beamo - Auto Feeder (G) - Feeder Pack-Only Guide – FLUX Help Center

Description

This article will guide you through how to start an engraving task with the Auto Feeder.

Unboxing:

Auto Feeder Package
#	Item Name	Description	Q'ty
1	Feeder	The main part that controls the material's movement and engraving path.	1pc
2	Rail	The part has built-in white ball wheels, allowing the material to move smoothly.	5pcs
3	Rail fixing beam	It's the bars or beams that are to be installed horizontally to steady the structure.	1pc
4	Belt	It's the timing belt that will be mounted on the feeder, responsible for its movement.	1pc
5	Belt clamp	It is the belt's retainer used to fix the belt's position.	2pcs
6	Rail connector	It is used to connect the rails to have longer rails.	6pcs
7	Edge guide rollers	They are used to limit the material's position from going off in the wrong direction.	1set
8	Edge guide roller platform	It's the platfrom where the rollers will be sitting on it. The positon of the platforms can be changed depending on the size of the material.	2pcs
9	Rail riser	It can be considered as foot used to raise the setup.	5pcs
10	Adapter	It's the cable's adapter which one slot is for the machine's cable and the other is for the feeder's cable.	1pc
11	Rail magnet	The purpose of the part is to limit the material's positon similar to the rollers. It is also used to stick the setup to the machine.	4pcs
12	L-Shaped Positioning Bracket	The magnet will be installed on the bracket to stick to the machine.	2pcs
13	M5 T-Nut	It will be the nut for the magnet.	4pcs
14	Rail clamp	This will be used to fix the setup on the machine. Some of the setup won't need this part.	1pc
15	Cable	The cable to connet to the machine and the adapter.	1pc
16	M5*6 screw	Short screw	6pcs
17	M5*12 screw	Midium screw	6pcs
18	M5*22 screw	Long screw	6pcs
19	M4 Hex screw driver	This tool is used to install the setup.	1pc
20	2.5mm Hex wrench	This tool is used to install the setup.	1pc
21	2mm Hex wrench	This tool is used to install the setup.	1pc
22	10mm Open-end wrench	This tool is used to adjust or replace the feeder's wheel.	1pc
23	White Ball Wheel	This is the spare for the white ball wheels that are built-in on the rails.	3pcs

Step 1

Install the Open Bottom Kit of beamo. Referring to the link below.
beamo - Open Bottom Kit

Step 1.1

Install the beamo Laser Shutter Add-on.
(Please skip this step — the add-on will be released soon.)

Step 2

After installing the Open Bottom Kit, turn off the machine and remove the power cord.

Step 3

Find the main rail (the one with a belt) and remove the rail connectors.
(Other rail connectors may be in other rails.)

Step 4

Release the belt and find its long side.
Loosen the belt retainer by using the small Allen key.

Short Side of Belt	Long Side of Belt

Meanwhile, please tighten the belt retainer on the short side.

Step 5

Prepare the feeder and the main rail.

Insert the main rail into the pulley with the long side of the belt going in first.
Hook the belt upward onto the gear and guide it downward, forming a peak shape.
It is essential to insert it in this direction, ensuring that the long side of the belt remains on the same side as the feeder's flat surface.

Step 6

Prepare two rail connectors and an extension rail (with white ball wheels).

Each block has four screws. Secure two screws on the main rail and two on the extension rail to achieve a firm clamping effect.

(Note: Ensure the extension rail has white wheels, as the wheels are for the feeders to move. The connectors have to be on the same side of the white wheels and at the bottom of the white wheels.)

Step 7

Fix the belt at the long side with the belt retainer that was removed earlier.
(Please ensure the belt is tight before fixing it.)

Please ensure the belt is well hooked on the pulley. If not, please remove the belt retainer and re-insert the feeder.

Step 8

Prepare 1 rail fixing beam and 1 long screw (M5x22).

Connect the rail fixing beam to the feeder rail and install it using the screw hole in the center of the beam.

Step 9

Prepare one rail and one M5x22 screw.

Attach the rail to the beam near the center screw hole.

Step 10

Prepare 2 rail risers and 2 medium screws (M5x12).

Install the rail risers on both sides of the rail fixing beam, with the hand-tightened screw facing the feeder side.

Step 11

Prepare two rails.

Install the two rails on top of the support legs on both sides, with the white rollers facing downward. Secure them using the hand-tightened screws.

Step 12

Prepare 2 Rail risers.

Install the rail risers under the edges of the rails on both sides and secure them using hand-tightened screws.

Step 13

Prepare 1 rail riser and 1 M5\*12 screw.

Then, install the rail riser at the back of the rail.

Step 14

Prepare 2 rail magnets and M5\*22 screws.

Install the rail magnets on the top edge of the two rail sides, ensuring the silver magnetic side is facing the feeder.

Step 15

Prepare 2 rail magnets, 2 medium screws (M5x12), and 2 T-nuts.

Combine the nuts and screws, but do not tighten them fully; just ensure that the screws are engaged.

Then, install the magnet blocks on top of the rail fixing beam, securing them temporarily. Their position will be adjusted in subsequent steps.

If the entire structure is not level or the tabletop surface is not flat, you can adjust the height of the support risers.

Step 16

Prepare two Edge guide roller platforms.

Then install them on the center Rail fixing beam, facing backward, towards the Feeder side.

The platforms can be moved, and they may be moved depending on your material's width, which will be covered later in this article.

Step 18

Take out the connection cable.

Connect the connector of the gray cable to the bottom of the machine.

Step 19

Place the machine onto the feeder, as shown in the image below. (Ensure the position is correct.)

Step 20

Find the adapter, insert the other end of the connection cable into the box, and then attach the adapter to the machine.

Step 21

If there is a cable tie on the Feeder's connection cable, please cut it.

Connect the Feeder's cable to the adapter.

Step 22

Place the material, ensure it is level against the Feeder, and then tighten the thumbscrews to secure the material.
C22固定材料.jpeg

Push and pull the material forward and backward to test, while observing the material's appearance under the machine's bottom cover to confirm if it is level.

Step 23

Adjust the position of the limit Rail magnets installed in step 15. C23調整限位磁鐵塊.gif

Adjust the Edge guide roller platform position according to the video below, aligning it flush with the outer edge of the limit Rail magnet.

Install the rollers. The spring-loaded rollers can be installed on either the left or right without restriction. Their main purpose is to prevent material deviation.

Reverse Installation (for material thickness less than 5mm)


Forward Installation (for material thickness greater than 5mm)

Step 24

Power up the machine.

Ensure the safety lock is inserted at the back of the machine.

Step 25

Ensure you are using the following software and firmware versions.

Beam Studio Version 2.5.3 or higher (Tutorial)	Firmware Version 4.3.10 or higher. (Tutorial)

Go to "Hardware Settings" to enable the feeder function.
(Machine >> Hardware Settings >> Rotary & Feeder Settings >> Auto Feeder)

Step 26

Perform the focus, either manually or automatically.

Step 27

Move the laser head to the area you want to engrave or cut, and then close the lid.

Step 28

Launch Beam Studio and open the Document Settings.
Set the Start Position to the Current Position and make it top-left.
Enable the "Open Bottom" feature.
Enable the Auto Feeder function and input the length of your material (approximately).

Step 29

Import or create a file.

Set the correct parameters based on your material.

Step 30

Using "Framing" to preview the engraving path.

Step 31

Start the task.

Step 32

Check the result.

If the size of the result differs from your design, use the "Scale" function in Document Settings in Beam Studio and try again.

This function can be used to enlarge or reduce the size of the design in ratio.

For example, if the rectangle is set to 50cm but the result is 25cm, set the "Scale" to 2, so the result will be enlarged by a factor of 2. (25cm x 2 = 50cm >> Result)
Another example is if the rectangle is set to 50cm, but the result is 100cm, set the "Scale" to 0.5, so the result will be reduced by a factor of 0.5. (100cm x 0.5 = 50cm >> Result)

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