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=== Manufacturer's Manual === |
=== Manufacturer's Manual === |
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A majority of questions about the laser can be answered in the manual. Please consult the manual if you need help and no one is around to provide an answer. |
{{Note|A majority of questions about the laser can be answered in the manual. Please consult the manual if you need help and no one is around to provide an answer.|info}} |
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[https://itee.uq.edu.au/files/6777/Speedy-300-Manual-EN.pdf Manufacturer's Manual] |
[https://itee.uq.edu.au/files/6777/Speedy-300-Manual-EN.pdf Manufacturer's Manual] |
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| Various Fancy Wood || [https://ocoochhardwoods.com/ Ocooch Hardwoods] || 1/16" (1.6mm) to 3/4" (19mm) || 4" to 12" || Varies || Online || Check them out online! |
| Various Fancy Wood || [https://ocoochhardwoods.com/ Ocooch Hardwoods] || 1/16" (1.6mm) to 3/4" (19mm) || 4" to 12" || Varies || Online || Check them out online! |
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We have a laser maintenance log. Please fill out log on wall to left of laser (right of woodshop door) whenever any laser maintenance is done (clean lens/mirror, change filters, etc). This helps us see how often laser parts are maintained and helps us pinpoint if any problems are arising over time. |
We have a laser maintenance log. Please fill out log on wall to left of laser (right of woodshop door) whenever any laser maintenance is done (clean lens/mirror, change filters, etc). This helps us see how often laser parts are maintained and helps us pinpoint if any problems are arising over time. |
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The lens cleaning fluid can be found in the toolbox on the laser. Refills for the lens cleaning fluid can be found in the closer, on the top-most right-most shelf. It's the Lens Clens #1, red. |
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=== Lens Cleaning === |
=== Lens Cleaning === |
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Careful not to scratch it since the reflective mirrored surface is on top (not under glass like bathroom mirrors). |
Careful not to scratch it since the reflective mirrored surface is on top (not under glass like bathroom mirrors). |
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Be sure chamfered edges of mirror match laser head chamfers when installing mirror. |
Be sure chamfered edges of mirror match laser head chamfers when installing mirror. |
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The mirror cleaning fluid can be found in the toolbox on the laser. Refills for the mirror cleaning fluid can be found in the closer, on the top-most right-most shelf. It's the Lens Clens #2, yellow. |
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=== Air Filter Replacements === |
=== Air Filter Replacements === |
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=== Bed Leveling === |
=== Bed Leveling === |
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Eh, sometimes we shim it. What matters most is that the laser beam is perpendicular to bed in X/Y planes. |
Eh, sometimes we shim it. What matters most is that the laser beam is perpendicular to bed in X/Y planes. |
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== Laser Lab Setup == |
== Laser Lab Setup == |
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