20150613lasercutter

Random notes

 * our cutter is 60W
 * bed size is written on machine, smaller than A4


 * 2 modes: vector & raster
 * raster is better for engraving images (lots of changes per line)
 * vector is for cutting out shapes (smooth lines)
 * design file can specify power per layer but we only have a physical knob (remember what setting you want for engr or cut)
 * speed also makes a deeper cut, so balance between speed & intensity


 * Refer-x and Refer-Y are the 0,0 starting point. This can be changed when the driver is running, and it will move the head physically.
 * Use the red visible laser to set the starting point, moving the head through the driver to align to a mark on your material.


 * tip: put a known size box (1cm x 2cm or something) so you can tell when scale changes.


 * Corel is possible, but LaserDRW is recommended.