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equipment:gweike_1390n_130_watt_laser_cutter [2021/02/08 20:38] – Jeff Johnsonequipment:gweike_1390n_130_watt_laser_cutter [2023/05/19 14:31] (current) – [Please Read and Take Notice] Jeff Johnson
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 ===== Please Read and Take Notice ===== ===== Please Read and Take Notice =====
   * <span style="color:red;font-size:150%;">All new users to this machine are encouraged to read all of the applicable parts of this page on proper use of this laser cutter.</span>   * <span style="color:red;font-size:150%;">All new users to this machine are encouraged to read all of the applicable parts of this page on proper use of this laser cutter.</span>
-  * **NO ONE** is to use the machine until they have been checked out by the area lead or their representative.  Currently, the area lead is [[profiles:aramperez|Aram Perez]].+  * **NO ONE** is to use the machine until they have been checked out by the area lead or their representative.  Currently, the area lead is [[profiles:timmartin|Tim Martin]].
   * Using this equipment without approval or without regard to proper use is subject to have their privileges revoked and possibly having their membership revoked.   This is for the safety of you, your fellow members, and for the long term benefit of the equipment.   * Using this equipment without approval or without regard to proper use is subject to have their privileges revoked and possibly having their membership revoked.   This is for the safety of you, your fellow members, and for the long term benefit of the equipment.
  
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 ==== Set the focus ==== ==== Set the focus ====
-  - Now, go to the cutter.  Put in your material that you want to cut/engrave. +  - For focusing, please refer to the youtube link here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PO-oEjJnJMA&ab_channel=ChattLabMakerspace 
-  - Navigate the laser head to the center of your work, and put the focus block underneath the PROBE, not the red dot. +  - Or, go to youtube and search for: "ChattLab Focus process for our lasercutter" 
-  - On the RUIDA control panel, press Z/U button in the middle of the arrows. +  - Watch vid and do what the fat guy  instructed you to do :)
-  - Here you can hit left or right arrows to lower the Z bed to make room (if needed). +
-  - Press the down arrow until you get to Autofocus. +
-  - MAKE SURE THAT THE WOOD BLOCK IS UNDER THE PROBE. +
-  - Press enter. The machine will set the proper focal length. +
-  - REMOVE the focus block. +
-  - The machine is now focused properly.+
  
 ==== Prepare and send your file ==== ==== Prepare and send your file ====