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*engraving and cutting can be put in same file, when you get them into lasercut select cuts and push them to a later layer (select line, select layer colour) | *engraving and cutting can be put in same file, when you get them into lasercut select cuts and push them to a later layer (select line, select layer colour) | ||
*think about cut order, if it matters push cuts to different layers, e.g. shark with eye cut out, cut out eye first then shark, otherwise shark could fall away or move before the eye has been cut | *think about cut order, if it matters push cuts to different layers, e.g. shark with eye cut out, cut out eye first then shark, otherwise shark could fall away or move before the eye has been cut | ||
* | *make sure the exhaust fan is outside outside, plug it in and cover up the gap in the bay door | ||
*laser does not cut at lower power levels (TBD) ~ 25 - 30%. Head moves properly but no cutting (although it still may be firing) | *laser does not cut at lower power levels (TBD) ~ 25 - 30%. Head moves properly but no cutting (although it still may be firing) | ||
*after long cuts LaserCut5.1 often looses contact with the laser, file->reconnect will often restore connectivity, if not: save your project, close LaserCut5.1 unplug the usb connector to the laser, reconnect it, restart LaserCut5.1, open your saved project. | *after long cuts LaserCut5.1 often looses contact with the laser, file->reconnect will often restore connectivity, if not: save your project, close LaserCut5.1 unplug the usb connector to the laser, reconnect it, restart LaserCut5.1, open your saved project. | ||
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# Follow the start up procedure as above | # Follow the start up procedure as above | ||
# Load the LaserCut5.1 project (file open) desktop\protospace random\codohundo\LaserCut2012.01 | # Load the LaserCut5.1 project (file open) desktop\protospace random\codohundo\LaserCut2012.01 | ||
# Using the above charts as guidelines, set the first layer to your chosen etching settings by double clicking the first layer and filling in the selected properties | # Using the above charts as guidelines (also refer to the sample cuts kept by the laser), set the first layer to your chosen etching settings by double clicking the first layer and filling in the selected properties | ||
# Set the next two layers to your chosen cut settings using the same procedure | # Set the next two layers to your chosen cut settings using the same procedure | ||
# Download the coin project to the laser by clicking on the download button, this will bring up a dialog that shows all files currently on the laser, select delete all, then download current, this shouldn't take very long | # Download the coin project to the laser by clicking on the download button, this will bring up a dialog that shows all files currently on the laser, select delete all (I hope people remembered to save their projects), then download current, this shouldn't take very long | ||
# Ensure the work area is clear of all obstructions and the laser head is starting safely away from the edges and has enough room to travel, use the arrow keys to jog the head over to a safe starting location if necessary, this project is small so starting in the middle is safe. | # Ensure the work area is clear of all obstructions and the laser head is starting safely away from the edges and has enough room to travel, use the arrow keys to jog the head over to a safe starting location if necessary, this project is small so starting in the middle is safe. | ||
# Select a scrap of the same material and thickness at least 3cm x 3cm and place it under the cutting head with the head starting at the upper left hand corner of the test piece | # Select a scrap of the same material and thickness at least 3cm x 3cm and place it under the cutting head with the head starting at the upper left hand corner of the test piece | ||