Beambox II - Auto Feeder (E) - 1600mm Setup

Description

This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to start an engraving task using the Auto Feeder with Beambox II configured with the Passthrough Add-on (Open Base). This setup allows for effortless handling of longer materials, enabling continuous production and maximizing efficiency.
Please follow the instructions corresponding to this specific configuration.

Auto Feeder Setup Explanation Page

Unboxing:

Step E1

Install the following add-ons, referring to the link.

1. Laser Shutter Add-on

2. Open Base Add-on

Step E2

Install the Beambox II Extension Pocket Add-on (Feet) and open the bottom cover, referring to the guide below.
Extension Pocket Installation Guide
(Please skip installing the pocket part.)

Step E3

After installing the Extension Pocket Add-on (Feet) and opening the bottom cover, turn off the machine and remove the power cord.

Step E4

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

Step E5

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 E6

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 E7

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 E8

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 E9

Find 8 Rails and 8 Rail connectors, then connect each pair to extend them. You will end up with four extended Rail sets in total.
You can refer to this step or the following steps for the installation method.

Step E10

Find 3 Rail fixing beams (without white rollers), 6 Rail risers, and 6 short screws (M5*6 screws).
Please note that the Rail fixing beams do not have white rollers, and the screw holes have an enlarged upper edge.

Use the short screws to install the Rail risers on both sides of each Rail fixing beam. You should end up with 3 sets of Rail fixing beam + Rail riser assemblies.
We recommend attaching all the Rail risers to the hole marked "5," which is the center hole.

The installation method is as follows:

Please make sure that when the rail fixing beam is standing upright, the screw holes are on the sides, not on the top or bottom.
If the holes are not on the sides, please loosen the screws, rotate the rail riser, and then tighten them again.

Step E11

Prepare 2 extended rails, 1 rail fixing beam + riser assembly, and 2 long screws (M5x22).

Mount the rails onto the rail fixing beam at both sides of the center screw hole, as shown in the image.
(During installation, make sure the black rubber feet on the beam are facing downward, and the White Ball Wheels on the rails are facing upward.)

Step E12

Prepare 1 set of rail beam foot pads and 2 long screws (M5x22).

Install on the other side to secure it, with the black foot pads of the rail beam facing down.

Step E13

Prepare the rail feeder assembly and one long screw (M5x22).

Install the feeder on one side of the rail beam, ensuring that the white ball wheels on the rail are facing up.

Step E14

Prepare two extended rails (x2) and two long screws (M5x22) (x2).

Install the rails onto the crossbeam, on both sides of the feeder, ensuring the white ball wheels face upward.

Step E15

First, rotate the beam so that when it stands upright, the direction of the screw holes is facing upwards.

Install the beam underneath the rail, and the screws need to be fastened from the bottom up.

Step E16

Remove the belt clamp.

Step E17

Prepare 1 rail and 2 rail connectors.

Connect the rail to the main rail and extend it backward.
The screws on the connector at the bottom cannot be screwed in too far because they will be blocked by the screws on the beam. Therefore, only one screw needs to be fastened.

Step E18

Find the belt clamp that was removed earlier.

Use the clamp to secure the belt.

Step E19

Prepare 1 rail riser and 1 medium screw (M5*12).

Install the rail riser at the rear of the rail.

Step E20

Find 2 rail magnets, 2 L-shaped positioning brackets, and 2 medium screws (M5*12).

Install the rail magnets onto the L-shaped positioning brackets, with the silver side of the magnet facing left. Place one magnet on each bracket.

The silver side of the rail magnets should face outward on each side.

Step E21

Install the L-shaped positioning bracket and rail magnet assembly (x2) on both sides of the middle beam, and secure them with the silver hand-tightened screws.
(The silver side of the magnet should face the left side, i.e., the side with the two rails.)

Step E22

Find 2 rail magnets, 2 medium screws (M5*12), and 2 T-nuts.

Assemble the nuts and screws, but do not tighten them fully. Just ensure the screws have engaged.

Then, install the rail magnets on top of the beam. Only temporary fixation is required, as their position will be adjusted in the following 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 E23

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 E24

Move the entire assembly underneath the machine.

 

Ensure that the magnets in the red circles are securely attached to the machine chassis.

Align the main rail in the center of the machine's rectangular sheet metal as much as possible.

Step E25

Take out the connection cable.

Thread the connection cable through the hole near the Y-axis limit switch.

Insert the connection cable into the rear socket.

Locate the Adapter and insert the other end of the connection cable into it.

Place the Adapter at the bottom left corner of the machine.

Step E26

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

Find the extension cable and connect the female end to the feeder cable.

The connection cable will pass through the hole at the bottom left corner of the machine.

Insert the Feeder connection cable into the Adapter.

Return the Adapter to its original position.

Step E27

Place the material, ensure it is level against the Feeder, and then tighten the thumbscrews to secure the material.


 

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 E28

Adjust the position of the limit Rail magnets installed in step 20.

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 E29

Turn on the machine and insert the USB drive from the lid opening kit.

Step E30

Ensure your focusing lens is set to the far-field focusing mode, providing a 16 mm focal length. If you do not know how to check, please refer to this article. The focusing lens will be at the bottom layer, with a focal distance of 16 mm, meaning the distance between the nozzle tip and the material surface is 16 mm.

Order of identifying the focusing mode.
Default Focusing Mode: 4mm		Focusing Mode: 16mm
Lens		Block
Block		Lens
Ring		Ring
Nozzle		Nozzle

Step E31

Use the tool to perform manual focusing. The middle section of the tool has a thickness of 16 mm, and we will use this to focus. (If your tool is lost, you can cut a new one yourself using this link.)

Step E32

Move the laser head to the area you want to engrave or cut, and then close the lid. You can use the red dot pointer to determine the engraving position.

(If the red dot pointer does not turn on, please go to Panel >> Machine >> Hardware Settings >> Next Page >> Red Light Always On >> Enable)

Step E33

Please ensure you are using the following software and firmware versions to use the automatic feeding function.

Beam Studio Version 2.5.0 or higher (Tutorial)	Firmware Version 6.0.9 or higher. (Tutorial)

Step E34

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

Step E35

Import or create a file.

Set the correct parameters based on your material.

Step E36

Using "Framing" to preview the engraving path.

Step E37

Start the task.

Step E38

Check the result.

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