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== Getting started == | |||
First you need some tools to work with the lasercutter. | |||
For starters you need a drawing program like [https://inkscape.org/ Inkscape] that is capable of making 2d vector drawings. | |||
The you need [https://visicut.org/ Visicut] as a program to hook the 2 together. | |||
Visicut has a plugin for inkscape so you can press 'Extensions '''>''' Lasercut path '''>''' Open in VisiCut' from Inkscape :) | |||
For Visicut you need a definition file (xml) that contains the laser settings, you can get a rudimentary one here: [[Bestand:hsnmgnlaser.tar.gz]] | |||
Import this using Options -> Lasercutters, it is a good idea to change the job prefix under edit -> job to your own name so you can find your files again. | |||
== Basic operation == | |||
* Turn on the machine AND the air assist compressor thingy. | |||
* Send the file using visicut (i'm not including an entire inkscape/visicut tutorial, plenty online to be found). | |||
* Turn on the power to the tube with the 'Engraving On' button, this only works if all lids are closed. | |||
* Using the Black&Blue dial (by pressing and rotating it) navigate to Play -> sd/ -> <your prefix><number>.gcode. | |||
* The program now starts. | |||
Using the emergency stop you can turn off the entire machine if something bad happens. | |||
== Troubleshooting == | |||
* Laser power very low/none, check if the 'Power regulator' isn't turned way down, you can check with the 'Test' button. | |||
== Materials it can cut/engrave? == | |||
* Wood -> most types it can cut and engrave, up to about 5mm. | |||
* Plastics PLA/ABS/PET/PS are fine, PVC is a REALLY bad idea, cut and engrave up to 5mm. | |||
* Cardboard/Paper -> see wood, paper can catch fire, which is a lot better with airassist. | |||
* Metals -> No, but engraving is possible by removing a coating of $material such as paint. | |||
* Cookies -> Engrave Work fine, still eatable afterwards. | |||
* Chocolate/Sugary stuff engraves fine. | |||
* Wet foods -> No. | |||
== History: == | |||
== Why is there suddenly a lasercutter == | == Why is there suddenly a lasercutter == | ||
It was donated to hackerspace nijmegen by hack42 during the [https://hack42.nl/wiki/Hack42_on_Tour Hack42 on Tour] weekend. | It was donated to hackerspace nijmegen by hack42 during the [https://hack42.nl/wiki/Hack42_on_Tour Hack42 on Tour] weekend. | ||
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It is a CO2 laser, they run at 10600nm, which is really really infrared. | It is a CO2 laser, they run at 10600nm, which is really really infrared. | ||