2dcadworkshop_stage3
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* Set up the laser cutter - check the hose etc, start up the PC | * Set up the laser cutter - check the hose etc, start up the PC | ||
* load the software, import the design | * load the software, import the design | ||
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+ | Importing from Adobe Illustrator - need to set scale - 1mm to 1 unit is way out... | ||
* delete borders etc and move the design to a corner | * delete borders etc and move the design to a corner | ||
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+ | scaling - hold control and grab control points at corners to lock ratio when scaling | ||
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+ | To rotate, hit the " | ||
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* set the speed and power | * set the speed and power | ||
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+ | Set speed and power, and click the download button. Select the " | ||
* place material in the laser cutter | * place material in the laser cutter | ||
- | * center | + | Turn on the laser cutter, and let it set its limits. When the head has stopped moving, place your material on the bed |
* set height | * set height | ||
+ | On the laser control panel, press " | ||
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+ | Use the left and right arrow keys to adjust the height of the head, so that the top of the plate with the laser lens / reflector is level with the 63mm measure. Press " | ||
+ | * center laser, and test | ||
+ | use the arrow keys to move the laser head to the top right corner of where you want to cut - use the red dot to line it up. | ||
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* cut it | * cut it |
2dcadworkshop_stage3.txt · Last modified: 2015-10-05 15:55 by 127.0.0.1