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== Hardware Info ==
== General Info ==


The big red laser cutter is a no-name model using a Ruida 644XG control board. Its bed dimensions are about 730mm wide by 500mm deep. It looks like a 100 W CO2 laser.
The big red laser cutter is a no-name model using a Ruida 644XG control board. Its bed dimensions are about 730mm wide by 500mm deep. It looks like a 100 W CO2 laser.


The Melbourne Makerspace has the same laser and have a [https://wiki.melbournemakerspace.org/Laser%20Cutter nicely written wiki page on it].
The Melbourne Makerspace has the same laser and have a [https://wiki.melbournemakerspace.org/Laser%20Cutter nicely written wiki page on it].
''Be aware:'' lasers are very dangerous, particularly to eyes. Review these [https://ehs.mit.edu/workplace-safety-program/laser-cutter-safety/ safety guidelines], use eye protection, and carry an appropriate level of fear of the laser at all times.


== Operation Instructions ==
== Operation Instructions ==