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==Overview==
 
==Overview==
 
This is How to Use the laser cutter.
 
This is How to Use the laser cutter.
 
'''The Laser Control Computer is not hooked up yet so these directions are not useful yet.'''
 
  
 
== SAFETY ==
 
== SAFETY ==

Revision as of 11:28, 5 January 2012

Creator:
EnabrinTain
Status:
Building the How To Guide
Born On:
20:29, 12 December 2011 (CST)
Last Updated:
11:28, 05 January 2012 (CDT)

Overview

This is How to Use the laser cutter.

SAFETY

  • Treat the Laser Cutter like an angry cobra and you should be just fine.
  • Do Not Adjust The Current via the Control Knob. Use the Software Settings.

40W Full Spectrum Deluxe Hobby Laser

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HAVE A PATTERN TO CUT

  1. Turn on the Laser and dedicated Laser Control Computer via Power Splitter. (classy? yes!)
  2. Log into the Laser Control Computer (members will have the password)
  3. Transfer the Pattern to the LCC
  4. On the Taskbar, click the RetinaEngrave icon (it looks like a blue triangle)
  5. When it has loaded, check to see that it is connected to the Laser Cutter (bottom left corner should say "Connected")
    1. Minimize it
  6. Open the Pattern
    1. Inkscape is suggested for Vector Mode
    2. Corel Draw is available, as is DraftSight and a number of other programs
  7. Print the Pattern and make sure the "Full Spectrum Engineering Driver" is the selected printer
  8. RetinaEngrave should receive the pattern.
  9. See the table below for RetinaEngrave settings
  10. Insert the Material to be cut.
    1. Set the Laser's height based on the ruler. (picture below)
      1. Manually turn the height adjust wheel to raise or lower the bed.
    2. Be sure to click the "Perimeter" button in Retina engrave to verify that the Material is properly spaced, move the laser head as needed.
  11. Click the "Go" button to begin cutting.
    1. You can do a test run by leaving the door open. The laser head will move, but the laser will not cut.


Retina Engrave Power Settings