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equipment:gweike_1390n_130_watt_laser_cutter [2020/11/24 01:38] – adminequipment:gweike_1390n_130_watt_laser_cutter [2023/05/19 14:31] (current) – [Please Read and Take Notice] admin
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 Laser cutters are great for cutting and engraving many different types of flat surfaces, to very precise dimensions. Laser cutters are great for cutting and engraving many different types of flat surfaces, to very precise dimensions.
  
-The manual can be found {{ :equipment:operational_manual_of_machine_xin_usb.pdf |here}} +The manual of an older system can be found {{ :equipment:operational_manual_of_machine_xin_usb.pdf |here}}.  It's way out of date, but might serve to answer some questions.
 ===== Please Read and Take Notice ===== ===== Please Read and Take Notice =====
-  * 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 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.
  
 ===== Safety ===== ===== Safety =====
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 **The following instructions are a work in progress, but should be finished soon (as of 2020-09-21).** **The following instructions are a work in progress, but should be finished soon (as of 2020-09-21).**
 +
 +===== Basic Use of Machine =====
 +
 +==== Turn on the machine ====
 +  - Open the lid.  Make sure there is nothing protruding above the bed that the head might hit such as weights, or tall pieces of wood.
 +  - Turn the machine on by turning the key.  If it does not come on, make sure the emergency stop isn't pushed down (the big red "oh shit" button).
 +  - The machine will auto-home, then will return to it's last known position.
 +
 +==== Set the focus ====
 +  - For focusing, please refer to the youtube link here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PO-oEjJnJMA&ab_channel=ChattLabMakerspace
 +  - Or, go to youtube and search for: "ChattLab Focus process for our lasercutter"
 +  - Watch vid and do what the fat guy  instructed you to do :)
 +
 +==== Prepare and send your file ====
 +  - Take your svg to the computer designated for that cutter. You must be logged into the Guest Laser account.
 +  - Open Lightburn application.  If it asks for registration information, you're in the wrong account.
 +  - Take your svg to the computer designated for that cutter. You must be logged into the Guest Laser account.
 +  - Open Lightburn application.  If it asks for registration information, you're in the wrong account.
 +  - Open your SVG file in Lightburn.
 +  - Find the connection "Fat Bastard" which should already be selected/connected.
 +  - For each of your colors of your file, adjust power settings and sequencing in the Cuts/Layers dialog in Lightburn. 
 +  - Once you have your settings they way you want them, select "Send" which should send the file over to the cutter.  Give it a filename (anything you like).
 +
 +==== Load the File on the Laser Buffer====
 +  - Press File button.  Find your file and press Enter to load. NOTE. THE IMAGE WILL APPEAR BACKWARDS ON THE LCD.
 +  - Confirm your layer cut settings (speed/power for each color/layer).
 +
 +==== Set our Origin and test your perimeter ====
 +
 +  - On the RUIDA controller, press escape.  Use the arrow keys to navigate the head to the origin point you want.
 +  - Press Origin button.
 +  - Press Frame button to verify the perimeter of your work.
 +
 +==== Last step: Cut/Engrave. ====
 +  - MAKE SURE COOLER, AIR ASSIST and BLOWER are all on.
 +  - If happy with everything, press Start button on control panel to begin cutting.
 +
 +
 +
 +{{ :equipment:lightburn_0.9.10.png?direct&400|}}
  
 === Design === === Design ===
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    * Ensure that all vector colors have 100% opaqueness, or they may not be imported into the driver and may cause errors.    * Ensure that all vector colors have 100% opaqueness, or they may not be imported into the driver and may cause errors.
    * When your work is ready to be engraved and cut, print it to the Full Spectrum Engineering Driver.    * When your work is ready to be engraved and cut, print it to the Full Spectrum Engineering Driver.
- 
-=== Using the Full Spectrum Engineering Driver === 
-   * Engraving and cutting should be done in the following order: 
-       - Raster engraving 
-       - Vector engraving 
-       - Inside and living hinge cuts 
-       - Outside cuts 
-       * If outside cuts are done before other operations, your project may shift as it separates from the rest of your material, causing other cuts and engravings to be slightly off. 
-   * Raster images 
-       * Switch to the raster tab 
-       * Adjust the "B/W Threshold" slider on the right hand side until the image shows only those parts which you want engraved. 
-       * Set the "Raster power" setting in the "Control panel" on the right-hand side to your desired setting (and less than 85%).  See the recommended settings for suggestions. 
-   * Vectors 
-       * Vectors can be viewed on the vector tab and are set on a per-color basis.  Vectors of the same color will share the same settings, which can be set on the right hand side of the program: 
-           * Order -- Sets the order in which vectors are cut. 
-           * Speed -- Sets the speed at which vectors are cut. 
-           * Power -- Sets the power at which vectors are cut.  (Please keep this below 85%.) 
-           * Passes -- Sets the number of passes that will be made on this set of vectors, using the settings above.  Set this to 0 if you'd like to skip a set of vectors.  Set this to 2 or more for multiple passes.  A setting of 1 is appropriate most of the time. 
-           * Polyline -- Number of vector segments that will be cut using these settings.  This is informational only and cannot be adjusted. 
- 
-=== Turning on the machine === 
- 
-  - Turn on the water cooler (switch number 1 on the right-hand side near the rear of the machine) and the exhaust/air assist (switch number 2). 
-      * Because the exhaust/air assist is noisy it's okay to leave it off while you are preparing other things.  However, be sure to turn it on before running the laser.  Without the air assist there is a greater chance of a fire starting, and without the exhaust toxic fumes will linger in the building. 
-  - Make sure the key is in the on position (rotated clockwise). 
-  - Rotate the power switch clockwise to turn the machine on. 
-  - 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. 
-      * 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. 
-  - Home the laser by pressing the Home/AF button on the machine (3rd from the left). 
  
 === Position the laser === === Position the laser ===
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 ===== Admin Details ===== ===== Admin Details =====
 This area is dedicated for people that work or maintain the machine. This is not to be used for general use of the unit, but for approved individuals. This area is dedicated for people that work or maintain the machine. This is not to be used for general use of the unit, but for approved individuals.