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--- equipment:laser_cutter_50w_tutorial [2020/06/17 20:59] – Matthew Peverill
+++ equipment:laser_cutter_50w_tutorial [2021/09/10 18:45] – [Specifications] James Pittman
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 ====== How to Use the Laser Cutters ======
-//**Note: You must be trained to use it before handling it alone.**//  \\
+//**Note: You must be trained before handling them alone.**//  \\
-Please contact James Pittman to set up training on it.
+Please contact James Pittman to set up training.
 {{ :equipment:laser_cutter:lasercutterorientation.pdf |Laser Cutter Handout}}
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   * The small laser is capable of cutting up to 1/4" thickness, big laser can cut up to 1/2" in some materials.
   * The small laser is controlled by an [[http://en.rd-acs.com/prod_view.aspx?TypeId=50099&Id=161&FId=t3:50099:3|RDLC320G made by Ruida Technology]]
-  * The software has gone by many names: RDCAM, LaserWorks, and RDWorks. [[http://en.rd-acs.com/down.aspx?TypeId=50074&FId=t14:50074:14|The latest version is here.]]
+  * The software has gone by many names: RDCAM, LaserWorks, and RDWorks.
   * Machine home is typically upper left-hand corner for the small laser, upper right for big laser.
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 *: These materials can only be etched, not cut.
-//** Using banned materials can result in damaged machines or exposure to toxic gasses. If you're not sure, ask! **//
+//** Using banned materials can result in damaged machines or exposure to toxic gasses. If you're not sure, ask! If your material isn't listed, ask! **//
 ==== Before your session / File Formats ====
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   * Always test settings on your material before cutting your whole piece.
+If you're looking for something to cut, here are some websites we've found helpful in the past.
+  * [[https://www.festi.info/boxes.py/index.html|Boxes.py]] is an Open Source box generator written in Python. It features both finished parametrized generators as well as a Python API for writing your own. It features finger and (flat) dovetail joints, flex cuts, holes and slots for screws, hinges, gears, pulleys and much more
+  * [[https://en.makercase.com/#/|Makercase]] generates simple laser cut box designs
+Want to test whether a material is safe to cut?
+  - Consult the list above.
+  - Perform [[https://youtu.be/3QBn8UIJ1oU|this test]].