Thunder Laser - Revision history

Kent.durvin: Corrected channel name for Slack

2026-02-22T16:26:35Z

Corrected channel name for Slack

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	= Thunder Laser =		= Thunder Laser =
	<div>		<div>[[File:Laser_Dabney.jpg\|586x586px]]
	[[File:~~Laser Dabney~~.jpg~~\|left~~\|586x586px]]
	Thunder Laser - Nova 35, 100W from [http://www.ThunderLaserUSA.com ThunderLaserUSA.com]		Thunder Laser - Nova 35, 100W from [http://www.ThunderLaserUSA.com ThunderLaserUSA.com]

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	Software: Lightburn		Software: Lightburn









	Materials which can be cut include:		Materials which can be cut include:
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	*Vinyl (including PVC, fake leather, Naugahyde, "Moleskin" notebooks, etc.) Watch this to see how to test for it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqIU8yAobkc		*Vinyl (including PVC, fake leather, Naugahyde, "Moleskin" notebooks, etc.) Watch this to see how to test for it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqIU8yAobkc

			*ABS (releases cyanide gas when burned)
	*Poly-carbonate (it cuts but then melts back together or turns black)		*Poly-carbonate (it cuts but then melts back together or turns black)

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	* Watch the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBnLN1JK7vs&list=PLefkkgeFSY-oZM23PSZszpl3bg8-lu6R2 Training Video Playlist].		* Watch the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBnLN1JK7vs&list=PLefkkgeFSY-oZM23PSZszpl3bg8-lu6R2 Training Video Playlist].
	* Watch the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqIU8yAobkc vinyl test video.]		* Watch the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqIU8yAobkc vinyl test video.]
	* Schedule a certification with a trainer by asking on the [https://hackrva.slack.com/messages/C792GJH0F ~~Thunderlaser~~] channel on Slack. Anyone who has been certified to use the laser can train other members.		* Schedule a certification with a trainer by asking on the [https://hackrva.slack.com/messages/C792GJH0F Lasers] channel on Slack. Anyone who has been certified to use the laser can train other members.
	* Laser Certification Doc: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/13WMfu0ts9ypuLjlHUEr3OU-L-m4Y7BcTDGmELzT-KaE/edit#heading=h.nj23sjpj5u97 HackRVA Laser Training Certification].		* Laser Certification Doc: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/13WMfu0ts9ypuLjlHUEr3OU-L-m4Y7BcTDGmELzT-KaE/edit#heading=h.nj23sjpj5u97 HackRVA Laser Training Certification].

Kent.durvin: /* Laser Cutting and Engraving */

2026-02-11T22:21:13Z

Laser Cutting and Engraving

Kent.durvin: /* Thunder Laser */ Added a nicer list of device settings for Lightburn.

2025-11-25T17:42:24Z

Thunder Laser: Added a nicer list of device settings for Lightburn.

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	= Thunder Laser =		= Thunder Laser =
	<div>		<div>
	[[File:Laser Dabney.jpg\|left\|~~x300px~~]]		[[File:Laser Dabney.jpg\|left\|586x586px]]
	Thunder Laser - Nova 35, 100W from [http://www.ThunderLaserUSA.com ThunderLaserUSA.com]		Thunder Laser - Nova 35, 100W from [http://www.ThunderLaserUSA.com ThunderLaserUSA.com]

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	Cuts up to 3/4 inch material.		Cuts up to 3/4 inch material.

	~~Origin~~: ~~Rear Left~~		Software: Lightburn

	~~Ruida controller, ethernet connection: 10.200.200.49~~



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	Materials which can be cut include:		Materials which can be cut include:
	*Thin Plywood		*Thin Plywood (up to1/4" is easy)
	*Acrylic		*Acrylic
	*Paper, card stock, and poster board		*Paper, card stock, and poster board
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	[[Media:ThunderLaserParameters.pdf\|Chart of Speeds and Power]] (Starting point settings. Materials vary, and the laser is weaker than when it was new. Lower speed or higher power will be needed.)		[[Media:ThunderLaserParameters.pdf\|Chart of Speeds and Power]] (Starting point settings. Materials vary, and the laser is weaker than when it was new. Lower speed or higher power will be needed.)
	</div>		</div>We have a rotary device for engraving mugs, glasses, water bottles, and other cylindrical things. It is the RotoBoss Jr. For instructions, see '''[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sl-nNhRXbD3OrzL0xEnZpIiWI-ggiz3GFkBCfKnw_uI/edit?usp=sharing this document.]
	~~<div style="clear:both;"></div>~~

	We have a rotary device for engraving mugs, glasses, water bottles, and other cylindrical things. It is the RotoBoss Jr. For instructions, see '''[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sl-nNhRXbD3OrzL0xEnZpIiWI-ggiz3GFkBCfKnw_uI/edit?usp=sharing this document.]
	=== Access and Training ===		=== Access and Training ===
	To coordinate users who want to use the Thunderlaser, we have a '''[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1duLCMRanZG8HIpx8giNqbI8BmCgQdSYvtvaprxQamZU/edit#gid=0 sign-up sheet]''' online. Reserve your time there. If nobody is signed up and you come to use it, it is first-come, first served, but often members will let you do a quick cut. If you go to the sheet and the dates are wrong, simply change the stat date at the top and all the other dates will update. Use Monday as the first day so the chart runs until next Sunday. But be sure to delete old reservations from the previous week.		To coordinate users who want to use the Thunderlaser, we have a '''[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1duLCMRanZG8HIpx8giNqbI8BmCgQdSYvtvaprxQamZU/edit#gid=0 sign-up sheet]''' online. Reserve your time there. If nobody is signed up and you come to use it, it is first-come, first served, but often members will let you do a quick cut.

	Access to the Laser Cutter requires training from a qualified member.		Access to the Laser Cutter requires training from a qualified member.
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	* The computer hooked to the Thunder Laser has a fully functioning version		* The computer hooked to the Thunder Laser has a fully functioning version
	* You can also buy Lightburn for your own laptop for $30 for 1yr. Start with the 30day free trial, then ask for our discount code on Slack. After ~~1yr~~, it still works, but won't update as new versions are released.		* You can also buy Lightburn for your own laptop for $50 for 1yr. Start with the 30day free trial, then ask for our discount code on Slack. After 1 year, it still works, but won't update as new versions are released.
	* To set up your copy there is a folder on the desktop of the laser computer with screenshots of the device settings~~, or~~		* To set up your copy there is a folder on the desktop of the laser computer with screenshots of the device settings.
	** ~~Size~~: ~~900x600mm,~~		** Lightburn device setup:
	** ~~Origin: Rear Left~~		*** Ruida controller
	** ~~Ruida controller, eathernet~~ connection 10.200.200.49		*** Ethernet connection
			*** IP address: 10.200.200.49
			*** Name (not important): Thunder
			*** Units: MM/Sec
			*** Bed size: X 900, Y 600
			*** Origin: Rear Left

	===== Documentation =====		===== Documentation =====

Rterrell at 18:27, 12 September 2025

2025-09-12T18:27:52Z

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	We have a CO2 thunder laser, capable of cutting rather large pieces with great accuracy and it does a decent job at engraving as well.		We have a CO2 thunder laser, capable of cutting rather large pieces with great accuracy and it does a decent job at engraving as well.

	We also have a [[Haotian Fiber Laser\|MOPA Fiber]] laser as well that's much better at engraving and doesn't do cuts very well.		We also have a [[Haotian Fiber Laser\|MOPA Fiber]] laser as well that's much better at engraving metals and leather (The Thunder Laser is still best for engraving wood) but doesn't do cuts very well.

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Rterrell at 21:54, 3 September 2025

2025-09-03T21:54:51Z

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	Origin: Rear Left		Origin: Rear Left

	Ruida controller, ~~eathernet~~ connection 10.200.200.49		Ruida controller, ethernet connection: 10.200.200.49

Rterrell at 21:54, 3 September 2025

2025-09-03T21:54:15Z

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	Ruida controller, eathernet connection 10.200.200.49		Ruida controller, eathernet connection 10.200.200.49

MicahCirce: Added our laser info for setting up in a local version of Light Burn (size & origin, Organized Light Burn section

2025-09-03T18:57:55Z

Added our laser info for setting up in a local version of Light Burn (size & origin, Organized Light Burn section

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	Cuts up to 3/4 inch material.		Cuts up to 3/4 inch material.

			Origin: Rear Left

			Ruida controller, eathernet connection 10.200.200.49




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	[https://support.thunderlaserusa.com/ Thunder Laser Support]		[https://support.thunderlaserusa.com/ Thunder Laser Support]
	For reference, our exhaust fan is Hon&Guan HF-150PE. 382 CFM. It is vented through the wall to outside.		For reference, our exhaust fan is Hon&Guan HF-150PE. 382 CFM. It is vented through the wall to outside.
	<br/>Lightburn ~~documentation:~~ [https://~~github~~.com/~~LightBurnSoftware/~~Documentation/~~blob~~/~~master~~/~~README~~.md https://github.com/LightBurnSoftware/Documentation/blob/master/README.md~~] <br/>~~		<br/>
	Lightburn basics: ~~<br/>~~ [https://lightburnsoftware.github.io/NewDocs/BeginnerWalkthrough.html?fbclid=IwAR3y7tFbE4qt44b4J24L9yyXC-YcjHQSlSnvm7XYvY80yfGXBL9YxQ8cC-Y Walkthrough] ~~<br/>~~
	Lightburn video tutorials: ~~<br/> [~~https://lightburnsoftware.com/pages/tutorials ~~https://lightburnsoftware.com/pages/tutorials] <br/>~~		==== Lightburn ([https://lightburnsoftware.com/ lightburnsoftware.com]) ====
	~~A 30 day trial is available at <br/>[https://lightburnsoftware.com/ lightburnsoftware.com]<br/>~~
	You can buy Lightburn for your own laptop for $30 with our discount code. Ask on Slack. The price is for 1 year. After that, it still works, but it will not update as new versions are released. To set up your copy there is a folder on the desktop of the laser computer with screenshots of the device settings.		* The computer hooked to the Thunder Laser has a fully functioning version
			* You can also buy Lightburn for your own laptop for $30 for 1yr. Start with the 30day free trial, then ask for our discount code on Slack. After 1yr, it still works, but won't update as new versions are released.
			* To set up your copy there is a folder on the desktop of the laser computer with screenshots of the device settings, or
			** Size: 900x600mm,
			** Origin: Rear Left
			** Ruida controller, eathernet connection 10.200.200.49

			===== Documentation =====

			* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBnLN1JK7vs&list=PLefkkgeFSY-oZM23PSZszpl3bg8-lu6R2 Training Video Playlist].
			* https://github.com/LightBurnSoftware/Documentation/blob/master/README.md
			* Lightburn basics: [https://lightburnsoftware.github.io/NewDocs/BeginnerWalkthrough.html?fbclid=IwAR3y7tFbE4qt44b4J24L9yyXC-YcjHQSlSnvm7XYvY80yfGXBL9YxQ8cC-Y Walkthrough]
			* Lightburn video tutorials: https://lightburnsoftware.com/pages/tutorials

			==== Other Links & Resources ====
	Advanced Techniques (ie comparing changing one variable, like Interval or Focus link):<br/>		Advanced Techniques (ie comparing changing one variable, like Interval or Focus link):<br/>
	[http://www.thunderlaser.com/video/advanced-tutorial.html www.thunderlaser.com/video/advanced-tutorial.html]		[http://www.thunderlaser.com/video/advanced-tutorial.html www.thunderlaser.com/video/advanced-tutorial.html]

Gupta: /* Laser Cutting and Engraving */

2025-02-19T19:54:51Z

Laser Cutting and Engraving

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	We have a CO2 thunder laser, capable of cutting rather large pieces with great accuracy and it does a decent job at engraving as well.		We have a CO2 thunder laser, capable of cutting rather large pieces with great accuracy and it does a decent job at engraving as well.

	We also have a Fiber ~~Marking~~ laser as well that's much better at engraving and doesn't do cuts very well.		We also have a [[Haotian Fiber Laser\|MOPA Fiber]] laser as well that's much better at engraving and doesn't do cuts very well.

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	= Thunder Laser =		= Thunder Laser =

Gupta at 19:12, 19 February 2025

2025-02-19T19:12:31Z

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	We also have a Fiber Marking laser as well that's much better at engraving and doesn't do cuts very well.		We also have a Fiber Marking laser as well that's much better at engraving and doesn't do cuts very well.

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			= MOPA Fiber Laser =

			(Section under construction)

			Bed size:

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	= Thunder Laser =		= Thunder Laser =

Gupta: /* Laser Cutting and Engraving */

2025-02-19T19:08:43Z

Laser Cutting and Engraving

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	We also have a Fiber Marking laser as well that's much better at engraving and doesn't do cuts very well.		We also have a Fiber Marking laser as well that's much better at engraving and doesn't do cuts very well.

	~~They each have their strengths.~~

	= Thunder Laser =		= Thunder Laser =

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	We have a CO2 thunder laser, capable of cutting rather large pieces with great accuracy and it does a decent job at engraving as well.		We have a CO2 thunder laser, capable of cutting rather large pieces with great accuracy and it does a decent job at engraving as well.

	We also have a [[Haotian Fiber Laser\|MOPA Fiber]] laser as well that's much better at engraving metals and leather (The Thunder Laser is still best for engraving wood~~) but doesn't do cuts very well~~.		We also have a [[Haotian Fiber Laser\|MOPA Fiber]] laser as well that's much better at engraving and cutting metals and leather. The Thunder Laser is still best for engraving wood and acrylic.

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	Materials which can be cut include:		Materials which can be cut include:
	*Thin Plywood (up to1/4" is easy)		*Thin Plywood (up to1/4" is easy.)
	*Acrylic		*Acrylic
	*Paper, card stock, and poster board		*Paper, card stock, and poster board
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	* Watch the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqIU8yAobkc vinyl test video.]		* Watch the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqIU8yAobkc vinyl test video.]
	* Schedule a certification with a trainer by asking on the [https://hackrva.slack.com/messages/C792GJH0F Thunderlaser] channel on Slack. Anyone who has been certified to use the laser can train other members.		* Schedule a certification with a trainer by asking on the [https://hackrva.slack.com/messages/C792GJH0F Thunderlaser] channel on Slack. Anyone who has been certified to use the laser can train other members.
	* Laser Certification Doc [https://docs.google.com/document/d/13WMfu0ts9ypuLjlHUEr3OU-L-m4Y7BcTDGmELzT-KaE/edit#heading=h.nj23sjpj5u97 HackRVA Laser Training Certification].		* Laser Certification Doc: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/13WMfu0ts9ypuLjlHUEr3OU-L-m4Y7BcTDGmELzT-KaE/edit#heading=h.nj23sjpj5u97 HackRVA Laser Training Certification].

	=== Helpful Links ===		=== Helpful Links ===
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	More Thunder Laser information:<br />		More Thunder Laser information:<br />
	[https://support.thunderlaserusa.com/ Thunder Laser Support]		[https://support.thunderlaserusa.com/ Thunder Laser Support]

	For reference, our exhaust fan is Hon&Guan HF-150PE. 382 CFM. It is vented through the wall to outside.		For reference, our exhaust fan is Hon&Guan HF-150PE. 382 CFM. It is vented through the wall to outside.
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	==== Lightburn ([https://lightburnsoftware.com/ lightburnsoftware.com]) ====		==== Lightburn ([https://lightburnsoftware.com/ lightburnsoftware.com]) ====

	* The computer hooked to the Thunder Laser has a fully functioning version		* The computer hooked to the Thunder Laser has a fully functioning version
	* You can also buy Lightburn for your own laptop for $50 for 1yr. Start with the 30day free trial, then ask for our discount code on Slack. After 1 year, it still works, but won't update as new versions are released.		* You can also buy Lightburn for your own laptop for $50 for 1yr. Start with the 30day free trial, then ask for our discount code on Slack. After 1 year, it still works, but won't update as new versions are released. Renewal is $12.50 with our discount.
	* To set up your copy there is a folder on the desktop of the laser computer with screenshots of the device settings.		* To set up your copy there is a folder on the desktop of the laser computer with screenshots of the device settings.
	** Lightburn device setup:		** Lightburn device setup:
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	* Lightburn basics: [https://lightburnsoftware.github.io/NewDocs/BeginnerWalkthrough.html?fbclid=IwAR3y7tFbE4qt44b4J24L9yyXC-YcjHQSlSnvm7XYvY80yfGXBL9YxQ8cC-Y Walkthrough]		* Lightburn basics: [https://lightburnsoftware.github.io/NewDocs/BeginnerWalkthrough.html?fbclid=IwAR3y7tFbE4qt44b4J24L9yyXC-YcjHQSlSnvm7XYvY80yfGXBL9YxQ8cC-Y Walkthrough]
	* Lightburn video tutorials: https://lightburnsoftware.com/pages/tutorials		* Lightburn video tutorials: https://lightburnsoftware.com/pages/tutorials
			* Full Lightburn documentation: https://docs.lightburnsoftware.com/2.0/

	==== Other Links & Resources ====		==== Other Links & Resources ====