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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.
- The new laser is 120 watts
- 1300 x 900 mm bed
- New controller
- It is currently located in a space I acquired on Murray street for rehab and Terry E. owns it.
The plan is to rehab the laser in that space, then swap it out for our existing laser.
Challenges
Funding – This proposed budget has been reworked the budget based on some likely outcomes to fund this project. [http://wiki.acemonstertoys.org/images/e/e8/2017-18-Live-Budget-070817-laser.xlsx It is detailed here (see change log).] Dead link
Timeline – Swap out the weekend of Sept 4th … so an ambitious timeline
Rehab resources – We will need the following rehab resources
- A person or team to build a new fob box
- Time to work on the controller
- A team to clean the laser (so dirty)
- A team to work on the mechanicals and ensure safety (rehab the z, test/repair interlock, safety disconnect switch, etc)
- Minor parts like belts needed
- Truck rental/possibly movers
- optical alignment, mirror cleaning.