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Epilog 30w Mini 24 Laser Engraver (view source)
Revision as of 12:21, 2 May 2021
, 12:21, 2 May 2021→Usage Policy
| serial=SERIAL NUMBER
| serial=SERIAL NUMBER
| arrived=6/29/2011
| arrived=6/29/2011
| doesitwork=yes
| doesitwork=no
| contact=[[CNC|CNC Area Host]]
| contact=[[CNC|CNC Area Host]]
| where=CNC room against northwest wall
| where=CNC room against northwest wall
== Status ==
== Status ==
Epilog is operational after repairs.
The Epilog is broken and won't be repaired anytime real soon. February 1, 2018.
Due to the Epilog being moved, there are new procedures for getting it operational. Currently, the air assist switch is dangling from a board to the left of the laser. The air assist no longer hisses as a solenoid has been installed to prevent leakage during inactivity. The vent switch is on the left of the Boss laser, labeled as such. The other switch is for the Boss chiller and should not be touched for use of the Epilog.
Due to the Epilog being moved, there are new procedures for getting it operational. Currently, the air assist switch is dangling from a board to the left of the laser. The air assist no longer hisses as a solenoid has been installed to prevent leakage during inactivity. The vent switch is on the left of the Boss laser, labeled as such. The other switch is for the Boss chiller and should not be touched for use of the Epilog.
* If there is someone waiting, get their phone number to text them, if possible. Texting allows you to give them a heads up so they can start setting up their job without you leaving the laser are. (Leaving the laser running unattended is against the rules.) It also spares you from having to physically track down the other user.
* If there is someone waiting, get their phone number to text them, if possible. Texting allows you to give them a heads up so they can start setting up their job without you leaving the laser are. (Leaving the laser running unattended is against the rules.) It also spares you from having to physically track down the other user.
== Table Saw Note! ==
=== Table Saw Note! ===
Items that have been cut on the laser cutter have the potential to set off the SawStop table saw safety brake. This will make the saw unusable until the SawStop cartridge is replaced, which costs ~ $75! It typically happens if there is an excess of carbon char on the edges.
Items that have been cut on the laser cutter have the potential to set off the SawStop table saw safety brake. This will make the saw unusable until the SawStop cartridge is replaced, which costs ~ $75! It typically happens if there is an excess of carbon char on the edges.
# Look at the lights on the front of the SawStop. If it is green you should be OK to proceed. If its red. DO NOT CUT. IT WILL TRIGGER THE BRAKE.
# Look at the lights on the front of the SawStop. If it is green you should be OK to proceed. If its red. DO NOT CUT. IT WILL TRIGGER THE BRAKE.
You can try to sand off the char and repeat steps 1-5 or use another method to cut these pieces.
You can try to sand off the char and repeat steps 1-5 or use another method to cut these pieces.
== Top Eight Epilog Laser Tips ==
== Top Eight ==
* Don't use the autofocus, because it could burn out a motor.
* Don't use the autofocus, because it could burn out a motor.
* Don't cut materials that will ignite or emit dangerous fumes (any chlorinated plastic like PVC, for example). See section below.
* Don't cut materials that will ignite or emit dangerous fumes (any chlorinated plastic like PVC, for example). See section below.
== Authorization ==
== Authorization ==
Authorization for the laser is not viral. There are a few authorized trainers, though, and fairly frequent authorizations. Currently (as of Jan 2016) authorizations will appear on the calendar, but are not planned much more than 2 weeks in advance. See below for list of authorized users and link to authorized trainers. Post on the Google Group email list; look for a recent thread about laser authorizations and post there.
Authorization for the laser is not viral, meaning you must seek out a recommended authorizer. There are fairly frequent authorizations. Currently (as of Jan 2016) SOME authorizations will appear on the calendar, but are not planned much more than 2 weeks in advance. See below for list of authorized users and link to authorized trainers. Post on the Google Group email list; look for a recent thread about laser authorizations and post there.
=== Recommended Authorizers (these people can authorize you) ===
The laser cutter now has [[:Category:Recommended laser authorizers|recommended authorizers]]. Recommended authorizers will periodically conduct authorization sessions for PS:1 members wishing to use the laser engraver. These sessions will be announced on the members' listserv as early as is practicable. A recommended authorizer can follow the instructions on [[Laser Engraver Certification]] to enable logins to the laser engraver computer.
== General Info ==
== General Info ==
Under construction.
Under construction.
If you click print on the computer but the file does not load onto the laser cutter, make sure you selected the correct driver from the print dialog box (do not select a grayed out driver). Next, try unplugging the red USB cord on the back of the computer and plugging it back in.
If you click print on the computer but the file does not load onto the laser cutter, select the correct driver from the print dialog box (do not select a grayed out driver, select the one that is status "Ready"). If that won't work, try unplugging the red USB cord on the back of the computer and plugging it back in. It was probably unplugged or not making contact well enough.
==[[Laser Materials]]==
==[[Laser Materials]]==
incredible box maker, with holes and text: http://www.makercase.com/
incredible box maker, with holes and text: http://www.makercase.com/
parametric python box generator: http://www.festi.info/boxes.py/
parametric pdf box creator: http://boxmaker.rahulbotics.com/
parametric pdf box creator: http://boxmaker.rahulbotics.com/
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== Notes on Software Compatibility ==
=== Notes on Software Compatibility ===
Adobe Illustrator and the epilog drivers don't always work great together. If you're experiencing any of the following, there is a simple fix:
Adobe Illustrator and the epilog drivers don't always work great together. If you're experiencing any of the following, there is a simple fix:
** Occasional workaround: reboot
** Occasional workaround: reboot
==== I was certified a long time ago ====
==== I was authorized a long time ago ====
You need to
You need to
# Be a Current Member
# Be a Current Member
# Have a https://members.pumpingstationone.org account
# Have a https://members.pumpingstationone.org account
# Talk to a recommended certifier, The area host, or email [email protected]
# Talk to a recommended authorizer, The area host, or email [email protected]
You may be asked to get recertified.
You may be asked to get reauthorized.
== List of Currently Certified Users ==
== List of Currently Authorized Users ==
If you are authorized and remember who authorized you, go ahead and add yourself.
The thing that really matters is if you are enabled by virtue of being a "Epilog Laser authorized person" in your user/member account.
Having your name on this list does not automatically enable you to log in on the machine that is connected to the Epilog.
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{| class="wikitable" border="1"
|Ray Doeksen
|Ray Doeksen
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|-
|[[User:skynaya|Skylar Nova]]
|[[User:skynaya|Sky Nova]]
|Ray Doeksen
|Ray Doeksen
|-
|-
|Ray Doeksen
|Ray Doeksen
|-
|-
}
| [[User:Andrewvaughan|Andrew Vaughan]]
| [[User:Daddybird|Burton Kent]]
|-
|Matt Grunstad
|Ray Doeksen
|-
|Sam Yi
|Burton Kent
|7/29/17
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|Andrew Wingate
|Burton Kent
|-
|Brady Soule
|Joe Juhnke
|-
|Sam Dreyer
|Joe Juhnke / Sky Nova
|}
[[Category:Laser Cutter]]
[[Category:Laser Cutter]]
[[Category:Fabrication]]
[[Category:Fabrication]]
[[Category:Certification Clarification Needed]]
[[Category:Certification Clarification Needed]]