View source for Laser Engraving Machine

The model of the Laser Engraving Machine located in Hackerspace.gr (Ampatiellou 11, 11144, Athens) is HQ-3020B. 
It is capable of cutting, engraving, and marking a number of different materials quickly and accurately when driven from CAD software such as CorelDraw and Inkscape.



== How to use it: ==

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'''[[Download:]]'''

>	Inkscape [https://inkscape.org/release/inkscape-0.92.3/]

>	K40 Whisperer [https://www.scorchworks.com/K40whisperer/k40whisperer.html]



'''[[To create your file:]]'''

>	Open Incscape

>	Draw your design with lines   

>	Make colors in RGB (RED to engrave, BLUE to cut)


>	Select correct Document Properties:

- UNITS must be all in MM

- RESIZE page to content
   

>	Save as .svg file.


'''[[To cut your file:]]'''


>	Connect computer and machine with USB cable



>	Switch on the machine:

- Switch power on

- Switch light on


In K40 Whisperer:

( >	Open K40 Whisperer  )

>	Initialize laser-cutter

>	Open design file

>	Adjust starting point and speed in K40 Whisperer


On the machine:

>	Place your material inside (it must be no bigger than A4)

>	Adjust power on machine


> First engrave (BLUE) and then (CUT)


>	Switch off machine

>	Clean up gently with vacuum cleaner



This text contains information copied or inspired from http://atxhackerspace.org .