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J Tech PRO Series Laser Machine DIY Assistance

We have now started shipping the newest version V4 of the PRO Series Laser machine. Congratulations on your new machine!

The assembly instructions are below and are new. This is the first version of the instructions, so let us know if you need any help with it as you go through it.

Check out the assembly video and then the software video to get started.  The V4 started shipping 2/30/2024. Machines before this are the V3 instructions.

PRO Series V4 Hardware Instructions

Drivers for Connecting the Controller to your computer

If you don’t see the computer find the USB port and you can’t connect, then you might need to download these drivers. If you are running the new 32 Bit J Tech Controller on Windows 11, then you will need to install the drivers for the USB Chip. You can download them here:

CP2102 drivers for Windows

If you have a mac, you can get the drivers here: Silicon Labs Mac OS Drivers

Lightburn Setup Video

This is the video on how to set up Lightburn with the new 32 bit controller. Make sure you have your USB cable connected to the machine to run this project.

WiFi Setup Instructions

UPDATING YOUR CONFIGURATION FILE

Sometimes it is necessary to update your configuration file that is on your machine. Good news is it is not that hard to do. We have the current configuration file available here in this link so you can update and make sure your machine is running with the newest version.

Once you download it from the J Tech website, you can then upload it to your controller using WiFi. Instructions on how to do this are in this video here:

V4 Config File: 3/1/2023 DOWNLOAD HERE

V3 Config File: 1/25/2023 DOWNLOAD HERE

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OLD VERSION OF PRO SERIES

Below you will find instructions in case you still have a older version of the PRO Series machine in a box and have not put it together yet. I know, crazy, but it happens. Or maybe you are a time traveler and brought it back from the past, and now want to put it together. Either way, here it is.

PRO SERIES V3 ASSEMBLY VIDEO

V2 machines shipped before 9/8/2023

PRO SERIES V2 ASSEMBLY VIDEO

We have been selling a stand alone laser machine for years now, and this is the third iteration of it.  We are now introducing the PRO Series laser machine.  Some of the new additions include:

  • Linear rail Z stage for more accuracy.
  • TMC 2208 stepper drivers for efficient and quiet operation.
  • Self squaring corners to keep the machine in square.
  • Remote E Stop and pause and resume operation at the front of the machine.
  • New and improved limit switch design.
  • New and improved cable chain design.
  • Pre-assembled parts for easy machine assembly.

Click Here to BUY a PRO Series Laser Machine

Assembly Instructions

The assembly instructions come in two parts, the mechanical assembly and the LightBurn software setup.  It will get you through the entire machine build to your first project with the machine.  

Mechanical Instructions

Follow the video instructions here for the mechanical assembly of the J Tech PRO Series laser machine.  

Software Instructions

While you can use various software packages for the laser machine, we recommend using Lightburn.  You can see the video on how to set up and configure the software below.  It runs you through the entire setup and completing your first project. 

We are working on the “step by step” instructions now.  If you need any assistance in setting up the machine, please contact us for help.

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