How to Use the Slide Extension with Lumos Ultra

Step 1: Unboxing & Inventory

Before starting, ensure all components are present:

Main Components: Slider unit, L-shaped bracket, and Mounting base.
Accessories: Connector cables, Cable clamp, Grease, Screwdriver, and screws.

Clear the Deck: Ensure the machine is powered off. Remove any materials currently inside.
Install Base Studs: Screw the positioning pins into the pre-drilled holes on the working panel.
Position the slide extension: Turn the slide extension over and align with the bottom screw holes.

Place the slide extenion and make sure the positioning pins fit correctly into the bottom screw holes.

Connect cable: Connect the provided cables to both the Slide Extension and the Lumos Ultra.

Loosen the four material clamps and remove the ruler.
Place the wooden board, secure it firmly with the four clamps, then reattach the ruler.

Power On: Turn on the Lumos Ultra connect the machine to your computer via USB.、
Launch Software: Open the WeCreat MakeIt! software and click “New Project”.
Select Working Mode: Click the mode dropdown menu (typically set to “Laser Flat”) and select “Auto Slider”.
Initialize: Click “Initialize” in the software. This aligns the canvas coordinates with the physical position of the slider.
Set Focus: * Click “Refresh” in the software.

When prompted, turn the focus knob on the side of the machine manually until the two red positioning dots on the wood board perfectly overlap.
Click “Confirm” in the software once focused.

Import Design: Import your desired design file.Note: The XY coordinates on the canvas correspond precisely to those on the slider.
Set Parameters
Framing: Click the “Framing” button. The laser will trace the outline of the test area on the wood board.
Start Engraving: Click “Start” in the software, then click “Send”. Then press the physical Start button on the Lumos Ultra to begin engraving the test grid.