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==Specs==
==Quick Specs==
Working bed size: 730mm x 430mm (28 3/4" x 17" ish)
1000DPI engraving resolution
Kerf size 0.1mm


Supported file formats:
* '''Working bed size:''' 730mm x 430mm (28 3/4" x 17" ish)
DXF, CDR, SVG, AI
* '''Engraving resolution:''' 1000DPI
* '''Kerf:''' 0.1mm
* '''Supported file formats:''' Anything that can be "printed" to [https://www.troteclaser.com/en-ca/laser-machines/jobcontrol JobControl] with the appropriate vectors, fills and line formatting. Trotec's [https://www.youtube.com/c/TrotecLaserCanada/videos excellent tutorials] and our [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1_RdW1xh5ltwHSCs7e7BQaaY60jo0sO8frpAQ2GgcG5w/edit?usp=sharing training courses] are done in [https://www.coreldraw.com/en/ CorelDRAW], so the computer attached to our laser provides a licensed copy. Other popular software includes [https://inkscape.org/ Inkscape], [https://www.autodesk.ca/en/products/autocad/overview Autodesk AutoCAD] and [https://www.adobe.com/ca/products/illustrator.html Adobe Illustrator], generating files such as DXF, CDR, SVG, AI, PDF, etc.
* '''Maximum material thickness:''' generally 1/2", with thicker materials possible using multiple passes, resulting in poor edge finish due to kerf.
 
== Usage and Billing Policies ==
 
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0By-vvp6fxFekUF9WZG9jaFdwMHc/view?resourcekey=0-GxIydSgSjerHfn-1onI0gw Trotec Laser Account Agreement]


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==Documentation==
==Documentation==
{{Warning|It is imperative to complete a [[chlorine test]] on materials before working with them in any laser cutter.}}{{Warning|Per training and usage agreements, the lens and mirror must be checked and cleaned:
* before use
* during continuous use, or
* when used with unfamiliar material, and
* after use.}}


[https://wiki.protospace.ca/images/e/ef/Speedy-300-Manual-EN.pdf Speedy 300 Product Manual]
[https://wiki.protospace.ca/images/e/ef/Speedy-300-Manual-EN.pdf Speedy 300 Product Manual]
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Maximum material thickness: 1/2"
Maximum material thickness: 1/2"
Higher thicknesses generally have worse edge finishing because of beam spreading out at top and bottom
Higher thicknesses generally have worse edge finishing because of beam spreading out at top and bottom
{{Warning|It is imperative that you do a [[chlorine test]] on unapproved materials before working on them with any
laser cutter.}}


Please try any new, strange, or unknown materials in the Rabbit first, and closely watch them for flame or dense black smoke.  
Please try any new, strange, or unknown materials in the Rabbit first, and closely watch them for flame or dense black smoke.  

Revision as of 20:23, 23 April 2022

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Type Trotec
Make/Model Speedy 300
Serial number S3-4699
Original owner Protospace
Loan status Owned by Protospace
Arrival date December 2016
Location Bay 108, near the door to the front rooms
Functional status Working
Usage permissions Members & Friends Only
Certification Must complete Laser Certification and Trotec Certification
Wiki-ID 107
Label 1.0" 1.5" 2.0"


Quick Specs

  • Working bed size: 730mm x 430mm (28 3/4" x 17" ish)
  • Engraving resolution: 1000DPI
  • Kerf: 0.1mm
  • Supported file formats: Anything that can be "printed" to JobControl with the appropriate vectors, fills and line formatting. Trotec's excellent tutorials and our training courses are done in CorelDRAW, so the computer attached to our laser provides a licensed copy. Other popular software includes Inkscape, Autodesk AutoCAD and Adobe Illustrator, generating files such as DXF, CDR, SVG, AI, PDF, etc.
  • Maximum material thickness: generally 1/2", with thicker materials possible using multiple passes, resulting in poor edge finish due to kerf.

Usage and Billing Policies

Documentation

It is imperative to complete a chlorine test on materials before working with them in any laser cutter.
Per training and usage agreements, the lens and mirror must be checked and cleaned:
  • before use
  • during continuous use, or
  • when used with unfamiliar material, and
  • after use.


Speedy 300 Product Manual

Speedy 300 Service Manual

JobControl 11.2 Operation Manual

Power Control through Color Selection Table from the JobControl 11.2 Manual


Trotec Training

Engraves can be done with embedded image files (PNG et al) or with vector fills (Unlike rabbit which does not receive fill information)

Maximum material thickness: 1/2" Higher thicknesses generally have worse edge finishing because of beam spreading out at top and bottom

Please try any new, strange, or unknown materials in the Rabbit first, and closely watch them for flame or dense black smoke. The lens is very exposed on the Trotec and thick smokey materials, like resin-y woods, rubber, or some plastics, can very quickly damage the machine and potentially the lungs of everyone in the space. Start with low power tests and work your way up.