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These videos were made over time and both the software and hardware changes from time to time. The video you watch may have some differences from the version you are using now. If a video is found completely out of date with no useful information it will be removed from the list.
This video shows how to add auxiliary lighting inside your engraving machine to help in the placement of material and etc.
For video click picture.
I updated later to brighter lights. Here is a link to them. HERE
How to properly install the grates. As time has gone on the style of grate has changed and the “bolt heads” are gone. Some grates say up on them buy if you look close the grates (slats) are actually triangle shaped. The pointed side of the triangle goes up thus “splitting” of deflecting any beam that hits it.
This video shows how to make a glue up jig ( holder ) to hold pieces together while they are drying.
This is where you can get the knob bolts. HERE
Proper installing of the Crumb Tray is essential to provide the proper air flow in ( and out ) of the machine.
The handle is hard to get to sometimes I have created an extension that you can cut out and use. Its in the WeCreat Official Group on Facebook files section. If you click HERE is should pop up to the top of the posts then you click on it and it will download from there. Once downloaded click on open and it should launch and open in WeCreat MakeIt!.
Using a jig insures exact place or an object every time you place it into your machine. This is the first video on this and it introduces the jig holder. Its a file you can cut yourself. It utilizes the holes for the rotary so its in the exact position every time.
The file is located in the WeCreat Official Group on Facebook files section. If you click HERE is should pop up to the top of the posts then you click on it and it will download from there. Once downloaded click on open and it should launch and open in WeCreat MakeIt!.
This was the first of several videos I made about aligning your image to your material.
Masking off or in this case protecting an area you do not want engraved. This is for covering existing engraving, logos (i.e. Yeti, Apple, ETC )
While available at your hardware store you can also order some on amazon. HERE
How to create a test array to check setting on your sample material.
How to use the WeCreat camera to copy an image to engrave. This was with earlier versions of the software. Here is one that was done later. HERE
This video shows how to ” Clean Up ” your image taken in the prior video.
This is a basic overview of different ways to etch glass from etching compounds to glass pre-treatments.
This video shows my old office setup. I will be making a new one when my updates are done.
One of several videos I have done on the Rotary Tool, this was one of the early ones.
This video shows the software side of using the Rotary Tool. This is an earlier version of the software there have been updates but some people still use the older versions. Some of the material still applies.
This video is on the Air Line Modification to the earlier WeCreat Vision Machines. It has since been addressed in later models.
Video on tips and tricks dealing with auto focus.
This video compares engraving on glass using Cold Galvanizing Compound and Brilliance spray one finishes in a frost the other in black.
You can by Cold Galvanizing Compound HERE.
You can buy Brilliance HERE in black color.
You can buy Brilliance HERE in Copper color.
The citristrip cleaner to easily remove glass / metal spray and paint can be found HERE
Early video on using the engrave to cut tape as a stencil to paint your projects.
Engraving Wall Plates early version. If you do this make sure what you get is safe to engrave. If in doubt buy wood.
You can buy wood plates – Amazon HERE
This video is how to adjust the X Axis and level your machine. There are several indicators that this is off, like alignment to object, squares not square. Its so easy to do you can check it just by opening your lid.
Sample video made for viewer on how to edit text from photo to engrave
Making an ornament or hanging decoration. You can use an old CD-ROM for the background giving it a nice reflective effect.
Tutorial on engraving inside a box with manual focus. Some of the software button locations have changed with new software updates but the principles are the same.
Video on creating inlays with WeCreat. This is an earlier version some thigs have changed with software but principles are still the same.
How to decorate rocks. This is an earlier version ( when only the 20 Watt was available ) I will address this again in the future.
A tutorial on how Focus works on your machine.
Another Inlay how to video.
How to create a crumb handle extension.
The file is located in the WeCreat Official Group on Facebook files section. If you click HERE is should pop up to the top of the posts then you click on it and it will download from there. Once downloaded click on open and it should launch and open in WeCreat MakeIt!.
Crumb Tray Handle Revisited – HERE
This is how I do tests on the back of original and one of a kind pieces.
The file is located in the WeCreat Official Group on Facebook files section. If you click HERE is should pop up to the top of the posts then you click on it and it will download from there. Once downloaded click on open and it should launch and open in WeCreat MakeIt!.
Rotary Attachment – Test before print.
Making wall displays from Mini- Frames.
These are a little different from the ones I used they are 8 in square and unfinished. – Amazon HERE
Best video if your just getting a machine. How to unbox and get it ready to use.
How to make a jig for small repetitive parts
How to make a jig for engraving clipboards.
Making replacement screws for easier rotary install and removal.
Box of hardware M4 is what you need here – Amazon HERE
How to use Fonts in WeCreat MakeIt! Version 2.0
New additions to WeCreat MakeIt! V2.0 rotary Software
Unboxing and installing of the 2 Watt IR Laser on Wecreat Vision
Using the contour option on WeCreat MakeIt! V2.0
Tips on using the rotary jaws on the original version holder.
Cleaning your WeCreat Vision (20 Watt Shown)
Real time head change from 20W to 2W IR
Sample video made for viewer on left right center Old version of WeCreat MakeIt!
Image manipulation WeCreat MakIt! V2.0
Welding cursive letters together to make them 1 piece.
Rounding corners on a square or rectangle WeCreat MakeIt! V2.0
Project to repurpose a clock from a garage sale.
Your first project from scratch – Learning / training video – EASY
Ornaments Wall Hangers Project for beginners – EASY
This lesson teaches you how to easily center your image on your work piece.
Another video on making a jig. This one can use multiple inserts.
Video on workshop safety.
How to make Tic-Tac-Toe boards for a follower.
Subtractive engraving. Signs on Canvas.
Engraving on a pie. Impress your party friends.
Engrave on Denium Material. Cool Clothing Additions.
How to Raise your machine to do taller items.
Doing stemware glasses on a rotary.
Engraving Nickel Wall Plates.
You can get many versions – Amazon – HERE
Making layered graphics ( without SVG Files )
From camera to engraving. NEW VERSION WeCreat MakeIt! V2.0.7
Fun project on Recyling regular boxes into gift boxes.
Answer to a followers question about DPI.
— NEW — ROTARY PRO ATTACHMENT
Video on the Rotary Pro Upgrade Kit
Examples of items hooked to the new rotary pro.
Side by Side Comparision of the new Rotary Pro to the original OEM one.
Laser Engrave and cut Custom boxes from scratch.
No more dropping pieces under the grate. A lesson of perforated cutting in WeCreat MakeIt!.
A lesson on Power Settings
A Lesson on cutting Acrylic on a diode machine.
Easy Acrylic Inlay Project
Inlay or Puzzle Project on wood or Acrylic
Answer to follower on cutting and engraving from the same image on 1 print.
Super Easy Name Project.
From nothing to a remote control holder, or box, or whatever you decide the dimensions. Rated as EASY level. The web page used to generate the box has alot of neat stuff on it. ( web page on video )
Video on making a test “BUG” for your projects. Done on the back of the wood gives you a spot on reference for the front. No more mistakes.
How to create and use grill clips to keep your material from sliding on your laser bed.
New Office Machines Setup
Video on replacing the ribbon cable on the 20 W WeCreat Vision
Process shown how to “level” a tumbler in laser on rotary that is tapered or not flat.
Various “Hot Keys” and how to use them in WeCreat MakeIt!
Saving Test Arrays in Wecreat MakeIt! – Allowing for visual reference and preset (default settings ). Note: Save your physical tests in case future software updates effect your saved info.
NEW
VISTA SERIES
CLICK ON THE PART NUMBER YOU WANT TO SEE
- 1. UNBOXING
- 2. HOOKING UP / SETTING UP
- 3. CAMERA CALIBRATION
- 4. 2W IR LASER
- 5. ROTARY PRO
- 6. ROTARY PRO INSTALL ON VISTA
- 7. HTV VINYL
Step by step cleaning the Vista
Making Anchor Jig for WeCreat Vista
Making Black Slate Coasters with carrier and settings for Vista, 20 and 40.