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mrscott created 		documentation:laser_cutters:full_spectrum_laser_cutter [2020/07/28 20:41] (current)
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 +====== Full Spectrum laser cutter ======
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 Our laser cutter is a Full Spectrum Pro LF 36x24. It has a 80 watt laser tube, and a 24" by 36" cutting area. Our laser cutter is a Full Spectrum Pro LF 36x24. It has a 80 watt laser tube, and a 24" by 36" cutting area.
  
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 ===== Laser Calendar ===== ===== Laser Calendar =====
  
-[[https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=tcmaker.[email protected]&ctz=America/Chicago|Consult the laser calendar]] to see when the laser cutter is booked. Members with a scheduled appointment have priority on the laser cutter during that time. If no one has time booked, the laser is available for walk-up use. +Due to covid all laser booking is being done through [[https://clubhouse.tcmaker.org/|Clubhouse.tcmaker.org]]
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-To reserve time on the laser cutter "invite" the laser cutter to a meeting. The laser cutter calendar's address is: +
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-**tcmaker.org_2d3935333934333630383333 (at) resource.calendar.google.com** +
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-If the time is available, your invite will be automatically accepted. This will (as far as we are aware) //only// work from a Google calendar -- other clients are not supported. +
 ==== Reservation etiquette ==== ==== Reservation etiquette ====
   *  Reserve a reasonable amount of time. What's reasonable? That depends on the time of day and the day of the week. 8 hours from midnight to 8am on a Tuesday is reasonable, while noon to 8pm on a Saturday is not. Remember, be excellent to each other, and share the laser cutter with your fellow members.   *  Reserve a reasonable amount of time. What's reasonable? That depends on the time of day and the day of the week. 8 hours from midnight to 8am on a Tuesday is reasonable, while noon to 8pm on a Saturday is not. Remember, be excellent to each other, and share the laser cutter with your fellow members.
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 ===== Materials ===== ===== Materials =====
  
-The laser cutter can etch and/or cut a wide range of materials -- but some materials don't work well, and **some materials are extremely hazardous to the machine and nearby humans**. Check the list of [[Laser Cutter Materials|Laser Cutter Materials]] before placing anything in the laser.+The laser cutter can etch and/or cut a wide range of materials -- but some materials don't work well, and **some materials are extremely hazardous to the machine and nearby humans**. Check the list of [[documentation:laser_cutters:laser_cutter_materials|Laser Cutter Materials]] before placing anything in the laser.
  
 ===== Settings ===== ===== Settings =====
  
-Recommended settings for various materials: [[Laser Cutter Settings|Laser Cutter Settings]]+Recommended settings for various materials: [[documentation:laser_cutters:full_spectrum_settings|Laser Cutter Settings]]
  
  
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 ==== Software tips ==== ==== Software tips ====
  
-We have [[Software_Tips|a page of tips for using various softwares with the laser cutter]]. Please add your own hints and kinks as you find them!+We have [[documentation:laser_cutters:software_tips|a page of tips for using various softwares with the laser cutter]]. Please add your own hints and kinks as you find them!
  
 ==== Laser computer ==== ==== Laser computer ====
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   *  [[http://laser101.fslaser.com/RetinaEngrave?|RetinaEngrave Legacy Download]] -- Software to setup the laser file on your own computer    *  [[http://laser101.fslaser.com/RetinaEngrave?|RetinaEngrave Legacy Download]] -- Software to setup the laser file on your own computer 
   *  [[http://fslaser.com/files/Software_Manual_Standalone.pdf|**RetinaEngrave 3D software manual**]] -- software reference    *  [[http://fslaser.com/files/Software_Manual_Standalone.pdf|**RetinaEngrave 3D software manual**]] -- software reference 
-  * **[[Media:Basic_Laser_Packet.pdf|Basic Laser Packet]] **-- Training materials from our Laser Basics class. For reference by **trained users only**. +  * **{{ :documentation:laser_cutters:basic_laser_packet.pdf |Basic Laser Cutter Packet}} **-- Training materials from our Laser Basics class. For reference by **trained users only**. //This is not a substitute for attending a laser training class!//
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