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* [https://www.epiloglaser.com/resources/sample-club.htm Epilog's Sample Club Projects] | * [https://www.epiloglaser.com/resources/sample-club.htm Epilog's Sample Club Projects] | ||
| − | * [https://www.bosslaser.com/laser-files/downloads/ Boss Laser | + | * [https://www.bosslaser.com/laser-engraving-ideas Boss Laser Ideas] [https://www.bosslaser.com/laser-files/downloads/ Boss Laser Project Downloads] |
== Materials Links == | == Materials Links == | ||
Revision as of 18:34, 30 August 2019
Contents
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
Example Projects
Materials Links
- The Scoop On Plastic Substrates
- USPlastics Acrylic
- TroTec Engraving Supplies - Including two-color acrylics like Rowmark
- Ocooch Hardwoods - Suppliers of thin wood and plywood for scroll sawing, carving, intarsia, wood turning, laser cutting and engraving, thick veneers and much more.
- Inventables - Acrylic, circuit board blanks, corian, machinable wax and foam, metal, plastic, stamping, wood & mdf
