Difference between revisions of "Laser Cutter"
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= Basic Use Guidelines = | = Basic Use Guidelines = | ||
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| − | # | + | # Demonstrate ability to use foam-cutter safely, also shows design skills |
| − | # | + | # Attend laser-cutting workshop (pre-req: foam-cutting workshop) |
## Use laptops in class for file design and understanding Lasercut | ## Use laptops in class for file design and understanding Lasercut | ||
## One lesson walks students through the steps to run a file | ## One lesson walks students through the steps to run a file | ||
## Second lesson has student create and load their own file | ## Second lesson has student create and load their own file | ||
| − | # | + | # Demonstrate ability to use laser-cutter safely |
## Laser cutter workstation is for loading files to cut material only, no design work | ## Laser cutter workstation is for loading files to cut material only, no design work | ||
## Material is supplied for the beginning class | ## Material is supplied for the beginning class | ||
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# Download and install [http://inkscape.org inkscape] | # Download and install [http://inkscape.org inkscape] | ||
# Create your design using paths and objects (if you want an image, you must trace it) | # Create your design using paths and objects (if you want an image, you must trace it) | ||
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== If something goes wrong during your print == | == If something goes wrong during your print == | ||
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Weekly mirror and lens cleaning is required by trained staff | Weekly mirror and lens cleaning is required by trained staff | ||
Revision as of 02:12, 10 August 2015
THIS IS A DRAFT
Contents
About
This device allows users to take designs created on a computer and cut them out of many different materials.
Designs are made using Inkscape, an open-source vector graphics editor (other editors, such as Draftsight and Adobe Illustrator, can be used as well).
Laser cutting is a great way to rapidly prototype work.
MakeICT's laser cutting machine was built by Rabbit Laser.
Basic Use Guidelines
- Attend foam-cutting workshop
- Demonstrate ability to use foam-cutter safely, also shows design skills
- Attend laser-cutting workshop (pre-req: foam-cutting workshop)
- Use laptops in class for file design and understanding Lasercut
- One lesson walks students through the steps to run a file
- Second lesson has student create and load their own file
- Demonstrate ability to use laser-cutter safely
- Laser cutter workstation is for loading files to cut material only, no design work
- Material is supplied for the beginning class
User's will need to supply their own materials for projects
Prepare your design
- Download and install inkscape
- Create your design using paths and objects (if you want an image, you must trace it)
Prepare the laser cutter
Cut your design
If something goes wrong during your print
- Hit the RED button
Maintenance
Weekly mirror and lens cleaning is required by trained staff
