Table of Contents
This page discusses the 90 watt laser cutter.
90 Watt Laser Cutter
Getting Started
High Level View
- Design or download an SVG file to your home PC/Laptop and get it to fit within a 24“x16” cut.
- Put the SVG file (many use Inkscape) onto a thumb drive.
- Open your SVG file on the computer connected to the cutter.
- “Print” your output to the Full Spectrum Driver
- Prepare the cutter, do the necessary preparations, and cut/engrave.
- When done, be sure to clean up your mess.
Next Steps
Here are some ways to get started using the laser cutter.
- Get some software loaded to your laptop / home PC: Laser cutter software
- Learn Inkscape (see below).
Resources
Software
Inkscape
Inkscape is professional quality vector graphics software which runs on Windows, Mac OS X and GNU/Linux. It is used by design professionals and hobbyists worldwide, for creating a wide variety of graphics such as illustrations, icons, logos, diagrams, maps and web graphics. Inkscape uses the W3C open standard SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) as its native format, and is free and open-source software.
Learning Inkscape
Lasercutting with Inkscape Video Tutorials
Additional Guides
Machine Specs
Weight and Dimensions
- Engraving Area: 24“ x 16” (610mm x 406mm)
- Machine Dimensions: 56“ x 31.5” x 36.5“ (1420mm x 800mm x 843mm)
- Weight: 260 lbs (110 kg)
- Z-Table Range: 6.5”
Laser
- Laser Classification: Class 3R
- Laser Type: Sealed CO2 Laser Tube
- Laser Power: 90W
- Focus Lens: 2.5“
Power
- Power Supply: AC 110V native (220V option available)
- Gross Power: < 1000W
System
- Operation Modes: Precision Raster, Vector or Combined Modes
- Motion Control: High-Speed Stepper Motors
- Operating Temperature: 0C - 45C
Control Software
- Software: RetinaEngrave v3.0
- Compatibility: PC, Mac & Linux
- Apple® macOS® X v10.9 or later (Mavericks)
- Microsoft® Windows® 10
- Microsoft® Windows® 8.1
- Microsoft® Windows® 7 SP1
- Browser Compatibility: Google Chrome (recommended), Safari, Firefox, Edge, & Internet Explorer
- Min Screen Resolution: 1024 x 768 Pixels
- Ability to Connect Through Network (Ethernet or Wireless) without Internet Connection
- Wireless Connection Frequency: 2.4 GHz
Material Capabilities
- ¼” Wood (Cut/Engrave)
- ¼“ Acrylic (Cut/Engrave)
- Fabric (Cut/Engrave)
- Cardboard (Cut/Engrave)
- Paper (Cut/Engrave)
- Natural Leather (Cut/Engrave)
- Stone (Engrave only)
- Glass (Engrave only)
- Rubber (Cut/Engrave)
Features
- Knife Edge Table
- Autofocus Sensor (currently not functioning)
- Front and Back Pass-Through Doors (24” x 3“)
- Motorized Z-table Control
- Keyed Access Panels
- Emergency E-Stop