Laser Cutting & Files
Software
K40 Whisperer
for
mac: download the latest source package for the .py file from here
K40 Whisperer instructions for
Mac
follow the directions to install inkscape and libusb
Bed dimensions
10"x12", 1/4" plywood thickness limit
Cutting Settings
Luan .1"
Current Regulation: Knob points down
Speed: 8mm/s, maybe 7mm/s
Height: Luan + wooden blocks + metal grate
Acrylic .18"
Current Regulation: Max
Speed: 4mm/s
Height: Luan + wooden blocks + metal grate
Smells bad, run vent for 5 mins after
Stamp
Etch at 100mm/s
Does not cut well with laser, to cut out stamp, use scissors or exacto knife.
Files
 Name |
 Created |
 Tags |
|---|---|---|
| Stamp Etch | ||
| Swallowtail & Pattern | ||
| OMAR Text Resist | ||
| Clamp resist - scallops | ||
| OMAR / wave | ||
| First resist - Triangles |
Etc