Laser cutter/Inductions

Induction on the laser Cutter/Engraver

A small team of people will be conducting induction sessions for Nottinghack members on the new laser cutter/engraver at Nottingham Hackspace. 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 and as of Tuesday 1st July 2014 apply to all inductees. To book an induction please email laser[at]nottinghack[dot]org[dot]uk and put your name on the list below. It would help if you say when you are/are not available.

If you get chance it would be worth installing and becoming familiar with the LaserCut software; you can use the demo and Inkscape to create projects before you do an induction.

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 you); 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. A spare laser tube costs in the region of £400, 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
• Engraving
• Cutting
• Suitable file types and how to convert them
• Shutting down

For inductors: Induction Program

Laser Instructors

Please do not contact people on this list directly, please email laser[at]nottinghack[dot]org[dot]uk and add yourself to the wiki below. One of the inductors will contact you to arrange a date and time, but it would help if you say when you are/are not available. Inductors do not have access to the hackspace database for sensible reasons - so if you don't email they won't be able to contact you. Pledgers will take priority and have been sent the relevant information.

People who are authorised to give inductions:

• Dominic Morrow - No longer available
• James Hayward - Evenings in advance (5:30PM onwards), Weekends (except Sunday lunchtime).
• Jake Howe - First Monday of the month (12AM-8PM), other Monday of the month, 12 noon-4PM Wednesday
• Andrew Armstrong - by arrangement
• Matt Little - Flexible (daytime and evening okay), no weekends
• Michelle Strickland - Various evenings, usually Monday or Thursday (7PM - 11PM), Thursday daytime by arrangement
• James Fowkes - No Thursdays, no weekends. Monday is the best weekday.

Laser Induction Sign-Ups

This list has been cleared to allow for inductions (IND - when new to the laser) and Conversions (CON - when you've used the old red laser) to be arranged. Inductions on the original A4 (red) laser are NOT valid on the new laser cutter but experienced users can be converted (CON). Please indicate which session type you require.

There is now a booking system for the laser on HMS. Inducted people can log in and book sessions (one at a time), inductors can block book induction session as well.

Name	Pledger	Paid?	Date of induction	CON/IND	Instructor	Complete
Declan Merry	No	No	TBA	IND	TBA	No
Chris Cain	Yes	NA	13/07/2014 5pm	CON	James Hayward	No
Mouse	Yes	NA	TBA	CON	TBA	No
Johnmichael Quinlan	Thought you had an induction on the little red?	No	TBA	IND?	Dominic Morrow	No
Eriw Preston	Yes	Yes	TBA	IND	TBA	No
Michael Metcalfe	No	No	TBA	IND	TBA	No
Michel Henry	No	No	TBA	IND	TBA	No
Daniel Swann	Yes	NA	TBA	IND	TBA	No
Max Cavallin	No	No	13/07/2014 6pm	IND	James Hayward	No
Rob Haywood	Yes	NA	2/7/14	TBA	Dominic Morrow	No
Leigh W	No	No	???	IND - so long since I used the little red starting over might be better!	TBA	No
Chris Timson	No	No	TBA	CON	TBA	No
Ian Davis	No	No	TBA	IND	TBA	No
Sam Kelly	No	No	TBA	IND	TBA	No
Sarah Manton	No	No	TBA	IND	TBA	No
Hugh Frost	No	No	TBA	IND	TBA	No
Mark Hughes	No	No	TBA	IND	TBA	No
Alex Sokolov	No	No	6pm 5/11/14	IND	James Fowkes	No
EXAMPLE NAME	PLEDGED?	Yes/No	TBA	CON/IND	TBA	No

Completed Inductions

This makes life easier to determine who has yet to be inducted.

Name	Pledger	Paid (only applicable to non-pledgers)	Date of induction	CON/IND	Instructor	Complete
Betty Ching	Yes	Yes	TBA	CON	Dominic Morrow	Yes
Lee Garland	Yes	NA	TBA	CON	James Fowkes	Yes
David Hayward	Yes	NA	TBA	CON	Dominic Morrow	Yes
Jared Allen	Yes	NA	8pm 24th June 2014	CON	Michelle Strickland	Yes
Ben Millen	No	Yes	Thursday 5th, 21:00 - 22:00	CON	Michelle Strickland	Yes
Iain Sharp	No	No	Monday 9th, 18:00 - 19:00	CON	James Fowkes	Yes
Ric Briney	Yes	No	Monday 9th, 19:00 - 20:00	CON	James Fowkes	Yes
Steve Barnett	Yes	No	Thursday 5th June, 19:00 - 20:00	CON	Michelle Strickland	Yes
Matt Pritchard	Yes	No	Friday 6th June, 18:00 - 19:00	CON	Matt Little	Yes
Ed Raisin	Yes	N/A	Completed	IND	Michelle - thanks to a great tutor!	Yes
Mark Cambridge	No	No	Saturday 14th, 12:00 - 13:00	IND	Andrew Armstrong	Yes
Ian Dickinson	Yes	No	Friday 6th June, 17:00 - 18:00	CON	Matt Little	Yes
Adam Cooper	No	Yes	TBA	CON	Dominic Morrow	Yes
John Crouchley	Yes	No	Tuesday 10th, 20:00 - 21:00	IND	Andrew Armstrong	Yes
Ian Evans	Yes	No	Thursday 12th, 19:00 - 20:00	IND	Michelle Strickland	Yes
Andy Collins	Yes	No	Thursday 5th June, 20:00 - 21:00	IND	Michelle Strickland	Yes
Jon Woodcock	Yes	No	Wednesday 4th June, 13:00 - 14:00	IND	Jake Howe	Yes
Derek Stonall	Yes	No	Wednesday 4th June, 15:00 - 16:00	IND	Jake Howe	Yes
Gazz Richardson	Yes	No	Thursday 5th June, 20:00 - 21:00	CON	Michelle Strickland	Yes
Lionel Goodwin	Yes	N/A	Wednesday 4th June, 14:00 - 15:00	IND	Jake Howe	Yes
Robert Hunt	Yes	No	Tuesday 27th May, 19:00 - 20:00	CON	Andrew Armstrong	Yes
Matt Lloyd	No	No	Monday 26th May	CON	Himself	Yes
Martin Raynsford	Yes	No	Already inducted	CON	Himself	Yes
Kai Pays	Yes	N/A	Monday 9th, 20:00 - 21:00	CON	James Fowkes	Yes
Andrew Manning	Yes	Yes	Friday 6th, 19:00 - 20:00	IND	Matt Little	Yes
Michael Erskine	Yes	N/A	04/06/2014	CON	James Hayward	Yes
Toby Jackson	Yes	N/A	04/06/2014	IND	James Hayward	Yes
Mark Wilkinson	No	N/A	TBA	CON	Dominic Morrow	Yes
Gareth Howell	Yes	N/A	Monday, 16th June, 7.15pm	CON	Dominic Morrow	Yes
Jack Thorp	No	Yes	21/06/2014	IND	James Hayward	Yes
Kate Bolin	Yes	N/A	21/06/2014	IND	James Hayward	Yes
Matt Spandex	Yes	NA	8pm 26th June 2014	CON	Michelle Strickland	Yes
Phil Parry	Yes	NA	24/6/14	IND	Michelle Strickland	Yes
Ant Godber	Yes	NA	9pm 26th June 2014	CON	Michelle Strickland	Yes
Marcus Evans	No	Yes	5pm 18th June 2014	IND	Andrew Armstrong	Yes
Ben Crowe	Yes	NA	8th July?	IND	Dominic Morrow	Yes
Martin Farraway	No	?	30th June?	IND	Dominic Morrow	Yes
Dave Spence	No	?	4th July?	IND	Dominic Morrow	Yes
Chris Y	No	?	8th July?	IND	Dominic Morrow	Yes
Spencer	No	Yes	20th July	IND	James Hayward	Yes
Andrew Walker	No	Yes	05/11/14	IND	James Fowkes	Yes