== 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 …
Category: Tools + Areas + Programs
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 …
2017 Upgrade
This page is a rough draft detailing the 2017 upgrade to the laser. *[No archivable information shared after this date] *”’23 Sep 17 – Image: Z-Axis switch – ”’https://acemonstertoys.slack.com/files/U1665N39Q/F78U3JA07/image_uploaded_from_ios.jpg *”’23 Sep 17 – Log: Maintenance””””’ ** Put in a Z axis limit switch this afternoon to see how it fits into the new workflow. The software …
Laser Cutter Buildout – May 2011
Shit in the way of the laser cutter. Needs to be moved out of the way: Possible options for each item: Owner takes it home Find a new spot for it at AMT Sell it and donate profits to AMT Take it outside and set it on fire Please put your name next to each …
Exlas 1280 Laser Cutter
This page contains research on XYZ-Tech’s EXLAS 1280 Laser Cutter that we did before purchasing it. This wiki has a large amount of information about the laser. Cost $4217 base cost CIF $370 motorized up-down table (adds a motor to the Z axis) $470 Industry chiller CW-5000 (adds a chiller to the water cooling system) …
Laser Maintenance Instructions
Cleaning Supplies + Tools Tub of lubricants and shop towels (located on the right side of the top shelf): WD40 Blue (Multi-Use) – Used to clean rails. Amazon Link WD40 Yellow (Silicone Lubricant) – Used to lubricate rails. Amazon Link Swabs/Pec Pads/Lens Paper kit (located in the green and white organizer on the second shelf …
Lens Alignment
Please notify the tool steward before attempting to align the mirrors. It is also useful to have an assistant. See the Instructable on aligning the mirrors. LO Alignment Test File (Google drive link, permission needed)
Lubricating the Rails
This is a regular maintenance that needs to be done to the laser. Be sure to get training before doing this!!! Use some paper towels and the two cans of WD-40 behind the red toolbox in the laser room. Note: It’s important to keep the overspray off of the mirrors inside the laser. The easiest …
Maintenance Logs
== Short Form Logs == [http://acemonstertoys.org/assets/data/AMT001.log http://acemonstertoys.org/assets/data/AMT001.log] == Long Form Logs == Entry Template: Date – General Descriptor of activity – Name of people who did the work Descriptor including images to note what was done on the laser. [[Category:Laser Upkeep]] [[Category:Laser]]
Laser Cutter/Design Software
== Software to prepare designs to laser == === Inkscape === Inkscape can be used to convert various vector file types (SVG, PDF, etc) into DXF, with the Inkscape DXF export plugin listed below. Quick tutorial on exporting files from inkscape as dxf: *start inkscape, open some vector file *ctrl+a, ctrl-shift-G a bunch of times …