Boss LS-3655

2022-08-02T19:43:19Z

Gdalgliesh: /* Laser Parameters */

== Useful Links ==
* [https://www.bosslaser.com/download-manuals-guides/ Boss Laser Manuals Downloads] - LS Machine Operations. LS QuickStart Guide, LaserWORKS, Rotary
* [https://lightburnsoftware.com/pages/lightburn-documentation LightBurn Software Manual] - Documentation for the LightBurn software
* [https://lightburnsoftware.com/pages/tutorials LightBurn Tutorials]
* [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)

== Recommended Settings ==
* [[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
* [https://www.bosslaser.com/laser-settings/ Boss Laser Materials Recommended Settings] - Use settings for 100W
* [https://nova-labs.org/wiki/_media/equipment/hurricane-charley-material-settings.pdf NoVA Labs Recommended Settings For Their 100W Laser]

== 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
* [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]
* [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://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

== Safety ==
* [http://www.makeitlabs.com/blog/test-early-test-often-laser-materials-safety-intro MakeItLabs Laser Materials Safety Intro]

== 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 ==
* [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.

== Example Projects ==
* [https://www.bosslaser.com/laser-engraving-ideas Boss Laser Ideas] [https://www.bosslaser.com/laser-files/downloads/ Boss Laser Project Downloads]
* [https://www.ulsinc.com/laser-processing-examples Universal Laser Examples]
* [https://www.epiloglaser.com/resources/sample-club.htm Epilog's Sample Club Projects]
* [http://www.designsbyphil.com/glowforge.html Designs By Phil Glowforge Projects]
* [https://www.thingiverse.com/BrianHanifin/collections/glowforge-projects Thingiverse - BrianHanifin Glowforge Projects]
* [https://community.glowforge.com/c/glowforge-project-examples Latest Made Glowforge Project Ideas]
* [https://www.inventables.com/projects Inventables Project Ideas]

== Design Sites ==
=== Pay Sites ===
* [https://laser-templates.com Laser Templates] - Inexpensive designs fully usable for both personal and commercial products
* [https://www.etsy.com/shop/Vasily39 Laser Cutting Templates by Vasily39 on Etsy]
=== Free Sites ===
* [https://www.dxfforcnc.com/collections/free-dxf-files DXFforCNC]
* [http://www.readytocut.com/community/forums/cnc-art-file-sharing.136/ Ready To Cut] - CNC Art Files For Sharing
* [https://cncfilesharing.com/ CNC File Sharing]
* [http://3axis.co/ 3axis.co] - Free vector files for laser cutting
* [https://www.cnccookbook.com/free-dxf-files/ CNC Cookbook Free DXF Files]
* [https://filecnc.com/ FileCNC Free Vector Files for CNC]
* [https://www.scan2cad.com/free-downloads/dxf/ Scan2CAD Free DXF Files]
* [https://www.designshop.com/search/free-cnc-project-files.html DesignShop Free CNC Project Files]
* [http://wood-toolbox.com/ Wood Toolbox] - Templates for lasers and CNCs
* [https://www.makecnc.com/welcome.php MakeCNC]

== Design Tools ==
* [http://stencilfy.herokuapp.com/ Stencilfy] - Turn text into stencils
* [https://suncatcherstudio.com/ Stencil Generator from Suncatcher Studio]
* [http://flatfab.com/ FlatFab]
* [https://www.luban3d.com/ LubAn 3D] - Tons of different tools for creating or processing 3D models for 3D printing, CNC and laser cutting
* [https://polygonia.design/ Polygonia Design Suite] - Rapidly Create Symmetrical Designs for Manufacturing
* [http://www.photo2stencil.com/ Photo 2 Stencil]
* [[Boss LS-3655#Box_Generators|Box Generators]]

== Useful Tools ==
* [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 ==
=== Wood ===
* [https://www.freedformhawaii.com/koa Koa Boards From Hawaii]
* [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.
* [https://smokeyhilldesigns.com/ Smoke Hill Designs] - Wood for lasers
* [https://www.woodcraft.com/ WoodCraft]

=== Acrylic ===
* [https://www.usplastic.com/catalog/default.aspx?catid=442&parentcatid=443 USPlastics Acrylic]
* [https://www.engraving-supplies.com/ TroTec Engraving Supplies] - Including two-color acrylics like Rowmark
* [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]

=== Various ===
* [https://www.inventables.com/categories/materials Inventables] - Acrylic, circuit board blanks, corian, machinable wax and foam, metal, plastic, stamping, wood & mdf
* [https://www.rowmark.com/products RowMark] - Lots of different specialty materials including wood and acrylic for lasers

=== Other ===
* [https://browse.jdsindustries.com/main.php?r=frontEnd&view=front&jds-category1=16&jds-category1-desc=Laserable+Leatherette JDS Industries] - Laserable Leatherette

=== Engraving/Finishing ===
* [https://www.jpplus.com/stone-color-fill-kit-5-colors Stone Color Fill] - Soaks into pores of stone that's been laser engraved
* [https://www.jpplus.com/6-x-25-engravable-laser-foil Laser Foil]
* [https://www.jpplus.com/engraving/fabrication/marking/laserflex-heat-transfer-sample-kit Laser heat transfer foil sheet]
* [https://www.cermark.com/ CerMark Spray] - For marking typically un-markable metal with the laser. Binds the spray material to the metal
* [https://smile.amazon.com/CRC-03084-Lubricant-Aerosol-Spray/dp/B0013J62P4 CRC Dry Moly Lube] - Cheap alternative to CerMark Spray
* [https://www.jpplus.com/cermark-metal-marking-tape CerMark Tape] - An alternative for when spraying isn't an option
* [https://www.jpplus.com/engraving/fabrication/marking/laserflex-heat-transfer-sample-kit LaserFlex Heat Transfer Sample Kit] - An alternative to the CerMark Tape
* [https://www.laserbondingtech.com/order LaserBond] - Another alternative to CerMark Spray
* [https://brilliancelaserinks.com/ Brilliance Laser Inks] - Alternative to CerMark Spray but also has a powder option

== 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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