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Move firmware to Tool:Laser cutter
(add some firmware info)
(Move firmware to Tool:Laser cutter)
 
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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.
 
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 ==
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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.


== Firmware ==
The laser is currently running smoothieware version:
edge a06bb6a Nov 30 2018 20:45:58.
This is a cnc specific firmware version.
The current configuration file is attached below this page.


To update firmware place the firmware file in the root of the sd card and name the file firmware.bin. Then power up the machine whith the card in the slot (reboot is needed). If the firmware update is succesfull the file will be renamed to firmware.cur. The firmware expects to find a config.txt also in the root of the sd card.
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