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| | arrived= January 2017 | | | arrived= January 2017 |
| | doesitwork=yes | | | doesitwork=yes |
− | | contact=[[CNC|CNC Area Host]] | + | | contact=[[CNC|Lasers Area Host]] |
| | where=CNC Shop | | | where=CNC Shop |
− | | certification=yes | + | |
| | hackable=no | | | hackable=no |
| | value=$17,000 | | | value=$17,000 |
| | image = BossLaser2.jpg | | | image = BossLaser2.jpg |
− | | hostarea = CNC | + | | hostarea = Lasers |
| }} | | }} |
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| == Status == | | == Status == |
| + | * (2020/09/18) Head crash caused some alignment issues. Currently OOO. Parts are on the way, plus beam intensity meter. |
| * (2020/Febrary) New 150W tube installed & aligned. BOSS working well. | | * (2020/Febrary) New 150W tube installed & aligned. BOSS working well. |
| * (2019/07/25) Beam Combiner installed; Mirrors and Red beam aligned. Red dot is slightly left (about 3/4 of a dot) of actual cut. A few more parts needed, but the Boss is operational. | | * (2019/07/25) Beam Combiner installed; Mirrors and Red beam aligned. Red dot is slightly left (about 3/4 of a dot) of actual cut. A few more parts needed, but the Boss is operational. |
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| == Authorization == | | == Authorization == |
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− | How to get authorized: contact the CNC Area Host or one of the Volunteer Authorizers. | + | How to get authorized: contact the [email protected] and a laser volunteer will contact you to setup a time. |
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| ===Authorizers === | | ===Authorizers === |
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| ====Volunteer authorizers:==== | | ====Volunteer authorizers:==== |
| *Jeff Zelnio | | *Jeff Zelnio |
− | * | + | *Collin Patterson |
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− | ====Other Authorized authorizers:====
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− | * Ray Doeksen
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− | Since demand fluctuates, and there are a random group of new and old members that want to be authorized at any one time, it makes sense to find the others and figure out your group schedule/plan. There generally is NOT going to be a calendar-based or widely publicized meetup event; you will have to conctact and make arrangements with actual people, at least until the Canvas Learning Management System is implemented more fully. http://canvas.pumpingstationone.org
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| === Preparing yourself to become authorized === | | === Preparing yourself to become authorized === |
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| General info below. More here: [[wiki.pumpingstationone.org/BOSS_Maintenance]] | | General info below. More here: [[wiki.pumpingstationone.org/BOSS_Maintenance]] |
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− | * When changing the lens, make sure the convex/domed side of the lens is facing upwards (towards the ceiling) -- "BUBBLE UP"
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− | * Focus Lens should be cleaned once a week with Acetone or Denatured Alcohol
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| * Clean out air filter once a week using the Shopvac. | | * Clean out air filter once a week using the Shopvac. |
− | * You can clean the lens without removing it by using a long q-tip and alcohol. Make sure to not leave any residue and make sure lens is dry before testing.
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| * Sometimes the nozzle itself can get clogged with soot & debris so make sure to clean that out as well. | | * Sometimes the nozzle itself can get clogged with soot & debris so make sure to clean that out as well. |
− | * If laser is having problems cutting, run simple diagnostic tests first BEFORE assuming and attempting lens alignment. The alignment document (linked below) shows how to do a 4 corner test. The first video (linked below) shows how to check if laser is firing straight down with a piece of clear acrylic. | + | * Advanced maintenance is performed by trained volunteers. Please do not attempt to align or diagnose the Boss unless you have clearance from the Laser Area Host. |
− | * When using blue sided tape to test, be careful to not touch or smudge the mirrors and carefully clean with alcohol and q-tip mirors if they do get dirty. During pulse tests, you can try placing piece of aluminum foil sandwiched between two pieces of blue tape to prevent smoke/residue build up.
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| '''Alignment Links''' | | '''Alignment Links''' |