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