	Pages to do with the Laser Cutter:
	Big laser cutter Laser Class Laser Cutter Laser Exhaust System Laser Service Log Laser Settings Laser TODO Laser Troubleshooting Laser Usage Procedure 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 can for air before cutting anything that might catch on fire.
  - 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 LaserCut (Reminder about troubleshooting & Settings)
  - Loading your *.dxf into LaserCut Pro
  - Difference between Cut & Engrave
  - TrueType fonts supported
  - Setting up power level for Cut & Engrave (click Compute!)
  - Download to the laser
  - Checking cut area w/ 'test' and 'Run Box'
- 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.

Laser Class