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Access to the Laser Cutter requires training from a qualified member. | Access to the Laser Cutter requires training from a qualified member. | ||
* Read the [https://docs.google.com/document/d/13WMfu0ts9ypuLjlHUEr3OU-L-m4Y7BcTDGmELzT-KaE/edit#heading=h.nj23sjpj5u97]. | * Read the [https://docs.google.com/document/d/13WMfu0ts9ypuLjlHUEr3OU-L-m4Y7BcTDGmELzT-KaE/edit#heading=h.nj23sjpj5u97 HackRVA Laser Training]. | ||
* 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]. | ||
* Schedule a certification with a trainer by asking on the [https://hackrva.slack.com/messages/C792GJH0F HackRatLaser] channel on Slack. | * Schedule a certification with a trainer by asking on the [https://hackrva.slack.com/messages/C792GJH0F HackRatLaser] channel on Slack. | ||
Revision as of 14:23, 16 February 2019
Thunder Laser
Thunder laser - Nova 35 from ThunderLaser.com
900mm x 600mm x 230mm (35.4” x 23.6”x 9.1”) 100 Watts of Power
Cuts up to 1/2 inch material
Materials which can be cut include -Plywood -Acrylic -Paper -Vegetable tanned leather -craft foam -
Materials which can not be cut include -Poly-carbonate -Metal -Latex
Access and Training
Access to the Laser Cutter requires training from a qualified member.
- Read the HackRVA Laser Training.
- Watch the Training Video Playlist.
- Schedule a certification with a trainer by asking on the HackRatLaser channel on Slack.
Helpful Links
Thunder Laser video tutorials:
http://www.thunderlaser.com/video
Lightburn documentation:
https://github.com/LightBurnSoftware/Documentation/blob/master/README.md
A 30 day trial is available at
lightburnsoftware.com
Advanced Techniques (ie comparing changing one variable, like Interval or Focus link):
www.thunderlaser.com/video/advanced-tutorial.html
Vector Graphics: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vector_graphics
Image Formats: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image_file_formats
Boxes - folding paper or cardboard: www.templatemaker.nl/
Gears: www.woodgears.ca
www.gearotic.com
Box finger joints: www.MakerCase.com
Boxes.py - wonderful box designs and more. Website and plugin www.festi.info/boxes.py
www.SVGNest.com - nests shapes for efficient cutting
Epiloglaser.com “Sample Club”. Lots of practice projects.
www.epiloglaser.com/resources/sample-club.htm