The author confirms that while wood and paper etch well, clear plastics and metals are generally not possible with the base model.
The most recent model, the Cubiio 3 , is touted as the smallest truly portable laser engraver, capable of engraving diverse shapes and materials. For more heavy-duty tasks, the Cubiio 2 features a larger workspace (A4 size), autofocus via LiDAR technology, and the ability to engrave directly on materials like stainless steel and titanium. You can find these engravers at the following retailers:
Stores like Unicun occasionally list the original compact model for approximately $699. Useful Blog Post: "Review: Cubiio Laser Engraver "
The post details a steep learning curve with software, noting that generating G-code via Inkscape can be slow and requires specific workarounds.
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The author confirms that while wood and paper etch well, clear plastics and metals are generally not possible with the base model.
The most recent model, the Cubiio 3 , is touted as the smallest truly portable laser engraver, capable of engraving diverse shapes and materials. For more heavy-duty tasks, the Cubiio 2 features a larger workspace (A4 size), autofocus via LiDAR technology, and the ability to engrave directly on materials like stainless steel and titanium. You can find these engravers at the following retailers:
Stores like Unicun occasionally list the original compact model for approximately $699. Useful Blog Post: "Review: Cubiio Laser Engraver "
The post details a steep learning curve with software, noting that generating G-code via Inkscape can be slow and requires specific workarounds.
