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+====== Redsail CM1080 Laser Cutter ======
+{{:tool:high_speed_co2_acrylic_laser_cutting_machine_cm1080_with_ce_fda.jpg?400|}}
+----
+Everybody loves lasers
+^ Status             | OPERATIONAL as of April 9, 2024  |
+^ Training           | YES (see below)                                              |
+^ Hackable           | NO                                              |
+^ Usage Restrictions | Members Only                                                 |
+^ Owner              | Vancouver Hack Space                                         |
+^ If it Breaks       | Turn off. Put a BROKEN sign on machine. Notify forums and Laser Cutter Committee immediately.                                                      |
+^ Loan Status        | Owned by VHS                  |
+^ Arrival Date       | March 30, 2012                                               |
+^ Location           | Back of VHS                                                     |
+^ Value           | $3500 + ~$1000 to get it here and set up                                                     |
+^ Champion           | See [[tool:compendium_of_champions|Compendium of Champions]]  |
+===== Safety =====
+All members using the laser cutter must have read and understand [[tool:laser_cutter:operation_manual|the Laser Cutter Operation Manual]] and completed VHS Laser Cutter Training.
+The dangers associated with the laser cutter include beam exposure, fire, electrocution, and exposure to dangerous fumes.
+While it is important to follow all rules and guidelines, the following are critical:
+  - **Wear the Laser safety glasses at all times.**
+  - **Operator must remain within 1m of the machine and monitor cutting at all times when the machine is in operation.**
+  - **Only burn Approved Materials.**  (See [[tool:laser_cutter:settings|Laser Cutter Approved Materials List]])
+Failure to follow these rules may result in immediate loss of Laser Cutter priviledges.
+===== Laser Cutter Training =====
+Anyone who wishes to use the laser cutter must be both a VHS member, and have completed [[tool:laser_cutter:training|VHS Laser Cutter Training]].
+Class dates are announced on [[http://talk.vanhack.ca|the VHS forum]]) and are on our [[http://vanhack.ca/wp/events-calendar|calendar]]
+===== Specifications =====
+  * Work area size: 1000mm x 800mm
+  * Bed size: 1020mm x 820mm
+  * Type: CO2
+  * Power: 80W
+  * Controller: [[https://lightobject.com/r6-dsp-controller-card-for-co2-laser-machine/|Ruida 6445]] (replacement [[https://talk.vanhack.ca/t/new-laser-controller/14625/3|installed in 2023]])
+  * Chiller: [[https://lightobject.com/q800-water-chiller/|LightObject Industrial Water Chiller Q800]], [[https://talk.vanhack.ca/t/new-laser-tube-and-water-chiller-installed-july-2022/13367|installed July 2022]]
+  * Power supply: [[http://www.lightobject.com/80W100W-PWM-CO2-Laser-Power-Supply-AC220V-P73.aspx|LSR-JN80WCO2-2V]]
+    * Input: AC 220V
+    * Power: 80Watt, 100Watt peak
+    * Triggering Voltage: 28KV
+    * Operating Voltage: 22KV
+    * Current: 32mA max
+    * 3pin terminal pinout: G, AC, AC
+    * 6pin terminal pinout: H, L, WP, G, IN, 5V
+  * 3-Phase Stepper Motor Drivers: [[https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07DQPCRRN|Cloudray 3DM580S]] or Moons 3SR8H
+    * Note: Different driver models have different pinouts even though the connectors are the same. DO NOT swap connectors without changing the wire order.
+    * Input: DC 40V
+    * Motor current: 4A
+    * Steps/rev: 5000
+    * Idle current: half
+    * Power-on self test: off
+===== Usage and Maintenance =====
+  * [[tool:laser_cutter:settings|Laser Cutter Approved Materials List]]
+  * [[tool:cloudray_laser_lenses|Using the 3 Lenses]]
+  * [[tool:laserfilter|Filters and Filter Maintenance]]
+  * [[tool:laserfilter#list_of_Past_Maintenance_Logs|Maintenance Logs]]
+===== Further Information =====
+  * [[committees:lcc|Laser Cutter Committee]]
+  * [[tool:laser_cutter:training|VHS Laser Cutter Training]]
+  * [[tool:laser_cutter:operation_manual|Laser Cutter Operation Manual]]
+  * [[https://www.bosslaser.com/Download_pdf/LaserCAD_manual.pdf | LaserCAD Manual]]
+  * [[tool:laser_cutter:MSDS|How do I get a new material approved?]]
+  * [[tool:laser_cutter:workflow_tips|Laser Cutter Workflow Tips]]
+  * [[tool:laser_cutter:parts|Laser Cutter Components]]
+  * [[tool:laser_cutter:laser_focus_lens_focal_length|Laser focus lens focal length]]
+==== Tutorials ====
+  * [[tool:laser_cutter:aligning|Aligning the Laser Cutter]]
+  * [[tool:laser_cutter:tubereplacement|Laser Tube Replacement]]
+  * [[tutorials:laser-etching|How to prepare a full color image for laser etching]]
+  * [[http://www.instructables.com/id/Curved-laser-bent-wood/|Living hinges and lateral curves]]
+  * [[http://makezine.com/2012/04/13/cnc-panel-joinery-notebook/|Joinery techniques for the laser cutter]]
+  * [[http://hackaday.com/2016/05/31/how-to-fail-at-laser-cutting/|How to Fail at Laser Cutting]]
+==== Possible upgrades ====
+  * [[https://github.com/LaserWeb/LaserWeb3|LaserWeb]] with a [[http://smoothieware.org/laser-cutter-guide|Smoothieboard]] could give us more features and software flexibility