Changes

* (2017/05/20) 150W Tube & Power Supply installed. Alignment & focusing pending.

* (2017/05/20) 150W Tube & Power Supply installed. Alignment & focusing pending.

* (2017/06/12) The laser has been aligned and focused. 2" Laser lens focal depth set to 5.1mm.

* (2017/06/12) The laser has been aligned and focused. 2" Laser lens focal depth set to 5.1mm.

== Usage Policy ==

== Usage Policy ==

* Waiting users shall notify the current user verbally that they are waiting and where they will be waiting until it is their turn. If multiple users are waiting, the next waiting user must start their test cutting or cut job within 10 minutes of being notified of a laser opening. The current user will keep a record of who is waiting, where they will be, and notify subsequent users of the status of the queue. The current user will find the next waiting user and verbally inform them that the laser is available.

* Waiting users shall notify the current user verbally that they are waiting and where they will be waiting until it is their turn. If multiple users are waiting, the next waiting user must start their test cutting or cut job within 10 minutes of being notified of a laser opening. The current user will keep a record of who is waiting, where they will be, and notify subsequent users of the status of the queue. The current user will find the next waiting user and verbally inform them that the laser is available.

== Authorizations ==

== Authorization ==

How to get authorized: contact the CNC Area Host or one of the Volunteer Authorizers. There's a sign posted in the CNC area that has names of people that are laser authorizers.  

How to get authorized: contact the CNC Area Host or one of the Volunteer Authorizers. There's a sign posted in the CNC area that has names of people that are laser authorizers.  

* 1. Know what you're doing as best as you can - come pre-trained on your own time to make the authorization go smoother and faster.

* 1. Know what you're doing as best as you can - come pre-trained on your own time to make the authorization go smoother and faster.

* 2. Have a PS1 username set up before starting the authorization http://members.pumpingstationone.org

* 2. Have a PS1 username set up before starting the authorization http://members.pumpingstationone.org (from 2018 onwards, you will create a username as part of the signup process or migration to the Wild Apricot-managed member management system. A username is not an email address.

* 3. Have some familiarity with the kinds of files you would bring to the Boss to cut.

* 3. Have some familiarity with the kinds of files you would bring to the Boss to cut.

To set up a PS1 username (this is NOT the email address you use, it's a different thing, it's entirely special to PS1) go to http://members.pumpingstationone.org, and click "Activate" ... if you don't already have a PS1 username.  

To set up a PS1 username (this is NOT the email address you use, it's a different thing, it's entirely special to PS1) go to http://members.pumpingstationone.org, and click "Activate" ... if you don't already have a PS1 username.  

You will want to bring files in from Adobe Illustrator in Illustrator format, with lines set to have SOME sort of stroke, I'd recommend 1 point stroke, and some simple color applied to the stroke for each "layer" you want to have in RDWorks. You will want to have one color/layer assigned for each type or strength of cut/engrave you'll be doing in that job. For instance, you might want a deep engraving, a shallow engraving, a cut that goes all the way through the material and maybe a cut that just barely touches the top surface (called a 'kiss cut) and that would mean you would need four distinct colors of stroke used in your file. You should investigate the usefullness of SVG, DXF and DWG files as well, but Illustrator files will give you the best first experiences.  

Bring files in from Adobe Illustrator in Illustrator format, with lines set to have SOME sort of stroke, I'd recommend 1 point stroke, and some simple color applied to the stroke for each "layer" you want to have in RDWorks. You will want to have one color/layer assigned for each type or strength of cut/engrave you'll be doing in that job. For instance, you might want a deep engraving, a shallow engraving, a cut that goes all the way through the material and maybe a cut that just barely touches the top surface (called a 'kiss cut) and that would mean you would need four distinct colors of stroke used in your file. You should investigate the usefullness of SVG, DXF and DWG files as well, but Illustrator files will give you the best first experiences.  

Authorizations will be limited to small groups, e.g. 4 or less, due to nature of the equipment.  

Authorizations will be limited to small groups, e.g. 4 or less, due to nature of the equipment.

==Power-On & Safety Check==

==Power-On & Safety Check==