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{{Hacknotice|induction|note=Note, induction costs £20.}} | |||
{{Tool | |||
|image=File:A0 laser cutter.jpg | |||
|manufacturer=Just Add Sharks | |||
|model=Silvertail A0 | |||
|aka=Lasery McLaserface | |||
|obtained=Purchased through Pledge Drive early 2014 | |||
|team=Laser | |||
|location=Laser Area | |||
|induction=yes | |||
|booking=yes | |||
|defunct=yes | |||
}} | |||
The '''Silvertail A0 Laser cutter''' was the main laser cutter the Hackspace owns. It has since been replaced by the [[Boxford_BGL1390_Laser_Cutter|Boxford BGL1390]], as of 04/02/2024 this has been taken offline and moved into the back of the [[Studio|studio]] whilst a buyer is found. | |||
=== A0 Specific Information === | |||
What's the same as the [[Greyfin A2 Laser Cutter]]: | |||
* The password for the new PC (Log in using the "Laser-User" account) | |||
* Lasercut 5.3 software | |||
* Control panel on the laser | |||
* Cost to use (£3 / hour) | |||
* Bookable via HMS, limited to one 2 hour slot | |||
* Access controlled by RFID card reader | |||
* Maximum power setting 65% to extend laser tube life | |||
Differences to the [[Greyfin A2 Laser Cutter]] are: | |||
* The hackspace owns this laser cutter | |||
* It has a 1200 x 900 mm (approx A0) cutting area, ideal for larger jobs | |||
* Power is 80W so if you use it compared to the A2 use the whiteboard speeds | |||
* Focus tool is larger | |||
* It has a red aiming dot | |||
* The extractor is now shared by both lasers. It comes on when the first laser turns on, and switches off 60 seconds after the last laser turns off | |||
* If you have any laser time credits (from the original pledge drive for the A0 or a recent induction) for the time being this can only be used on the A0 laser not the A2 laser | |||
Size (cm) | |||
Width 172 | |||
Depth 131 | |||
Height 940 without castor/feet | |||
[https://bristol.hackspace.org.uk/wiki/lib/exe/fetch.php?media=dimensions1.pdf Dimensions for Just Add Sharks Laser Cutters ] | |||
[[Category:Computer aided manufacture]] | |||
[[Category:Laser Cutter]] | |||
[[Category:Tools and Equipment]] | |||
Latest revision as of 14:13, 6 February 2024
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This tool requires induction. Please request via this form. Note, induction costs £20. |
| Silvertail A0 Laser cutter (defunct) | |
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| Manufacturer | Just Add Sharks |
| Model | Silvertail A0 |
| AKA | Lasery McLaserface |
| Obtained | Purchased through Pledge Drive early 2014 |
| Location | Laser Area |
| Team | Laser |
| Induction Required | Yes (use request form) |
| Booking | Yes (use HMS) |
| Status | Defunct |
| Tools: all pages • list • Power Tools • Broken tools {{}} | |
The Silvertail A0 Laser cutter was the main laser cutter the Hackspace owns. It has since been replaced by the Boxford BGL1390, as of 04/02/2024 this has been taken offline and moved into the back of the studio whilst a buyer is found.
A0 Specific Information
What's the same as the Greyfin A2 Laser Cutter:
- The password for the new PC (Log in using the "Laser-User" account)
- Lasercut 5.3 software
- Control panel on the laser
- Cost to use (£3 / hour)
- Bookable via HMS, limited to one 2 hour slot
- Access controlled by RFID card reader
- Maximum power setting 65% to extend laser tube life
Differences to the Greyfin A2 Laser Cutter are:
- The hackspace owns this laser cutter
- It has a 1200 x 900 mm (approx A0) cutting area, ideal for larger jobs
- Power is 80W so if you use it compared to the A2 use the whiteboard speeds
- Focus tool is larger
- It has a red aiming dot
- The extractor is now shared by both lasers. It comes on when the first laser turns on, and switches off 60 seconds after the last laser turns off
- If you have any laser time credits (from the original pledge drive for the A0 or a recent induction) for the time being this can only be used on the A0 laser not the A2 laser
Size (cm)
Width 172
Depth 131
Height 940 without castor/feet