Laser Class

	Pages to do with the Laser Cutter:
	Big laser cutter Laser Class Laser Cutter Resources Laser Exhaust System Laser Service Log Laser Settings Laser TODO Laser Troubleshooting Laser Usage Procedure Small Laser Cutter Space Computers/laserchicken

Class Planning

• Design a very simple 2nd part for people to cut during the class
  • Perhaps a Hive13 symbol? Something like NYC's "I Fired the LAZOR".
• Class Presentation
  • (Tour the Laser) Laser Features & Capabilities
    • Safety Features, it was expensive, be careful, if you are not sure stop and call for help.
  • Tour the Wiki
    • Laser Page
    • Laser Settings page
    • Laser Troubleshooting
    • Laser Class (have the material from the class here)
  • Do's and Do not's of using the laser
    • Chlorine Bad
    • Do not leave the laser alone while it is running - this will lead to your bannination.
    • Check the CO2 fire extinguisher and fire blankets.
    • Love the button. Love the Big Red Stop button.
    • New Material? Do test cuts // engraves on a small piece first.
    • Do not lean on the top door, it could stop the laser.
    • ...?
  • Tools you can use to design parts (basically any 2d vector based drawing tool)
  • Using LightBurn (Reminder about troubleshooting & Settings)
    • LightBurn Introduction https://lightburnsoftware.github.io/NewDocs/BeginnerWalkthrough.html
    • Loading your *.dxf into LightBurn
    • Difference between Line and Line+Fill. Images are more advanced.
    • TrueType fonts supported
    • Setting up power level for Line or Line+Fill
    • Origin settings
    • Send File to the laser
    • Checking cut area w/ 'Frame'
  • Zero the Z Axis (Do not press Reset while in this mode)
  • You have already done test cuts, right?
  • Press Start and watch the laser do it's thing.