VEVOR S3018 - User Manual

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S3018 CNC Engraving Machine
Catalog
1. Part List…………………………………………………………………...…2
2. Machine Assembly………………....................................................3
3. Control board and Laser………….………..….…...........…..............7
4. Candle Software………………………………………………......…......7
5. Laser Grbl Software……..............................................................11
6. Offline Controller ……………………………………………..……..…13
7. Restore factory settings…….……………….................................14
8. Online guide and video……..……………….................................14
Safty Notice
Avoid direct laser radiation on eyes or skin
Away from children
Always wear protective glasses when use the machine
Prohibited from use in flammable objects or gases
Please cut off the power immediately in case of emergency
Shutdown steps: first cut off the power, then pull out the USB cable
Precautions
(1). All parts description just for illustrative purpose. If there is any difference, please refer to the actual part shape.
(2). Please make sure that the machine is under care when it is working.
(3). If your machine is equipped with an offline controller, please note that the offline controller and the computer
cannot be connected to the engraving machine at the same time, otherwise it will not work normally.
(4). If the U disk in the machine kit can't be read, please scan the QR code to see how to download the software and
related content.
Scan for assembly videos
S3018 Ver 2.5

Summary

Part List

Machine Assembly

Control-Board and Laser

Instructions for control board connection

Guides on connecting the control board for motors, power, and USB interfaces.

Instructions for laser (Optional)

Provides guidance on safe operation and focusing of the optional laser module.

Candle Software

States

Explains work and machine coordinates and CNC status indicators within the software.

Control

Details various control functions like Home, Z-probe, Zero XY, Restore XYZ, Safe Z, Reset, Unlock.

Software using steps

Guides on driver installation, port setting, and software connection for Candle.

Laser GRBL software

Download and installation

Instructions for downloading and installing LaserGRBL software and its driver.

Online operation steps

Step-by-step guide for connecting, focusing, and importing files into LaserGRBL.

Offline controller

Main page

Overview of the offline controller's main interface buttons and functions.

Control page

Explains manual axis control, spindle test, and step distance adjustment.

File page

Details selecting and confirming files for engraving on the offline controller.

Settings page

Guide to changing baud rate, feed rate, and laser mode on the controller.

FAQ

How to use the lasers

Guidance on laser focusing for adjustable and fixed-focus models.

Laser module cant burn anything, no light, weak power

Troubleshooting steps for laser power and focusing issues.

The picture engraved is the opposite of the original picture

Solution for reversed engraved images by adjusting software settings.

The picture engraved distortion

Diagnosing and fixing engraving distortion caused by loose screws or motor slippage.

Restore factory settings

Assembly video and online guide

VEVOR S3018 Specifications

General

Brand	VEVOR
Model	S3018
Category	Printer
Language	English