beamo - Auto Feeder (H) - 1000mm Setup (Feeder + Extention Package) – 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

Extension Package
#	Item Name	Description	Q'ty
1	Rail	The part has built-in white ball wheels, allowing the material to move smoothly.	6pcs
2	Rail connector	It is used to connect the rails to have longer rails.	6pcs
3	Rail fixing beam	It's the bars or beams that are to be installed horizontally to steady the structure.	2pcs
4	Rail riser	It can be considered as foot used to raise the setup.	5pcs
5	M5*6 screw	Short screw	8pcs
6	M5*22 screw	Long screw	6pcs
7	M5*25 screw	Ultral long screw	4pcs
8	3m (300mm) belt	This belt will be used to replace the original one when using the longest setup.	1pc
9	Extension Cable	This cable will be used to extened the cable of the feeder when using the longest setup.	1pc
10	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 2 rail magnets and 2 long screws (M5x22).

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

Step 14

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 15

Prepare two Edge guide roller platforms.

Then, install them on the center rail fixing beam, facing backward and towards the feeder side.

Please install the two platforms at the outermost positions first.

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 16

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

Extend the rail and the rail connector toward the back.

Step 17

Prepare 4 rails and 4 rail connectors.

Then extend each set by connecting them, resulting in two extended rail assemblies.

Step 18

Prepare 2 rail fixing beams, 4 rail risers, and 4 short screws (M5\*6).

Use the short screws to attach the rail risers to both ends of each rail fixing beam. You will end up with two sets of rail fixing beam + rail riser assemblies.
Follow the steps below for installation:

Please confirm 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, loosen the screws, rotate the rail risers, and then tighten the screws again.

Step 19

Prepare the extended rail x1 and the long screw (M5x22) x1.

Install the extended rail onto the rail fixing beam, using the screw hole near the center.

Step 20

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

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

If the overall structure is not level, please adjust the position of the support foot screws to raise or lower it accordingly.

Step 21

Prepare one extension rail and one long screw (M5x22).

Install the extension rail on the beam, on the side closer to the feeder, using the outermost screw hole.

Step 22

Prepare the beam foot pad assembly x1, and long screws (M5x22) x2.

Install it on the other side to secure it, ensuring the black foot pad of the beam is facing down.

If the overall structure is not level, please adjust the position of the support foot screws to raise or lower it accordingly.

Step 23

Take out the connection cable.

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

Step 24

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

Make sure the machine does not press on the connecting cables.

Make sure the magnet in the red circle is securely attached to the machine casing.

Step 25

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

Step 26

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

Connect the Feeder's cable to the adapter.

Step 27

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 28

Adjust the position of the limit Rail magnets installed in step 14. 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 29

Power up the machine.

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

Step 30

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 31

Perform the focus, either manually or automatically.

Step 32

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

Step 33

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 34

Import or create a file.

Set the correct parameters based on your material.

Step 35

Using "Framing" to preview the engraving path.

Step 36

Start the task.

Step 37

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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