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====== Redsail CM1080 Laser Cutter ======
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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: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