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== Useful Links ==
 
== Useful Links ==
 
* [https://www.bosslaser.com/download-manuals-guides/ Boss Laser Manuals Downloads] - LS Machine Operations. LS QuickStart Guide, LaserWORKS, Rotary
 
* [https://www.bosslaser.com/download-manuals-guides/ Boss Laser Manuals Downloads] - LS Machine Operations. LS QuickStart Guide, LaserWORKS, Rotary
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* [https://www.bosslaser.com/laser-settings/ Boss Laser Materials Recommended Settings] - Use settings for 100W
 
 
* [https://lightburnsoftware.com/pages/lightburn-documentation LightBurn Software Manual] - Documentation for the LightBurn software
 
* [https://lightburnsoftware.com/pages/lightburn-documentation LightBurn Software Manual] - Documentation for the LightBurn software
 
* [https://lightburnsoftware.com/pages/tutorials LightBurn Tutorials]
 
* [https://lightburnsoftware.com/pages/tutorials LightBurn Tutorials]
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* [https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/rotary-issue-y-axis/1827 Preventing Homing on Laser] - Press ESC to cancel the homing sequence, after the controller beeps (carriage may start moving a split second before that)
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== Recommended Settings ==
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* [[Media:Boss_LS-3655_100W_Lightburn_Cut_Library.clb|Boss LS-3655 100W Lightburn Cut Library, updated 11/15/2019]] - Lightburn Library with Boss Recommended Settings and more NOTE: If the downloaded file is a .xml, rename it to be .clb extension
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* [https://www.bosslaser.com/laser-settings/ Boss Laser Materials Recommended Settings] - Use settings for 100W
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* [https://nova-labs.org/wiki/_media/equipment/hurricane-charley-material-settings.pdf NoVA Labs Recommended Settings For Their 100W Laser]
  
 
== Material Guides ==
 
== Material Guides ==
 
* [http://atxhackerspace.org/wiki/Laser_Cutter_Materials 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
 
* [http://atxhackerspace.org/wiki/Laser_Cutter_Materials 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
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* [https://www.epiloglaser.com/how-it-works/laser-material-compatibility.htm Epilog Materials Compatibility List]
 
* [https://www.ulsinc.com/materials/wood Universal Laser Materials Library]
 
* [https://www.ulsinc.com/materials/wood Universal Laser Materials Library]
 
* [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]
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* [https://www.epiloglaser.com/resources/sample-club/slate-coasters-laser-engraving.htm Laser Cutting Slate Coasters]
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* [https://www.bosslaser.com/laser-engraving-stone Laser Engraving Stone] - Great list of various stones that Boss recommends for engraving, as well as tips
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== Safety ==
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* [http://www.makeitlabs.com/blog/test-early-test-often-laser-materials-safety-intro MakeItLabs Laser Materials Safety Intro]
  
 
== Laser Parameters ==
 
== Laser Parameters ==
 
If you want to set up the Boss LS-3655 in LightBurn or another program, here are the settings you need:
 
If you want to set up the Boss LS-3655 in LightBurn or another program, here are the settings you need:
 
* Type: Ruida
 
* Type: Ruida
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* 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)
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* Connection: USB (Best to use this setting but transfer the file to computer already connect to Boss, rather than moving USB)
 
* 1400mm x 900mm
 
* 1400mm x 900mm
 
* Home is rear-right position
 
* Home is rear-right position
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== Software ==
 
== Software ==
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* [https://lightburnsoftware.com Lightburn] - Makerspace members receive a significant discount on a license for their own computer, where they can prepare Lightburn files at their convenience.  These files can later be uploaded to the laser's computer at the makerspace. Inquire on our Slack channel for more details.
  
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=== Lightburn ===
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== Example Projects ==
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  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
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* [https://www.bosslaser.com/laser-engraving-ideas Boss Laser Ideas] [https://www.bosslaser.com/laser-files/downloads/ Boss Laser Project Downloads]
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  There is a free trial, though, so you can run it for a while before you buy it.
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* [https://www.ulsinc.com/laser-processing-examples Universal Laser Examples]
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* [https://www.epiloglaser.com/resources/sample-club.htm Epilog's Sample Club Projects]
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* [http://www.designsbyphil.com/glowforge.html Designs By Phil Glowforge Projects]
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* [https://www.thingiverse.com/BrianHanifin/collections/glowforge-projects Thingiverse - BrianHanifin Glowforge Projects]
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* [https://community.glowforge.com/c/glowforge-project-examples Latest Made Glowforge Project Ideas]
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* [https://www.inventables.com/projects Inventables Project Ideas]
  
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== Design Sites ==
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=== Pay Sites ===
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* [https://laser-templates.com Laser Templates] - Inexpensive designs fully usable for both personal and commercial products
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* [https://www.etsy.com/shop/Vasily39 Laser Cutting Templates by Vasily39 on Etsy]
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=== Free Sites ===
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* [https://www.dxfforcnc.com/collections/free-dxf-files DXFforCNC]
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* [http://www.readytocut.com/community/forums/cnc-art-file-sharing.136/ Ready To Cut] - CNC Art Files For Sharing
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* [https://cncfilesharing.com/ CNC File Sharing]
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* [http://3axis.co/ 3axis.co] - Free vector files for laser cutting
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* [https://www.cnccookbook.com/free-dxf-files/ CNC Cookbook Free DXF Files]
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* [https://filecnc.com/ FileCNC Free Vector Files for CNC]
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* [https://www.scan2cad.com/free-downloads/dxf/ Scan2CAD Free DXF Files]
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* [https://www.designshop.com/search/free-cnc-project-files.html DesignShop Free CNC Project Files]
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* [http://wood-toolbox.com/ Wood Toolbox] - Templates for lasers and CNCs
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* [https://www.makecnc.com/welcome.php MakeCNC]
  
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=== LaserWorks ===
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== Design Tools ==
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    We don't currently use LaserWorks
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* [http://stencilfy.herokuapp.com/ Stencilfy] - Turn text into stencils
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* [https://suncatcherstudio.com/ Stencil Generator from Suncatcher Studio]
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* [http://flatfab.com/ FlatFab]
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* [https://www.luban3d.com/ LubAn 3D] - Tons of different tools for creating or processing 3D models for 3D printing, CNC and laser cutting
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* [https://polygonia.design/ Polygonia Design Suite] - Rapidly Create Symmetrical Designs for Manufacturing
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* [http://www.photo2stencil.com/ Photo 2 Stencil]
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* [[Boss LS-3655#Box_Generators|Box Generators]]
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== Useful Tools ==
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* [https://www.ponoko.com/blog/digital-manufacturing/definitive-guide-nesting-software-laser-cut-designs/ Definitive Guide to Nesting Software for Laser Cut Designs]
  
 
== Materials Links ==
 
== Materials Links ==
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=== Wood ===
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* [https://ocoochhardwoods.com Ocooch Hardwoods] - Suppliers of thin wood and plywood for scroll sawing, carving, intarsia, wood turning, laser cutting and engraving, thick veneers and much more.
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* [https://www.woodcraft.com/ WoodCraft]
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=== Acrylic ===
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* [https://www.usplastic.com/catalog/default.aspx?catid=442&parentcatid=443 USPlastics Acrylic]
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* [https://www.engraving-supplies.com/ TroTec Engraving Supplies] - Including two-color acrylics like Rowmark
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* [https://www.ebay.com/str/plasticsacrylic plasticsacrylic on eBay] - (NOTE: Sometimes hefty shipping fees but can combine orders) Has some thinner (1/16") acrylic not found in other sources, also has a wide selection of other interesting acrylics including various colors of mirrored
 
* [https://www.engraversjournal.com/article.php/3179/index.html The Scoop On Plastic Substrates]
 
* [https://www.engraversjournal.com/article.php/3179/index.html The Scoop On Plastic Substrates]
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* [https://www.cohnacrylics.com/ COHn Acrylics]
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=== Various ===
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* [https://www.xtool.com/pages/xtool-selected-materials XTool] - Acrylic, fancy plywood
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* [https://www.inventables.com/categories/materials Inventables] - Acrylic, circuit board blanks, corian, machinable wax and foam, metal, plastic, stamping, wood & mdf
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* [https://www.rowmark.com/products RowMark] - Lots of different specialty materials including wood and acrylic for lasers
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* [https://smokeyhilldesigns.com/ Smoke Hill Designs] - Wood and acrylic for lasers
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* [https://modfy.build/ Modfy] - Wood and acrylic for lasers, lots of different patterns and colors
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=== Other ===
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* [https://browse.jdsindustries.com/main.php?r=frontEnd&view=front&jds-category1=16&jds-category1-desc=Laserable+Leatherette JDS Industries] - Laserable Leatherette
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=== Engraving/Finishing ===
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* [https://www.jpplus.com/stone-color-fill-kit-5-colors Stone Color Fill] - Soaks into pores of stone that's been laser engraved
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* [https://www.jpplus.com/6-x-25-engravable-laser-foil Laser Foil]
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* [https://www.jpplus.com/engraving/fabrication/marking/laserflex-heat-transfer-sample-kit Laser heat transfer foil sheet]
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* [https://www.cermark.com/ CerMark Spray] - For marking typically un-markable metal with the laser. Binds the spray material to the metal
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* [https://smile.amazon.com/CRC-03084-Lubricant-Aerosol-Spray/dp/B0013J62P4 CRC Dry Moly Lube] - Cheap alternative to CerMark Spray
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* [https://www.jpplus.com/cermark-metal-marking-tape CerMark Tape] - An alternative for when spraying isn't an option
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* [https://www.jpplus.com/engraving/fabrication/marking/laserflex-heat-transfer-sample-kit LaserFlex Heat Transfer Sample Kit] - An alternative to the CerMark Tape
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* [https://www.laserbondingtech.com/order LaserBond] - Another alternative to CerMark Spray
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* [https://brilliancelaserinks.com/ Brilliance Laser Inks] - Alternative to CerMark Spray but also has a powder option
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== Box Generators ==
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https://makerdesignlab.com/tutorials-tips/online-file-generators-for-laser-cutting/
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https://boxmaker.connectionlab.org/
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https://boxdesigner.connectionlab.org
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http://boxdesigner.frag-den-spatz.de/
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https://community.glowforge.com/t/tab-box-generator/7222
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https://www.festi.info/boxes.py/
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https://github.com/Neon22/inkscape-LasercutBox
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https://github.com/BvdP/elliptical-box-maker/
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https://github.com/paulh-rnd/TabbedBoxMaker
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https://imagio.dk/boxmaker/
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https://www.instructables.com/id/Generating-elliptical-boxes-using-a-laser-cutter-a/
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https://www.instructables.com/id/Joinery-Joints-for-Laser-Cut-Assemblies/
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http://joostn.github.io/OpenJsCad/ - Gear generator
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http://jeromeleary.com/laser/
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https://www.makercase.com
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http://www.reidb.net/LaserLivingHinges.html
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https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:255013
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https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:404

Latest revision as of 14:30, 23 February 2024

Useful Links

Recommended Settings

Material Guides

Safety

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 (Best to use this setting but transfer the file to computer already connect to Boss, rather than moving USB)
  • 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 - Makerspace members receive a significant discount on a license for their own computer, where they can prepare Lightburn files at their convenience. These files can later be uploaded to the laser's computer at the makerspace. Inquire on our Slack channel for more details.

Example Projects

Design Sites

Pay Sites

Free Sites

Design Tools

Useful Tools

Materials Links

Wood

  • Ocooch Hardwoods - Suppliers of thin wood and plywood for scroll sawing, carving, intarsia, wood turning, laser cutting and engraving, thick veneers and much more.
  • WoodCraft

Acrylic

Various

  • XTool - Acrylic, fancy plywood
  • Inventables - Acrylic, circuit board blanks, corian, machinable wax and foam, metal, plastic, stamping, wood & mdf
  • RowMark - Lots of different specialty materials including wood and acrylic for lasers
  • Smoke Hill Designs - Wood and acrylic for lasers
  • Modfy - Wood and acrylic for lasers, lots of different patterns and colors

Other

Engraving/Finishing

Box Generators

https://makerdesignlab.com/tutorials-tips/online-file-generators-for-laser-cutting/

https://boxmaker.connectionlab.org/

https://boxdesigner.connectionlab.org

http://boxdesigner.frag-den-spatz.de/

https://community.glowforge.com/t/tab-box-generator/7222

https://www.festi.info/boxes.py/

https://github.com/Neon22/inkscape-LasercutBox

https://github.com/BvdP/elliptical-box-maker/

https://github.com/paulh-rnd/TabbedBoxMaker

https://imagio.dk/boxmaker/

https://www.instructables.com/id/Generating-elliptical-boxes-using-a-laser-cutter-a/

https://www.instructables.com/id/Joinery-Joints-for-Laser-Cut-Assemblies/

http://joostn.github.io/OpenJsCad/ - Gear generator

http://jeromeleary.com/laser/

https://www.makercase.com

http://www.reidb.net/LaserLivingHinges.html

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:255013

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:404

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