Boss LS-3655: Difference between revisions
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* [http://blog.fslaser.com/laser-cutting-in-a-material-world-wood FullSpectrum Laser Wood List] - List of woods that FSLaser recommends/doesn't recommend | * [http://blog.fslaser.com/laser-cutting-in-a-material-world-wood FullSpectrum Laser Wood List] - List of woods that FSLaser recommends/doesn't recommend | ||
* [https://aplazer.com/best-wood-for-laser-engraving/ AP Lazer - How To Choose The Best Wood For Laser Engraving] | * [https://aplazer.com/best-wood-for-laser-engraving/ AP Lazer - How To Choose The Best Wood For Laser Engraving] | ||
* [https://www.epiloglaser.com/resources/sample-club/slate-coasters-laser-engraving.htm Laser Cutting Slate Coasters] | |||
* [https://www.bosslaser.com/laser-engraving-stone Laser Engraving Stone] - Great list of various stones that Boss recommends for engraving, as well as tips | |||
== Laser Parameters == | == Laser Parameters == | ||
Revision as of 16:28, 26 August 2019
Useful Links
- Boss Laser Manuals Downloads - LS Machine Operations. LS QuickStart Guide, LaserWORKS, Rotary
- Boss Laser Materials Recommended Settings - Use settings for 100W
- LightBurn Software Manual - Documentation for the LightBurn software
- LightBurn Tutorials
Material Guides
- ATX Hackerspace Materials List - Until we have our own list, refer to this list for what's safe/not safe to use on the laser
- Universal Laser Materials Library
- FullSpectrum Laser Wood List - List of woods that FSLaser recommends/doesn't recommend
- AP Lazer - How To Choose The Best Wood For Laser Engraving
- Laser Cutting Slate Coasters
- Laser Engraving Stone - Great list of various stones that Boss recommends for engraving, as well as tips
Laser Parameters
If you want to set up the Boss LS-3655 in LightBurn or another program, here are the settings you need:
- Type: Ruida
- Connection: USB or ethernet, depending on if you're connected directly via USB (the shop laptop) or ethernet (your laptop or another computer on the shop LAN)
- 1400mm x 900mm
- Home is rear-right position
- 100W (don't think this is a configuration option, just good to know for selecting power settings per Recommended Settings)
Software
Lightburn
If you want to run Lightburn on your own computer, to work on stuff before coming into the shop to run a job, contact Subrata to get the discount code which lets you buy a copy for $20 There is a free trial, though, so you can run it for a while before you buy it.
LaserWorks
We don't currently use LaserWorks