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Only Knox Makers members are allowed to use the laser cutter, and only after taking the Laser Cutter Workshop. You can look on our [https://knoxmakers.org/events/ events calendar] to see if any are scheduled, or talk to the [https://knoxmakers.org/member/jondale/ Laser Cutting Czar]. The cost of the class is $10 and lasts about 2 hours. | |||
Revision as of 14:29, 18 April 2017
Only Knox Makers members are allowed to use the laser cutter, and only after taking the Laser Cutter Workshop. You can look on our events calendar to see if any are scheduled, or talk to the Laser Cutting Czar. The cost of the class is $10 and lasts about 2 hours.
Class Outline
- Laser Theory of Operation
- Laser Hardware
- The safety equipment
- How to arm and fire
- Laser Cutter Materials
- Cover safe and approved materials
- Cover some known materials that do not work
- Inkscape Plug-in
- How to install
- Relevant G-Code
- How to set up cutting/engraving
- Custom values tab
- Computer Control
- User Account
- Moving files
- Where to keep G-Code Files
- LinuxCNC
- Toggle Emergency Stop
- Home all
- Touch-off
- Clear previous
- Burninate!
- Shutdown
Cost
$10 per student.
Duration
One hour course
Class Size
Number of students depends on classroom space, possibly 10-20 students.
Prerequisites
Basic electronic theory will be helpful, but not required.
Further Information
The basic class provides an overview of the machine itself, what materials you can and can't use, and basics of operation.
You will be provided 3 12x12" (roughly) pieces of material: poster paper, plywood, and acrylic. The poster paper and acrylic are utilized in two exercises during class time, and the wood is left for you to experiment with on your own.