LaserPecker LP5 fiber and diode laser engraver review – Part 1: Unboxing and assembly with rotary extension and safety enclosure

We’ve just received the LaserPecker LP5 20W Fiber Laser + Diode Laser engraver for review as part of a kit that includes a rotary extension to engrave cylindrical objects like bottles and glasses and a safety enclosure to engrave or cut workpieces with maximum safety in a fully-enclosed chassis.

The LP5 is one of the smallest 2-in-1 laser engravers in the industry and can engrave on a wide range of materials. The fiber laser is suitable for stainless steel, aluminum, brass, silver, plastic, platinum, titanium, gold, etc, while the diode laser works best on wood, acrylic, leather, glass, stone, paper, and rubber. The device is supposed to be relatively fast with an engraving speed of up to 10,000mm/s, and it can cut wood up to 15mm thick and metal up to 1mm thick.

We usually do a one-part review for laser engravers, but since our LaserPecker LP5 kit comes with so many accessories and will require more tests than usual, we’ve decided to do a two-part review. We’ll start part 1 of the review today, looking at the specifications, going through an unboxing, and finally assembling the LP5 laser engraver with the rotary extension and safety enclosure.  In part 2 of the review, we’ll report our experience with the software and engraving and cutting all sorts of materials.

LaserPecker LP5 specifications

• Lasers
  • Blue Diode Laser – 20W, 450nm wavelength
  • Fiber Laser – 20W, 1064nm wavelength
• Working Area
  • 120 x 160 mm (eclipse)
  • 100 x 100 mm (square)
  • 160 x 300 mm (when using a sliding extension)
• Laser Spot Size
  • Diode Laser 20W – 0.08 x 0.1 mm
  • Fiber Laser 20W – 0.06 x 0.06 mm
• Max. Working Speed – 10,000 mm/second
• Engraving Precision – 0.0027 mm
• Preview Modes – Rectangle, Outline, Center Point
• Connectivity – USB, WiFi
• Dimensions & Weight
  • Laser Unit: 255 x 98 x 183 mm | 3.36 kg
  • Electric Stand: 198 x 286 x 323 mm | 2.28 kg
  • Conical Protective Cover: 167 x 231 x 160 mm | 380 grams
• Safety Certifications – CE/ROHS/FCC/FDA/NCC/KC/UKCA/TELEC/SRRC
• Supported File Formats
  • PC Software – G-code/JPG/PNG/BMP/SVG/DXF and more
  • Mobile App – G-code/JPG/PNG/SVG
• Supported Operating Systems – Compatible with iOS 9.0+, Android 7.0+, macOS 10+, Windows 10+ for compatibility with LightBurn

LP5 laser engraver unboxing

We received two large boxes. One (left) with two smaller boxes containing the LP5 laser engraver and the rotary extension, and the other (right) with the LaserPecker safety enclosure. Let’s start with the one on the left, specifically the LP5 package.

Everything is neatly packaged inside the LP5 and protected during transport.

There’s protective foam, and most accessories are all placed in their own little boxes.

Let’s take everything out of the package…

Here’s the list from top left to bottom right:

• Exhaust pipe
• LP5 laser unit
• Conical protective cover
• Electric Stand
• Base Plate
• Power adapter
• Power Cable
• 60 cm USB Type-A to USB Type-C cable
• 1.5m USB Type-A to USB Type-C cable
• Pipe adapter
• 2x L-shaped positioners
• 4x screws (M4x10)
• Cutting plate
• Material pack
• User Manual
• Safety Goggles
• Tool Box with
  • USB Flash Drive
  • 2x security key (required to start the machine)
  • Allen keys: H1.5, H2, H2.5

The power adapter is rated 100-240V~50/60Hz input up to 2.5A, 24.0V/7.5A output (180W).

The top of the laser unit has a preview button, an emergency stop button (red), and a pause/resume button, as well as a status LED.

The left side of the laser engraver has a grid for the dust filter, which can be removed to clean the filter if dust accumulates over time.

The right side of the unit has a smaller non-removable air intake filter, and on the top of the electric stand there are the adjustment buttons (left /o right), the up and down button, and a status LED.

The rear panel features a 24V DC jack, a security key slot, a USB-C port for connecting to a computer, and four USB Type-A ports for accessories, the electric stand, the conical protective cover, and the flash drive in that order.

LaserPecker LP5 assembly

The LaserPecker LP5 does not come fully assembled (we took some of the photos above after assembly). The assembly starts by connecting the base plate to the electric standard using an H2.5 hex wrench to secure both with four M4×10 screws on the bottom of the base plate.

The laser on the bottom of the main unit is protected by a cover. The mounting thread on the right side is used to attach it to the electric stand, and the two small holes on top of the cover are designed to mount the conical protective cover.

We can secure the laser unit to the electric stand by turning the knob counterclockwise as shown in the photo below.

Once done, we can install the conical protective cover onto the laser unit by tightening the two screws on the top of the cover.

We can now install the front light filter.

The cone-shaped protective cover has a built-in exhaust fan…

… to which we can install the exhaust pipe or an air purifier (not provided for this review).

The assembly is now complete. We still need to connect some cables before using the unit. The USB Type-A port cable from the protective cover must be connected to the first (left) USB Type-A port, and the second USB-A port to the USB Type-C port of the electric stand. We also need to connect the power supply to the DC jack.

Rotary extension specifications

The rotary extension enhances the capabilities of an engraving machine by allowing it to handle cylindrical objects of various sizes and shapes. It supports engraving diameters ranging from 1 mm to 145 mm. The rotary headstock can be adjusted up to 180°C and features a side angle adjustment knob for precise rotation settings.

Specifications:

• Chuck Diameter Range – 52-80mm
• Maximum Engraving Diameter – 200mm
• Engraving Diameter Range:
  • Single-step Jaw – 66 mm – 145 mm
  • Double-step Jaw – 1 mm – 128 mm
  • Stud Component –  13 mm – 78 mm
• Angle Precision – 0.014°
• Idling Movement Speed – 140.625°/s
• Maximum Engraving Speed – 117.1875°/s
• Minimum Engraving Speed – 11.25°/s
• Power Input – 5V/1A
• Dimensions – 308 x 108 x 99 mm
• Weight – 1.7 kg
• Materials – Aluminum alloy
• Supported Operating Systems: iOS 9.0+, Android 6.0+, macOS 10+, Windows 10+

Rotary extension unboxing

Package content from top left to bottom right:

• Rotary headstock
• Tailstock
• Foam box with
  • 3x legs for double-step jaws
  • 3x legs for single-step jaws
  • 3x stud component
  • Spirit level
  • Measuring tape
• Base plate
• USB Type-A to USB Type-A cable
• USB Type-A to USB Type-C cable
  Elevation pad
• 6x M3×6 screws
• 5x M3×10 screws
• 2x Allen keys
• Screwdriver
• Riser Add-on
• Two identical user manuals

The Rotary Extension comes with a lock button, an angle adjustment knob, a lever, and a material grip.

The bottom side of the headstock comes with an LED status indicator, a 5V/1A USB Type-C port, and two 5V/1A USB Type-A ports.

Rotary extension assembly

Like the LaserPecker LP5, the rotary extension does not come fully assembled. Let’s start the assembly by connecting the rotary headstock to the base plate and securing them with four M3×10 screws.

The rotary headstock can be fitted with double-step jaws, single-step jaws, or three stud components depending on the material used (round, cylindrical) and its dimensions. Here’s a photo after we’ve installed the double-step jaws to the LaserPecker rotary extension.

Now connect the tailstock to the other side of the base by sliding it into place, and securing it by turning the lever on the right.

The rotary extension can then be placed on the LP5 base plate as shown in the photo below.

The final step is the cabling between the rotary extension and the LaserPecker LP5 laser engraver. First, connect the USB-A port of the rotary extension to the USB-A “accessory” port of the LP5, then connect the remaining USB-A port of the rotary extension to the USB-C port of the electric stand. We’ll also need to connect the power adapter, and we’re good to go.

LaserPecker safety enclosure for the LP5 laser engraver

The LaserPecker safety enclosure is designed specifically for the LaserPecker LP5 laser engraver. It provides a safe and intelligently controlled environment that’s ideal for indoor laser engraving in retail stores, maker spaces, and design studios.

Safety enclosure specifications

• Compatibility – Supports LP5 laser engraver (the LP4 laser engraver will be supported later but requires a different top cover)
• Load capacity – 5 kg
• Hazardous light filtering efficiency – 450nm 99.99%, 1064nm 99.99%
• Maximum engraving diameter for rotary extension – 118 mm
• Maximum engraving height for universal electric roller – 90 mm
• Dimensions – 310 x 350 x 345 mm
• Weight – 8.9 kg
• Materials – Aluminum Alloy, ABS, PS

Let’s take it out of the package.

The package includes the enclosure itself, two USB-A cables, a DC power cable, three Allen keys, a screwdriver, and a user manual.

The front side of the safety enclosure features a status LED, Up and Down buttons, a camera status LED, and the front door.

We’ll find the base plate inside after opening the front door.

The right side of the enclosure is equipped with an emergency stop button, ports for a “fire extinguishing gas bomb”, and a DC jack (bottom right).

The left side just comes with an air vent.

At the back of the enclosure, we’ll find two USB Type-A ports for connecting accessories (left) and the laser unit (right), a DC jack for the laser unit, and a rear door.

Why is there a rear door? It’s to access an additional USB-A port for connecting accessories such as a camera (which must be purchased separately).

The top of the safety enclosure has openings for positioning and installing the LaserPecker LP5 laser unit.

Let’s do that now. First, remove the laser cover if still there, and insert then the laser unit into the slots as shown in the photo below.

Now let’s peek inside the enclosure to remove the two hand screws from the laser unit, open the enclosure, and tighten them clockwise.

Then connect both USB-A cables and the power cable as shown in the photos below before inserting the security key.
The next step is to connect the exhaust pipe to the air vent.

Finally, connect the power adapter to the DC jack of the safety enclosure before using the LP5 laser engraver.

That’s all for today. In the second part of the review, ee will test the LP5 laser engraver along with the rotary extension and LaserPecker safety enclosure trying various materials.

We’d like to thank LaserPecker for sending the LP5 laser engraver, rotary extension, and safety enclosure for review. The LP5 2-in-1 laser/fiber diode laser engraver sells for $2,899 with a free material pack, the rotary extension goes for $319, and the LaserPecker LP5 safety enclosure for $599. Alternatively, you’ll also find the LaserPecker LP5 on Amazon for the same price after ticking the $400 off coupon, and the rotary extension is offered as an option. The safety enclosure is also available on Amazon, but on a separate page.

CNXSoft: This review is a translation – with some edits – of the original review on CNX Software Thailand by Suthinee Kerdkaew with some assistance by Kuljira, who will do most of the work in the second part of the review.

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