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| where=Shock Shop  

| where=Shock Shop  

| certification=yes  

| certification=yes  

| hackable=no

| hackable=yes

| value=$15,000  

| value=$15,000  

| image = Epilog_fired_the_laser.jpg

| image = Epilog_fired_the_laser.jpg

== Usage Policy ==

== Usage Policy ==

The laser cutter is easily one of the most used machines at PS1. Due to this demand we request the cooperation of all members to share the laser cutter and associated computer. First and foremost, the practice "being excellent" should be observed at all times; respect yourself, other members, and the equipment. The following is a usage policy for the laser so that everyone has the benefit of using the machine:

The laser cutter is easily one of the most used machines at PS1. Due to this demand we request the cooperation of all members to share the laser cutter and associated computer. First and foremost, the practice "being excellent" should be observed at all times; respect yourself, other members, and the equipment. This is a usage policy so that everyone can use the laser:

* Any user not actively test cutting or cutting will cede the computer and laser to the next person waiting in line, as soon as that waiting user notifies the current computer user. If you are still designing your file, please do so on another computer. Artastic in the Crafts Area has a copy of Illustrator.

* Any user not actively test cutting or cutting will cede the computer and laser to the next person waiting in line, as soon as that waiting user notifies the current computer user. If you are still designing your file, please do so on another computer. Artastic (another PC upstairs) in the Crafts Area has a copy of Adobe Illustrator.

* If someone is waiting in line to use the laser, no active test cut or cut series shall be longer than 1 hour. No jobs will be allowed to start that overrun the 1 hour time limit when a new user is waiting.

* If someone is waiting in line to use the laser, no active test cut or cut series shall be longer than 1 hour. No jobs will be allowed to start that overrun the 1 hour time limit when a new user is waiting.

* In the case that your last cut is longer than the 1 hour time limit, and a waiting user presents themselves after the cut has started, the cut job shall be allowed to finish and the waiting user will be allowed to set up their file in their own user account, during the cutting period.

* In the case that your last cut is longer than the 1 hour time limit, and a waiting user presents themselves after the cut has started, the cut job shall be allowed to finish and the waiting user will be allowed to set up their file in their own user account, during the cutting period.

=== Additional Ways to be Excellent ===

=== Additional Ways to be Excellent ===

* Allow people to start setting up their job after your last cut starts running. If you're concerned about a last minute adjustment, you can use Window's switch user feature to keep your file available.

* Allow people to start setting up their job after your last cut starts running. If you're concerned about a last minute adjustment, you can use Window's switch user feature to keep your file available.

* 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 up the sawstop safety brake. This will make the saw unusable until the sawstop 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.  

Before use the sawstop to cut anything from the laser cutter please test the piece on the edge of the blade and see if it activates a red light on the display. How do you do this.

Before use the SawStop to cut anything from the laser cutter please test the piece on the edge of the blade when the blade is not turning and see if it activates a red light on the display. How do you do this.

# Turn on the main power switch to the Sawstop.

# Turn on the main power switch to the Sawstop.

# DO NOT TURN ON THE BLADE.  THE BLADE must not be moving.

# DO NOT TURN ON THE BLADE.  THE BLADE must not be moving.

# Check and see if the green light is on the front of the saw.

# Check and see if the green light is on the front of the saw.

# Slide the piece you want to cut up to and contact the blade.  

# Slide the piece you want to cut up to and contact the blade.  

# 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.  

== Status ==

== Status ==

Uses the inline exhaust fan through the roof, the switch is wired into a box on an orange extension cord; the fume extractor is not currently being used with the laser.  

 

Uses the inline exhaust fan through the roof; the fume extractor is not currently being used with the laser.  

[[Epilog/Epilog service notes]] - please note any service, repairs, or adjustments you make to the machine

[[Epilog/Epilog service notes]] - please note any service, repairs, or adjustments you make to the machine