{"id":2024,"date":"2020-03-12T20:57:08","date_gmt":"2020-03-13T03:57:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/doubleecpu.com\/?page_id=2024"},"modified":"2020-03-13T21:31:17","modified_gmt":"2020-03-14T04:31:17","slug":"full-spectrum-laser","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/doubleecpu.com\/index.php\/make-ventura\/full-spectrum-laser\/","title":{"rendered":"Full Spectrum Laser"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Create Box on MakerCase.com and download svg file<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"876\" height=\"774\" src=\"https:\/\/doubleecpu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/image-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2039\"\/><figcaption>Enter Dimensions, Select if inner or outer dimensions, Enter thickness of material, Select close or open, Select edge joints, adjust finger size to get best placement,then download Box Plans as SVG file<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On the download window change the cut line color to black<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"594\" height=\"626\" src=\"https:\/\/doubleecpu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/image-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2040\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Create new file using dimensions needed adjust in document properties<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"475\" height=\"789\" src=\"https:\/\/doubleecpu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/image-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2041\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Import makercase File into Inkscape <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>resize page to drawing leaving .01 margin if lines are on border of image<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"221\" src=\"https:\/\/doubleecpu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/image-5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2042\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Create File On Desktop<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1437\" height=\"862\" src=\"https:\/\/doubleecpu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/image-6.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2043\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For Each Shape Create Outline (Black And White contrast works best)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Edit Select All <br>Path -> Object to Path <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"703\" height=\"481\" src=\"https:\/\/doubleecpu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/image-15.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2075\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Extensions -> Generate G code -> J Tech Photonics Laser Tool<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make adjustments for material being Cut<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"451\" src=\"https:\/\/doubleecpu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/image-7.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2044\"\/><figcaption>Travel Speed<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Click Apply to generate G code<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>THe image Should now appear with the cut pattern overlayed on graphic. Verify the 00 point is in a spot that aligns with drawing and not off screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Run the MACH3 Loader<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"62\" height=\"39\" src=\"https:\/\/doubleecpu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/image-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2045\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On the session profile Select the tweaking_40wattlaser<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"367\" height=\"301\" src=\"https:\/\/doubleecpu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/image-9.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2046\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This will open the Mach 3 program window<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1039\" height=\"780\" src=\"https:\/\/doubleecpu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/image-10.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2047\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Click Load G code and select the previosly generated gcode file (Files of type may need to be set to all files)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"604\" height=\"482\" src=\"https:\/\/doubleecpu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/image-11.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2048\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Review Tool Path on image preview<br>Navigate through code to find errors<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"626\" height=\"280\" src=\"https:\/\/doubleecpu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/image-12.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2049\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If errors are found look for errors on inkscape and follow the previous step until a clean cut image appears<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prepare material for cutting<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4160\" height=\"3120\" src=\"https:\/\/doubleecpu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/1584154668151870789704527713392.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2051\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Place material in cutter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4160\" height=\"3120\" src=\"https:\/\/doubleecpu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/MVIMG_20200313_200116.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2056\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>focus the laser using the ruler tool<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4160\" height=\"3120\" src=\"https:\/\/doubleecpu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/MVIMG_20200313_200453.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2058\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Power on the laser and exhaust fan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4160\" height=\"3120\" src=\"https:\/\/doubleecpu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/MVIMG_20200313_201313.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2061\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Click Reset to Lock In Place and Zero out the x and y position<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1029\" height=\"742\" src=\"https:\/\/doubleecpu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/image-14.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2067\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Test Gcode first. Turn off laser and run code to observe laser movements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/doubleecpu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/VID_20200313_203654.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When Gcode is validated turn on Laser Switch and start the cut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/doubleecpu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/VID_20200313_204243.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Multiple runs of the Gcode can be run to cut through completely through material<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Power off laser cutter<br>close G code<br>close Mach3 CNC<br>end Session click Yes<br>Fixture Save click No<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When image is wrong size<br>export original image to png<br>Create new inkscape file<br>adjust image size to the correct size<br>Import Exported png file<br>then follow steps to generate G code <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Create Box on MakerCase.com and download svg file On the download window change the cut line color to black Create new file using dimensions needed adjust in document properties Import makercase File into Inkscape resize page to drawing leaving .01 margin if lines are on border of image Create File On Desktop For Each Shape &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/doubleecpu.com\/index.php\/make-ventura\/full-spectrum-laser\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Full Spectrum Laser&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":2022,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2024","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"featured_media_urls":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/doubleecpu.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2024","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/doubleecpu.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/doubleecpu.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/doubleecpu.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/doubleecpu.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2024"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/doubleecpu.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2024\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/doubleecpu.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2022"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/doubleecpu.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2024"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}