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Computer software versions - Windows & Mac

There are numerous versions of the software as it evolves. The package is developed in Java and so requires the installation of the Java virtual machine. As I already have this, I can't comment on whether it will automatically install if it is absent. The versions are listed below with the most recent first.

December 29 2020

The latest downloads are found in the link below. At the time of writing, these are extremely slow, and can take 2-3 hours to download. Make sure you select the downloads for "K6" and the operating system you are working with.

There is a mirror of the field here on a Google drive. It is the same files, but download many times faster than the Wainlux-provided site.

Google Drive mirror

Wainlux download site


November 15 2020

*** As of December 29 2020, THESE LINKS ARE NOW GONE ***

The following software and firmware versions are tested by several owners and working. This is version 1.1.2


There are 2 identified issues:

  • The maximum engraving area is 80mm width x 75mm height
  • Accuracy settings "Moderate" and "Low" reduce the engravable area. The size of an 80mm image in the software and setting of "Moderate" is around 55mm square when engraved.

The Windows software also includes an option to update the firmware:







November 3 2020

The more cunning users experimented with the download link provided on the Kickstarter FAQ page for version 1.0.7, and discovered install_64_v1.0.8.exe.

Version 1.0.8 is also a non-functional version, but with a little more life. Looking in Windows Device Manager, you will see that it has created a COM port. However, all other issues remain. 


Download link - http://jiakuo25.0594.bftii.com/install_64_v1.0.8.exe

October 30 2020

The initial Kickstarter machine is delivered with a USB stick containing the PC software. It is named install_64_v1.0.7.exe. This software has not been reported as working by anyone. It will install and run, but you cannot import images or connect to the engraver.

Download link - http://jiakuo25.0594.bftii.com/install_64_v1.0.7.exe


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  1. UnknownNovember 13, 2020 at 8:18 AM

    Under this link I got the version 1.1.1
    Windows:http://jiakuo25.0594.bftii.com/Laser_java_win.zip

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  2. UnknownNovember 13, 2020 at 8:20 AM

    And this one is for updating the mainboard
    Windows:http://jiakuo25.0594.bftii.com/K6_UP.zip

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  3. UnknownDecember 14, 2020 at 5:13 PM

    Hey guys, an update was released today.

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  4. UnknownNovember 6, 2021 at 12:46 AM

    I can't figure out how to install the software on my Win 10 machine. can someone direct me to a post or tell me how to get it to work? I get what looks like an install program to run but it's in chinese and nothing happens after i run it. Thanks!!

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