LaserPecker LP4 Dual-Laser Engraver with Cubic Protection Cover, Auto-Pause Safety Sensor, Smoke Extraction for Engrave Metal, Wood, Plastic, Rotary & Slide Extensions Included

I purchased the LaserPecker 4 (LP4) as part of a bundle with the rotary unit, slide extension and air purifier. I've had it for a little over a month which and have managed to use all the different pieces as well as push through the learning curve for this device.The whole thing is well packaged and has a very good unboxing experience. I don't care much about that, but it also means that everything is carefully packaged which prevents damage in transit.The main LP4 unit all by itself will do a lot of the tasks most want. It's well made, well supported and the only negative I have for it is that the fan is a bit loud and when it is lowering itself you can keep lowering it even after the protective shield has made solid contact (if you hold the buttons it goes up or down on its own instead of in increments). The former is an issue because you need to be connected to the device with your tablet or laptop to access all the features of the software and to set the laser settings for the burn. That hum gets tedious and it would be very nice if there was a way to set the laser settings without being connected. The latter is an issue because it can bend the base a little bit when pushing down. A simple potentiometer could address it so that you can't ever drop the unit too far.Within its power limits it does very well. Expect to spend some time experimenting to get settings dialed in. The defaults are good places to start, but the material you are burning is not consistent. This will be true no matter what engraving system you use and is not a knock against LaserPecker. Human nature being what it is, however, there will be some that blame the tool.The air purifier is a must, in my opinion. You are burning wood or leather or chemically applied coatings on metal. They are going to stink up the joint. Initially I was using this in my woodshop and even there I wanted to make sure the burning wood smell was gone. The purifier handles this. It handles it well enough that I can use this in the house where there is air conditioning!The slide extension is handy if you simply want a larger staging area or want to do small batch work. It works smoothly. It would be nice it there was a positive stop or something on the base to consistently register it in line with the center of the main unit.The rotary extension is best used for small round things. If you want to do tumblers, it's just not long enough to do them horizontally. This is handled by running the tumblers vertically but does take a little fiddling to get it right.Support is pretty much on Facebook. The company is in China which means, on average, a one day lag between questions and answers. They replied promptly to my questions and there was an 'off hours' auto-reply letting you know they'd get to you the next day. There are two Facebook groups; one official, one user based. Join them. If you are thinking about buying, join them and read up and learn.Documentation is sparse. What is really missing is info to help people learn both the design software and the LP software. If you are already familiar with design, great, but otherwise you're going to see a lot of stuff that assumes you learned some fundamentals elsewhere.The software is the main letdown here. You have desktop versions and mobile/table versions. Feature parity is not there and this can be frustrating. LaserPecker Design Studio (LDS) is fairly well featured but missing stuff you will want for processing clip art or doing a lot of design work. You will likely use Inkscape or Adobe or some other app, convert to svg or png there and do the final setup in LDS to work with the laser. Some will say use LightBurn -- that might be a bit of a large ask to a hobbyist just coming to laser engraving for the first time.In my case, my main computer is not going to be co-located with the LaserPecker. This means I do my design work, save it and transfer it to my Android Tablet. For the most part this works, but it would be easier to set the laser settings on the 'big' computer instead of having to do that final step on the tablet. I have had hit and miss success doing everything in LDS and then transferring it; layout changed, other things were not the same when the project was opened so now I just design in Inkscape first.One thing to note; this item is marketed in such a way that you get a newbie 'double-whammy'. People are new to laser engraving and they are also new to the design process and the specific of that world. This leads to a lot of frustration; especially when all the YouTube videos assume that you are familiar with one or both of those worlds. If you accept, up front, the learning curve for both and set out the time to work with it, you will have a much better experience overall.Amazon doesn't let you do partial-stars. If the software experience was better, I would give it 5 stars (and will, because with effort you can overcome the software experience). Otherwise, it would be 4.5 stars from me.

today I received my LaserPecker 4 kit with the slide extension and rotary extension which I had bought from Amazon. When it arrived the outer box was wet. I was happy to see an inner box which was not and when I opened that one it was in another box and packed extremely well. Everything was dry and packed tightly so it did not move around in transit. Pulling the pieces out of the packing I was very impressed with the quality of the materials that each piece was made of. I read the instructions and they were easy to read and easy to follow with illustrations that made sense. The tools and screws are separated and labeled well in a nice box. I had been working with the LDS and the LP app before I got the unit so I was ready to go. I have made 2 burns so far and I am very impressed with the quality work this little unit puts out. The unboxing was fun and easy and I really enjoy working with this quality tool.

I'd like to get into cut and engrave as hobbie. After some researching, I settled with LP4.No prior experence though I find it is easy to learn.Pro:- The design software is easy to learn. Its able to auto trim/remove backgrounds. Able to convert image to vector graphics. (LP4 only able to cut with vector graphics)- The machine construction and feel is solid.- The head is deatchable, which let you cut or engrave hard to reach spot. I also think it does those rust removal trick, but I have not yet experiment with that.Con:- The machine itself has bluetooth capability but it only works with cell phone app. The software on the computer needs USB cable to function. (A separate Bluetooth USB dongle for the PC is needed from LP)- The included design software is easy to learn, but its functions are limited. If advanced editing is needed, other 3rd party software is required. Some of them are hard to learn.

As someone who loves creating personalized items for my classroom, students, and fellow teachers, I have been a big fan of my Cricut machine. Recently, I decided to expand my crafting toolkit by purchasing the LaserPecker 4, and I am already impressed with its capabilities. The setup was incredibly straightforward, taking less than ten minutes to assemble. The LaserPecker 4 offers both USB and Bluetooth connectivity, making it easy to control from various devices. While the mobile app is handy, the desktop software provides more advanced features for precise control and image editing.One of the most remarkable features of the LaserPecker 4 is its dual-laser system, which allows it to engrave on a wide range of materials, including wood, acrylic, and metals like stainless steel and aluminum. This versatility is perfect for the diverse projects I have planned for my classroom. I have already customized pencils, pens, scissors, clipboards, and other school supplies. With summer vacation here, I can’t wait to dive into even more projects.The rotary extension is another exciting feature, enabling engraving on cylindrical objects and expanding the creative possibilities even further. Safety is a top priority with this device, which includes a protective laser shield, safety goggles, and an emergency stop button. The built-in fan for fume extraction is a thoughtful addition, helping to maintain a clean and safe working environment.Although I’ve just begun exploring its potential, the detail and precision of the engravings are impressive. The LaserPecker 4's ability to handle high-resolution artwork makes it a valuable tool for creating professional-quality projects. I look forward to seeing how this device can enhance the learning experience for my students and add a new dimension to our creative endeavors.