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== Induction on the laser Cutter/Engraver ==
== Induction on the laser Cutter/Engraver ==


I will be conducting Induction Sessions on the new Laser Cutter Engraver at the Nottingham Hackspace (starting in September 2011).  
A small team of people will be conducting induction sessions on the new laser cutter /engraver at Nottingham Hackspace. At time of writing (19th May 2014) this team is being trained by Dominic, a member of Just Add Sharks from whom the laser was purchased. Once training is complete, laser instructors will begin organising inductions for hackspace members, with priority to the members who contributed to the pledge drive. The instructors will be undertaking these sessions in their own spare time, so it cannot be guaranteed that someone will always be available.


These are one-on-one sessions. You may bring a small laser project if you wish though you must [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laser_engraving#Materials_that_can_be_engraved check that your materials are suitable for a laser cutting or etching]. Otherwise we'll cut some paper/card/ply for you to show that you aren't going to destroy the laser or coat the mirrors in gunk. Inductions cost £20.  
Laser inductions are one-on-one sessions. You may bring a small laser project if you wish though you must [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laser_engraving#Materials_that_can_be_engraved check that your materials are suitable for a laser cutting or etching]. Otherwise your instructor will talk you through a few techniques, to demonstrate the process whilst determining that you can safely operate the laser. Inductions cost £20.


Initially the cost of using the laser will be a donation of £1 for 10 minutes (the rule of thumb here is time using the machine including the laptop NOT just cutting or etching time so ideally you'll prepare your files elsewhere).
Currently there is a charge of £1 for 10 minutes use. This charge applies to the total time spent using both the laser and it's accompanying laptop; this is to encourage users to prepare their files in advance to keep the unit as free as possible. Money paid will contribute towards the provision of laser-related supplies.


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| 3 ||1 HOUR || £6
| 3 ||1 HOUR || £6
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| 4 ||A4 Ply || £2+
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| 5 ||PERSPEX Sheet || email me
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|}
    
    
I will also be arranging an access diary for the laser and some simple rules of thumb. Shortly I will post online tutorials too.
Please use the donation box on the table next to the laser - NOTE: This money goes into the laser fund ONLY and not to the Hackspace.


=== INDUCTION PROGRAM ===
=== INDUCTION PROGRAM ===


If you have a small project in mind we can use it as part of the induction but please check the matterials you would like to etch or cut are suitable for the laser. The induction is partly about keep you and the others around you safe... but mostly about NOT BREAKING THE LASER!  
If you have a small project in mind we can use it as part of the induction but please check that the materials you have in mind are suitable for use in the laser - the wrong materials can cause noxious fumes that can permanently damage the mirrors or extraction system, or running the tube too hot drastically shortens it's lifespan. The induction is primarily to make sure that the laser is operated safely, to keep costs low. For example, a spare laser tube can cost in the region of £400 and a new set of mirrors £250 - the hackspace can't afford to be replacing these every month!


The induction will include:
The induction will include:


* Setting up and Switching on safely (with out breaking it) so you
* Setting up and Switching on safely  
don't die
* Testing alignment of the laser  
* Testing alignment of the laser  
* Introduction to NewlyDraw software (this is the software that the
* Introduction to the cutting software  
machine uses)
* Setting up your XY axis, placing your work piece and checking the draw frame
* Setting up your XY axis, placing your work piece and checking the  
draw frame  
* Etching  
* Etching  
* Cutting  
* Cutting  
* How to convert an image file to dxf and import it into NewlyDraw
* Suitable file types and how to convert them
* Shutting down and tidying up
* Shutting down




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== Laser Instructors ==
People who are authorised to give inductions. Please either speak to an instructor in person, via email or post on the google group to arrange an induction.


- Dominic Morrow
== Laser Induction Sign-Ups ==  
== Laser Induction Sign-Ups ==  
This list has been cleared to allow for inductions to be arranged. Inductions on the original red laser are NOT valid on the new laser cutter.
|-
|-
! #
! Name
! Name
! Pledger
! Paid
! Paid
! When
! Date of induction
! Instructor
! Complete
! Complete
|-
|-
| 1 ||Spencer || YES || 10/10/11 || YES
| Joe Bloggs || Yes || No || 1st June 2014 || Jack Daniels || No
|-
| 2 ||James H || YES || 28/09/2011 || YES
|-
| 3 ||David || YES || 2/10/2011 || YES
|-
| 4 ||Mouse || YES || 18/08/2012 (DH) || YES
|-
| 5 ||Suzanne || NO || TBA || NO
|-
| 6 ||AJ || YES || 3/10/2011 || YES
|-
| 7 ||Ben || YES || 10/10/11 || YES
|-
| 8 ||Tony || YES || 04/10/11 19:30 || YES
|-
| 9 ||Jake || YES || 05/10/11 || YES
|-
| 10 ||Joe || YES || 05/10/11 || YES
|-
| 11 ||RepRap Matt || YES || N/A || YES
|-
| 12 ||Chunky (Matt Little)|| YES || 05/10/11 || YES
|-
| 13 ||Michael E || YES || 08/10/2011 || YES
|-
| 14 ||Sharpie || YES || TBA || YES
|-
| 15 ||James F || YES || Monday 3rd October, 1830 || YES
|-
| 16 ||Mark || YES || ? || YES
|-
| 17 ||Pip || NO || TBA || NO
|-
| 18 ||John || YES || Tuesday 4th October, 19:00 || YES
|-
| 19 ||Ross || NO || TBA || NO
|-
| 20 ||Kate || YES || 03/10/2011 || YES
|-
| 21 ||Nicola || NO || TBA || NO
|-
| 22 ||Gareth H || NO || TBA || NO
|-
| 23 ||Hayley || YES || TBA || NO
|-
| 24 ||Becky || YES || 10/10/11 || YES
|-
| 25 ||Matt P || YES || 03/11/11 || YES
|-
| 26 || Andrew A || NO || TBA || NO
|-
| 27 || Aran || YES || 22/12/2011 || YES
|-
| 28 || Tom || NO || TBA || NO
|-
| 29 || JH || NO || TBA || NO
|-
| 30 || Liam Woodgates || YES || 2/5/12 (Matt Little) || YES
|-
| 31 || Becky Evers || YES || 2/5/12 (Matt Little) || YES
|-
| 32 || Mike Degg || YES || 2/5/12 (Matt Little) || YES
|-
| 33 || Tom Gwynne || YES || (April the something) || YES
|-
| 34 || Andy Thorpe || YES || 17:25, 18 May 2012 || YES
|-
| 35 || [[User:Marcus|Marcus]] || NO || TBA || NO
|-
| 36 || Gillian || YES || TBA || YES
|-
| 37 || Ric Briney|| YES || TBA || YES
|-
| 38 ||Kai Pays || yes || TBA || yes
|-
| 39 || Jo Embley || yes || Sometime in July (DH) || yes
|-
| 40 || Steve Barnett || yes || 31/07/2012 (DH) || yes
|-
| 41 || Marco || yes || 31/07/2012 (DH) || yes
|-
| 42 || Wendy Gent || yes || 05/08/2012 (DH) || yes
|-
| 43 || Sarah Cockman || yes || 07/08/2012 (DH) || yes
|-
| 44 || Mark Phelan || yes || 18/09/2012 (MLi) || yes
|-
| 45 || Lionel Goodwin || yes || 23/10/2012 (MLi) || yes
|-
| 46 || Nicola Bowker || yes || 13/11/2012 (DH) || yes
|-
| 47 || Craig Plaice || yes || 18/11/2012 (DH) || yes
 
|-
| 48 || Björn Stein || yes || 21/08/2012 (DH) || yes
 
|-
| 49 || Leigh Woosey || yes || 16/12/2012 (DH) || yes
 
|-
| 50 || Adam Frogatt || yes || 06/01/2013 (DH) || yes
|-
| 51 || Gazz || yes|| 15/07/2013 (DH) || yes
|-
| 52 || Ian Dickinson || Yes || 22/01/2013 (DH) || Yes
 
|-
| 53 || Andy Collins || Yes || 04/02/2013 (DH) || Yes
 
|-
| 54 || Sara Baker || Yes || 28/02/2013 (DH) || Yes
 
|-
| 55 || Michel Flor-Henry || Yes || 02/03/2013 (DH) || Yes
 
|-
| 56 || Eddie Podgorski || Yes || 07/03/2013 (DH) || Yes
|-
| 57 || [[Daniel]] || No ||  || No
|-
| 58 || Jared Allen || Yes || 14/08/2013 (DH) || Yes
|-
| 59 || Chris Cain  || No || TBD || No
|-
| 60 || Trayen Coloma  || Yes || 29/1/14 (ML) || YES
|-
|-
| 61 || Andrew Birell  || Yes || 14/2/14 (ML) || YES
| Jane Doe || No || No || TBA || TBA || No
|-}
|-}




[[Category:Tools and Equipment]]
[[Category:Tools and Equipment]]

Revision as of 20:38, 19 May 2014

Induction on the laser Cutter/Engraver

A small team of people will be conducting induction sessions on the new laser cutter /engraver at Nottingham Hackspace. At time of writing (19th May 2014) this team is being trained by Dominic, a member of Just Add Sharks from whom the laser was purchased. Once training is complete, laser instructors will begin organising inductions for hackspace members, with priority to the members who contributed to the pledge drive. The instructors will be undertaking these sessions in their own spare time, so it cannot be guaranteed that someone will always be available.

Laser inductions are one-on-one sessions. You may bring a small laser project if you wish though you must check that your materials are suitable for a laser cutting or etching. Otherwise your instructor will talk you through a few techniques, to demonstrate the process whilst determining that you can safely operate the laser. Inductions cost £20.

Currently there is a charge of £1 for 10 minutes use. This charge applies to the total time spent using both the laser and it's accompanying laptop; this is to encourage users to prepare their files in advance to keep the unit as free as possible. Money paid will contribute towards the provision of laser-related supplies.

Laser Costs

# ITEM COST
1 10 MINS £1
2 30 MINS £3
3 1 HOUR £6


INDUCTION PROGRAM

If you have a small project in mind we can use it as part of the induction but please check that the materials you have in mind are suitable for use in the laser - the wrong materials can cause noxious fumes that can permanently damage the mirrors or extraction system, or running the tube too hot drastically shortens it's lifespan. The induction is primarily to make sure that the laser is operated safely, to keep costs low. For example, a spare laser tube can cost in the region of £400 and a new set of mirrors £250 - the hackspace can't afford to be replacing these every month!

The induction will include:

  • Setting up and Switching on safely
  • Testing alignment of the laser
  • Introduction to the cutting software
  • Setting up your XY axis, placing your work piece and checking the draw frame
  • Etching
  • Cutting
  • Suitable file types and how to convert them
  • Shutting down


Laser Instructors

People who are authorised to give inductions. Please either speak to an instructor in person, via email or post on the google group to arrange an induction.

- Dominic Morrow

Laser Induction Sign-Ups

This list has been cleared to allow for inductions to be arranged. Inductions on the original red laser are NOT valid on the new laser cutter.


Name Pledger Paid Date of induction Instructor Complete
Joe Bloggs Yes No 1st June 2014 Jack Daniels No
Jane Doe No No TBA TBA No
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