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== General Info == | == General Info == | ||
=== Introduction === | |||
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]. | ||
=== Maintenance === | |||
''To be performed '''monthly''''' | |||
* Clean laser | |||
* Clean extractor | |||
=== Dangers === | |||
[[File:Caution-danger-sign.jpg|thumb]] | [[File:Caution-danger-sign.jpg|thumb]] | ||
''Be aware:'' lasers are very dangerous! Review these [https://ehs.mit.edu/workplace-safety-program/laser-cutter-safety/ safety guidelines], and carry an appropriate level of fear of the laser at all times. Hazards include: | ''Be aware:'' lasers are very dangerous! Review these [https://ehs.mit.edu/workplace-safety-program/laser-cutter-safety/ safety guidelines], and carry an appropriate level of fear of the laser at all times. Hazards include: | ||
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of the bounding rectangle around your artwork. | of the bounding rectangle around your artwork. | ||
You may find that moving the "head" is much easier than moving the material placed on the bed! | You may find that moving the "head" is much easier than moving the material placed on the bed! | ||
== Other software == | == Other software == | ||
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== Stuff seen around the space == | == Stuff seen around the space == | ||
== | == Ventilation ducting == | ||
=== Cleaning === | === Cleaning === | ||
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[[File:Laser_fan_detached.png|detached laser exhaust fan|frameless]] | [[File:Laser_fan_detached.png|detached laser exhaust fan|frameless]] | ||
This is dirty and needs to be cleaned | This is dirty and needs to be cleaned, ''an N95 mask is recommended''. | ||
[[File:Laser_fan_dirty.jpg|dirty laser exhaust fan|frameless]] | [[File:Laser_fan_dirty.jpg|dirty laser exhaust fan|frameless]] | ||
Use a vacuum and toothbrush/wire brush to clean | Use a vacuum and toothbrush/wire brush to clean. | ||
[[File:Laser_fan_clean.jpg|clean laser exhaust fan|frameless]] | [[File:Laser_fan_clean.jpg|clean laser exhaust fan|frameless]] | ||
=== | === History === | ||
A plastic adapter was 3D printed to connect the 6" outlet of the exhaust fan to the 8" flexible duct leading to the roof hole: | |||
< | <nowiki>laserduct.scad | ||
THICKNESS=1.5*25.4; | THICKNESS=1.5*25.4; | ||
ID=5.75*25.4; | ID=5.75*25.4; | ||
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translate([0,0,-0.5]) cylinder(d=ID_LIP, h=THICKNESS, $fn=100); | translate([0,0,-0.5]) cylinder(d=ID_LIP, h=THICKNESS, $fn=100); | ||
} | } | ||
}</ | }</nowiki> | ||
[[File:Laserduct.png|3D printing exhaust duct | [[File:Laserduct.png|3D printing exhaust duct adapter|thumb]] | ||
Also the duct/roof interface was improved and a new stand was made for the extractor fan. Yay for milk crates! | |||
Also the duct/roof interface was improved and a new stand was made for the extractor fan. Yay for | |||
[[File:Fan-holder.jpg|thumb]] | [[File:Fan-holder.jpg|thumb]] | ||
[[File:new-vent-top.jpg|thumb]] | [[File:new-vent-top.jpg|thumb]] | ||