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equipment:full_spectrum_90_watt_laser_cutter [2020/09/21 21:03] – [Special Instructions] leamonequipment:full_spectrum_90_watt_laser_cutter [2020/11/30 19:55] (current) – Fix IP address jbrown
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-We currently have two of these saws at ChattLab, both very similar to theother.+This is one of the laser cutters we have at ChattLab.
  
-Great for cutting and engraving many different types of flat surfaces.+Laser cutters are great for cutting and engraving many different types of flat surfaces, to very precise dimensions.
  
 The manual can be found [[https://info.fslaser.com/hubfs/Public_Documents/Pro%20Series%20Manual%20PS20%26PS24.pdf|here]] The manual can be found [[https://info.fslaser.com/hubfs/Public_Documents/Pro%20Series%20Manual%20PS20%26PS24.pdf|here]]
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   * **Never cut vinyl plastic on the laser cutter!**  Vinyl will release chlorine gas, which is fatally dangerous to humans, and will also corrosively destroy the lenses used in the laser cutter.  Some plastics are OK to cut, but please ensure they do not contain vinyl.  If you have any doubt, please seek guidance.   * **Never cut vinyl plastic on the laser cutter!**  Vinyl will release chlorine gas, which is fatally dangerous to humans, and will also corrosively destroy the lenses used in the laser cutter.  Some plastics are OK to cut, but please ensure they do not contain vinyl.  If you have any doubt, please seek guidance.
   * Keep the lid shut on the laser cutter whenever it is operating.  The laser emits light (some of it non-visible) at an intensity that is damaging to your eyes.  The window in the lid will block damaging light from passing through.   * Keep the lid shut on the laser cutter whenever it is operating.  The laser emits light (some of it non-visible) at an intensity that is damaging to your eyes.  The window in the lid will block damaging light from passing through.
-  * Remain with the laser cutter whenever it is in operation.  By design, the laser burns the material it is working on.  Fires are not frequent, but they do need to be handled quickly if they do happen.  Watch your work.+  * Remain with the laser cutter whenever it is in operation.  By design, the laser burns the material it is working on.  Fires are not frequent, but they do need to be handled quickly if they do happen.  Watch your work as it happens.
   * Please make sure that the water cooler and exhaust/air assist are on before operating the laser cutter.   * Please make sure that the water cooler and exhaust/air assist are on before operating the laser cutter.
  
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   * **Do not run the laser at more than 85% power.**  Doing so significantly shortens the life of the laser tube (which is expensive).  Similarly, you wouldn't frequently red-line your car, running the engine at it's max RPM.  Likewise, please do not run the laser near its maximum range.  Keep it at or below 85% power.   * **Do not run the laser at more than 85% power.**  Doing so significantly shortens the life of the laser tube (which is expensive).  Similarly, you wouldn't frequently red-line your car, running the engine at it's max RPM.  Likewise, please do not run the laser near its maximum range.  Keep it at or below 85% power.
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 +**The following instructions are a work in progress, but should be finished soon (as of 2020-09-21).**
  
 === Design === === Design ===
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   - Rotate the power switch clockwise to turn the machine on.   - Rotate the power switch clockwise to turn the machine on.
   - As the machine boots up, verify that it connects to the network.   - As the machine boots up, verify that it connects to the network.
-      * This particular machine is set up to connect with the IP address 192.168.121.19.+      * This particular machine is set up to connect with the IP address 192.168.121.20.
       * After the machine has booted up completely, the second field of the second line should read D19 (for the last number in the IP address).       * After the machine has booted up completely, the second field of the second line should read D19 (for the last number in the IP address).
       * If the machine does not connect to the network, turn it off for 10 seconds, and turn it back on.  It usually connects on the first try, but sometimes it might take a couple.       * If the machine does not connect to the network, turn it off for 10 seconds, and turn it back on.  It usually connects on the first try, but sometimes it might take a couple.