Category:Laser Cutter
| Zone Information | |
|---|---|
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| Zone Name | Laser Cutter |
| Status | Active |
| Zone Slogan | PEW PEW PEW!!!!1! |
| Zone Coordinator(s) | Lew Dennison |
| Zone Slack | #laserzone |
| Zone E-mail | laser@i3detroit.org
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| Zone Color | Yellow |
| Paypal Button | Pay money to Laser Cutter |
Contents
Welcome
Welcome to the Laser zone! The zone contains 2 laser cutters, Wolverine and Cyclops. They are located on the west wall of the shop, you can't miss them!
Training
See Wolverine Rules and Cyclops Rules for information on training for each machine.
Equipment
| Equipment | Authorization | Owner(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolverine PC | No | i3Detroit | Running |
| Laser Cutter - Wolverine | Yes | Roger Slykhouse | Running |
| Laser Rotary Chuck Attachment | Yes | i3Detroit | Running |
| Laser Rotary Wheel Attachment | Yes | i3Detroit | Running |
| Laser Zone Vent Fan | No | i3Detroit | Running |
| Laser Power Meter | Yes | i3Detroit | Running |
| Cyclops PC | No | i3Detroit | Running |
| Laser Cutter - Cyclops | Yes | i3Detroit | Running |
| Strip Heater | No | i3Detroit | Running |
| Laser Cutter - Full Spectrum | No | i3Detroit | Down |
| Laser Cutter - Chinesium | No | Mike Williams | Down |
Materials Storage
- Grey Drawers under Cyclops' desk: Store small scraps intended for open use in the appropriately labeled drawer. These scraps may be culled from time to time.
- Storage for larger sheet goods is in the Wood Shop A-frame and sheet goods racks.
Choosing Materials
See the individual laser cutter pages (Wolverine and Cyclops) for notes on allowed materials.
Using the laser cutters
See the individual laser cutter pages (Wolverine and Cyclops) for usage instructions.
Other References
- http://boxmaker.rahulbotics.com/ makes wonderful box patterns that you can put into the laser cutter.
- http://kiguino.moos.io/2014/11/21/announcing-laser-cutter-makeabox-dot-io.html is based on the above and even prettier. It's a Ruby gem that spits out PDFs.
- http://www.keppel.demon.co.uk/111000/111000.html makes nice box patterns right in inkscape, has the ability to specify inside or outside dimensions (so after adding about 0.4 - 0.5 mm all around, you can easily make a snug-fitting box in a box). (Web site went away, try http://web.archive.org/web/20150323111523/http://www.keppel.demon.co.uk/111000/111000.html and http://www.inkscapeforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=18315)
- https://wiki.nottinghack.org.uk/wiki/Laser_cutter/LaserCut/Usage
TODO List
- REDIRECT Laser Cutter TODO
Pages in category "Laser Cutter"
The following 24 pages are in this category, out of 24 total.
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Media in category "Laser Cutter"
The following 11 files are in this category, out of 11 total.
Bed leveling.pdf ; 2.41 MB
Cyclops control pad main.jpg 1,433 × 921; 297 KB
Cyclops control pad Z.jpg 1,435 × 917; 282 KB
- HP-3655 Operator's Manual R3.pdf ; 8.04 MB
- Installing lightburn.pdf ; 485 KB
- LaserProcessingGuide Plastics.pdf ; 1.7 MB
- LightBurn Manual.pdf ; 6.78 MB
- Optics alignment.pdf ; 3.16 MB
- Quick Start Guide.pdf ; 2.29 MB
