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Digital technologies/Laser cutting/Tutorial: How to Laser Cut (view source)
Revision as of 15:07, 20 June 2024
, 20 June→Getting ready to cut
[[File:Air Compressor.png|center|Air Compressor]]
[[File:Air Compressor.png|center|Air Compressor]]
This is the orange handle next to laser cutter, under the materials settings list. Turn the handle towards the ON direction (handle in-line with tube). You should hear the air start.
This is the orange handle next to laser cutter, under the materials settings list. Turn the handle towards the ON direction (handle in-line with tube). You should hear the air start.
[[File:Air Compressor2.png|center|Air Compressor2]]
==== Filter ====
==== Filter ====
[[File:Filter.png|center|Filter]]
The filter is activated by a little black dial that must be turned to ON. It can be found on the back wall of the Makerspace between the two windows.
The filter is activated by a little black dial that must be turned to ON. It can be found on the back wall of the Makerspace between the two windows.
=== Homing ===
=== Homing ===
Set your home by pressing X/Y off (button 8) then Go (the green button). You should be able to freely move the head of the laser cutter along the X and Y axis of the laser cutter. Once you have moved it to the desired position, press Set home (button 7).
Set your home by pressing X/Y off (button 8) then Go (the green button). You should be able to freely move the head of the laser cutter along the X and Y axis of the laser cutter. Once you have moved it to the desired position, press Set home (button 7).
== Printing/cutting settings ==
== Printing/cutting settings ==