Watch this video, then take the quiz found here – bit.ly/1VNunVZ – to become laser cutter certified. Once you’ve completed these two steps, come in to the Fayetteville Free Library Fab Lab and speak to the staff member at the help desk. They will put a note on your library card indicating you can use […]
Making and mounting the 4 Stepper Mounts and installing the Leadscrews for the LaserBed. Plenty of Fails / Redo’s / Problems, but c’mon that’s what diy is all about right 😉 enjoy Leadscrews Banggood: http://banggood.com/T8-300mm-Stainless-Steel-Lead-Screw-Set-with-Shaft-Coupling-and-Mounted-Ball-Bearing-p-995057.html Linear Rails Aliexpress: http://aliexpress.com/item/Free-shipping-9mm-Linear-Guide-MGN9-L-200mm-linear-rail-way-MGN9C-or-MGN9H-Long-linear/32525095448.html Cnc Operation #1 1/8″ – 3.175mm Single Flute Cutter 32mm Cutting Length (600mm/min 8000rpm) (1mm Depth […]
With a powerful laser, easy to use software, and the ability to cut and engrave everything from leather to soft metals, the FSL Muse is an awesome tool that belongs in any Maker’s workflow. Learn more about it now. Read the FSL Muse Tech Breakdown article here: https://matterhackers.com/articles/tech-breakdown-fsl-muse-laser-cutter-and-engraver?rcode=YTUBE Explore MatterHackers: https://matterhackers.com/?rcode=YTUBE Want 3D printing news […]
By popular demand, here are more laser cut and 3d printed walking robots. Just like the previous video, students may not use more than one wheel to achieve motion. Adding to the challenge this time, robots must “park” inside of a rotating garage before moving on. This is the annual design showcase at Jacobs Hall […]
We show you how to run a job on the Epilog Mini 40-Watt Laser Cutter at the KCLS Bellevue Library Makerspace. We also cover how to safely use the laser and review what materials you can cut or engrave. UC_GUGo1hdfkzQd9j3cXSEAw laser cutter #Laser #Cutter #KCLS #Bellevue #Library #Makerspace
In this online class, which originally streamed on Saturday, April 04, 2020, students learn Inkscape for the laser cutter! This platform is a favorite of makers everywhere for its lightweight, free and open-source model with a thriving community to support it. Inkscape is a professional quality vector graphics software that runs on Linux, Mac OS […]
A tutorial teaching you how to design a sign that can be laser-cut. The process is done by utilizing the free open-source Inkscape software. In this tutorial we are converting an image in JPEG format into a vector and thereafter exporting it as a DXF filetype for importing into laser cutting software RDWORKS so that […]
An introduction to the HPC Laserscript LS3060 laser cutter at Otley Maker Space. Everything you need to know before you use it, and Lasercut 5.3, to cut and engrave a variety of materials. Here’s what’s in the video: File types – 1m 39s Lasercut 5.3 – 3m 36s Turning on the laser cutter – 18m […]
Once you have mastered Adoble Illustrator, there’s nothing you can’t aplish. This tutorial goes over pen tool, pathfinder, unite, align, image trace, shape tools, text outlines, and a sneak preview of Adobe Draw / Adobe Fresco. The idea with this is it walks you through a couple ornaments you can make in an hour or […]
For vector drawing, the kind which defines the cuts a laser cutter will make, you can’t beat Inkscape for the price. It’s fairly easy to use and allows for some robust design. In this video I introduce you to some key concepts that will help you get started. Download Inkscape Here: https://inkscape.org/ Join our mailing […]