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iFu ED2 Engraving and Drill Pen: Perfect for DIY Creativity

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Powerful Torque | Dual Modes | Stepless/3-Speed & Brightness | COB | 10 Chucks | Pen-like Design | Cordless/Plugged | 900mAh Battery
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I’m Bevis, the product manager for iFu ED2, and I’ve always had a passion for DIY. My daughter, a high school student, has been studying art for years and loves to express her creativity in all kinds of ways—sketching, anime art, oil painting, and sand art, to name a few. She’s particularly fond of creating on different surfaces, like glass, ceramics, and leather, and enjoys making small crafts and accessories. One day, I watched her paint on glass. While she put her heart into it, the result didn’t quite achieve the effect she wanted. It got me thinking: what if engraving could help bring her vision to life? Her birthday was around the corner, so I gifted her an engraving tool, hoping it would add a new dimension to her creative projects.
Just a few days later, she came back with some complaints about the tool’s limitations: weak power, frequent stalls, and a short battery life. I felt a bit embarrassed, to say the least. But then it hit me—this was a chance to redefine and design a truly powerful engraving tool. So my team and I began working on a new concept. After months of development, we created the iFu ED2—a portable, multi-functional engraving pen that’s powerful and durable, designed for a wide range of materials.
When I handed my daughter the prototype, she quickly got to work and created an art piece on a glass bottle (pictured below). She was thrilled, saying the tool’s power, battery life, and built-in lighting made it easy to stay focused on her work.
After several rounds of design improvements, the ED2 is finally ready to meet you. Our development team hopes the iFu ED2 brings you the same creative joy it’s brought to us. Thank you for your support, and welcome to this journey of creativity!

The iFu ED2 is designed as a high-performance engraving and drill pen, combining engraving, sanding, polishing, drilling, and grinding functions in one compact tool. It offers precise control, making it easy to tackle various creative and craft tasks with confidence and ease.

Whether you’re working on home DIY projects, artistic creations, or professional tasks, the iFu ED2 opens up endless possibilities for you.

The iFu ED2 frees your creativity, easily handling a variety of materials like leather, metal, glass, wood, stone, plastic, resin, and ceramic etc. From intricate engravings to restoring old items, it even allows you to carve delicate materials like eggshells with precision. iFu ED2 is your creative companion, making DIY, artistic, and professional projects easier and more fun than ever.

Perfect for Family Bonding: Create hands-on projects with your kids, share quality time together, and spark creativity and skills in young minds.
A Unique Gift Choice: This versatile, compact tool isn’t just a daily creative companion; it’s also a thoughtful, practical gift for family and friends, sure to make a lasting impression.

The iFu ED2 is your go-to companion for creative expression. Whether you’re enjoying craft time with your child or using it to bring your artistic ideas to life, it’s reliable and easy to use. It also makes for a perfect, thoughtful gift that will surprise and delight your loved ones.

The iFu ED2 offers three speed levels—5000 / 12000 / 22000 RPM—tailored to different tasks and materials.

• Low-Speed Mode (5000 rpm): Ideal for delicate polishing and intricate engraving where precision and patience are needed.
• Medium-Speed Mode (12000 rpm): Efficient for handling a wide range of materials, making it perfect for most carving and sanding jobs.
• High-Speed Mode (22000 rpm): Best for drilling, heavy grinding, and polishing tasks that require high efficiency.

Stepless Speed Adjustment: With a range from 5000 to 22000 rpm, it allows for precise speed control, making it especially useful for professionals who require fine detailing.

Most tools on the market feature fixed-speed settings, and it’s rare to find products with stepless speed control. Through extensive discussions with users, particularly artists, we found that long-term use demands a locking mode, while fine details require a momentary mode for better control. After multiple rounds of development, we overcame technical challenges by incorporating dual-mode operation through chip control, offering greater flexibility and professional-grade performance.

• Precision Meets Power: With a maximum torque of 150mN.m, the iFu ED2 handles engraving, sanding, and more with ease, making every creation smoother and more enjoyable.
• Easy and Enjoyable to Use: The safe and efficient power output is ideal for users of all skill levels, making it perfect for both home and studio use.
• Versatile Tool: This multi-functional tool isn’t limited to engraving and sanding—it can handle drilling, polishing, and a variety of other DIY tasks, helping you bring every creative idea to life with ease.

During our initial research, we found that many users need both powerful and controlled torque for their DIY projects. Traditional pen-style rotary tools were either too small and underpowered, making it hard to work with tough materials, or larger tools lacked the precision needed for fine detailing. In response, our motor team carried out extensive testing and fine-tuning, ultimately achieving 150mN.m of torque. This balance of power and precision allows users to handle a wide range of materials while maintaining the accuracy required for professional-quality work.

Instant Control Mode: Press to start, release to stop—perfect for detailed engraving and polishing work. This mode allows for precise control, minimizing errors and improving the quality of your creations.
Continuous Mode: Once activated, the tool keeps running without the need to hold down the button. Ideal for long grinding or polishing sessions, it reduces hand fatigue and boosts efficiency.

During the design phase, we discovered that different DIY tasks required distinct operational needs. Some users needed greater precision for delicate engraving and polishing, while others wanted to reduce hand fatigue during extended use. After extensive testing and user feedback, we developed the dual-mode system. The press-and-hold mode offers precise control for short tasks, while the continuous mode is designed for longer sessions. This innovation not only enhances efficiency but also ensures a comfortable and safe user experience, providing flexibility and ease for every task.

Three-Level Brightness: Choose from strong, medium, or low light to suit different lighting conditions.
Stepless Dimming: The stepless dimming feature allows precise brightness adjustment to the perfect level, ensuring that every detail of engraving or polishing is well-lit without straining your eyes.
Emergency Lighting: The COB light doubles as an emergency light source, with a long-lasting battery life of up to 10 hours, providing reliable illumination in unexpected situations.

During the design phase, we identified that users have varied needs for operation modes across different DIY tasks. To address both precise control and comfort for extended use, we developed a dual-mode system with lock-on and press-hold options. The press-hold mode is ideal for short, controlled tasks, while the continuous rotation mode supports longer projects, enhancing efficiency and ensuring comfortable, safe operation. This innovative design offers users a more flexible and convenient experience.

Wide Compatibility: Equipped with a standard 2.3mm interface, it supports common accessory sizes like 2mm, 2.3mm, 3mm, and 3.17mm, eliminating the need for repeated purchases and saving both time and cost.
Multiple Drill Bit Support: Comes with drill bits ranging from 1.0mm to 3.0mm, meeting diverse drilling needs and increasing flexibility in your projects.
Deep Hole Design: The grinding head features adjustable depth to accommodate various creative requirements, while the short-head design enhances stability during operations in tight spaces.

Usage Tip: Ensure the collet and attachments are tightly secured to avoid looseness and guarantee safe operation.

From user feedback, we learned that many DIY enthusiasts often face mismatched accessories, affecting their creative efficiency. To address this, iFu E2 comes with ten different collet sizes, supporting drill bits from 0.5mm to 3.2mm, and utilizes a standard 2.3mm interface. This ensures broad compatibility with most commonly available accessories, reducing the need for repeated purchases. Additionally, the deep-hole design allows users to adjust the grinding head depth, improving stability in tight spaces. With its high compatibility and flexibility, iFu E2 makes every creative project smoother and more efficient.

Comfortable Grip: With a 0.78-inch (19.8mm) diameter, it’s crafted to fit comfortably in hands of all sizes, minimizing strain even in extended use.
Stable and Lightweight: Weighing only 3.4oz (96g) and designed for balance, the tool ensures precision and stability, making intricate tasks like engraving, grinding, and polishing easy to manage.

In developing the iFu E2, we focused on real user feedback to create a grip diameter that reduces hand fatigue while remaining accessible for various hand sizes. Its 3.4oz(96g) weight and balanced build make it ideal for both home DIYers and professional creators, enabling them to achieve precise results with ease.

900mAh High-Capacity Battery and 40-Minute Fast Charging for Uninterrupted Creativity

Long-Lasting Power: Delivers up to 3 hours of continuous operation on a full charge, covering most project needs.
40-Minute Fast Charge: Fully recharges in just 40 minutes with a Type-C port, minimizing downtime.
Use While Charging: Supports plug-in use to ensure your work isn’t interrupted by low battery.
Smart Charging Protection: Extends battery life while providing stable, efficient performance.

Battery life is often a source of frustration for creators. The iFu E2 tackles this issue with its 900mAh high-capacity battery and 40-minute fast charge, ensuring reliable power even for extended engraving sessions. The ability to use the tool while charging removes the worry of running out of battery mid-project. Plus, the smart charging protection feature preserves battery health for long-term durability, eliminating the hassle of frequent replacements and ensuring your tool lasts longer.

Dual Power Modes: Use it cordless or plugged in for flexible, uninterrupted creativity anywhere.
Extended Runtime: With a high-capacity battery and charge-while-you-use functionality, you can work seamlessly for longer sessions.

The iFu E2 was designed not just for power, but for freedom. Its high-capacity battery supports long hours of crafting, and with its charge-as-you-go capability, you can dive deep into detailed projects without worrying about battery life. Whether it’s an involved DIY project or a sudden burst of inspiration, iFu E2 lets you focus on what matters: creating.

High-Performance Design with Dual-Bearing Support for Stability and Durability

Dual-Bearing Support: The iFu E2 features a dual-bearing design that significantly enhances stability, reducing vibrations and noise during use. This ensures longer tool life and smoother operation.

During our product research, we learned that stability is a critical factor impacting tool performance, especially during extended use. To address this, we incorporated a dual-bearing support design in the iFu E2. This design not only minimizes vibrations and noise but also significantly extends the tool’s lifespan. Whether users are performing precise engraving or heavy grinding, they can enjoy stable operation, resulting in a more efficient and comfortable creative experience.

Wide Range of Accessories: The iFu E2 comes with 30 standard bits, covering functions like engraving, grinding, polishing, etching, and drilling. Additionally, it offers up to 60 accessory options to meet even more creative demands.

Polishing & Grinding Tools: Ideal for smoothing surfaces and refining delicate crafts.
Engraving Bits: Precision carving heads handle intricate designs with ease, allowing for flexible creation.
Drill Tools: Includes twist drills and abrasive drills for a variety of drilling tasks.

The following are the detailed specifications of the accessories, please refer to

While designing the iFu E2, we understood that users have diverse creative needs. That’s why we equipped it with 30 standard bits and up to 60 accessory options, spanning applications from engraving and grinding to drilling. Whether working on intricate crafts or handling drilling tasks, users can find the perfect tool to unleash their full creative potential.

To make the iFu E2 more efficient and safer for users, we incorporated a range of innovative features. The tool-free bit change system allows users to quickly swap accessories without extra tools, improving workflow. The anti-roll design ensures stability on your workspace while maintaining a comfortable grip. Additionally, the compact design and portable tool case ensure that you can take your creative projects anywhere without worrying about losing tools or accessories, always ready to create.

We’ve analyzed countless reviews and personally tested similar products. Here’s a feature and spec comparison to help you choose with confidence.

The iFu ED2 includes a comprehensive accessory set to support many your creative needs:

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