= Overview = Teensy, with the following things attached: *Laser input *Text LCD *RFID Reader *TP-Link router Usage flow: #User swipes RFID, #rfid & odometer are both logged to the internets #The server returns if the user is authorized #laser is enabled #During cutting, the time counts up #User swipes RFID #rfid & odometer value …
Category: Laser
Supplies
Mirrors: 25mm High quality Si Plated Reflection Mirror $30 http://www.lightobject.com/25mm-High-quality-Si-Plated-Reflection-Mirror-P117.aspx Lens: High quality 18mm ZnSe Focus lens (F63.5mm) $52 http://www.lightobject.com/High-quality-18mm-ZnSe-Focus-lens-F635mm-P831.aspx Laser tube: SP 80W CO2 Sealed Laser Tube $465 http://www.lightobject.com/SP-80W-CO2-Sealed-Laser-Tube-P529.aspx Air assist module 6mm Dia Tube 9mm Threaded Pneumatic Speed Controller Quick Connector $6 https://www.amazon.com/Threaded-Pneumatic-Speed-Controller-Connector/dp/B00CJCXPBS/ Air compressor 220V 185W Electromagnetic Air Pump for Laser Cutter …
Materials
Safe Materials Note on plastics: Unless you have a label, it’s almost impossible to tell what kind of plastic it is once it’s formed. The $1/pound bin at TAP is great IF THE PLASTIC HAS A LABEL ON IT. See below on why you should not laser random plastic. Paper/matte board/cardboard/pressboard/cork (cardstock could have additives …
Laser Cutter/Sketchup
[[File:300px-Sketchup-laser.png|thumb|right|300px|A 2D design in SketchUp]] ”Also shamelessly stolen from London Hackspace’s wiki” [http://sketchup.google.com/ Google SketchUp] is a powerful, free, easy-to-use 3D CAD package by Google. It is normally used for producing 3D models many of which you’ll find on Google Earth. Its intuitive interface has me hooked, and I’ve created a fair few 3D models. When …
Time Tracker/old
/* */ // include the library code: #include <LiquidCrystal.h> #include <EEPROM.h> #include "EEPROMAnything.h" // Pins for LCD #define PIN_LCD_D7 12 #define PIN_LCD_D6 13 #define PIN_LCD_D5 14 #define PIN_LCD_D4 15 #define PIN_LCD_RS 21 #define PIN_LCD_EN 20 // Input pin from laser cutter mobo #define LASER_PIN 0 // Button connected here will reset the counter #define RESET_PIN …
New Laser Proposal
Proposal Our current laser is starting to fail and will require significant rehab to stay viable – such rehab will require significant down time. We have the opportunity to get a newer version of our laser for approximately 3K in expenses. Asset AMT148 The new laser is 120 watts 1300 x 900 mm bed New …
Ventilation
”’Ventilation is needed for the metal shop and wood shop.”’ [[File:Grill.jpg]]] == Steps == * Agree on design * Draft written description of design * Submit description to landlord for approval Once Approval is obtained * Generate parts list * Create cost estimate, solicit group for funds * Purchase parts * Organize work day and …
How other spaces use lasers
== Here are links to the laser cutter pages put up by other hackerspace or hackerspace-like entities: == *[http://wiki.hackspace.org.uk/wiki/Equipment/LaserCutter London Hackspace] (see page for info on reverse-engineering LaserCut software & file format) **[http://wiki.hackspace.org.uk/wiki/Equipment/LaserCutter/Refresher Laser Cutter Refresher taped to Laser Cutter] *[http://wiki.metrixcreatespace.com/laser-cutter Metrix Create:Space] – a for-profit Hackspace-like business *[https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Lasercutter Nosebridge] *[http://metalab.at/wiki/Lazzzor Metalab] (in weird German) [[Category:Laser]] [[Category:Laser Resources]]
Laser Cutter fob fix 05-2017
== Problem == The laser cutter fob box broke in early May 2017. Pete and I (Terry) looked at it and determined the box has two pieces of hardware. The teensy appeared ok, but the TP-Link router that hosts the laserboss script was bricked. == TP-Link attempted solution (failed) == We attempted to get everything …
Laser Cutter issues 06-2017
Chris o’Sullivan, Crafty, Pete and I looked at the laser today trying to get an idea of what is going wrong. We understand the problem, but don’t have a fix in place yet. == ”’Problem description:”’ == When the power strip is turned off, the chiller beeps an alarm. The display on the chiller is …