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 [1]

> K40 Whisperer [2]



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 .