While the software is not as fully-featured as LightBurn, it is more feature-rich than the web based tools that Glowforge offers, and it does everything you really need. Beamo comes with custom desktop software that can communicate with the laser over wifi. I upgraded my K40 controller board just so that I could use LightBurn software to run it.
Probably best to wait until the actual release product rather than my review model! Beamo Software and Usability The Beamo certainly feels in a similar league to the Glowforge, though beyond that I think it is a little unfair to compare a more mature product to one that is still in Kickstarter. Scores are blisteringly fast and engraves are significantly faster at higher multiples while still maintaining crisp lines and accuracy. It’s faster, and has the option to increase the speed on demand. Where the Beamo outshines the Glowforge is on speed.
Just like Glowforge, the Beamo has an onboard camera, the ability to trace and cut, and wifi-based operation. Even at final release, however, the Beamo will be $1,000 cheaper.
The Glowforge basic is 40w, so there is a cutting ability advantage there, plus a bigger work area.
My Beamo arrived all perfectly aligned and ready to fire.Įngraves and cuts are in practice roughly the same or faster than the K40 (which also confirms for me that my K40 did not have a 40w laser!).īuild-quality is definitely a notch above the K40, and looks and feels much more polished, particularly where UI is concerned, having the colour LCD touch screen. Like the K40, the laser is mounted at the back and requires mirror alignment. Right now, though, the laser head can not drop more than an inch or so to focus, so an adapter would be required to make use of materials that are larger than the X/Y dimensions. A fun aspect to the usable area on the Beamo is the floor is removable, meaning your Z height can be very flexible given some juggling of your work area.
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