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projects:laser_cutter [2020/07/07 20:48] – external edit 127.0.0.1projects:laser_cutter [2020/10/11 23:36] – [Current progress] Midder
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 ====== Laser Cutter ====== ====== Laser Cutter ======
 ===== Location ===== ===== Location =====
-  * On top of a built-in desk, under the middle window, in the upper floor room.+  * Next to wigh tool workbench beside window, at front 
  
 ====== Hazards ==== ====== Hazards ====
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 ===== Current progress ===== ===== Current progress =====
-It was proposed that the cutter is moved to under the left-side window, near to entrance to the floor toilet since entilation and cooling is a better fit here 
  
-<gallery> +1Set up again next to window 
-File:Cutter proprosed.jpg|Wireframe shown includes rear fanblock +2Cleaned the bed mirrors and Lens, all not in good condition, (rear mirror still to check.)
-File:Laser cutter installed.jpg|Test-fitted on wooded shelving +
-File:Laser cutter rear.jpg|Position of vents relative to window (that now opens unimpeded) +
-</gallery>+
  
 +===== TODO =====
 +
 +* Set up Cooling.
 +* Air filter,and exhaust outside through window when in use.
 +* computer and software to operate.
 +* Check the bed for focal length of laser
 +
 +*Possible*
 +
 +* Better temp control for cooler
 +* Air Assist for the cut, requires air pump.
 +* switch to shut off when door open, or lock.
 +* EMS?
 ====Current State==== ====Current State====
 The cutter is currently inoperative but has been moved to the window location where a shelf has been installed. Nordin is currently measuring up a panel that will house the external-facing fans/vents under the window pane and will email progress to the maillist. The cutter is currently inoperative but has been moved to the window location where a shelf has been installed. Nordin is currently measuring up a panel that will house the external-facing fans/vents under the window pane and will email progress to the maillist.
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 We have successfully driven the laser with [[https://www.scorchworks.com/K40whisperer/k40whisperer.html]]. We have successfully driven the laser with [[https://www.scorchworks.com/K40whisperer/k40whisperer.html]].
  
-{{tag>projects active resources tools infrastructure electronics todo media}}+{{tag>projects active resources tools infrastructure electronics}}
  
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