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+ | First of all make sure the machine is switched on. | ||
+ | You can switch on the machine from the main switch on the backside. | ||
+ | Check also that the emergency button is lifted up. | ||
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+ | In the image below the software we will use for this instructions: | ||
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+ | * Inkscape | ||
+ | * Visicut | ||
+ | * UGS Platform | ||
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+ | First of all you need to design something you would like to cut. | ||
+ | In this test we are using Inksacpe, which is one of the recommended software for compatibility. | ||
+ | In image below a test design. This design has been made by using different color for the stroke and fill. | ||
+ | As we will see in Visicut, the usage of different colors is useful to separate different laser settings for specific areas of the deisgn. | ||
+ | In particular, it is possible to separate each color for different settings (color mapping). | ||
+ | It is also possible to use layers instead of colours and to assign to each color different settings. | ||
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+ | After finishing your design, you can save it as SVG. Inkscape SVG format is recommended. | ||
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- | + | After saving your design, we can open Visicut software, and import the design into it. | |
+ | Using the import function of Visicut, allows to import multiple design into a single laser job. | ||
+ | Using the Open function will instead delete the currently open design and only open the last one. | ||
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+ | After importing the design, we need to align it to the bottom left of the cutting area. | ||
+ | This is because Fab Laser Mini has the origin point into the bottom left of the bed. | ||
+ | It is possible to drag around the design just using the mouse. | ||
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+ | Also, using the surrounding dashed line, it is possible to resize and rotate the design as desired. | ||
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+ | After the initial adjustments of the position and of size of the design have been made, we can now apply the desired mapping. | ||
+ | A mapping defines how the different layers/ | ||
+ | As shown in the image below, we are selecting the mapping for stroke color for our test. | ||
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+ | Once the mapping has been selected, Visicut shows a small menù where is possible to: | ||
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+ | * select or deselect a specific area (selected areas will be considered for the job, not selected will be ignored) | ||
+ | * order the selections (the processing is from top to bottom) | ||
+ | * select the job type for each selection | ||
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+ | It is important to note the available job types: | ||
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+ | * cut | ||
+ | * mark | ||
+ | * engrave | ||
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+ | In our test we will makr the green writing and cut the rest, as you can see in the image below. | ||
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+ | After sorting up the selection it is necessary to input the laser settigns. | ||
+ | Those are defined per different kind of job and they are expressed in % from 1 to 100. | ||
+ | To note that here there is not PPI or laser frequency settings. | ||
+ | The settings shown below are used for 4mm poplar wood. | ||
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+ | After applying the settings is possible to click on the " | ||
+ | Once the GCode has been generated, it is possible to export the GCode from Visicut. | ||
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+ | It is important to note the GCode file must be saved with *.nc extension to be compatible with UGS Platform. | ||
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+ | UGS Platform is the software used to operate Fab Laser mini directly, and to launch GCodes. | ||
+ | The first step is to load the previously generated file into the sofware (see open button on top left). | ||
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+ | The is it necessary to connect to the machine by selecting the right serial port and a baud rate of 9600. | ||
+ | You should see the writings populating the console, as confirmation of a successful connection. | ||
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+ | Before starting the cut, it is necessary to turn on different accessories. | ||
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+ | You can turn all the accessories on in one go, by using the foot switch located under the table where the machine stands. | ||
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+ | You can directly check the correct operation of the accessories. | ||
+ | The chiller has an alarm if the temperature is too high or something is blocking the flow of the water. | ||
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+ | The air filter must be set manually to the maximum power. | ||
+ | You can do that by pushing the filter button until the light becomes red. | ||
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+ | The air assist compressor will start automatically. You can check it by seeing it vibrate or if there is air coming out of the laser head. | ||
+ | If not please check if the compressor is connected to the electricy. | ||
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+ | Once all these pre-check have been done is tome to operate directly with the machine. | ||
+ | First check the focus distance with the focus tool. | ||
+ | The distance between the laser head and the material should correspond to the focus tool as shown below. | ||
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+ | If it is not the case you can remove the air assist pipe, unlock and rotate the head until it reaches the right distance. | ||
+ | Once done you must lock again the head, and reconnect the air assist pipe. | ||
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