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   * **Do not** use if there is an out-of-order sign posted, even if everything *looks* OK.   * **Do not** use if there is an out-of-order sign posted, even if everything *looks* OK.
   * **Always** wear the correctly-rated laser safety goggles.   * **Always** wear the correctly-rated laser safety goggles.
-  * **Only** use materials on the [[tool:laser_cutter:settings|Laser Cutter Approved Materials List]]. If something you want to cut is not on the list, ask a member of the Laser Cutter Committee *first*. Most likely if it's not on the list, it is **TOXIC** or **CORROSIVE**!+  * **Only** use materials on the [[wiki:tools:laser_cutter:settings|Laser Cutter Approved Materials List]]. If something you want to cut is not on the list, ask a member of the Laser Cutter Committee *first*. Most likely if it's not on the list, it is **TOXIC** or **CORROSIVE**!
   * **Do not** operate when the lid or any hatches are open. Do not attempt to defeat the interlocks.   * **Do not** operate when the lid or any hatches are open. Do not attempt to defeat the interlocks.
   * **Do not** leave the laser cutter at any time while the laser cutter is in operation, for any reason. It must be carefully observed to mitigate and suppress fires, which are a frequent occurrence.   * **Do not** leave the laser cutter at any time while the laser cutter is in operation, for any reason. It must be carefully observed to mitigate and suppress fires, which are a frequent occurrence.
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 ====== BACKGROUND INFORMATION ====== ====== BACKGROUND INFORMATION ======
  
-The laser cutter is a [[tool:redsail_cm1080_laser_cutter|RedSail model CM1080]]; it has a bed area of 100cm x 80cm (1000mm x 800mm, approx 3.2ft x 2.6ft, 39" x 31") and uses a 80W CO2 laser tube. It is capable of both cutting (with vector shapes) and engraving (with vector or raster images), both of which may be used together in a single job.+The laser cutter is a [[wiki:tools:redsail_cm1080_laser_cutter|RedSail model CM1080]]; it has a bed area of 100cm x 80cm (1000mm x 800mm, approx 3.2ft x 2.6ft, 39" x 31") and uses a 80W CO2 laser tube. It is capable of both cutting (with vector shapes) and engraving (with vector or raster images), both of which may be used together in a single job.
  
-The [[committees:lcc|Laser Cutter Committee]] oversees its usage and ensures correct maintenance. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact a member of the LCC.+The [[wiki:committees:lcc|Laser Cutter Committee]] oversees its usage and ensures correct maintenance. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact a member of the LCC.
  
  
 ====== SAFETY ====== ====== SAFETY ======
-The [[tool:redsail_cm1080_laser_cutter|VHS Laser Cutter]] is an industrial machine that has the potential to cause serious injury and damage. +The [[wiki:tools:redsail_cm1080_laser_cutter|VHS Laser Cutter]] is an industrial machine that has the potential to cause serious injury and damage. 
  
 The laser cutter is not a printer, it is not an appliance, and it is not a peripheral. It must be treated as such; a potentially very dangerous device. You must remain within 1 meter of the Emergency Stop button at all times. It must never be left unattended, even for a minute. Fires in laser cutters are very common, the operator must be ready at all times to extinguish a fire as soon as it occurs. The laser cutter is not a printer, it is not an appliance, and it is not a peripheral. It must be treated as such; a potentially very dangerous device. You must remain within 1 meter of the Emergency Stop button at all times. It must never be left unattended, even for a minute. Fires in laser cutters are very common, the operator must be ready at all times to extinguish a fire as soon as it occurs.
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 ===== TRAINING AND SETUP ===== ===== TRAINING AND SETUP =====
 ==== Complete VHS Laser Cutter Training ==== ==== Complete VHS Laser Cutter Training ====
-To use the Laser Cutter, you must be a [[http://vanhack.ca/membership/|member]] of Vancouver Hack Space and complete the [[tool:laser_cutter:training|VHS Laser Cutter Training]].+To use the Laser Cutter, you must be a [[http://vanhack.ca/membership/|member]] of Vancouver Hack Space and complete the [[wiki:tools:laser_cutter:training|VHS Laser Cutter Training]].
  
 ==== Setup Authentication ==== ==== Setup Authentication ====
-Upon successful completion of the training, your membership account on the VHS Membership Management System will be granted Laser Access. If you haven't done so already, you need to link your VHS Membership to your Google, Slack, and/or GitHub account. 
  
-  - Log-in to the membership management system (http://membership.vanhack.ca) using email and password. +Upon successful completion of the training, your membership account on the VHS Membership Management System will be granted Laser Access. 
-  - Under User Profile, find the Access tab.  +
-  - Click the name of the account you want to link +
-  - Enter your credentials for that account. +
-  - Authorize the Open Authorization connection. +
- +
-If successful, your User profile will now list the linked account.+
  
 ====== OPERATING THE LASER CUTTER ====== ====== OPERATING THE LASER CUTTER ======
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 ===== Authentication ===== ===== Authentication =====
 +
 The laser cutter has a software-controlled Laser Access System for restricting access to trained members and automatically controlling power to the laser and peripherals. The Laser Access System has an on/off switch and lights which indicate the status. The laser cutter has a software-controlled Laser Access System for restricting access to trained members and automatically controlling power to the laser and peripherals. The Laser Access System has an on/off switch and lights which indicate the status.
  
 Using a smartphone or laptop: Using a smartphone or laptop:
-  - Connect to the VHS WiFi network. + 
-  - Navigate to http://laser.vanhack.ca +  - Get on the VHS wifi - you will not be able to access the laser login system if you're not on the local wifi 
-  - Select which Linked Account you would like to use for authentication +  - Visit [[https://laser.vanhack.ca|laser.vanhack.ca]] 
-  - If necessary, enter you login credentials for the Linked Account. +  - Sign in using your membership.vanhack.ca (nomos) credentials. 
-  - Authorize the connection +  - Click the big red "Unlock" button to enable the laser's ON switch
-  - Click the 'Unlock' button+
  
 Using the Laser Cutter computer: Using the Laser Cutter computer:
-  - (Turn the computer on and login)+  - (Turn the computer on and login - password is written on a sticker on the computer's display)
   - Navigate to http://laser.vanhack.ca or open the "Laser Access" link on the desktop    - Navigate to http://laser.vanhack.ca or open the "Laser Access" link on the desktop 
-  - Select which Linked Account you would like to use for authentication +  - Log in using your membership.vanhack.ca (nomos) credentials.
-  - If necessary, enter you login credentials for the Linked Account. +
-  - Authorize the connection+
   - Click the 'Unlock' button   - Click the 'Unlock' button
  
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 The default settings for each operations almost always need to be changed. To change the settings of an operation, double click the color in the top left list. Generally, there are just two setting that need to be selected: power and speed. The default settings for each operations almost always need to be changed. To change the settings of an operation, double click the color in the top left list. Generally, there are just two setting that need to be selected: power and speed.
  
-Some experimentation is often required to get the desired results. Refer to the [[tool:laser_cutter:settings|Materials and Settings Chart]] for reasonable starting points. It is recommended to bring scrap material that has identical properties (type, thickness, colour, etc) to what you want to finally lase. Use this scrap to test and verify that the laser cutter, your material, and your design are behaving as you expect.+Some experimentation is often required to get the desired results. Refer to the [[wiki:tools:laser_cutter:settings|Materials and Settings Chart]] for reasonable starting points. It is recommended to bring scrap material that has identical properties (type, thickness, colour, etc) to what you want to finally lase. Use this scrap to test and verify that the laser cutter, your material, and your design are behaving as you expect.
  
 ==== Power ==== ==== Power ====
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   * Follow the normal shutdown procedures above.   * Follow the normal shutdown procedures above.
   * Put a sign on the laser cutter that says "OUT OF ORDER - DO NOT USE".   * Put a sign on the laser cutter that says "OUT OF ORDER - DO NOT USE".
-  * Notify the [[committees:lcc|Laser Cutter Committee]] by posting to the [[https://vanhack.slack.com/messages/C03UZL52P/|#laser]] channel on Slack and by posting a message on the [[https://talk.vanhack.ca|Forum]]. Include the following information at a minimum:+  * Notify the [[wiki:committees:lcc|Laser Cutter Committee]] by posting to the [[https://vanhack.slack.com/messages/C03UZL52P/|#laser]] channel on Slack and by posting a message on the [[https://talk.vanhack.ca|Forum]]. Include the following information at a minimum:
     * What is wrong with the laser cutter.     * What is wrong with the laser cutter.
     * What you were doing at the time it stopped working.     * What you were doing at the time it stopped working.
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 ====== FURTHER INFORMATION ====== ====== FURTHER INFORMATION ======
  
-  * [[tool:redsail_cm1080_laser_cutter|Redsail CM1080 Laser Cutter]] +  * [[wiki:tools:redsail_cm1080_laser_cutter|Redsail CM1080 Laser Cutter]] 
-  * [[tool:laser_cutter:settings|Laser Cutter Awesomeness Ingredients!]] +  * [[wiki:tools:laser_cutter:settings|Laser Cutter Awesomeness Ingredients!]] 
-  * [[tool:laser_cutter:workflow_tips|General Workflow Tips]]+  * [[wiki:tools:laser_cutter:workflow_tips|General Workflow Tips]]
  
 Questions may be directed to the Laser Cutter Committee. Questions may be directed to the Laser Cutter Committee.