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# Open LightBurn on computer next to the laser cutter | # Open LightBurn on computer next to the laser cutter | ||
# Import a vector file (dxf, pdf, etc) | # Import a vector file (svg, dxf, pdf, etc.), raster image, or create a design in LightBurn. | ||
# Set the color of items to define how you want them cut or engraved, then double click the colors in the pane on the right to set the laser speed, power, and other features associated with that color. Black can be used to cut and red to etch, for instance. Use this chart to get a ballpark reference for speed and power settings: [[Big red laser cutter settings]]. It is recommended to do a "test cut" before cutting out a large file to be sure your speed and power settings are good. | # Set the color of items to define how you want them cut or engraved, then double click the colors in the pane on the right to set the laser speed, power, and other features associated with that color. Black can be used to cut and red to etch, for instance. Use this chart to get a ballpark reference for speed and power settings: '''[[Big red laser cutter settings]]'''. It is recommended to do a "test cut" before cutting out a large file to be sure your speed and power settings are good. | ||
[[File:Lightburn layer tips.png|frameless|LightBurn layer settings]] | [[File:Lightburn layer tips.png|frameless|LightBurn layer settings]] | ||
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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 == | ||
As mentioned, RDWorks can also be used. We haven't tried it yet but it seems it's a free download [https://www.thunderlaser.com/laser-download from here]. | As mentioned, RDWorks can also be used. We haven't tried it yet but it seems it's a free download [https://www.thunderlaser.com/laser-download from here]. | ||
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[https://spaz.org/~jake/sudoroom/Big_red_laser_cutter/ <u>The above software has also been downloaded and stored here</u>] | [https://spaz.org/~jake/sudoroom/Big_red_laser_cutter/ <u>The above software has also been downloaded and stored here</u>] | ||
It was setup with an IP address of 100.64.64.69 (by pressing buttons through the menu) but it had no ports open and then we just switched over to USB to the computer and it was working fine. The same software might work over ethernet but we didn't try. | |||
== Trying other things == | == Trying other things == | ||
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I'm trying to install [https://laserweb.yurl.ch/|LaserWeb]. | I'm trying to install [https://laserweb.yurl.ch/|LaserWeb]. | ||
I ran the commands here : https://laserweb.yurl.ch/documentation/installation/36-install-raspberry-pi. But the server gave an error when started: | I ran the commands here: https://laserweb.yurl.ch/documentation/installation/36-install-raspberry-pi. But the server gave an error when started: | ||
<nowiki> | |||
Server binding to all local IP addresses on port: 8000 | Server binding to all local IP addresses on port: 8000 | ||
internal/modules/cjs/loader.js:818 | internal/modules/cjs/loader.js:818 | ||
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code: 'MODULE_NOT_FOUND', | code: 'MODULE_NOT_FOUND', | ||
requireStack: [ '/home/laser/Programs/lw.comm-server/server.js' ] | requireStack: [ '/home/laser/Programs/lw.comm-server/server.js' ] | ||
} | }</nowiki> | ||
== Stuff made on the big red laser cutter == | == Stuff made on the big red laser cutter == | ||
* I cut some 1/4 clear plastic suspected to be acrylic. Used .5mm/sec 100%/40% power. It cut all the way through but the edge was rough. | * I cut some 1/4" clear plastic suspected to be acrylic. Used 0.5mm/sec 100% / 40% power. It cut all the way through but the edge was rough. | ||
== Stuff seen around the space == | == Stuff seen around the space == | ||
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== Ventilation ducting == | == Ventilation ducting == | ||
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=== History === | === 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: | 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 | <nowiki> | ||
laserduct.scad | |||
THICKNESS=1.5*25.4; | THICKNESS=1.5*25.4; | ||
ID=5.75*25.4; | ID=5.75*25.4; | ||