tool:redsail_cm1080_laser_cutter
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Redsail CM1080 Laser Cutter
Everybody loves lasers
| Status | BROKE AF as of 2017-02-27 (tube broke and was replaced, PSU is suspect). Could be offline for a few weeks. See https://talk.vanhack.ca/t/down-laser-is-down-due-to-burnt-out-laser-tube/5872/19 |
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| 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 Compendium of Champions |
Laser Cutter User Certification
Anyone who wishes to use the laser cutter must be both a VHS member, and have completed a laser cutter training class (class dates are announced on the VHS forum) and are on our calendar
If you are planning to take a class, please first read through the operation manual.
Specifications
- Work area size: 1000mm x 800mm
- Bed size: 1020mm x 820mm
- Power: 80W
- Controller: AWC-608B (replacement for original, installed 2013)
- Chiller: AC unit water chiller
- Power supply: 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
FURTHER INFORMATION
Tutorials
Possible upgrades
- LaserWeb with a Smoothieboard could give us more features and software flexibility
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