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'''[[To cut your file:]]'''
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> Connect computer and machine with USB cable
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> Switch on the machine:
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- Switch power on
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- Switch light on
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In K40 Whisperer:
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( > Open K40 Whisperer  )
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> Initialize laser-cutter
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> Open design file
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> Adjust starting point and speed in K40 Whisperer
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On the machine:
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> Place your material inside (it must be no bigger than A4)
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> Adjust power on machine
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> First engrave (BLUE) and then (CUT)
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> Switch off machine
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> Clean up gently with vacuum cleaner
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This text contains information copied or inspired from http://atxhackerspace.org .

Revision as of 12:37, 4 February 2019

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:

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 .