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==== Downloads ====
==== Downloads ====


''LaserCut 5.3'' ([https://docs.google.com/uc?export=download&id=0B7yyT7cWvyTVS0FZRnlvenJtRHc Google Drive], [http://www.leetro.com/english/down/productcatalog2015/SoftwareDriver/MPC6565/LaserCut5.3(V4408)-Installer.rar Direct from Leetro]) for <i class="fa fa-windows"></i> Windows.<br />
''LaserCut 5.3'' ([https://docs.google.com/uc?export=download&id=0B7yyT7cWvyTVS0FZRnlvenJtRHc Google Drive], [http://www.leetro.com/english/down/productcatalog2015/SoftwareDriver/MPC6565/LaserCut5.3(V4408)-Installer.rar Direct from Leetro]) for <i class="fa fa-windows"></i> Windows <sup>Paid, Demo</sup><br />
The full version, but requires a special SenseLock USB Dongle to be connected to the PC running it or the software is limited to a demo mode (which is still useful for familiarizing yourself with the program). This version is needed in order to communicate with our laser cutter, as 6.1 doesn't support ours.
:The full version, but requires a special SenseLock USB Dongle to be connected to the PC running it or the software is limited to a demo mode (which is still useful for familiarizing yourself with the program). :This version is needed in order to communicate with our laser cutter, as 6.1 doesn't support ours.




''LaserCut 6.1'' ([https://docs.google.com/uc?export=download&id=0B7yyT7cWvyTVMVR4RklNLVkyaFk Google Drive], [http://www.leetro.com/english/down/productcatalog2015/SoftwareDriver/MPC6585/LaserCut61%20(MPC6585)%20Installer.rar Direct from Leetro]) for <i class="fa fa-windows"></i> Windows. ''Not directly compatible with our laser cutter''<br />
''LaserCut 6.1'' ([https://docs.google.com/uc?export=download&id=0B7yyT7cWvyTVMVR4RklNLVkyaFk Google Drive], [http://www.leetro.com/english/down/productcatalog2015/SoftwareDriver/MPC6585/LaserCut61%20(MPC6585)%20Installer.rar Direct from Leetro]) for <i class="fa fa-windows"></i> Windows <sup>Free</sup><br />
The full version with no restrictions. Can be used to prepare files for the earlier version of LaserCut ([[#Downloads|5.3]]). Both versions of LaserCut can be installed at the same time.
:Not directly compatible with our laser cutter but has no USB dongle requirement, is fully functional aside from not being able to communicate with our laser cutter. Can still be used to prepare files for the earlier version of LaserCut ([[#Downloads|5.3]]). Both versions of LaserCut can be installed at the same time making this version a great option too.
 
 
''123D Make'' ([http://www.123dapp.com/make Direct from Autodesk]) for <i class="fa fa-windows"></i> Windows, <i class="fa fa-apple"></i> Mac, <i class="fa fa-apple"></i> iPad/iPhone <sup>Free</sup><br />
:A program for converting 3D models into pieces which can be laser cut & attached together to form a fully 3D model out of laser cut materials ([http://imgur.com/AnC8UJA example]).
 
 
''Pepakura Designer'' ([http://www.tamasoft.co.jp/pepakura-en/ Direct from Tama Software]) for <i class="fa fa-windows"></i> Windows <sup>Paid, Demo</sup><br />
:A program for converting 3D models into origami style pages which can be printed, cut out by hand &/or laser cut, then folded to form a 3D object ([http://www.tamasoft.co.jp/pepakura-en/gallery/list.php examples]).


=== Resources ===
=== Resources ===
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[http://templatemaker.nl/ TemplateMaker], a very useful Online tool for generating various custom boxes & shapes that can be cut on the laser.
[http://templatemaker.nl/ TemplateMaker], a very useful Online tool for generating various custom boxes & shapes that can be cut on the laser.
[http://www.wolfiesden.com/Laser/PuzzleCreator.asp Wolfie's SVG Puzzle Generator], exports a randomly generated puzzle in SVG format which can be converted to DXF and then laser cut out of something (in order to make personalized puzzles).
[http://www.makercase.com/ MakerCase], generates a proper box with the option to set the thickness of the material & pick which style of joints to use.