That's one of the ones I've been eyeing
I'm very curious to see how it works out for you, I'm also curious just how much it weighs since my current setup is very limited in how much weight it can handle!
The only tests I've seen of cutting foamboard is the jtech one you posted which was with a 445nm at 1w. But as we already know the 445's aren't as efficient because they don't focus as tight. Since a 200mw 405 can outperform a 700mw 445, and the 1w 445 was able to partly cut the foamboard...I'm cautiously optimistic that the 500mw 405 might have a chance.
If not...it looks like it should have no issues with balsa...and I do enjoy balsa building as well
I will say I'm glad I'm starting small on mine. Being able to work on it at my cramped computer desk is nice
Even with just 1.5" of motion it's hard to keep things straight and aligned so there's no binding...and that's with the rails already fixed for me in these drive motion platforms!
The only tests I've seen of cutting foamboard is the jtech one you posted which was with a 445nm at 1w. But as we already know the 445's aren't as efficient because they don't focus as tight. Since a 200mw 405 can outperform a 700mw 445, and the 1w 445 was able to partly cut the foamboard...I'm cautiously optimistic that the 500mw 405 might have a chance.
If not...it looks like it should have no issues with balsa...and I do enjoy balsa building as well
I will say I'm glad I'm starting small on mine. Being able to work on it at my cramped computer desk is nice