# Latest **URL:** https://community.fabcreator.com/latest.md [Latest](https://community.fabcreator.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.fabcreator.com/categories.md) --- ## [Crafty results](https://community.fabcreator.com/t/crafty-results/252)
**Author:** [@Schets](https://community.fabcreator.com/u/Schets)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [8 September 2026 17:38 UTC](https://community.fabcreator.com/t/crafty-results/252 "2026-09-08T17:38:22Z")
Very happy with the Crafty lasercutter! A cupholder for the boardgame table (12mm vuren, 5mm & 3mm plywood, and 3mm gold mirror acryl): Some layered art (3mm plywood): And the Enterprise, designed by JoeSnuffie … --- ## [Fresh from the cutter](https://community.fabcreator.com/t/fresh-from-the-cutter/254)
**Author:** [@eloyhensen](https://community.fabcreator.com/u/eloyhensen)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [31 August 2026 09:20 UTC](https://community.fabcreator.com/t/fresh-from-the-cutter/254 "2026-08-31T09:20:28Z")
Chainring voor een oude fiets: lopende mannetjes met een wiel. Eerst schetsen gemaakt in Inkscape, vervolgens pasmodel en daarna definitief model via Lightburn met de Fabkit gemaakt. Na grondlak en zilverfinish gemonteer… --- ## [Problem with a circle](https://community.fabcreator.com/t/problem-with-a-circle/258)
**Author:** [@fharmsen](https://community.fabcreator.com/u/fharmsen)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [27 October 2025 11:42 UTC](https://community.fabcreator.com/t/problem-with-a-circle/258 "2025-10-27T11:42:05Z")
Hi, Since a short while I have a problem with the Fabcreator. It doesn’t align in the right way, so that a circle isn’t a circle anymore. I have tried to grease the several parts, but that does not do the trick. W… --- ## [Little overview of some early work](https://community.fabcreator.com/t/little-overview-of-some-early-work/57)
**Author:** [@eloyhensen](https://community.fabcreator.com/u/eloyhensen)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [29 January 2025 11:43 UTC](https://community.fabcreator.com/t/little-overview-of-some-early-work/57 "2025-01-29T11:43:41Z")
What I made on the early FabKit MK4. A little, but not complete, overview. More to see on Instagram or website. DeGrazendeSlak. --- ## [Things that I made](https://community.fabcreator.com/t/things-that-i-made/141)
**Author:** [@Tvisvarson](https://community.fabcreator.com/u/Tvisvarson)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [12 January 2025 22:38 UTC](https://community.fabcreator.com/t/things-that-i-made/141 "2025-01-12T22:38:34Z")
Now, i got my laser since some weeks now and start to get familiar. I made all the calibrations needed and started to make stuff. This one I made today, it’s a birthday present for my sister. It’s a small (51x51x51mm) c… --- ## [How to debug? Machine freezing when laser starts](https://community.fabcreator.com/t/how-to-debug-machine-freezing-when-laser-starts/247)
**Author:** [@Robin](https://community.fabcreator.com/u/Robin)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [27 June 2024 15:19 UTC](https://community.fabcreator.com/t/how-to-debug-machine-freezing-when-laser-starts/247 "2024-06-27T15:19:21Z")
Hi Is there a way to debug/troubleshoot the FabCore? E.g. getting logs, starting a trace,…? Anything to understand where it goes wrong (and then fix it)? I have this long-time issue when you start a job (via LightBurn … --- ## [Troubleshooting Machine Freezing at a job start](https://community.fabcreator.com/t/troubleshooting-machine-freezing-at-a-job-start/249)
**Author:** [@\_agoodguy](https://community.fabcreator.com/u/_agoodguy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [14 May 2024 16:51 UTC](https://community.fabcreator.com/t/troubleshooting-machine-freezing-at-a-job-start/249 "2024-05-14T16:51:01Z")
I found similar issue here \> original thread: reply: --- ## [Belt Tensioning](https://community.fabcreator.com/t/belt-tensioning/215)
**Author:** [@Rillawolf42](https://community.fabcreator.com/u/Rillawolf42)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [8 March 2024 13:50 UTC](https://community.fabcreator.com/t/belt-tensioning/215 "2024-03-08T13:50:37Z")
I purchased a Fabcore second hand a couple of weeks ago and it needs a little tlc. On the whole its a gorgeous machine and well made, but maintaining certain parts have been a challenge. I have replaced the mirrors, len… --- ## [Fan hole cover](https://community.fabcreator.com/t/fan-hole-cover/243)
**Author:** [@egeltje](https://community.fabcreator.com/u/egeltje)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [17 December 2023 13:21 UTC](https://community.fabcreator.com/t/fan-hole-cover/243 "2023-12-17T13:21:36Z")
Not necessarily what I made with the machine, but what I made for the machine… The extractor fan works really well. So well that it also sucks in little woodchips. These clog up the intake of the fan itself, resulting i… --- ## [Lightburn laser device FabKit](https://community.fabcreator.com/t/lightburn-laser-device-fabkit/194)
**Author:** [@egeltje](https://community.fabcreator.com/u/egeltje)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [4 June 2023 13:49 UTC](https://community.fabcreator.com/t/lightburn-laser-device-fabkit/194 "2023-06-04T13:49:43Z")
Heh, I reinstalled Lightburn and noticed a “FabKit” model (next to the Ruida) when defining my device. Is this for the upcoming Crafty? --- ## [Some of my work with the laser](https://community.fabcreator.com/t/some-of-my-work-with-the-laser/210)
**Author:** [@egeltje](https://community.fabcreator.com/u/egeltje)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [4 June 2023 12:14 UTC](https://community.fabcreator.com/t/some-of-my-work-with-the-laser/210 "2023-06-04T12:14:19Z")
I have to wait for a new lens to arrive, so have some time to show some of my work. Frontpanels for my final project on FabAcademy. A puzzle box with communicating electronic puzzles. Frontpanels are easy to make fr… --- ## [Material stop Extension](https://community.fabcreator.com/t/material-stop-extension/208)
**Author:** [@ploenne](https://community.fabcreator.com/u/ploenne)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [29 January 2023 22:04 UTC](https://community.fabcreator.com/t/material-stop-extension/208 "2023-01-29T22:04:19Z")
Often I want to cut quickly and in a material-saving way. I have built a edge with the help of an aluminium profile. There I screw overlapping material and cut a line down at X 0.0 mm and a other down at Y 0.0 mm. This w… --- ## [Need help to build an enclosure for CO2 laser cutter](https://community.fabcreator.com/t/need-help-to-build-an-enclosure-for-co2-laser-cutter/207)
**Author:** [@Sam90](https://community.fabcreator.com/u/Sam90)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [12 January 2023 17:50 UTC](https://community.fabcreator.com/t/need-help-to-build-an-enclosure-for-co2-laser-cutter/207 "2023-01-12T17:50:01Z")
Hi, I’m building my own CO2 laser cutter and don’t know what material can I use for the enclosure parts. I need something about 4mm thickness and black color. Not many expensive too :slightly\_smiling\_face: Thank you for… --- ## [User Origin not working? (fixing home position it was)](https://community.fabcreator.com/t/user-origin-not-working-fixing-home-position-it-was/160)
**Author:** [@mclien](https://community.fabcreator.com/u/mclien)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [8 January 2023 12:42 UTC](https://community.fabcreator.com/t/user-origin-not-working-fixing-home-position-it-was/160 "2023-01-08T12:42:58Z")
On my machine I have a slight offset between the home position (defined by the limit switches) and the actual 0/0 corner of the bed. So when using lightburn with absolute coordinates ant placing a cut in the upper left … --- ## [Engraving strips with fabkit](https://community.fabcreator.com/t/engraving-strips-with-fabkit/195)
**Author:** [@StefanB](https://community.fabcreator.com/u/StefanB)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [26 October 2022 21:10 UTC](https://community.fabcreator.com/t/engraving-strips-with-fabkit/195 "2022-10-26T21:10:39Z")
hi i tried to engrave anodized aluminum but noticed that i get engraving stripes how can i prevent this? --- ## [Y-limit switch not working](https://community.fabcreator.com/t/y-limit-switch-not-working/166)
**Author:** [@mclien](https://community.fabcreator.com/u/mclien)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [4 August 2022 12:03 UTC](https://community.fabcreator.com/t/y-limit-switch-not-working/166 "2022-08-04T12:03:06Z")
I just noticed that the front -limit switch on my machine is not working. I tested the switch itself. Works like it should closed by default, open when pressed. Nevertheless the motor stays powered when running into th… --- ## [Problamatic slopped engraving on FabKit Mk6](https://community.fabcreator.com/t/problamatic-slopped-engraving-on-fabkit-mk6/188)
**Author:** [@Cyprien](https://community.fabcreator.com/u/Cyprien)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [3 August 2022 14:32 UTC](https://community.fabcreator.com/t/problamatic-slopped-engraving-on-fabkit-mk6/188 "2022-08-03T14:32:13Z")
Hello laser enthusiasts, I regularly use a FabKit Mk6 we bought last year at work (at a French scientific public institute). It took us few months to assemble and have it work reliably because we did not had much time … --- ## [Solved?: Smoothieboard restarting](https://community.fabcreator.com/t/solved-smoothieboard-restarting/168)
**Author:** [@arscom-gmbh](https://community.fabcreator.com/u/arscom-gmbh)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [15 May 2022 13:47 UTC](https://community.fabcreator.com/t/solved-smoothieboard-restarting/168 "2022-05-15T13:47:00Z")
I read a few entries saying that the smoothieboard is disconnecting the first time the laser is fired. This got worse after I replaced the laser tube with a new one. As there is no easy way to replace the board right now… --- ## [Interlocks Open with lid closed](https://community.fabcreator.com/t/interlocks-open-with-lid-closed/184)
**Author:** [@imp](https://community.fabcreator.com/u/imp)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [13 May 2022 14:38 UTC](https://community.fabcreator.com/t/interlocks-open-with-lid-closed/184 "2022-05-13T14:38:35Z")
Got a problem with my FabCore. The interlocks won’t engage as I close the lid, which means I can’t really do anything. I’ve not had an issue with that before, except when I closed the lid really carefully. One of the ma… --- ## [Self-made short nozzle on a lathe](https://community.fabcreator.com/t/self-made-short-nozzle-on-a-lathe/183)
**Author:** [@MakerspaceHGW](https://community.fabcreator.com/u/MakerspaceHGW)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [9 May 2022 20:46 UTC](https://community.fabcreator.com/t/self-made-short-nozzle-on-a-lathe/183 "2022-05-09T20:46:44Z")
Hello there, We got the latest Fabkit and had just 3 mm space (= focus) between the nozzle of the laser head and the workpiece. So I went to the lathe and turned down a short nozzle from a piece of brass rod. The thre… --- ## [Which LENS to buy?](https://community.fabcreator.com/t/which-lens-to-buy/179)
**Author:** [@MakerspaceHGW](https://community.fabcreator.com/u/MakerspaceHGW)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [20 April 2022 09:45 UTC](https://community.fabcreator.com/t/which-lens-to-buy/179 "2022-04-20T09:45:46Z")
Hello there, we got a FabKit MK6 and are pretty satisfied, but the nozzle is just too close to the work piece (2.5 mm). We often hit clamps and not able to engrave non-flat objects. I did not find any information on th… --- ## [Low Power?](https://community.fabcreator.com/t/low-power/154)
**Author:** [@mclien](https://community.fabcreator.com/u/mclien)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [12 April 2022 11:34 UTC](https://community.fabcreator.com/t/low-power/154 "2022-04-12T11:34:00Z")
OK, I didn’t wrote it down, so I’m not entirely sure. settings: -all watercooling pipes are free (no kink) -cooler is at 17°C I’ cutting 3mm poplar plywood. To get through I use 100% Power and a speed of 40mm/sec. Th… --- ## [Airflow](https://community.fabcreator.com/t/airflow/177)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://community.fabcreator.com/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [12 April 2022 07:33 UTC](https://community.fabcreator.com/t/airflow/177 "2022-04-12T07:33:47Z")
Hi there, I need to optimize the supply air, currently I remove the air from the whole room (actually a container). What would be the best input for the air supply? --- ## [Open Source Files and License](https://community.fabcreator.com/t/open-source-files-and-license/171)
**Author:** [@Daniele](https://community.fabcreator.com/u/Daniele)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [22 February 2022 14:39 UTC](https://community.fabcreator.com/t/open-source-files-and-license/171 "2022-02-22T14:39:27Z")
Dear Fab Creator team, where do I find the files to replicate the FabKit and the respective open source license? Many thanks, Daniele --- ## [Replacement Board for RISK](https://community.fabcreator.com/t/replacement-board-for-risk/169)
**Author:** [@stressi](https://community.fabcreator.com/u/stressi)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [8 February 2022 12:42 UTC](https://community.fabcreator.com/t/replacement-board-for-risk/169 "2022-02-08T12:42:26Z")
Had some space in the last days to engrave a replacement board for my 20 year old RISK board. Old one got old and disintegrate into individual parts… Little FabCore at its best… --- ## [Compressor not working?](https://community.fabcreator.com/t/compressor-not-working/167)
**Author:** [@arscom-gmbh](https://community.fabcreator.com/u/arscom-gmbh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [4 February 2022 18:11 UTC](https://community.fabcreator.com/t/compressor-not-working/167 "2022-02-04T18:11:54Z")
Hi there, I was facing the problem that the compressor was not working any more. I opened the compressor and the motor inside. With a cirtuit analyzer I found out that some of the copper wires were broken at the spindle… --- ## [Chiller failing - reporting alarm](https://community.fabcreator.com/t/chiller-failing-reporting-alarm/163)
**Author:** [@jhf2442](https://community.fabcreator.com/u/jhf2442)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [10 December 2021 22:33 UTC](https://community.fabcreator.com/t/chiller-failing-reporting-alarm/163 "2021-12-10T22:33:36Z")
Hi, chiller is in permanent alarm state, was intermitent in the last weeks The pump is pumping, we could feel the water pressure and when we disconnected the tubing the water was flowing how it should The compressor i… --- ## [Having strange issues with my FabKit lately](https://community.fabcreator.com/t/having-strange-issues-with-my-fabkit-lately/159)
**Author:** [@CescoAiel](https://community.fabcreator.com/u/CescoAiel)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [6 December 2021 15:33 UTC](https://community.fabcreator.com/t/having-strange-issues-with-my-fabkit-lately/159 "2021-12-06T15:33:16Z")
I am having weird issues with my (one of the earliest) FabKit lately. The Y movement of the gantry is inconsistent and makes a weird noise, and when the motors are on and I try to jiggle the gantry, the right hand side … --- ## [Strange filling behavior on oak](https://community.fabcreator.com/t/strange-filling-behavior-on-oak/146)
**Author:** [@RichB](https://community.fabcreator.com/u/RichB)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [6 December 2021 09:16 UTC](https://community.fabcreator.com/t/strange-filling-behavior-on-oak/146 "2021-12-06T09:16:51Z")
Hey, I have notived a strange filling behavior using oak. I have not really noticed this on a different material yet. So when I fill a shape, I get these little “lines” in the filling: But only on the side where the … --- ## [Focus. Sensor adjustment](https://community.fabcreator.com/t/focus-sensor-adjustment/157)
**Author:** [@mclien](https://community.fabcreator.com/u/mclien)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [6 December 2021 08:50 UTC](https://community.fabcreator.com/t/focus-sensor-adjustment/157 "2021-12-06T08:50:58Z")
I currently have the long nozzle, which works fine, but from time to time the distance to the material can get a bit close. I did a bit of corrugated cardboard the other day and that stuff is hard to get flat on the bed… [Next page](https://community.fabcreator.com/latest.md?page=1)