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# Convert source work to g-code which the laser understands. Inkscape provides an [[#Inkscape_Example_.28a_good_way_to_get_started.29|easy way to get started]]. | # Convert source work to g-code which the laser understands. Inkscape provides an [[#Inkscape_Example_.28a_good_way_to_get_started.29|easy way to get started]]. | ||
## If raster image (any major format) use the [[#Graster Conversion Workflow|graster workflow]]. | ## If raster image (any major format) use the [[#Graster Conversion Workflow|graster workflow]]. | ||
## If SVG use SVGtoGCODE workflow. | ## If SVG use [[#SVG_Conversion_Workflow|SVGtoGCODE workflow]]. | ||
## If DXF use dxg2gcode workflow. | ## If DXF use [[#DXF_Conversion_Workflow|dxg2gcode workflow]]. | ||
## If TrueType font/text use TrueType Tracer workflow (then DXF workflow if outputting DXF) | ## If TrueType font/text use TrueType Tracer workflow (then DXF workflow if outputting DXF) | ||
## If other, find/create tools to convert source work to g-code. | ## If other, find/create tools to convert source work to g-code. | ||
# Load g-code into AXIS on the laser controller PC. | # Load g-code into AXIS on the laser controller PC. | ||
# Place workpiece into laser. | # Place workpiece into laser. | ||
# Set beam power to | # Set beam power to SAFE using override switch. | ||
# Ready laser power control system by rotating control knob on the grey panel to READY. | |||
# Power ON laser control panel. The 'AMP ENABLE' and 'LASER ON' LEDs will blink once and turn off. | # Power ON laser control panel. The 'AMP ENABLE' and 'LASER ON' LEDs will blink once and turn off. | ||
# Toggle machine power in AXIS to ON. The 'AMP ENABLE' LED should come on. | # Toggle machine power in AXIS to ON. The 'AMP ENABLE' LED should come on. | ||
# Home all axes. | # Home all axes. | ||
# Focus laser to proper workpiece height (using white focus aid peg as a reference) using manual control of the W axis. | # Focus laser to proper workpiece height (using white focus aid peg as a reference) using manual control of the W axis. | ||
# Activate blower and laser tube by pressing and holding START on the grey panel until the blower starts. | # Activate blower and laser tube by pressing and holding START on the grey panel until the blower starts. | ||
# Check the Feed Override slider to make sure the job will run at the speed you desire. | # Check the Feed Override slider to make sure the job will run at the speed you desire. | ||
# Check the Spindle Override slider to make sure correct laser output power. | |||
# Set desired laser power and disable beam override. | # Set desired laser power and disable beam override. | ||
# Start job in AXIS, keeping an eye on the work and being ready to hit the E-STOP switch if anything goes amiss. | # Start job in AXIS, keeping an eye on the work and being ready to hit the E-STOP switch if anything goes amiss. | ||
# When job completes, set beam override back to | # When job completes, set beam override back to SAFE. | ||
# If you're done for the day, switch the control knob to STANDBY. If you're planning to laser more, just hit the STOP button. Either way will shut the tube off but leave the blower running until the fumes are all exhausted. | # If you're done for the day, switch the control knob to STANDBY. If you're planning to laser more, just hit the STOP button. Either way will shut the tube off but leave the blower running until the fumes are all exhausted. | ||
# Remove workpiece and marvel at how well the lazzor worked! | # Remove workpiece and marvel at how well the lazzor worked! | ||