DAJA DJ6 Pro Laser Engraver with Higher Columns Portable Laser Engraving Machine Kits for DIY Supports Win/Mobile System/Offline Laser Cutter (Working area 3.15 * 3.15 inches)

I have wanted to offer customized dog breed ornaments on the spot at craft fairs Problem is that all my lasers are too big and require too much to run (chiller, laptop and air compressor). I bought a Daja 3w diode laser. It was a gamble, one that wouldn't break me if it didn't work but I am very happy to say that it does indeed work.The app to run it is actually not too bad. It connects via Bluetooth so no worries if we have spotty cell service. It offers about 2 dozen built in fonts. Positioning is easy as it has a frame feature. The materials list included can be added to and saved for future projects.The laser itself works fine for my needs. I didn't try cutting because I only needed this for ornaments.Here is my 1st project. The ornament and name plaque were cut on my 100W. I should have added 3M double sided tape before cutting. Oh well, live and learn. I can use spray adhesive for now. The name Scout was done with the Daja diode. It took 3:15 to do it which is very slow but having used a diode before, it wasn't unexpected. I don't think people will mind waiting 5 minutes if it means that they can take home a personalized ornament.One thing about the app that is neat is that it offers a graffiti setting. You can draw in the app and it creates a vector of it. Might be something a child can draw and have it engraved on something.I also tried an anodized aluminum dog tag.I own several lasers so am familiar with hoe thry work, if this is your 1st one, just keep in mind that is not very powerful.

I’m a beginner at engraving and before I bought this, I carefully read the reviews and they were awesome, so I purchased it. When I got it, I was so excited only to be so disappointed. I’ve had it for about a week now and I’ve tried multiple things and NOTHING works. Maybe it works for somebody who has experience but it is definitely NOT beginner friendly. 0/10 would recommend. It is confusing and not much instruction on how it works. Software is awful and outdated. Not even YouTube helped. The only good thing about this product was how easy it is to set up. That’s it. Not happy with results.

I have 60 candle holders that I needed to etch to commemorate our wedding. I got this in the hopes it would fill the bill and it's doing a fine job!Positives: Relatively easy to use. Loading pictures, clip art and creating text is straightforward. It's got an excellent function that allows you to preview the edges of where the cutting will be at low power. The focus is manually set when you get the part in place by twisting the laser aperture. The cutting is very precise and provides fine detail. The software comes on a USB stick, or you can download the app if you want to control it with your phone and a Bluetooth connection.Negatives: The manual is poorly translated from Chinese and not much help. There were no setup or assembly instructions, but it's pretty straightforward. The etching is slow, it took about a half an hour to create the art shown in the picture at 70% carving speed. The light shield isn't physically connected that I can see, it just sort of sits there. The cutting area is only about 3.5" x 3.5". That's good for what I need it for, and cutting your name or logo into things like phone cases or tools. It wants 10 minutes of cool down after an hour of use to preserve the Laser life.For small jobs and an everyday around the house etching ability, this is worth the price. Good entry-level laser etcher. Highly recommend.

The media could not be loaded. I received this little gem 3-days ago, and have been using it practically non-stop (After 'Lessons Learned"... See below.) I've been more than impressed...Quick back-story: This is my first adventure into laser engraving. Having a Video/Multimedia background- and with the wife expanding into other possibilities with graphics for shirts and other items for trade shows... I figured, Why Not?Delivery: I received item on-time, intact, well boxed. The manufacturer packaging is more than enough to keep item safe.Setup: Fairly straight-forward. Instructions were simple enough for practically anyone. (Make sure you get the laser-head on the stand evenly, horizontally. Only needs a nudge to get even.)Software: I initially setup using the Mobile App. Easy enough to install via QR. Connections, however, show twice. NOTE: One must add this as the PRINTER icon, put in code: 0000 (Four Zeros.) It immediately connected via B/T. I dabbled around with it for a first print, and amazingly, was not too shabby for a test (be sure to CENTER and use sizing and area-trace to see where image will be.) The app got old, however, and being versed in graphics, decided to install the Windows software, provided (un-securly enough) on a USB stick. I scanned with anti-virus on off-line workstation (WS), and nothing was detected. So, moved to secondary WS and installed. It is in Chinese... just dabble with it a couple of times, and it will install. (Click far-right buttons.) This software is MUCH more capable. I connected WS via B/T (again, add as the PRINTER option, and "0000" for code. Once you play with it, sizing graphic to whatever you are lasing will come more natural. (Centering being the key- then trace pattern on item, before burning.) Npte: I am still learning, myself.Usage: First- Make sure you have the laser FOCUSED. Then, tests were ok, on wood... anodized metal was another issue... and totally Negative. The Fix? Build-up a platform to move the metal closer to the laser head. I happened to have ordered sticky-back, 4"-square foam for another progect (see pix.) I had to trm all 4 to fit into the space, but this totally solved being able to shoot the metal- and with amazing results!Cons: It's a little slow... those dog tags took 5 minutes... The hat patches- 15-25 Mins. This, of course, depends on the COVERAGE, and what you are printing.Safety: The provided laser shield is mostly worthless... Don't look at the Beam, other than doing the placement test. Also, s some had mentioned, put a box over the unit (being careful notto disturbd the unit and your items.) Leather does not reflect mugh,at all.. metal, however. USE CAUTION and COVER/BLOCK IT.Over all, for the price, DEF a fun item to get one's feet wet! I look forward to seeing DAJA's other items in their line-up, and will consider purchasing should the need warrant. (Likely going to get there...)Have fun and... Don't burn your eyes out, Kids!

It's beginner friendly machine, it works well cardboard ,keychains that are made of wood. it does not engrave metal objections like keychain. you can only engrave 4x4 inches. comes eye protection glasses. It's not a fast machine. it does engrave on coated metals.