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Fantastic news, rotary fans! Starting now, all PiBurns are shipped fully ASSEMBLED! Check this beauty out: No need to worry about doing the final assembly - just plug the rotary in and start engraving right out of the box. Why? We used to ship the PiBurn partially assembled to save space and money on shipping for our customers and to prevent any damage to the beautiful rotary inside. But our customers spoke out. "Please ship it ready to go! I don't mind paying a bit more on shipping" We are all about our customers and making their whole experience of using the rotary that much better and hassle free. And when we got to work on the packaging, we found a way to ship the beloved PiBurn FULLY ASSEMBELD and still keep it safe! Now, its easier than ever to keep on PiBurning Best, Stan and Len

    Let's celebrate our PiBurner of the week:   Shane Whitecloud owner of Team Valor   A Story that inspired us Today, we are honored to feature another truly inspiring person as PiBurner of the Week. Shane is a man who has overcome much in his life. He is a service-connected disabled Navy veteran (which means that he was injured while in active military duty for this country). He is also a father of three boys and the owner of Team Valor, an online shop that sells uniquely crafted items to those who appreciate great design and craftsmanship. There is nothing like hearing his story in his own words and luckily, Shane had recently given a Ted Talk. From foster home to lead singer, and now business owner, his journey is an epic one. His story is exceptional, terrifying, gripping, and of course, absolutely moving. See and hear it for yourself: Shane's Ted Talk   Shane now works as a Public Affairs Officer at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) hospital - a position he has held for the past two years. He also created a nonprofit 501c3 organization, Veteran Development Group Inc. (opemploy.org) that focuses on assisting Veterans who are going through treatment court with costs tied to their substance rehabilitation, counseling, and substance screening. His organization also assists Veterans with finding and procuring gainful employment. More about Shane As you can imagine, Shane is not new to helping Veterans. Prior to starting his organization, Shane was head of public relations for the Veterans Resource Centers of America for 13 years working with homeless veterans while also being a rock radio personality on the FM station, Rock 104.5 for 23 years. He even had his own radio show podcast on iTunes, American Warfighter Radio. He is a Public Speaker and subject matter expert on suicide, substance addictions, homelessness, and military sexual trauma, currently serving on the Sexual Assault and Harassment Prevention workgroup under the Secretary of the VA to help develop litigation to protect staff and Veterans attending any VA facility. A published author in national magazines and websites, Shane is currently writing his first book titled after his 2021 TED Talk, “The Path to Empathy”. If that wasn't enough, there is more! Shane is also the lead singer/frontman in a rock band called Seasons of Insanity. He is the proud father of 3 boys ranging from 26 to 4, grandfather of one (but we don't mention the G-word!) What motivates Shane We asked Shane what drives him? What makes him get out of bed and tap dance to work each morning? Over the past two years, being creative has been my therapy, and being able to make other people happy has been my reward. I also love the idea of building something up from my garage into something bigger that I can one day hand down to my children. Satisfaction from creating something new is a deeply ingrained human instinct and we find this creativity to be the driving force of many a PiBurner. Shane's Shops, YouTube, and Facebook Page Currently, Shane is doing a lot. He has the equipment and skill to do all of the following: 3D printing, powder coating, sublimation, CO2 laser engraving and cutting (hoping to get a fiber laser soon as well), DTG (direct to garment), DTF (direct to film), screen printing, and at the end of this month he’ll be receiving his 20-needle embroidery machine. If you have not already, check out his online shop: (which is still new and items are being added as he builds it, so check back often!) https://www.team-valor.com/ There, you can find customer engraved drinkware like tumblers and bottles and exquisite cutting boards. Also, subscribe to his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/shanewhitecloud Don't forget to check out his Facebook page, and make sure to "like" it! https://www.facebook.com/officialwhitecloud Favorite Projects Some of Shane's favorite projects can be found in his shop that is still being built out. Thanks for being AWESOME, Shane. It is a true honor to be able to put our PiBurn in the hands of this real American hero. This is what drives us at LensDigital - beyond creating simply great tools - it's helping people like Shane be successful in their endeavors. What could be more rewarding than to be a part of such an awesome community of makers?! For us, this is the main reason to keep on PiBurning! Shane Whitecloud, Thank you!!! For being a hero, an inspiration, and of course a PiBurner! That's all for today my friends, and Happy PiBurning! Stan & Len PS: Want to be a featured PiBurner yourself? Find out how!  

To Chuck or to Roll, that is the question! One of the most common questions we hear from makers starting with tumblers is: What is the difference between a chuck and a roller-style rotary—and which should I get? It’s a great question because the differences aren’t huge—but they matter. Think about the projects you plan to run, read the pros and cons below, and choose what fits your work. Many makers own both to cover the widest range of objects. Before we dive in, here’s what they share and why you need a rotary in the first place. What is a Laser Rotary Attachment? “Rotary” refers to an attachment for your CO₂ laser that lets you engrave cylindrical items—tumblers, mugs, bottles, even baseball bats. Instead of only moving in X/Y for flat work, the rotary spins the object so the beam can engrave it line-by-line around the circumference. Both chuck and roller rotaries hold and rotate the object as the laser fires. They sit inside the laser and connect to a dedicated rotary port or the Y-axis port. The Chuck Laser Rotary Attachment A chuck rotary uses a metal jaw system (like a drill chuck) to clamp the item securely. You can grip an object from the inside or outside; inside clamping often leaves more usable outer surface for engraving. Benefits of the Chuck Handles heavier objects, especially with a rear support. Supports bidirectional moves (e.g., cross-hatch/scoring) since the piece won’t slip. Excellent for small items like pens. Very secure grip for high precision—no walking or slipping, even with heavy handles. Clamp inside or outside the object. Can handle some non-cylindrical shapes. Allows faster framing/idling without losing registration. Drawbacks of the Chuck Typically requires a chuck key/Allen wrench to adjust. Often bulkier, limiting clearance in smaller lasers. May require more setup time to level irregular shapes. Jaws can crack thin glass if over-tightened—use care. Higher cost (quality chucks are expensive components). Usually requires changing diameter settings when switching cup sizes. Slower swap-outs when doing many pieces back-to-back. UPDATE: We designed a chuck that removes virtually all of these drawbacks. Meet the PiBurn Grip 2. Above: PiBurn Omni 2. The Roller Laser Rotary Attachment Roller rotaries rely on friction between motorized wheels and the object. They’re versatile and easy to use, but unbalanced items (e.g., mugs with heavy handles) may slip without added traction. High-quality rollers include a clamp to increase friction. PiBurn’s metal clamp is exceptionally strong and features adjustable tension for stubborn objects (think heavy beer steins). There are two overall “roller” styles: wheel and “hot-dog.” We’re discussing the wheel style—it’s more versatile. And for handle-bearing items, a roller with a clamp is a must. Simple eBay roller rotary: Top-of-the-line roller: PiBurn V Benefits of the Roller Engraves cups, mugs, wine glasses, and tumblers with handles (with a clamp). Low risk of damaging drinkware—no hard jaws. Easier to master for beginners; fewer moving parts. Height adjustability (on quality rollers) makes leveling tapered items simple—no shims. After initial dial-in, you usually don’t change diameter per cup. Generally smaller / lower-profile than chucks—more Z-clearance. Fast swap-outs on quality designs like PiBurn. Drawbacks of the Roller Because it relies on friction, frame and jog slowly (lower accel/max speed) to avoid shifting. Very heavy/unbalanced items can challenge traction; full-wraps demand zero slip. PiBurn’s adjustable-tension clamp helps—lower-end rollers may need added weight inside handled cups. Full wraps are less forgiving—tiny slips can show as a seam. Rollers typically engrave in a single direction, so cross-hatch techniques aren’t practical. Walking (axial drift) can skew designs on some rollers. PiBurn counters this with an adjustable front stopper and a rear stopper with a wheel for smoother rotation. Want both? A few systems combine chuck + roller. One rare example is the PiBurn Omni. We hope this helps someone choosing between roller and chuck. Share with a friend who’s getting into tumbler engraving! Make Cash with your Rotary Shop PiBurn Rotaries Help Me Choose Join the Community Best,Len and Stan @ LensDigital

PiBurn 3.0 is listed at the top of the Best Rotaries list for OMTech   In a recent Blog Post , the team at OMTech laser listed the PiBurn 3.0 at the very top of their "Five Best Rotary Attachments for OMTEch Laser" list.   Here is what they said about the PiBurn: The PiBurn Rotary Attachment V3.0 is an upgraded roller-style, four-wheel rotary attachment with exceptional build quality. The experts at Lens Digital added a clamp to hold your cylindrical object in place, rather than relying on just the object’s weight to keep it stationary, like most other four-wheel rotaries. In fact, the overall construction is designed for extra stability. They even offer magnetic feet as an upgrade option, adding a more secure grip on the object while rotating so that the laser can engrave it line by line. The PiBurn 3.0 allows you to engrave cups, tumblers, glasses, bottles, and champagne flutes with ease and precision. Plus, this CO2 laser rotary attachment is compatible with OMTech cabinet lasers and other Ruida controller-based machines right out of the box. We are thrilled that the quality of the PiBurn is officially recognized and endorsed in this way by a highly respected name in lasers. We are also thrilled to have full compatibility with all OMTech laser machines and to offer OMTech customers the flexibility of choosing the rotary that's just right for them. In the blog post published on the OMTech website, they describe how to setup and enable your rotary, and also show the settings you should use in LightBurn and RD Works. Learn more about OMTech laser machines here. Happy PiBurning! Len and Stan

So, you want to run tumblers! But which rotary is best? 50 makers polled 38 upgraded to PiBurn from a different rotary — some after trying a fifth rotary. We asked 50 PiBurn owners what their favorite rotary is. No surprise—every one of them said the PiBurn is their go-to for tumblers. Their old rotaries? Collecting dust. Here’s what they’re saying “The PiBurn is my 5th and last rotary. So well thought out and constructed. Well worth the money.” — Jeff R “PiBurn V3 build quality is amazing. We run hard during the holidays—Pi lets you sleep at night. Machined parts instead of 3D printed; changing sizes is a breeze. Switching to huge items is easier and faster. Time is money—precision is money—the Pi saves both.” — Todd T But why do people love the PiBurn so much? Customers told us what sets PiBurn apart from the old “Plastic Fantastic” rotaries they replaced: PiBurn vs. your old “Plastic Fantastic” rotary Support & resources. Plastic Fantastic: sparse manuals/videos and slow help. PiBurn: responsive support, clear manuals, and training that backs you up. Build quality. Plastic Fantastic: cheap 3D-printed parts, shaky frames. PiBurn: CNC-machined wheels, all-metal construction—even the clamp—for repeatable precision. No dry-rot drama. Plastic Fantastic: O-rings that crack and skip. PiBurn: no O-ring turn-knob headaches. Simplicity. Plastic Fantastic: over-engineered with more to break. PiBurn: clean, minimal design that just works. Design you’re proud to show. Plastic Fantastic: …not pretty. PiBurn: professionally designed hardware that looks and feels premium. True cost. Plastic Fantastic: wasted cups + limitations = $$ over time. PiBurn: versatile and consistent—pays for itself. Length/size changes. Plastic Fantastic: fussy adjustments. PiBurn: quick, precise set-ups for length and width. Fast swaps. Plastic Fantastic: clamp design slows you down. PiBurn: swap cups quickly and keep orders moving. Wine glasses & stoppers. Plastic Fantastic: missing/poor stoppers, tricky stems. PiBurn: adjustable front stop and wheeled rear stop keep items aligned and rolling smooth. Height adjustment. Plastic Fantastic: awkward. PiBurn: fast, accurate, and easy. Motor placement that matters. Plastic Fantastic: motor between wheels—large handles snag. PiBurn: motor outside the wheels—big mugs rotate freely (and you don’t need to mirror artwork). Community. Plastic Fantastic: little peer support. PiBurn: vibrant maker community with shared settings, tips, and real-world help. Ready to see why makers call PiBurn their “last rotary”? Learn More Shop PiBurn Join the Community Happy PiBurning! Len and Stan

Let’s celebrate our PiBurners of the week: Todd and Misty Tomlinson owners of Higher Grace Creations   How it started, and how it evolved Today’s PiBurner is special. It’s not just one person, but a truly inspiring couple that we can all learn a lot from. Todd and his wife Misty are the co-creators and owners at Higher Grace Creations. They started as a screen-printing and jewelry-making business focused on the addiction recovery market. But as the market changed so did their business. They began focusing more on small orders that most screen printers wouldn’t touch. They also moved into personalized items with the help of their newly purchased Thunder Laser Nova 51 and the PiBurn 3.0. This pivot, along with their investment in top-of-the-line laser and rotary equipment helped them expand their offerings to cover faith and family markets and run FOUR successful Etsy shops. Read on, the shops are linked below. “We’ve found that personalized items are the niche market where our skills and capabilities match the demands of the market. There’s something about seeing your name or a significant milestone date on a piece of jewelry or a coffee tumbler that brings an additional level of appreciation and goes well beyond something you can buy at your local retail store.” – Todd We couldn’t agree more. Personalization is a mega-trend in the market and a big opportunity for many of our amazing PiBurners.   An “Upgraded” Rotary experience for Thunder Laser Todd is no beginner at using a rotary. But since his business shifted to micro orders – small quantity orders of highly customized drinkware, his rotary needs changed too. He had a decent rotary before the PiBurn but his changing needs required a better rotary design. For instance, he wanted the rotary to allow for faster and pain-free swapping of tumblers between jobs. He needed a faster horizontal adjustment. He also needed more precision and rigidity than his current rotary provided. He really needed a powerful rotary like the PiBurn! But there was an issue. The PiBurn at that time was still not compatible with Thunder Lasers! Not to be deterred, Todd ordered the PiBurn anyway. And, with his generous help, we made a Thunder compatible version, that now works with ANY thunder laser, 7 or the older 5-pin plug configuration, right out of the box. There were a few hiccups where we thought Todd will surely give up and ask for his money back. But nope, he stuck with us with a friendly “That’s just part of the process, boys.” He officially became our first Thunder Laser customer (even though a few brave pioneers before him have adopted the PiBurn to Thunder by fitting it with a hybrid servo motor themselves!) And it all paid off. He loves his new rotary experience so much, he could play it like a flute! He even made a comparison video with his old rotary: About Todd and Misty Todd and Misty live on the outskirts of Portland Oregon and love to spend time with their kids and grandsons. But there is a lot more about this amazing couple than meets the eye! Todd has spent the last 40 years as a senior executive in the technology industry and has been at the forefront of technical innovation, working one-on-one with some of the industry’s greats. Including even… Steve Jobs! Todd was an early pioneer in factory automation, distributed computing, and electronic document management  (say that three times fast!) and pivoted to the web in the mid-1990s. He is widely known as one of the world’s leading experts on web technologies and eCommerce, with six published books focused on web development. That’s serious talent! Think we’re kidding? Check him out as a best-selling author on Amazon!  Misty worked for one of Portland’s premier law firms until she exited the legal world to focus 100% of her efforts on her custom jewelry business. And boy, is this work rewarding… “The level of satisfaction we get when we hear stories about how our products touch the lives of those we serve it makes the long hours all seem worth it. Hearing the heart-felt stories from parents who gave their child a piece of jewelry, t-shirt, of laser created and how it inspired them to continue in their recovery makes all those long hours worth every second.” – Misty What keeps Todd and Misty going? It’s the magic of creating something new – going from idea to reality where you control the outcome. Or in Todd’s words: What motivates us each day is the ability to move from concept to creation of a physical product in a matter of minutes. A bit more from Todd: If an idea pops into our heads while having coffee in the morning we can have that product produced and listed in our online stores before our coffee gets cold. With our Thunder Laser Nova 51 and our PiBurn 3.0 we’re able to tell a prospective customer “Yes we can!” and that is with confidence that the product is going to be perfect. Another reason is a lot more personal and really makes you think: When we hear the stories from our customers about the impact that something as small and seemingly insignificant as a coffee tumbler with the serenity prayer and their sobriety date has on their life it makes us realize how easy it is to make a positive impact on someone’s life. If that tumbler keeps them from taking another drink of alcohol and prevents them from using drugs, then all the investment and hard work were more than worth it. We’ve said that if we only change one person’s life by doing what we do then it will all have been worth it. Three years later we’re humbled to say that we have stories from so many people on how our products changed their life, or someone they love. Our advice to you – do something that matters. At the end of the day its not all about the balance of your bank account, but the impact and legacy that you leave behind. Do good things. How inspiring, how beautiful, and how wise is that! Now, we know for sure that you will check out their products and social pages. Todd and Misty’s Shops and Facebook Page   Check out Todd and Misty’s main shop on Etsy: www.highergracecreations.com (The page takes you to their Etsy shop) There, you can find apparel with uplifting themes and faith-inspired designs from hoodies to caps to (our favorite) custom cups and tumblers.   Besides their main shop, Todd and Misty run four other shops on Etsy. Visit them and browse through their unique and uplifting selections below:   www.12stepshirts.com www.spokenheartgifts.com www.highergracejewelry.com Don’t forget to check out their Facebook page, and make sure to “like” it! https://www.facebook.com/highergracecreations Favorite Projects Some of Todd’s favorite projects are the personalized coffee tumblers they do with the help of PiBurn  on their Thunder laser.   And in time for Halloween, Todd’s signature Pumpkin Pi: To finish up with a quote from Todd Len and Stan, the work that you do is like dropping a pebble in a pond – it has a ripple effect. Your diligence and commitment to excellence enable us to do the work that we do, which in turn impacts the lives of so many people. You don’t just create the best rotary in the market, you enable those of us in the market to make things that have an impact. Thank you for all that you do. Todd and Misty, it is we who are thankful we met you and learned about your wonderful journey and your meaningful mission in life. You are truly inspiring and you honor us by being our customers and more importantly a part of the maker community. Thank you!!! That’s all for today my friends, and Happy PiBurning! Stan & Len PS: Want to be a featured PiBurner yourself? Find out how!

Let’s celebrate our PiBurner of the week: Emily Caroline, aka That Mom With A Laser! About Emily’s Brand Emily is somewhat of a celebrity in the lasering world. She has over 400,000 views and 10,000+ subscribers on her YouTube Channel, That Mom With A Laser, where she creates valuable videos weekly –  and if you’re not subscribed, you’re missing out! She’s also built a huge following (17,000 members and growing) on FaceBook where a community of makers, especially Moms like Emily, help each other with all sorts of things from figuring out the next hottest selling item on their Etsy store to conjuring settings on their laser engraver. That Mom With A Laser, Inc. was born from a desire to give and help other women learn how to operate industrial laser engraving machines. I’m passionate about helping others turn their ideas into finished products and “owning their awesome” while they do it! – Emily How did she do it? When we asked her how the community formed she explained that there was a huge gap in content that was simple to understand and approachable for regular people to dive into. She couldn’t find much helpful content when she searched for answers to her questions about different projects on her Aeon Mira 7 laser. Most of the stuff out there were guys engraving guns and throwing around fancy laser terms. She wanted to do something different and found her niche with a friendly, no-nonsense style of explaining all things laser! For instance, check out one of our favorite videos on which laser you should buy and why: Which Laser Should I Buy?  And of course there is this gem: The outcome Hundreds and then thousands of women gravitated towards this content because it was exactly what they were looking for to grow their laser business, simply get better at using their machines, or even to work up the courage to dive in and make their first laser machine purchase. She kept in close touch with her audience, engaging with them and helping them each step of the way. She kept producing great videos focusing on her core content principles of clarity, simplicity, and value – and her audience grew and grew. It continues to multiply as she continues to crush it on content, and frankly, we think the sky is the limit. She is an affiliate for Aeon laser USA and Canada and now, (we are proud to say) she is also an affiliate for us at LensDigital where she helps people learn all about our products, including the laser rotary called PiBurn. About Emily We weren’t surprised to learn that Emily was a teacher before she started her laser business. Somehow, the ease with which she explains things and the clarity she brings to complex topics were perfectly translated from history class to lasers! She lives with her husband and three small kids in sunny South Florida. These days, Emily spends her time engaging with her followers, educating the public about lasers, creating digital files, and of course, striving to be a great mom, wife, and leader. Emily’s Content and Shops First, if you haven’t already, check out Emily’s homepage: www.thatmomwithalaser.co Emily runs an awesome Etsy store, here, you can explore all her creative digital cut files like these: Etsy store

PiBurner Spotlight Blog Series At LensDigital we are laser-focused on your success. Past PiBurners: PiBurner Spotlight: Emily Caroline aka That Mom with a Laser PiBurner Spotlight: Todd and Misty Tomlinson PiBurner Spotlight: Shane Whitecloud PiBurner Spotlight: Cathe Ray PiBurner Spotlight: Hope Yoder PiBurner Spotlight: Yasmany R. Lazo PiBurner Spotlight: Sumita and Anuj Patel PiBurner Spotlight: Heather Lynn PiBurner Spotlight: Liz Rivers PiBurner Spotlight: Robert Kofoed PiBurner Spotlight: Robin Faro PiBurner Spotlight: Tabitha Richardson PiBurner Spotlight: Alex (Cappy) Caprilozzi PiBurner Spotlight: Kristin Williamson PiBurner Spotlight: Christine Estellon PiBurner Spotlight: Crystal Aguila PiBurner Spotlight: Stephanie Murphy PiBurner Spotlight: Dawn Marie PiBurner Spotlight: Jeff Gorwitz Looking for more to-the-point advice on how to make money with your rotary right now? Check out PiBurn Gigs blog. We want to see you succeed with your laser business or hobby. Many makers ask us, how should we make money using your rotary? Well, to answer that question, we decided to create a series of blog posts featuring some of our awesome customers hoping this will serve as inspiration for others. The market is big. In fact, it's HUGE and growing. There are 32 million small businesses in the US alone. All of them need to connect with their customers. People want customization, and that's where you come in, addressing a significant gap in the market with your business. And the most surprising thing we found? The number of totally different ways you can grow your business is astounding! But does it make sense to invest in a premium rotary tool like the PiBurn? Well, think about it this way: Some of our customers charge 25$ per engraving a cup or tumbler. Just 30 tumblers (could be in just one order!) will cover the cost of the PiBurn and it will keep giving and giving. This is why so many of our customers swear by it - not only does it save them time and frustration (cheaper rotaries are just not as quality built and not as versatile) they think it's a real no-brainer. But instead of telling you this, we wanted to talk about their inspiring success stories. And the great news? You could be our NEXT featured PiBurner! We will write about you and your business, including the story on our blog, and blast it to our huge mailing list. Why read this blog? The PiBurner Spotlight Blog Series is built to help you succeed! PiBurner of the week is a blog series that will feature some of our totally awesome customers and the great work they do with the PiBurn. Here is what you can get from the blog: Learn how others make money with the PiBurn, get inspired See how people build and grow their business and do the same for yours Learn what your customers want and see the latest and greatest in engraving trends There are tons of great things this blog series has to offer, so don't forget to check it out often and subscribe to our newsletter. How do you apply to be a featured PiBurner? Easy as 1-2-3 1. Join our official community on Facebook: PiBurn Labs 2. Make your first post about your projects on your PiBurn and include as many pictures as you'd like. Include links to your Etsy or other online stores and a bit about your business or hobby. 3. Leave a review for the PiBurn. Click Reviews, leave your impressions, and help others looking for a good rotary. With a little luck and a little time, we will contact you and ask you to be our featured PiBurner of the week! Can't wait? Contact us and tell us your story! Don't have Facebook? No Problem, leave a review and contact us here. Don't have a PiBurn yet? Check it out here. What is the PiBurn and what's with all the love it gets? The PiBurn is a laser rotary attachment and a work of several years of R&D. It is much more than that though. It is a way for you to consistently turn out tumblers, mugs, cups, and growlers of almost any shape and size. Behind the PiBurn is a team ready to help you if you get stuck. And even more importantly, there is a thriving, active community of makers who want to see and help each other succeed. And they absolutely love what the PiBurn has let them accomplish. More than just a piece of hardware, the PiBurn lets you unleash your creativity and succeed at laser engraving. Read all about it here  Learn more about PiBurn  Good luck and Happy PiBurning!Len and Stan  

OMTech makes quality laser machines at great value and the PiBurn is Plug and Play compatible Bring on your tumblers and fire up your OMTech machine We are excited to announce official compatibility with all OMTech laser engraving machines. The PiBurn is Plug and Play compatible out of the box. Now, sure we have already had many customers using the PiBurn on their OMTech lasers but now, we have verified with the company true Plug and Play compatibility as they have been using a PiBurn of their very own for a few months now. To purchase an OMTech compatible PiBurn, simply go to the PiBurn home page choose your rotary, and select OMtech from the Laser Make dropdown Once that is done, you will need to select the type of feet you want, standard or our favorite, Magnetic Feet. These fold out of the way in case you need extra clearance. For the stepper motor option, select 2-phase. All OMTech machines we have come across use 2-phase stepper drivers. And yes, the PiBurn is Plug and Play compatible with your machine. No need to mess with the wiring, or worry about any modifications. It works out of the box. Just dial in your settings and you are good to go. Don't forget to visit our support group on Facebook: PiBurn Labs.