Laser Cutting and Etching
The Laser Cutter is Not a Workbench, Public computer, or Shelf
The linear bearing surface is actually quite fragile and easily damaged by denting or abrasion. Before using the laser, verify that your material is safe to cut.
Do not laze metal object, the reflections will damage the laser. Do not laser any material that contains chlorine (e.g. PVC, Vinyl)
Machines
Software
Operations
"Verified" Members
If you wish to gain access to the laser, contact someone on the list and request a walk-through.
After completing the walk-through, add yourself to the list and include the name or handle of the person who trained you.
| Member | Instructor | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Update | "Thanks for getting it to work" |
| Next | Roguejedi | |
| Roguejedi | Shway | |
| Shway | Clyde | |
| Clyde | Konstantin | |
| Ash | Konstantin | |
| Robin | Konstantin | |
| UPdate | Konstantin | |
| Stephen Lynch | Konstantin | |
| Max | Stephen |
| Member | Instructor | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| James | James | "Thanks for getting it to work" |
| Konstantin | James | |
| Guan | Konstantin | |
| Krissy | Konstantin | |
| John OB | Konstantin | |
| Masahiro | Konstantin | |
| Mark Carroll | Konstantin | |
| Charlie | Konstantin | |
| Stephen Lynch | Konstantin | |
| Max | Stephen |
Resources
This is needed to make the G-code for the laser: Turnkey lazor plugin
This is a template that will help with aligning workpieces in the laser bed: File:Default Inkscape setup for Hack Manhattan.svg
Old template: File:HM_K40_Template.svg
This is a file that will help you determine what settings should be used for a given material: File needs to be uploaed
This program directly sends the gcode to the ramps board and avoids having glitches during rasters: pronterface
Tips on working in Inkscape: Inkscape Tips( The only part that is applicable is Section 2.1 )
If pronterface in os x gives an "[ERROR] Failed to set power settings" error try using the March 2014 build instead of the Feb 2015
