylic allows solving a lot of customers’ practical tasks. You may create beautiful masterpieces.
It should be mentioned that the same materials in different environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, etc.) might require different parameters of cutting. The color and transparency of the material matter.
The content below shows the tested materials and cutting parameters of the 5 / 5.5 / 5.6 watt (5000 / 5500 / 5600 mw) diode laser.
We ship everything you need to get started. It will take 5-15 minutes to mount and wire the laser to your 3D printer or CNC machine.
Plug and play
All Endurance lasers are plug and play. Just mount the laser to the spindle or extruder without removing them. Connect wires to the fan/spindle/laser pin on your board. Use the same software, just generate a g-code and run the laser from your computer or SD card.
All Endurance lasers are assembled and tested manually which reduces the risk of failure. Every single laser is been tested before shipment on a special testing stand.
Taxes and duties
All prices include all sales taxes but do not include import duties. However, in 98% shipments our customers do not pay any additional taxes or customs duties. We fill all papers carefully for each country following regulations and importing rules.
Support & help desk (pinouts inquiry)
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Laser safety and security
Your safety and security is our top priority. All Endurance lasers are shipped with protective goggles. Operating lasers wearing protective goggles is secure and harmless. However, if you want an additional protection you may add an acrylic plate or window to your 3D printer or CNC router. It should be made out of black, green or red acrylic. It will not let the laser light go out and will make the laser operation more comfortable. Keep in mind that Endurance lasers do not affect 3D printer bed so no additional protection is required. All Endurance lasers are class 4 lasers.