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equipment:cnc:laser-xtool-s1:lightburn [2024/11/02 20:07] – aarondsequipment:cnc:laser-xtool-s1:lightburn [2024/11/19 21:42] (current) – external edit 127.0.0.1
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 ===== Step by Step Process ===== ===== Step by Step Process =====
  
-Firstly switch on the laser via the isolator switch on the right hand side of the back wall.+Before beginning any work with the laser visually inspect the work area. Check that: 
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 +  * It is clear of all flammable materials such as wood, paper and especially isopropal alcohol 
 +  * The CO2 fire extinguisher is available on the wall next to the metal mill (behind you when facing the laser) 
 +  * The materials you plan to use are permitted for laser cutting in the hackspace. Do not rely on your retailer knowing the difference between polycarbonate and acrylic. 
 +  * The Air Assist dial is set to "Auto" (red arrow below) 
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 +{{:equipment:cnc:laser-xtool-s1:xtool-s1-workspace-with-isolator.jpg?600|}} 
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 +The workspace should look similar to the photo above. If there is any damage to the laser especially to the lid do not continue. Report the situation on the discourse forum and label the laser as damaged.  
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 +Switch on the laser via the isolator switch (blue arrow above) the right hand of the two on the back wall.
  
 The extraction system should also turn on at the same time. Do not continue if it doesn't start. The extraction system should also turn on at the same time. Do not continue if it doesn't start.
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-The console messages should contain "Waiting for connection ... OK" and "Homing ... OK". If the laser is not already homed it will move to the top left corner of the machine. +The console messages should contain "Waiting for connection ... OK" and "Homing ... OK". If the laser is not already homed it will move to the far left corner of the machine. 
  
 Wait for the homing to finish then open the lid and position your material. Ensure the probe on the right hand side of the laser module is retracted (as shown below). If not push the probe up until it clicks into place. Wait for the homing to finish then open the lid and position your material. Ensure the probe on the right hand side of the laser module is retracted (as shown below). If not push the probe up until it clicks into place.
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-Return to the "Console" (Red arrow) tab. Double check the laser module is clear of obstructions and click "Detect" (Blue Arrow).+Return to the "Console" (red arrow) tab. Double check the laser module is clear of obstructions and click "Detect" (blue arrow). The probe will drop to find the material then move to the far right of the enclosure to reset the probe. 
  
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 This will set the correct focus for the laser by dropping the probe onto the surface of the material. This will set the correct focus for the laser by dropping the probe onto the surface of the material.
  
-To set the correct laser pointer offset for this focus click the "IR_OFFSET_DET" button (Red arrow).+To set the correct laser pointer offset for this focus click the "IR_OFFSET_DET" button (red arrow).
  
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 +The position of the red aiming laser will be used as the reference point for origins. For example if the centre is configured as the origin, the design will be centred around the red cross when the "Set Origin" button is pressed. 
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 +Experiments have shown the X value is relatively accurate however sometimes the datasheet Y value of 21.8 works better. https://support.xtool.com/article/1110#e7a308b9a51b19d98b194945a52b61eeb
  
 Close the dialog and import (red arrow) or create your design into LightBurn. Close the dialog and import (red arrow) or create your design into LightBurn.
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 Click the "Start" button (red arrow) to cut your material. You must supervise the laser for the entire duration of the cut and be ready to stop the laser if a fire starts. Click the "Start" button (red arrow) to cut your material. You must supervise the laser for the entire duration of the cut and be ready to stop the laser if a fire starts.
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 +{{:equipment:cnc:laser-xtool-s1:lightburn-step-130-start.png?400|}}
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 +When finished with the laser remove all material from the bed and dispose of any waste correctly. Shut down the PC and turn the isolator off.
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 +===== Cut With Multiple Passes =====
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 +xTool recommend materials thicker than 3mm should be cut in multiple passes. Lightburn supports this with the "Z-Step per pass" property.
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 +{{:equipment:cnc:laser-xtool-s1:lightburn-thick-material-10-z.png?400|}}
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 +The number > 0 represents the step in millimetres to take towards the material for each "Pass" of this layer. Access this from the "Cut Settings" dialog by double clicking on the layer in the "Cuts / Layers" tab
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