Unallocated Space - User contributions [en]

Membership

2025-11-15T18:38:31Z

Digitaltinker:

== Membership ==
Unallocated Space is an open environment for anyone to come and "Teach, Learn, Build"

This space is provided by generous donations from you, the membership.

This page is dedicated to help explain the tiers of membership and the general understanding as to why certain members are who they are.

== Participants ==

This hackerspace is open to the general public, this means that anyone can walk through our doors while the space is "open". We pride ourselves on being able to provide general knowledge to the public at large. If someone comes in here and asks how something works a member will most likely help them. I say most likely because everything here is fueled by individual volunteers working collectively.

== Members ==

Members are people who have taken an active interest in the space, and pay dues at some level. Unallocated Space in general has a recommended dues of $100 per month, but only asks that you give what you can. More information can be found on our [https://www.unallocatedspace.org/membership/ Dues] page.

== Keyholders ==

Keyholders are Active Participants with a significant investment both financially and physically into Unallocated Space succeeding. They dedicate a significant amount of time to keeping the space running and are generally the first and last person to speak to about any major event within the space. If there are any questions about this Tier of membership please speak to a current keyholder. You can also check out the [[Expectations for Keyholders]] [[Expectations for Keyholders|here]].

Keyholder List (11/09/2022):

# Adam
# Alex
# Bowie
# Buddy
# Chana
# Corey
# HttpLov3craft
# James
# Jasen
# Jelly
# Justin
# MacGnG
# Max
# Meatbunny
# Nick Farr - Keyholder for life
# Nonie
# 0ddside
# Proto
# Roger
# Squidly
# s00ner
# Ty
# Usako
# Whitney
# Wrecker

== Board of Directors ==
Reachable by emailing board {at} unallocatedspace {dot} org

[[Expectation of Board Members]] can be found [[Expectation of Board Members|here]].
* President - Whitney
* Vice President - Adam (Digital Tinker)
* Treasurer - Mandie
* Secretary - Thea
* At-Large - Bowie
* Board Member Emeritus - Crypt0s
* Board Member Emeritus - Forgotten
* Board Member Emeritus - Nick Farr
* Board Member Emeritus - Proto
* Board Member Emeritus - R00ster
* Board Member Emeritus - S00ner
* Board Member Emeritus - Surefire
* Board Member Emeritus - Usako
* Board Member Emeritus - Buddy

== Founding Members ==

This are the original 8 people who founded Unallocated Space. These people got together, invested a lot of time, effort, and money in seeing the space thrive to what it is today. This Tier is honorary, and is bestowed upon the Founding 8 who founded the space.

The Founding 8 are:

* C-P
* S00ner
* Nick Farr
* Arthur "Cuddles" Howell (Hexjunkie)
* Dave "Intel" Marcus
* The Prez98
* Kevin "Kevin" Figueroa
* Marco "Marco" Figueroa

== Presidents ==

Since 2010 when Unallocated Space started, the organization has changed dramatically. The history of the presidents should be documented and thus, here are the presiding dates.

* 07/26/2010 - 01/14/2012 - CP
* 01/14/2012 - 07/02/2012 - Dave Marcus
* 07/02/2012 - 04/28/2013 - Crypt0s
* 04/28/2013 - 12/17/2017 - Forgotten
* 12/17/2017 - 11/02/2019 - Flay
* 11/02/2019 - 10/01/2020 - Honeybadger
* 10/01/2020 - 10/31/2021 - Jelly
* 11/01/2021 - 12/09/2023 - S00ner
* 12/09/2023 - 11/08/2025 - Digital Tinker
* 11/08/2025 - ???? - Whitney

Membership

2025-06-08T07:21:27Z

Digitaltinker:

== Membership ==
Unallocated Space is an open environment for anyone to come and "Teach, Learn, Build"

This space is provided by generous donations from you, the membership.

This page is dedicated to help explain the tiers of membership and the general understanding as to why certain members are who they are.

== Participants ==

This hackerspace is open to the general public, this means that anyone can walk through our doors while the space is "open". We pride ourselves on being able to provide general knowledge to the public at large. If someone comes in here and asks how something works a member will most likely help them. I say most likely because everything here is fueled by individual volunteers working collectively.

== Members ==

Members are people who have taken an active interest in the space, and pay dues at some level. Unallocated Space in general has a recommended dues of $100 per month, but only asks that you give what you can. More information can be found on our [https://www.unallocatedspace.org/membership/ Dues] page.

== Keyholders ==

Keyholders are Active Participants with a significant investment both financially and physically into Unallocated Space succeeding. They dedicate a significant amount of time to keeping the space running and are generally the first and last person to speak to about any major event within the space. If there are any questions about this Tier of membership please speak to a current keyholder. You can also check out the [[Expectations for Keyholders]] [[Expectations for Keyholders|here]].

Keyholder List (11/09/2022):

# Adam
# Alex
# Bowie
# Buddy
# Chana
# Corey
# HttpLov3craft
# James
# Jasen
# Jelly
# Justin
# MacGnG
# Max
# Meatbunny
# Nick Farr - Keyholder for life
# Nonie
# 0ddside
# Proto
# Roger
# Squidly
# s00ner
# Ty
# Usako
# Whitney
# Wrecker

== Board of Directors ==
Reachable by emailing board {at} unallocatedspace {dot} org

[[Expectation of Board Members]] can be found [[Expectation of Board Members|here]].
* President - Adam (Digital Tinker)
* Vice President - Whitney
* Treasurer - Mandie
* Secretary - Thea
* At-Large - Bowie
* Board Member Emeritus - Crypt0s
* Board Member Emeritus - Forgotten
* Board Member Emeritus - Nick Farr
* Board Member Emeritus - Proto
* Board Member Emeritus - R00ster
* Board Member Emeritus - S00ner
* Board Member Emeritus - Surefire
* Board Member Emeritus - Usako

== Founding Members ==

This are the original 8 people who founded Unallocated Space. These people got together, invested a lot of time, effort, and money in seeing the space thrive to what it is today. This Tier is honorary, and is bestowed upon the Founding 8 who founded the space.

The Founding 8 are:

* C-P
* S00ner
* Nick Farr
* Arthur "Cuddles" Howell (Hexjunkie)
* Dave "Intel" Marcus
* The Prez98
* Kevin "Kevin" Figueroa
* Marco "Marco" Figueroa

== Presidents ==

Since 2010 when Unallocated Space started, the organization has changed dramatically. The history of the presidents should be documented and thus, here are the presiding dates.

* 07/26/2010 - 01/14/2012 - CP
* 01/14/2012 - 07/02/2012 - Dave Marcus
* 07/02/2012 - 04/28/2013 - Crypt0s
* 04/28/2013 - 12/17/2017 - Forgotten
* 12/17/2017 - 11/02/2019 - Flay
* 11/02/2019 - 10/01/2020 - Honeybadger
* 10/01/2020 - 10/31/2021 - Jelly
* 11/01/2021 - 12/09/2023 - S00ner
* 12/09/2023 - ???? - Digital Tinker

About

2024-10-24T14:18:15Z

Digitaltinker:

We currently have a 2100+ SF space located at 1029 Benfield Blvd, Millersville, MD 21108. This space is open to the public, anyone can join, and is available for people to come and collaborate on their projects. The motto of the space is Teach, Learn, Party!

[[Membership]]:

We have a varied membership, called participants, that have skills ranging from traditional network hacking to software development and hardware design. There are some participants of the space who are just starting to learn what hacking is and others who have been doing it since before there was a computer in every household.

Parking:

There is a decent sized parking lot in front of our space but we do share it with a few other businesses and the Benfield Sportscenter. At times, it can be quite busy and even they will need to park in the grass sometimes. Please be courteous to our neighbors.

Here is a map of parking that the sportscenter uses for their larger events.

[[File:Benfield-parking.png]]

Additional Details:

http://www.unallocatedspace.org

About

2024-10-24T14:18:06Z

Digitaltinker:

We currently have a 2100+ SF space located at 1029 Benfield Blvd, Millersville, MD 21108. This space is open to the public, anyone can join, and is available for people to come and collaborate on their projects. The motto of the space is Teach, Learn, Party!

[[Membership]]:

We have a varied membership, called participants, that have skills ranging from traditional network hacking to software development and hardware design. There are some participants of the space who are just starting to learn what hacking is and others who have been doing it since before there was a computer in every household.

[[Parking]]:

There is a decent sized parking lot in front of our space but we do share it with a few other businesses and the Benfield Sportscenter. At times, it can be quite busy and even they will need to park in the grass sometimes. Please be courteous to our neighbors.

Here is a map of parking that the sportscenter uses for their larger events.

[[File:Benfield-parking.png]]

Additional Details:

http://www.unallocatedspace.org

File:Benfield-parking.png

2024-10-24T14:17:44Z

Digitaltinker: Acceptable parking spaces

== Summary ==
Acceptable parking spaces

About

2024-10-24T14:14:59Z

Digitaltinker:

We currently have a 2100+ SF space located at 1029 Benfield Blvd, Millersville, MD 21108. This space is open to the public, anyone can join, and is available for people to come and collaborate on their projects. The motto of the space is Teach, Learn, Party!

[[Membership]]:

We have a varied membership, called participants, that have skills ranging from traditional network hacking to software development and hardware design. There are some participants of the space who are just starting to learn what hacking is and others who have been doing it since before there was a computer in every household.

[[Parking]]:

There is a decent sized parking lot in front of our space but we do share it with a few other businesses and the Benfield Sportscenter. At times, it can be quite busy and even they will need to park in the grass sometimes. Please be courteous to our neighbors.

Here is a map of parking that the sportscenter uses for their larger events.

Additional Details:

http://www.unallocatedspace.org

Main Page

2024-10-24T14:13:21Z

Digitaltinker:

__NOTOC__

<div style="float:right;">
[[File:rotatelogo.gif]]
</div>

Welcome to the Unallocated Space Wiki!

* Address 1029 Benfield Blvd, Millersville, MD 21108
* [mailto:keys@unallocatedspace.org Contact]
* [https://www.unallocatedspace.org/slack/ Contact in real time]
* [https://www.unallocatedspace.org/ Main Website]
* Want to visit? Come to open house night

{| style="width:100%; margin-bottom:2px;" cellpadding="5"
!width="49%"|
!width="49%"|
|-
|valign="top"|

= About UAS =
*[[About]]
*[[Mission]]
*[[Rules]]
*[[Events]]
*[[Event Descriptions]]
*[[FAQ]]
*[[Wishlist]]
*[[Membership]]
*[[Member Manual]]
*[[COVID-19 Reopening Plan]]
*[[Shutdown Procedure]] Are you leaving the space?
*[[Checklists]]
*[[Maintenance]]
*[[Knowledge Arcana]]
*[[Trello SOP]]

= Active Projects =
{|
!Name!!Owner!!Status!!Last Updated
|-
| Core Services || (Board) || Active
|-
| [[Project Backlog]] || Board / Everyone || Active || 3/4/2017
|-
| [[VMLab]] || 0ddside || Active || 2/10/2024
|-
| [[Rancher / Docker]] || Usako / Jelly || Inactive || 1/2/2023
|-
| [[Gaming Computer]] || Needs Owner || Inactive || 1/2/2023
|-
| [[HTC Vive]] || Needs Owner || Inactive || 1/2/2023
|-
| [[Steam Cache]] || Needs Owner || Inactive || 1/2/2023
|-
| [[Git]] || Flay / Usako || Inactive
|-
| [[Library]] || anyone || Ongoing
|-
| [[Traffic Light]] || No owner || Maintenance
|-
| [[3D Printing]] || Bowie / DigitalTinker || Active
|-
| [[Ham Radio Equipment]] || Corey / Usako || Active
|-
| [[Minecraft]] || DigitalTinker || Active
|-
| [[Occupancy (New)]] || Usako || Active
|-
| [[Network]] || Corey || Ongoing || (Needs Updating)
|-
| [[The Wall]] || anyone || Active
|-
| [[Fire Tornado Rig]] || (Keyholders) || On-Going
|-
| [[Plex]] || Corey / Understudy || Active
|-
| [[Laser Cutter]] || James / Corey || Active
|-
| [[Printer]] || anyone || Active
|}

[[Past Projects|See the Past Projects page]]

|valign="top"|

= Stations (Resources) Available =

{|
!Name!!PoC(s)!!Description / Link
|-
| 3D Printing Station || Bowie / Max || [[3D_Printing|3D Printing]] (Needs Update)
|-
| Electronics Bench || Bowie / Corey || [[ Electronics Workbench ]] (Page Needed)
|-
| Amateur Radio Station || Corey / Usako || [[Ham_Radio_Equipment|Ham Shack]] (Needs Update)
|-
| Laser Cutting Station || James / Corey || [[Laser_Cutter|Laser Cutter]]
|-
| Library || Any Keyholder || [[Library]] ||
|-
| Media Center / Lounge || Any Keyholder || [[Media Center]]
|-
| VR/Gaming Station || Geez || [[HTC_Vive|HTC Vive]]
|-
| Workshop / Toolbench || Bowie / Max || [[ Workshop ]] (Page Needed)
|-
| Instructor Workstation || Board || [[ Instructor Workstation ]]
|}

= Recurring Events =
{|
!Name!!Owner!!Status
|-
| [[Project Night]] || Bowie || Active
|-
| [[Open House Night]] || Whitney || Active
|-
| [http://macrobot.us MACRO] || Jasen/Ty/Jeff || Active
|-
| [[TOOOL/Lockpicking|TOOOL / Lockpicking]] || MacGnG || Active
|-
| [[HackTheBox Group]] || S00ner || Active
|-
| [[DC443 Hacker Hangout]] || Digital Tinker || Active
|-
| [[LAN Party]] || Usako / Nonie / Wrecker || Active
|-
| [[Analog Gaming]] || Nonie || Inactive
|-
| [[Crafternoon]] || Whitney / Thea || Active
|-
| [[Ham Radio Night]] || Corey / Usako || Inactive
|-
| [[3D Printing Night]] ||phr0ze|| Inactive
|-
| [[Classic Video Game Day]] || Bowie/James || Inactive
|-
| [[Microcontroller Night]] || Needs Instructor || Under Construction
|}

[[:Category:Events|Events List]]

= Classes and Workshops =
{|
!Name!!Owner!!Status
|-
| [[ Intro to Electronics ]] || Corey || Inactive
|-
| [[ DIY Lightsaber ]] || Bowie || Not active
|-
| [[ Beginner's Soldering ]] || Corey || Not active
|-
| [[ Network 101 Bootcamp ]] || || Not active
|-
| [[ Linux 101 ]] || || Not active
|}

[[:Category:Classes_and_Workshops|Classes and Workshop list]]

= Outside Events =
List of events attended by members outside of Unallocated Space: [[:Category:Outside_Events]]

3D Printers:Creality K1 Max

2024-05-13T21:39:22Z

Digitaltinker:

== Specs ==
Type: CoreXY

Extruder: Dual-gear Direct Drive

Build Volume: 300x300x300mm

Bed Type: Magnetic Spring Steel

Hot End: Micro Swiss FlowTech

Nozzle Diameters: 4mm, 6mm

Nozzle Type: Micro Swiss Brass Plated Wear Resistant

Filament Size: 1.75mm

Slicer software:
*[https://www.creality.com/pages/download-software Creality Slicer] (Cura Based)
*[https://www.prusa3d.com/en/page/prusaslicer_424/ Prusa Slicer] (Needs profile)
*[https://github.com/SoftFever/OrcaSlicer Orca Slicer] (Needs profile)

IP Address: 10.0.0.11
[http://k1max.uas.run Web Interface]

=== Supported Filaments ===
*ABS
*PLA
*PETG
*PET
*TPU
*PA
*ABS
*ASA
*PC PLA-CF
*PA-CF
*PET-CF

== Recommended Slicer Settings ==
=== Creality Slicer ===
*Quality -> Arc Configure Enable -> Disable
*Experimental -> Exclude Objects -> Enabled

== Getting Started ==
#Power on the machine using the switch located on the back left of the printer.
#Verify there are no obstructions in the printer
#Verify the build plate is in place
##If needed, clean the build plate with isopropyl alcohol
#Slice your model using one of the supported slicers
#Send the GCode to the printer using one of the options
##Option 1: Creality Slicer
###Make sure you have added the K1 Max to the list of devices using the IP Address
###Slice your model
###Select LAN Printing
###Name your gcode file to send (recommended to include name/handle) and click Confirm
###Select K1 Max from the Device list
##Option 2: Using [https://k1max.uas.run webpage]
###Save your gcode file (recommended to include name/handle)
###Open the printer [https://k1max.uas.run webpage]
###Scroll down to the file list and select Import
###Select your gcode file and upload
##Option 3: USB
###Save your gcode file (recommended to include name/handle)
###Copy gcode file to a thumb drive
###Insert drive in usb port at bottom left of the front of the printer
#Select model to print and start pritn

== Changing filament ==
#Select the settings icon from the touch screen
#Select Extrude/Extract tab
#Tap Retract
##The printer will automatically heat up and retract the filament from the hot end
#Remove the filament from the PTFE tube
#Flip the silver filament lock switch on top of the hotend to the unlocked position
#Mount the new roll of filament to the spool holder
#Feed the filament through the PTFE tube
##The filament may have some resistance as it reaches bends in the tube, make sure the filament has made it all the way into the hot end
#Lock the silver switch on top of the hot end
#Set filament temperature on the touch screen
#Click Extrude

3D Printers:Creality K1 Max

2024-05-13T21:38:49Z

Digitaltinker:

== Specs ==
Type: CoreXY
Extruder: Dual-gear Direct Drive
Build Volume: 300x300x300mm
Bed Type: Magnetic Spring Steel

Hot End: Micro Swiss FlowTech
Nozzle Diameters: 4mm, 6mm
Nozzle Type: Micro Swiss Brass Plated Wear Resistant

Filament Size: 1.75mm

Slicer software:
*[https://www.creality.com/pages/download-software Creality Slicer] (Cura Based)
*[https://www.prusa3d.com/en/page/prusaslicer_424/ Prusa Slicer] (Needs profile)
*[https://github.com/SoftFever/OrcaSlicer Orca Slicer] (Needs profile)

IP Address: 10.0.0.11
[http://k1max.uas.run Web Interface]

=== Supported Filaments ===
*ABS
*PLA
*PETG
*PET
*TPU
*PA
*ABS
*ASA
*PC PLA-CF
*PA-CF
*PET-CF

== Recommended Slicer Settings ==
=== Creality Slicer ===
*Quality -> Arc Configure Enable -> Disable
*Experimental -> Exclude Objects -> Enabled

== Getting Started ==
#Power on the machine using the switch located on the back left of the printer.
#Verify there are no obstructions in the printer
#Verify the build plate is in place
##If needed, clean the build plate with isopropyl alcohol
#Slice your model using one of the supported slicers
#Send the GCode to the printer using one of the options
##Option 1: Creality Slicer
###Make sure you have added the K1 Max to the list of devices using the IP Address
###Slice your model
###Select LAN Printing
###Name your gcode file to send (recommended to include name/handle) and click Confirm
###Select K1 Max from the Device list
##Option 2: Using [https://k1max.uas.run webpage]
###Save your gcode file (recommended to include name/handle)
###Open the printer [https://k1max.uas.run webpage]
###Scroll down to the file list and select Import
###Select your gcode file and upload
##Option 3: USB
###Save your gcode file (recommended to include name/handle)
###Copy gcode file to a thumb drive
###Insert drive in usb port at bottom left of the front of the printer
#Select model to print and start pritn

== Changing filament ==
#Select the settings icon from the touch screen
#Select Extrude/Extract tab
#Tap Retract
##The printer will automatically heat up and retract the filament from the hot end
#Remove the filament from the PTFE tube
#Flip the silver filament lock switch on top of the hotend to the unlocked position
#Mount the new roll of filament to the spool holder
#Feed the filament through the PTFE tube
##The filament may have some resistance as it reaches bends in the tube, make sure the filament has made it all the way into the hot end
#Lock the silver switch on top of the hot end
#Set filament temperature on the touch screen
#Click Extrude

Main Page

2024-05-13T14:54:50Z

Digitaltinker: /* Active Projects */

__NOTOC__

<div style="float:right;">
[[File:rotatelogo.gif]]
</div>

Welcome to the Unallocated Space Wiki!

* Address 512 Shaw Ct., Suite 105, Severn, MD
* [mailto:keys@unallocatedspace.org Contact]
* [https://www.unallocatedspace.org/slack/ Contact in real time]
* [https://www.unallocatedspace.org/ Main Website]
* Want to visit? Come to open house night

{| style="width:100%; margin-bottom:2px;" cellpadding="5"
!width="49%"|
!width="49%"|
|-
|valign="top"|

= About UAS =
*[[About]]
*[[Mission]]
*[[Rules]]
*[[Events]]
*[[Event Descriptions]]
*[[FAQ]]
*[[Wishlist]]
*[[Membership]]
*[[Member Manual]]
*[[COVID-19 Reopening Plan]]
*[[Shutdown Procedure]] Are you leaving the space?
*[[Checklists]]
*[[Maintenance]]
*[[Knowledge Arcana]]
*[[Trello SOP]]

= Active Projects =
{|
!Name!!Owner!!Status!!Last Updated
|-
| Core Services || (Board) || Active
|-
| [[Project Backlog]] || Board / Everyone || Active || 3/4/2017
|-
| [[VMLab]] || 0ddside || Active || 2/10/2024
|-
| [[Rancher / Docker]] || Usako / Jelly || Inactive || 1/2/2023
|-
| [[Gaming Computer]] || Needs Owner || Inactive || 1/2/2023
|-
| [[HTC Vive]] || Needs Owner || Inactive || 1/2/2023
|-
| [[Steam Cache]] || Needs Owner || Inactive || 1/2/2023
|-
| [[Git]] || Flay / Usako || Inactive
|-
| [[Library]] || anyone || Ongoing
|-
| [[Traffic Light]] || No owner || Maintenance
|-
| [[3D Printing]] || Bowie / DigitalTinker || Active
|-
| [[Ham Radio Equipment]] || Corey / Usako || Active
|-
| [[Minecraft]] || DigitalTinker || Active
|-
| [[Occupancy (New)]] || Usako || Active
|-
| [[Network]] || Corey || Ongoing || (Needs Updating)
|-
| [[The Wall]] || anyone || Active
|-
| [[Fire Tornado Rig]] || (Keyholders) || On-Going
|-
| [[Plex]] || Corey / Understudy || Active
|-
| [[Laser Cutter]] || James / Corey || Active
|-
| [[Printer]] || anyone || Active
|}

[[Past Projects|See the Past Projects page]]

|valign="top"|

= Stations (Resources) Available =

{|
!Name!!PoC(s)!!Description / Link
|-
| 3D Printing Station || Bowie / Max || [[3D_Printing|3D Printing]] (Needs Update)
|-
| Electronics Bench || Bowie / Corey || [[ Electronics Workbench ]] (Page Needed)
|-
| Amateur Radio Station || Corey / Usako || [[Ham_Radio_Equipment|Ham Shack]] (Needs Update)
|-
| Laser Cutting Station || James / Corey || [[Laser_Cutter|Laser Cutter]]
|-
| Library || Any Keyholder || [[Library]] ||
|-
| Media Center / Lounge || Any Keyholder || [[Media Center]]
|-
| VR/Gaming Station || Geez || [[HTC_Vive|HTC Vive]]
|-
| Workshop / Toolbench || Bowie / Max || [[ Workshop ]] (Page Needed)
|-
| Instructor Workstation || Board || [[ Instructor Workstation ]]
|}

= Recurring Events =
{|
!Name!!Owner!!Status
|-
| [[Project Night]] || Bowie || Active
|-
| [[Open House Night]] || Whitney || Active
|-
| [http://macrobot.us MACRO] || Jasen/Ty/Jeff || Active
|-
| [[TOOOL/Lockpicking|TOOOL / Lockpicking]] || MacGnG || Active
|-
| [[HackTheBox Group]] || S00ner || Active
|-
| [[DC443 Hacker Hangout]] || Digital Tinker || Active
|-
| [[LAN Party]] || Usako / Nonie / Wrecker || Active
|-
| [[Analog Gaming]] || Nonie || Inactive
|-
| [[Crafternoon]] || Whitney / Thea || Active
|-
| [[Ham Radio Night]] || Corey / Usako || Inactive
|-
| [[3D Printing Night]] ||phr0ze|| Inactive
|-
| [[Classic Video Game Day]] || Bowie/James || Inactive
|-
| [[Microcontroller Night]] || Needs Instructor || Under Construction
|}

[[:Category:Events|Events List]]

= Classes and Workshops =
{|
!Name!!Owner!!Status
|-
| [[ Intro to Electronics ]] || Corey || Inactive
|-
| [[ DIY Lightsaber ]] || Bowie || Not active
|-
| [[ Beginner's Soldering ]] || Corey || Not active
|-
| [[ Network 101 Bootcamp ]] || || Not active
|-
| [[ Linux 101 ]] || || Not active
|}

[[:Category:Classes_and_Workshops|Classes and Workshop list]]

= Outside Events =
List of events attended by members outside of Unallocated Space: [[:Category:Outside_Events]]

Media Center

2024-05-13T14:50:29Z

Digitaltinker: /* Plex */

The chillout area at the space.

= Plex =
Plex is registered by signing into a shared GMail account the board has access to.

If signed out, ask @board for someone to register the plex again.

If you want to share with us, our username is unallocatedplex.

We <3 Understudy for setting it up!

Client changes
*Rasplex on Raspberry Pi 3
**Software stopped receiving updates and no longer could find newly added servers
*Kodi with Plex add-on using Pi 4
**Difficult to navigate from startup, didn't support 4k
*Nvidia Shield 2017

= Jellyfin =
DigitalTinker decided to switch over to Jellyfin due to Plex's increasingly going away from being a private media hosting service and more live streaming and sharing information to friends.

Jellyfin is administered by each server owner and must have each account set up individually on each server.

Contact DigitalTinker if the account loses connection.

= Consoles =
== Xbox One ==
== Playstation 4 ==
== Nintendo Gamecube ==
== Super Nintendo ==
== Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) ==
[[Category:Station]]

Media Center

2024-05-13T14:50:18Z

Digitaltinker:

The chillout area at the space.

= [[Plex]] =
Plex is registered by signing into a shared GMail account the board has access to.

If signed out, ask @board for someone to register the plex again.

If you want to share with us, our username is unallocatedplex.

We <3 Understudy for setting it up!

Client changes
*Rasplex on Raspberry Pi 3
**Software stopped receiving updates and no longer could find newly added servers
*Kodi with Plex add-on using Pi 4
**Difficult to navigate from startup, didn't support 4k
*Nvidia Shield 2017

= Jellyfin =
DigitalTinker decided to switch over to Jellyfin due to Plex's increasingly going away from being a private media hosting service and more live streaming and sharing information to friends.

Jellyfin is administered by each server owner and must have each account set up individually on each server.

Contact DigitalTinker if the account loses connection.

= Consoles =
== Xbox One ==
== Playstation 4 ==
== Nintendo Gamecube ==
== Super Nintendo ==
== Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) ==
[[Category:Station]]

Media Center

2024-05-13T14:44:16Z

Digitaltinker: Created page with "The chillout area at the space. = Plex = = Jellyfin = = Consoles ="

The chillout area at the space.

= [[Plex]] =

= Jellyfin =

= Consoles =

Main Page

2024-05-13T14:43:34Z

Digitaltinker: /* Stations (Resources) Available */

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Welcome to the Unallocated Space Wiki!

* Address 512 Shaw Ct., Suite 105, Severn, MD
* [mailto:keys@unallocatedspace.org Contact]
* [https://www.unallocatedspace.org/slack/ Contact in real time]
* [https://www.unallocatedspace.org/ Main Website]
* Want to visit? Come to open house night

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= About UAS =
*[[About]]
*[[Mission]]
*[[Rules]]
*[[Events]]
*[[Event Descriptions]]
*[[FAQ]]
*[[Wishlist]]
*[[Membership]]
*[[Member Manual]]
*[[COVID-19 Reopening Plan]]
*[[Shutdown Procedure]] Are you leaving the space?
*[[Checklists]]
*[[Maintenance]]
*[[Knowledge Arcana]]
*[[Trello SOP]]

= Active Projects =
{|
!Name!!Owner!!Status!!Last Updated
|-
| Core Services || (Board) || Active
|-
| [[Project Backlog]] || Board / Everyone || Active || 3/4/2017
|-
| [[VMLab]] || 0ddside || Active || 2/10/2024
|-
| [[Rancher / Docker]] || Usako / Jelly || Inactive || 1/2/2023
|-
| [[Gaming Computer]] || Needs Owner || Inactive || 1/2/2023
|-
| [[HTC Vive]] || Needs Owner || Inactive || 1/2/2023
|-
| [[Steam Cache]] || Needs Owner || Inactive || 1/2/2023
|-
| [[Git]] || Flay / Usako || Inactive
|-
| [[Library]] || anyone || Ongoing
|-
| [[Traffic Light]] || No owner || Maintenance
|-
| [[3D Printing]] || Bowie / Phr0ze || Active
|-
| [[Ham Radio Equipment]] || Corey / Usako || Active
|-
| [[Minecraft]] || Adam || Active
|-
| [[Occupancy (New)]] || Usako || Active
|-
| [[Network]] || Corey || Ongoing || (Needs Updating)
|-
| [[The Wall]] || anyone || Active
|-
| [[Fire Tornado Rig]] || (Keyholders) || On-Going
|-
| [[Plex]] || Corey / Understudy || Active
|-
| [[Laser Cutter]] || James / Corey || Active
|-
| [[Printer]] || anyone || Active
|}

[[Past Projects|See the Past Projects page]]

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= Stations (Resources) Available =

{|
!Name!!PoC(s)!!Description / Link
|-
| 3D Printing Station || Bowie / Max || [[3D_Printing|3D Printing]] (Needs Update)
|-
| Electronics Bench || Bowie / Corey || [[ Electronics Workbench ]] (Page Needed)
|-
| Amateur Radio Station || Corey / Usako || [[Ham_Radio_Equipment|Ham Shack]] (Needs Update)
|-
| Laser Cutting Station || James / Corey || [[Laser_Cutter|Laser Cutter]]
|-
| Library || Any Keyholder || [[Library]] ||
|-
| Media Center / Lounge || Any Keyholder || [[Media Center]]
|-
| VR/Gaming Station || Geez || [[HTC_Vive|HTC Vive]]
|-
| Workshop / Toolbench || Bowie / Max || [[ Workshop ]] (Page Needed)
|-
| Instructor Workstation || Board || [[ Instructor Workstation ]]
|}

= Recurring Events =
{|
!Name!!Owner!!Status
|-
| [[Project Night]] || Bowie || Active
|-
| [[Open House Night]] || Whitney || Active
|-
| [http://macrobot.us MACRO] || Jasen/Ty/Jeff || Active
|-
| [[TOOOL/Lockpicking|TOOOL / Lockpicking]] || MacGnG || Active
|-
| [[HackTheBox Group]] || S00ner || Active
|-
| [[DC443 Hacker Hangout]] || Digital Tinker || Active
|-
| [[LAN Party]] || Usako / Nonie / Wrecker || Active
|-
| [[Analog Gaming]] || Nonie || Inactive
|-
| [[Crafternoon]] || Whitney / Thea || Active
|-
| [[Ham Radio Night]] || Corey / Usako || Inactive
|-
| [[3D Printing Night]] ||phr0ze|| Inactive
|-
| [[Classic Video Game Day]] || Bowie/James || Inactive
|-
| [[Microcontroller Night]] || Needs Instructor || Under Construction
|}

[[:Category:Events|Events List]]

= Classes and Workshops =
{|
!Name!!Owner!!Status
|-
| [[ Intro to Electronics ]] || Corey || Inactive
|-
| [[ DIY Lightsaber ]] || Bowie || Not active
|-
| [[ Beginner's Soldering ]] || Corey || Not active
|-
| [[ Network 101 Bootcamp ]] || || Not active
|-
| [[ Linux 101 ]] || || Not active
|}

[[:Category:Classes_and_Workshops|Classes and Workshop list]]

= Outside Events =
List of events attended by members outside of Unallocated Space: [[:Category:Outside_Events]]

Laser Cutter

2024-05-13T14:41:10Z

Digitaltinker: /* Welcome To Unallocated Space's Laser Cutter Wiki Page! */

= Laser Information =
Model: Full Spectrum Laser Muse

Laser Tube Power: 45 Watt CO2 Laser Tube

Working Area: 20" x 12"

Web Interface: http://laser.uas.run/designer

= Getting Started =

== DOs and DO NOTs ==

* DO - Ask for help your first time
* DO - Check That The Mens Bathroom Fan Is '''ON'''
* DO - Focus The Laser With The Puck To The Material You're Cutting/Engraving
* DO - Be careful with the touch screen
* DO NOT - Cut/Engrave Materials Listed Under The "Prohibited Materials" List
* DO NOT - Attempt To Lift The Lid While The Laser Is Cutting
* DO NOT - Bend the material platform
* DO NOT - Factory Reset the laser

== Safety ==
* [https://fslaser.com/blog/five-safety-tips-for-laser-cutters/| Five Safety Tips for Laser Cutters]

== Good things to know ==
* Full Spectrum Laser [https://fslaser.com/laser-101/| Laser 101]
* [https://www.xometry.com/resources/sheet/types-of-laser-cutters/| Types of Lasers]
** CO2 Laser
** Fiber Laser
** Direct Diode Laser
* [https://www.xtool.com/blogs/xtool-academy/raster-vs-vector-engraving| Vector vs Raster] - [https://www.xtool.com/blogs/xtool-academy/raster-vs-vector-engraving| Movement examples]
** Vector is primarily used for cutting a material but can be used for engraving outlines
*** SVG
*** Some PDFs
** Raster is used for engraving
*** jpg/jpeg
*** Some PDFs

== Starting the Laser ==
# Turn on Men's Bathroom fan
## Lock the switch if the cover is installed
# Flip switch on power strip behind laser
# Wait for Laser to boot
# Click Agree after reading the warning on the Touch Screen
# Load the [http://laser.uas.run/designer Web Interface]
## DO NOT FACTORY RESET

== Capturing Bed Image ==
# Move the laser towards the middle of the build area while still being over your material
# Place the black puck or taped stack of quarters under the laser nozzle
# Click the capture image button
## Web Interface - Camera icon in the 3rd Toolbar group
## Touch Screen - Camera Capture button
# Remove the puck or quarters before you start cutting

= Materials =
For detailed material cautions and settings, please check [[laser materials|HERE]]

[https://fslaser.com/material-test/| Material Test files]

== Good Materials to Use ==
* Wood (up to 1/4")
** Basswood
** Balsa
** Birch
* Acrylic
** Make sure it is not poly-carbonate/Lexan
* Paper
* Cork
* Glass (for etching)
* Leather (Authentic only)

== Prohibited Materials ==
* PVC (Poly Vinyl Chloride)/vinyl/pleather/artificial leather
** PLA can contain PVC and thus is also not recommend to be laser cut
* Thick ( >1mm ) Poly-carbonate/Lexan
* ABS
* HDPE/milk bottle plastic
* Polystyrene Foam
* Polypropylene Foam
* Epoxy
* Fiberglass
* Coated Carbon Fiber
* Any foodstuff

= Rotary =

= Jellys Lessons learned

* Always run a perimeter before cutting
* Do move the laser "up and down" before every print to verify that the laser is aligned to the center of your material.
* Enable rotary in web UI by going to Settings and something in the second tab. The UI on the engraver doesn't alwatys work.
* Do always align your material with the buck. Also check the level of your item. You always want to cut at a consistent level. ESPECIALLY important when working on glasses that are inherently uneven.
* It doesn't matter where you place your stencil/image/shapes in the laser engraver software. The SIZE is what matters.

= How to use?

1) Remove existing bed. Insert some wood about 4 inches thick

2) Insert rotary and connect 4 pin molex like connector

3) Switch Muse to rotary mode in web ui

4) Place material to cut on rotary. Modify the 12 knobs such that your material is consistently level.

5) Cry on the inside and outside because it's really hard to do all of this manually.

6) Use the left <-> right move buttons we typically use to move the laser, to now rotate your material.
* Watch the back of your material to make sure it doesn't "lift up" (super important with lighter materials).

7) Place laser over center of material, or wherever you intent to center your cut.

8) Calibrate laser height with puck.

9) Place images/shapes in the UI.
10) VERIFY that the orientation of the material is consistent with the orientation of the rotary.

= Maintenence =
* How to align the mirrors - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ln_VayQBWc4| Video]
* How to align the mirrors (Archived) - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKdp_mEwdJw| Video]

= Coming Soon =
* File types and when to use them
* Using the laser cutters web interface
* Using the rotary attachment?
* Formal Training?

[[Category:Station]]

3D Printing

2024-05-13T14:40:37Z

Digitaltinker: /* Creality CR-10s */

Unallocated Space has two main 3D printers set up for use. The Creality K1 Max and Creality CR-10.

These are connected to a laptop with the Cura slicer software.

= Printers =

== [[3D Printers:Creality K1 Max|Creality K1 Max]] ==
[https://www.creality.com/products/creality-k1-max-3d-printer Manufacture Page]

Nozzle size: 4mm, 6mm

Nozzle material: Brass plated wear resistant

Hotend: Micro Swiss FlowTech

Filament size: 1.75mm

Supported filamnet: ABS/PLA/PETG/PET/TPU/PA/ABS/ASA/PC PLA-CF/PA-CF/PET-CF

Build Volume: 300x300x300mm

== Creality CR-10s ==
[https://www.creality3dofficial.com/products/official-creality-cr-10s-3d-printer Manufacture Website]

Filament size: 1.75mm

Supported filament: PL/PETG/TPU/wood

Bed size: 300mm × 300mm × 400mm

== Lulzbot Mini 1 ==
[https://lulzbot.com/store/lulzbot-mini Manufacture Website]

Bed size: 152mm x 152mm x 158mm

Won in an essay contest.

== Legacy Printers ==
* [[3D Printers:RepRap Prusa|RepRap Prusa]]
* [[3D Printers:Lulzbot Taz 3|Lulzbot Taz 3]]

= Common Problems =

If you receive the following error message when launching Cura from Terminal, or nothing happens when you launch Cura through the GUI, do this:

Error message: /usr/share/cura-lulzbot/cura-lulzbot: /lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/libc.so.6: version `GLIBC_2.28' not found (required by /usr/share/cura-lulzbot/cura-lulzbot)

Solution: In terminal, run the command "sudo apt remove -y cura-lulzbot && sudo apt install -y cura-lulzbot=3.2.32" (without quotes) .

If you cannot save a profile in Cura, make sure you own all the files/directories in your home folder. We had this issue when someone ran it using sudo.

Solution: sudo chmod -R unallocatedspace:unallocatedspace ~/

[[Category:Station]]

3D Printing

2024-05-13T14:40:29Z

Digitaltinker: /* Creality K1 Max */

Unallocated Space has two main 3D printers set up for use. The Creality K1 Max and Creality CR-10.

These are connected to a laptop with the Cura slicer software.

= Printers =

== [[3D Printers:Creality K1 Max|Creality K1 Max]] ==
[https://www.creality.com/products/creality-k1-max-3d-printer Manufacture Page]

Nozzle size: 4mm, 6mm

Nozzle material: Brass plated wear resistant

Hotend: Micro Swiss FlowTech

Filament size: 1.75mm

Supported filamnet: ABS/PLA/PETG/PET/TPU/PA/ABS/ASA/PC PLA-CF/PA-CF/PET-CF

Build Volume: 300x300x300mm

== Creality CR-10s ==
[https://www.creality3dofficial.com/products/official-creality-cr-10s-3d-printer Manufacture Website]

Filament size: 1.75mm
Supported filament: PL/PETG/TPU/wood

Bed size: 300mm × 300mm × 400mm

== Lulzbot Mini 1 ==
[https://lulzbot.com/store/lulzbot-mini Manufacture Website]

Bed size: 152mm x 152mm x 158mm

Won in an essay contest.

== Legacy Printers ==
* [[3D Printers:RepRap Prusa|RepRap Prusa]]
* [[3D Printers:Lulzbot Taz 3|Lulzbot Taz 3]]

= Common Problems =

If you receive the following error message when launching Cura from Terminal, or nothing happens when you launch Cura through the GUI, do this:

Error message: /usr/share/cura-lulzbot/cura-lulzbot: /lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/libc.so.6: version `GLIBC_2.28' not found (required by /usr/share/cura-lulzbot/cura-lulzbot)

Solution: In terminal, run the command "sudo apt remove -y cura-lulzbot && sudo apt install -y cura-lulzbot=3.2.32" (without quotes) .

If you cannot save a profile in Cura, make sure you own all the files/directories in your home folder. We had this issue when someone ran it using sudo.

Solution: sudo chmod -R unallocatedspace:unallocatedspace ~/

[[Category:Station]]

3D Printing

2024-05-13T14:40:04Z

Digitaltinker:

Unallocated Space has two main 3D printers set up for use. The Creality K1 Max and Creality CR-10.

These are connected to a laptop with the Cura slicer software.

= Printers =

== [[3D Printers:Creality K1 Max|Creality K1 Max]] ==
[https://www.creality.com/products/creality-k1-max-3d-printer Manufacture Page]

Nozzle size: 4mm, 6mm
Nozzle material: Brass plated wear resistant
Hotend: Micro Swiss FlowTech

Filament size: 1.75mm
Supported filamnet: ABS/PLA/PETG/PET/TPU/PA/ABS/ASA/PC PLA-CF/PA-CF/PET-CF

Build Volume: 300x300x300mm

== Creality CR-10s ==
[https://www.creality3dofficial.com/products/official-creality-cr-10s-3d-printer Manufacture Website]

Filament size: 1.75mm
Supported filament: PL/PETG/TPU/wood

Bed size: 300mm × 300mm × 400mm

== Lulzbot Mini 1 ==
[https://lulzbot.com/store/lulzbot-mini Manufacture Website]

Bed size: 152mm x 152mm x 158mm

Won in an essay contest.

== Legacy Printers ==
* [[3D Printers:RepRap Prusa|RepRap Prusa]]
* [[3D Printers:Lulzbot Taz 3|Lulzbot Taz 3]]

= Common Problems =

If you receive the following error message when launching Cura from Terminal, or nothing happens when you launch Cura through the GUI, do this:

Error message: /usr/share/cura-lulzbot/cura-lulzbot: /lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/libc.so.6: version `GLIBC_2.28' not found (required by /usr/share/cura-lulzbot/cura-lulzbot)

Solution: In terminal, run the command "sudo apt remove -y cura-lulzbot && sudo apt install -y cura-lulzbot=3.2.32" (without quotes) .

If you cannot save a profile in Cura, make sure you own all the files/directories in your home folder. We had this issue when someone ran it using sudo.

Solution: sudo chmod -R unallocatedspace:unallocatedspace ~/

[[Category:Station]]

3D Printers:RepRap Prusa

2024-05-13T14:39:31Z

Digitaltinker:

= RepRap Prusa Mendel =

Note: Not currently set up

Unallocated Space has acquired the parts to start building a 3D printer called a RepRap Prusa Mendel.

This bot will be a valuable addition to the space and can be used as a source of custom one off parts as well as fun odds and ends.

The 3D printing initiative will be headed up by Hexjunkie, please see him if you have any questions.

== List of parts to purchase ==

[[3d_printer_parts]]

== Purchased Parts with Links ==

Prusa Mendel Hardware Kit: [http://www.a2aprinter.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=18&product_id=47]
Prusa Mendel Printed Parts: [http://www.midsouthmakers.org/]
RAMPS DIY Kit: [http://ultimachine.com/content/ramps-diy-kit-complete]
Heated Print Bed: [http://ultimachine.com/content/prusa-pcb-heated-bed]
Plastruder: [http://www.makergear.com/products/plastruder]
Hobbled Bolt: [http://www.lulzbot.com/en/7-hobbed-bolts.html]
NEMA17 Stepper Motors: [http://www.a2aprinter.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=33&product_id=51]

== Cost of 3DPrinter ==
*Printed Parts = $50
*PRUSA PCB Heated Bed from UltiMachine $55.00 + $8.68 Shipping = Total $63.68
*Hardware Kit and Stepper Motors from A2APrinter $115.63 + $88.95 + $49.42 Shipping = $253.99
*RAMPS DIY Kit was purchased by a member of the space, I will update when I have real numbers
*Prusa Stepper Plastruder from MakerGear $170.00 + $7.48 Shipping = Total $177.48
*Hobbled Bolt from LulzBot $7.00 + $5.60 Shipping = Total $12.60

Total for all parts including shipping: $557.75 + RAMPS DIY Kit

== Assembly ==

Why re-invent the wheel, RepRap offers a beautiful instruction page.

Please check [http://reprap.org/wiki/Prusa_Mendel_Assembly]for instructions.

== Updates ==

To date we have had a total of 1 major purchase made to the project: the RAMPS DIY Kit
I have created a parts list from McMaster Carr that I am verifying now. I should place the order this month.(January 2012)
The project has received a total of $100 in cash donations.

1/19/2012
Total in Donations has gone up by $160 for a total of $260 donated to the project

*LulzBot Order #000499 - Hobbled Bolt
*MakerGear Order #5904 - Plastruder
*A2A Printer Order ID: 71 - Stepper Motors and Hardware kit
*UltiMachine Order #6446 - Heated Bed

3D Printing

2024-05-13T14:39:05Z

Digitaltinker:

3D Printers:Lulzbot Taz 3

2024-05-13T14:38:16Z

Digitaltinker: Created page with "Was missing power supply. A new (low voltage) supply was purchased for it. We have a 360 volt but it originally used a 400v. The power cable and housing is also missing. Bowie has found the part numbers for the connectors."

Was missing power supply.

A new (low voltage) supply was purchased for it. We have a 360 volt but it originally used a 400v.

The power cable and housing is also missing. Bowie has found the part numbers for the connectors.

3D Printing

2024-05-13T14:38:06Z

Digitaltinker:

Main Page

2024-05-13T04:43:40Z

Digitaltinker: /* Stations (Resources) Available */

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Welcome to the Unallocated Space Wiki!

* Address 512 Shaw Ct., Suite 105, Severn, MD
* [mailto:keys@unallocatedspace.org Contact]
* [https://www.unallocatedspace.org/slack/ Contact in real time]
* [https://www.unallocatedspace.org/ Main Website]
* Want to visit? Come to open house night

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= About UAS =
*[[About]]
*[[Mission]]
*[[Rules]]
*[[Events]]
*[[Event Descriptions]]
*[[FAQ]]
*[[Wishlist]]
*[[Membership]]
*[[Member Manual]]
*[[COVID-19 Reopening Plan]]
*[[Shutdown Procedure]] Are you leaving the space?
*[[Checklists]]
*[[Maintenance]]
*[[Knowledge Arcana]]
*[[Trello SOP]]

= Active Projects =
{|
!Name!!Owner!!Status!!Last Updated
|-
| Core Services || (Board) || Active
|-
| [[Project Backlog]] || Board / Everyone || Active || 3/4/2017
|-
| [[VMLab]] || 0ddside || Active || 2/10/2024
|-
| [[Rancher / Docker]] || Usako / Jelly || Inactive || 1/2/2023
|-
| [[Gaming Computer]] || Needs Owner || Inactive || 1/2/2023
|-
| [[HTC Vive]] || Needs Owner || Inactive || 1/2/2023
|-
| [[Steam Cache]] || Needs Owner || Inactive || 1/2/2023
|-
| [[Git]] || Flay / Usako || Inactive
|-
| [[Library]] || anyone || Ongoing
|-
| [[Traffic Light]] || No owner || Maintenance
|-
| [[3D Printing]] || Bowie / Phr0ze || Active
|-
| [[Ham Radio Equipment]] || Corey / Usako || Active
|-
| [[Minecraft]] || Adam || Active
|-
| [[Occupancy (New)]] || Usako || Active
|-
| [[Network]] || Corey || Ongoing || (Needs Updating)
|-
| [[The Wall]] || anyone || Active
|-
| [[Fire Tornado Rig]] || (Keyholders) || On-Going
|-
| [[Plex]] || Corey / Understudy || Active
|-
| [[Laser Cutter]] || James / Corey || Active
|-
| [[Printer]] || anyone || Active
|}

[[Past Projects|See the Past Projects page]]

|valign="top"|

= Stations (Resources) Available =

{|
!Name!!PoC(s)!!Description / Link
|-
| 3D Printing Station || Bowie / Max || [[3D_Printing|3D Printing]] (Needs Update)
|-
| Electronics Bench || Bowie / Corey || [[ Electronics Workbench ]] (Page Needed)
|-
| Amateur Radio Station || Corey / Usako || [[Ham_Radio_Equipment|Ham Shack]] (Needs Update)
|-
| Laser Cutting Station || James / Corey || [[Laser_Cutter|Laser Cutter]]
|-
| Library || Any Keyholder || [[Library]] ||
|-
| Media Center / Lounge || Any Keyholder || [[Plex]]
|-
| VR/Gaming Station || Geez || [[HTC_Vive|HTC Vive]]
|-
| Workshop / Toolbench || Bowie / Max || [[ Workshop ]] (Page Needed)
|-
| Instructor Workstation || Board || [[ Instructor Workstation ]]
|}

= Recurring Events =
{|
!Name!!Owner!!Status
|-
| [[Project Night]] || Bowie || Active
|-
| [[Open House Night]] || Whitney || Active
|-
| [http://macrobot.us MACRO] || Jasen/Ty/Jeff || Active
|-
| [[TOOOL/Lockpicking|TOOOL / Lockpicking]] || MacGnG || Active
|-
| [[HackTheBox Group]] || S00ner || Active
|-
| [[DC443 Hacker Hangout]] || Digital Tinker || Active
|-
| [[LAN Party]] || Usako / Nonie / Wrecker || Active
|-
| [[Analog Gaming]] || Nonie || Inactive
|-
| [[Crafternoon]] || Whitney / Thea || Active
|-
| [[Ham Radio Night]] || Corey / Usako || Inactive
|-
| [[3D Printing Night]] ||phr0ze|| Inactive
|-
| [[Classic Video Game Day]] || Bowie/James || Inactive
|-
| [[Microcontroller Night]] || Needs Instructor || Under Construction
|}

[[:Category:Events|Events List]]

= Classes and Workshops =
{|
!Name!!Owner!!Status
|-
| [[ Intro to Electronics ]] || Corey || Inactive
|-
| [[ DIY Lightsaber ]] || Bowie || Not active
|-
| [[ Beginner's Soldering ]] || Corey || Not active
|-
| [[ Network 101 Bootcamp ]] || || Not active
|-
| [[ Linux 101 ]] || || Not active
|}

[[:Category:Classes_and_Workshops|Classes and Workshop list]]

= Outside Events =
List of events attended by members outside of Unallocated Space: [[:Category:Outside_Events]]

3D Printers:Creality K1 Max

2024-05-13T04:41:39Z

Digitaltinker:

== Specs ==
Type: CoreXY
Extruder: Dual-gear Direct Drive
Build Volume: 300x300x300mm
Bed Type: Magnetic Spring Steel

Hot End: Micro Swiss FlowTech
Nozzle Diameters: 4mm, 6mm
Nozzle Type: Micro Swiss Brass Plated Wear Resistant

Filament Size: 1.75mm

Slicer software:
*[https://www.creality.com/pages/download-software Creality Slicer] (Cura Based)
*[https://www.prusa3d.com/en/page/prusaslicer_424/ Prusa Slicer] (Needs profile)
*[https://github.com/SoftFever/OrcaSlicer Orca Slicer] (Needs profile)

IP Address: 10.0.0.11
[http://k1max.uas.run Web Interface]

=== Supported Filaments ===
*ABS
*PLA
*PETG
*PET
*TPU
*PA
*ABS
*ASA
*PC PLA-CF
*PA-CF
*PET-CF

== Getting Started ==
#Power on the machine using the switch located on the back left of the printer.
#Verify there are no obstructions in the printer
#Verify the build plate is in place
##If needed, clean the build plate with isopropyl alcohol
#Slice your model using one of the supported slicers
#Send the GCode to the printer using one of the options
##Option 1: Creality Slicer
###Make sure you have added the K1 Max to the list of devices using the IP Address
###Slice your model
###Select LAN Printing
###Name your gcode file to send (recommended to include name/handle) and click Confirm
###Select K1 Max from the Device list
##Option 2: Using [https://k1max.uas.run webpage]
###Save your gcode file (recommended to include name/handle)
###Open the printer [https://k1max.uas.run webpage]
###Scroll down to the file list and select Import
###Select your gcode file and upload
##Option 3: USB
###Save your gcode file (recommended to include name/handle)
###Copy gcode file to a thumb drive
###Insert drive in usb port at bottom left of the front of the printer
#Select model to print and start pritn

== Changing filament ==
#Select the settings icon from the touch screen
#Select Extrude/Extract tab
#Tap Retract
##The printer will automatically heat up and retract the filament from the hot end
#Remove the filament from the PTFE tube
#Flip the silver filament lock switch on top of the hotend to the unlocked position
#Mount the new roll of filament to the spool holder
#Feed the filament through the PTFE tube
##The filament may have some resistance as it reaches bends in the tube, make sure the filament has made it all the way into the hot end
#Lock the silver switch on top of the hot end
#Set filament temperature on the touch screen
#Click Extrude

3D Printers:Creality K1 Max

2024-05-13T04:40:59Z

Digitaltinker: /* Specs */

[http://k1max.uas.run Web Interface]

== Specs ==
Type: CoreXY
Extruder: Dual-gear Direct Drive
Build Volume: 300x300x300mm
Bed Type: Magnetic Spring Steel

Hot End: Micro Swiss FlowTech
Nozzle Diameters: 4mm, 6mm
Nozzle Type: Micro Swiss Brass Plated Wear Resistant

Filament Size: 1.75mm

Slicer software:
*[https://www.creality.com/pages/download-software Creality Slicer] (Cura Based)
*[https://www.prusa3d.com/en/page/prusaslicer_424/ Prusa Slicer] (Needs profile)
*[https://github.com/SoftFever/OrcaSlicer Orca Slicer] (Needs profile)

IP Address: 10.0.0.11

=== Supported Filaments ===
*ABS
*PLA
*PETG
*PET
*TPU
*PA
*ABS
*ASA
*PC PLA-CF
*PA-CF
*PET-CF

== Getting Started ==
#Power on the machine using the switch located on the back left of the printer.
#Verify there are no obstructions in the printer
#Verify the build plate is in place
##If needed, clean the build plate with isopropyl alcohol
#Slice your model using one of the supported slicers
#Send the GCode to the printer using one of the options
##Option 1: Creality Slicer
###Make sure you have added the K1 Max to the list of devices using the IP Address
###Slice your model
###Select LAN Printing
###Name your gcode file to send (recommended to include name/handle) and click Confirm
###Select K1 Max from the Device list
##Option 2: Using [https://k1max.uas.run webpage]
###Save your gcode file (recommended to include name/handle)
###Open the printer [https://k1max.uas.run webpage]
###Scroll down to the file list and select Import
###Select your gcode file and upload
##Option 3: USB
###Save your gcode file (recommended to include name/handle)
###Copy gcode file to a thumb drive
###Insert drive in usb port at bottom left of the front of the printer
#Select model to print and start pritn

== Changing filament ==
#Select the settings icon from the touch screen
#Select Extrude/Extract tab
#Tap Retract
##The printer will automatically heat up and retract the filament from the hot end
#Remove the filament from the PTFE tube
#Flip the silver filament lock switch on top of the hotend to the unlocked position
#Mount the new roll of filament to the spool holder
#Feed the filament through the PTFE tube
##The filament may have some resistance as it reaches bends in the tube, make sure the filament has made it all the way into the hot end
#Lock the silver switch on top of the hot end
#Set filament temperature on the touch screen
#Click Extrude

3D Printers:Creality K1 Max

2024-05-13T04:39:27Z

Digitaltinker: /* Specs */

[http://k1max.uas.run Web Interface]

== Specs ==
Type: CoreXY
Extruder: Dual-gear Direct Drive
Build Volume: 300x300x300mm
Bed Type: Magnetic Spring Steel

Hot End: Micro Swiss FlowTech
Nozzle Diameters: 4mm, 6mm
Nozzle Type: Micro Swiss Brass Plated Wear Resistant

Filament Size: 1.75mm

Slicer software:
*Creality Slicer (Cura Based)
*Prusa Slicer (Needs profile)
*Orca Slicer (Needs profile)

IP Address: 10.0.0.11

=== Supported Filaments ===
*ABS
*PLA
*PETG
*PET
*TPU
*PA
*ABS
*ASA
*PC PLA-CF
*PA-CF
*PET-CF

== Getting Started ==
#Power on the machine using the switch located on the back left of the printer.
#Verify there are no obstructions in the printer
#Verify the build plate is in place
##If needed, clean the build plate with isopropyl alcohol
#Slice your model using one of the supported slicers
#Send the GCode to the printer using one of the options
##Option 1: Creality Slicer
###Make sure you have added the K1 Max to the list of devices using the IP Address
###Slice your model
###Select LAN Printing
###Name your gcode file to send (recommended to include name/handle) and click Confirm
###Select K1 Max from the Device list
##Option 2: Using [https://k1max.uas.run webpage]
###Save your gcode file (recommended to include name/handle)
###Open the printer [https://k1max.uas.run webpage]
###Scroll down to the file list and select Import
###Select your gcode file and upload
##Option 3: USB
###Save your gcode file (recommended to include name/handle)
###Copy gcode file to a thumb drive
###Insert drive in usb port at bottom left of the front of the printer
#Select model to print and start pritn

== Changing filament ==
#Select the settings icon from the touch screen
#Select Extrude/Extract tab
#Tap Retract
##The printer will automatically heat up and retract the filament from the hot end
#Remove the filament from the PTFE tube
#Flip the silver filament lock switch on top of the hotend to the unlocked position
#Mount the new roll of filament to the spool holder
#Feed the filament through the PTFE tube
##The filament may have some resistance as it reaches bends in the tube, make sure the filament has made it all the way into the hot end
#Lock the silver switch on top of the hot end
#Set filament temperature on the touch screen
#Click Extrude

3D Printers:Creality K1 Max

2024-05-13T04:38:56Z

Digitaltinker:

[http://k1max.uas.run Web Interface]

== Specs ==
Type: CoreXY
Extruder: Dual-gear Direct Drive
Build Volume: 300x300x300mm
Bed Type: Magnetic Spring Steel

Hot End: Micro Swiss FlowTech
Nozzle Diameters: 4mm, 6mm
Nozzle Type: Micro Swiss Brass Plated Wear Resistant

Filament Size: 1.75mm

Slicer software:
*Creality Slicer (Cura Based)
*Prusa Slicer (Needs profile)
*Orca Slicer (Needs profile)

=== Supported Filaments ===
*ABS
*PLA
*PETG
*PET
*TPU
*PA
*ABS
*ASA
*PC PLA-CF
*PA-CF
*PET-CF

== Getting Started ==
#Power on the machine using the switch located on the back left of the printer.
#Verify there are no obstructions in the printer
#Verify the build plate is in place
##If needed, clean the build plate with isopropyl alcohol
#Slice your model using one of the supported slicers
#Send the GCode to the printer using one of the options
##Option 1: Creality Slicer
###Make sure you have added the K1 Max to the list of devices using the IP Address
###Slice your model
###Select LAN Printing
###Name your gcode file to send (recommended to include name/handle) and click Confirm
###Select K1 Max from the Device list
##Option 2: Using [https://k1max.uas.run webpage]
###Save your gcode file (recommended to include name/handle)
###Open the printer [https://k1max.uas.run webpage]
###Scroll down to the file list and select Import
###Select your gcode file and upload
##Option 3: USB
###Save your gcode file (recommended to include name/handle)
###Copy gcode file to a thumb drive
###Insert drive in usb port at bottom left of the front of the printer
#Select model to print and start pritn

== Changing filament ==
#Select the settings icon from the touch screen
#Select Extrude/Extract tab
#Tap Retract
##The printer will automatically heat up and retract the filament from the hot end
#Remove the filament from the PTFE tube
#Flip the silver filament lock switch on top of the hotend to the unlocked position
#Mount the new roll of filament to the spool holder
#Feed the filament through the PTFE tube
##The filament may have some resistance as it reaches bends in the tube, make sure the filament has made it all the way into the hot end
#Lock the silver switch on top of the hot end
#Set filament temperature on the touch screen
#Click Extrude

3D Printers:Creality K1 Max

2024-05-13T04:38:29Z

Digitaltinker: /* Getting Started */

[http://k1max.uas.run Web Interface]

== Specs ==
Type: CoreXY
Extruder: Dual-gear Direct Drive
Build Volume: 300x300x300mm
Bed Type: Magnetic Spring Steel

Hot End: Micro Swiss FlowTech
Nozzle Diameters: 4mm, 6mm
Nozzle Type: Micro Swiss Brass Plated Wear Resistant

Filament Size: 1.75mm

Slicer software:
*Creality Slicer (Cura Based)
*Prusa Slicer (Needs profile)
*Orca Slicer (Needs profile)

=== Supported Filaments ===
*ABS
*PLA
*PETG
*PET
*TPU
*PA
*ABS
*ASA
*PC PLA-CF
*PA-CF
*PET-CF

== Getting Started ==
#Power on the machine using the switch located on the back left of the printer.
#Verify there are no obstructions in the printer
#Verify the build plate is in place
**If needed, clean the build plate with isopropyl alcohol
#Slice your model using one of the supported slicers
#Send the GCode to the printer using one of the options
##Option 1: Creality Slicer
###Make sure you have added the K1 Max to the list of devices using the IP Address
###Slice your model
###Select LAN Printing
###Name your gcode file to send (recommended to include name/handle) and click Confirm
###Select K1 Max from the Device list
##Option 2: Using [https://k1max.uas.run webpage]
###Save your gcode file (recommended to include name/handle)
###Open the printer [https://k1max.uas.run webpage]
###Scroll down to the file list and select Import
###Select your gcode file and upload
##Option 3: USB
###Save your gcode file (recommended to include name/handle)
###Copy gcode file to a thumb drive
###Insert drive in usb port at bottom left of the front of the printer
#Select model to print and start pritn

== Changing filament ==
#Select the settings icon from the touch screen
#Select Extrude/Extract tab
#Tap Retract
**The printer will automatically heat up and retract the filament from the hot end
#Remove the filament from the PTFE tube
#Flip the silver filament lock switch on top of the hotend to the unlocked position
#Mount the new roll of filament to the spool holder
#Feed the filament through the PTFE tube
**The filament may have some resistance as it reaches bends in the tube, make sure the filament has made it all the way into the hot end
#Lock the silver switch on top of the hot end
#Set filament temperature on the touch screen
#Click Extrude

3D Printers:Creality K1 Max

2024-05-13T04:22:13Z

Digitaltinker:

3D Printers:Creality K1 Max

2024-05-13T04:19:48Z

Digitaltinker: Created page with "[http://k1max.uas.run Web Interface] == Specs == Type: CoreXY Extruder: Dual-gear Direct Drive Build Volume: 300x300x300mm Bed Type: Magnetic Spring Steel Hot End: Micro Swiss FlowTech Nozzle Diameters: 4mm, 6mm Nozzle Type: Micro Swiss Brass Plated Wear Resistant Filament Size: 1.75mm === Supported Filaments === *ABS *PLA *PETG *PET *TPU *PA *ABS *ASA *PC PLA-CF *PA-CF *PET-CF"

3D Printing

2024-05-13T04:14:12Z

Digitaltinker: /* 3DPrinters:K1Max Creality K1 Max */

3D Printers:RepRap Prusa

2024-05-13T04:13:50Z

Digitaltinker: Created page with "= RepRap Prusa Mendel = Note: Not currently set up Unallocated Space has acquired the parts to start building a 3D printer called a RepRap Prusa Mendel. This bot will be a valuable addition to the space and can be used as a source of custom one off parts as well as fun odds and ends. The 3D printing initiative will be headed up by Hexjunkie, please see him if you have any questions. == List of parts to purchase == 3d_printer_parts == Purchased Parts with L..."

3D Printing

2024-05-13T04:13:43Z

Digitaltinker: /* Legacy Printers */

3D Printing

2024-05-13T04:12:42Z

Digitaltinker: /* Legacy Printers */

3D Printing

2024-05-13T04:11:33Z

Digitaltinker: /* Printers */

3D Printing

2024-05-13T04:09:53Z

Digitaltinker: /* Printers */

Unallocated Space has two main 3D printers set up for use. The Lulzbot Mini and Creality CR-10.

These are connected to a laptop with the Cura slicer software.

= Printers =

== [[3DPrinters:K1Max Creality K1 Max ==
[https://www.creality.com/products/creality-k1-max-3d-printer Manufacture Page]

Nozzle size: 4mm, 6mm
Nozzle material: Brass plated wear resistant
Hotend: Micro Swiss FlowTech

Filament size: 1.75mm
Supported filamnet: ABS/PLA/PETG/PET/TPU/PA/ABS/ASA/PC PLA-CF/PA-CF/PET-CF

Build Volume: 300x300x300mm

== Creality CR-10s ==
[https://www.creality3dofficial.com/products/official-creality-cr-10s-3d-printer Manufacture Website]

Filament size: 1.75mm
Supported filament: PL/PETG/TPU/wood

Bed size: 300mm × 300mm × 400mm

== Lulzbot Mini 1 ==

Website: https://lulzbot.com/store/lulzbot-mini

Bed size: 152mm x 152mm x 158mm

Won in an essay contest.

== Lulzbot Taz 3 ==

Was missing power supply.

A new (low voltage) supply was purchased for it. We have a 360 volt but it originally used a 400v.

The power cable and housing is also missing. Bowie has found the part numbers for the connectors.

== RepRap Prusa Mendel ==

Note: Not currently set up

Unallocated Space has acquired the parts to start building a 3D printer called a RepRap Prusa Mendel.

This bot will be a valuable addition to the space and can be used as a source of custom one off parts as well as fun odds and ends.

The 3D printing initiative will be headed up by Hexjunkie, please see him if you have any questions.

=== List of parts to purchase ===

[[3d_printer_parts]]

=== Purchased Parts with Links ===

Prusa Mendel Hardware Kit: [http://www.a2aprinter.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=18&product_id=47]
Prusa Mendel Printed Parts: [http://www.midsouthmakers.org/]
RAMPS DIY Kit: [http://ultimachine.com/content/ramps-diy-kit-complete]
Heated Print Bed: [http://ultimachine.com/content/prusa-pcb-heated-bed]
Plastruder: [http://www.makergear.com/products/plastruder]
Hobbled Bolt: [http://www.lulzbot.com/en/7-hobbed-bolts.html]
NEMA17 Stepper Motors: [http://www.a2aprinter.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=33&product_id=51]

=== Cost of 3DPrinter ===
*Printed Parts = $50
*PRUSA PCB Heated Bed from UltiMachine $55.00 + $8.68 Shipping = Total $63.68
*Hardware Kit and Stepper Motors from A2APrinter $115.63 + $88.95 + $49.42 Shipping = $253.99
*RAMPS DIY Kit was purchased by a member of the space, I will update when I have real numbers
*Prusa Stepper Plastruder from MakerGear $170.00 + $7.48 Shipping = Total $177.48
*Hobbled Bolt from LulzBot $7.00 + $5.60 Shipping = Total $12.60

Total for all parts including shipping: $557.75 + RAMPS DIY Kit

=== Assembly ===

Why re-invent the wheel, RepRap offers a beautiful instruction page.

Please check [http://reprap.org/wiki/Prusa_Mendel_Assembly]for instructions.

= Common Problems =

If you receive the following error message when launching Cura from Terminal, or nothing happens when you launch Cura through the GUI, do this:

Error message: /usr/share/cura-lulzbot/cura-lulzbot: /lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/libc.so.6: version `GLIBC_2.28' not found (required by /usr/share/cura-lulzbot/cura-lulzbot)

Solution: In terminal, run the command "sudo apt remove -y cura-lulzbot && sudo apt install -y cura-lulzbot=3.2.32" (without quotes) .

If you cannot save a profile in Cura, make sure you own all the files/directories in your home folder. We had this issue when someone ran it using sudo.

Solution: sudo chmod -R unallocatedspace:unallocatedspace ~/

= Updates =

To date we have had a total of 1 major purchase made to the project: the RAMPS DIY Kit
I have created a parts list from McMaster Carr that I am verifying now. I should place the order this month.(January 2012)
The project has received a total of $100 in cash donations.

1/19/2012
Total in Donations has gone up by $160 for a total of $260 donated to the project

*LulzBot Order #000499 - Hobbled Bolt
*MakerGear Order #5904 - Plastruder
*A2A Printer Order ID: 71 - Stepper Motors and Hardware kit
*UltiMachine Order #6446 - Heated Bed

[[Category:Station]]

3D Printing

2024-05-13T04:01:34Z

Digitaltinker: /* Lulzbot Taz 3 */

Unallocated Space has two main 3D printers set up for use. The Lulzbot Mini and Creality CR-10.

These are connected to a laptop with the Cura slicer software.

= Printers =

== Lulzbot Mini 1 ==

Website: https://lulzbot.com/store/lulzbot-mini

Bed size: 152mm x 152mm x 158mm

Won in an essay contest.

== Creality CR-10s ==

Website: https://www.creality3dofficial.com/products/official-creality-cr-10s-3d-printer

Bed size: 300mm × 300mm × 400mm

== Lulzbot Taz 3 ==

Was missing power supply.

A new (low voltage) supply was purchased for it. We have a 360 volt but it originally used a 400v.

The power cable and housing is also missing. Bowie has found the part numbers for the connectors.

== RepRap Prusa Mendel ==

Note: Not currently set up

Unallocated Space has acquired the parts to start building a 3D printer called a RepRap Prusa Mendel.

This bot will be a valuable addition to the space and can be used as a source of custom one off parts as well as fun odds and ends.

The 3D printing initiative will be headed up by Hexjunkie, please see him if you have any questions.

=== List of parts to purchase ===

[[3d_printer_parts]]

=== Purchased Parts with Links ===

Prusa Mendel Hardware Kit: [http://www.a2aprinter.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=18&product_id=47]
Prusa Mendel Printed Parts: [http://www.midsouthmakers.org/]
RAMPS DIY Kit: [http://ultimachine.com/content/ramps-diy-kit-complete]
Heated Print Bed: [http://ultimachine.com/content/prusa-pcb-heated-bed]
Plastruder: [http://www.makergear.com/products/plastruder]
Hobbled Bolt: [http://www.lulzbot.com/en/7-hobbed-bolts.html]
NEMA17 Stepper Motors: [http://www.a2aprinter.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=33&product_id=51]

=== Cost of 3DPrinter ===
*Printed Parts = $50
*PRUSA PCB Heated Bed from UltiMachine $55.00 + $8.68 Shipping = Total $63.68
*Hardware Kit and Stepper Motors from A2APrinter $115.63 + $88.95 + $49.42 Shipping = $253.99
*RAMPS DIY Kit was purchased by a member of the space, I will update when I have real numbers
*Prusa Stepper Plastruder from MakerGear $170.00 + $7.48 Shipping = Total $177.48
*Hobbled Bolt from LulzBot $7.00 + $5.60 Shipping = Total $12.60

Total for all parts including shipping: $557.75 + RAMPS DIY Kit

=== Assembly ===

Why re-invent the wheel, RepRap offers a beautiful instruction page.

Please check [http://reprap.org/wiki/Prusa_Mendel_Assembly]for instructions.

= Common Problems =

If you receive the following error message when launching Cura from Terminal, or nothing happens when you launch Cura through the GUI, do this:

Error message: /usr/share/cura-lulzbot/cura-lulzbot: /lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/libc.so.6: version `GLIBC_2.28' not found (required by /usr/share/cura-lulzbot/cura-lulzbot)

Solution: In terminal, run the command "sudo apt remove -y cura-lulzbot && sudo apt install -y cura-lulzbot=3.2.32" (without quotes) .

If you cannot save a profile in Cura, make sure you own all the files/directories in your home folder. We had this issue when someone ran it using sudo.

Solution: sudo chmod -R unallocatedspace:unallocatedspace ~/

= Updates =

To date we have had a total of 1 major purchase made to the project: the RAMPS DIY Kit
I have created a parts list from McMaster Carr that I am verifying now. I should place the order this month.(January 2012)
The project has received a total of $100 in cash donations.

1/19/2012
Total in Donations has gone up by $160 for a total of $260 donated to the project

*LulzBot Order #000499 - Hobbled Bolt
*MakerGear Order #5904 - Plastruder
*A2A Printer Order ID: 71 - Stepper Motors and Hardware kit
*UltiMachine Order #6446 - Heated Bed

[[Category:Station]]

Laser materials

2024-04-16T13:17:31Z

Digitaltinker: /* Prohibited Materials */

= Prohibited Materials =

{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" border="1" align="center" class="wikitable"
!colspan="3"|Prohibited Materials
|-
! Material
! DANGER!
! Cause/Consequence
|-
| PVC (Poly Vinyl Chloride)/vinyl/pleather/artificial leather
| Emits chlorine gas when cut!
| Don't ever cut this material as it will ruin the optics, causes the metal of the machine to corrode as chlorine is released and ruins the motion control system.
|-
| PLA Plastics
| Can contain PVC which will emit chlorine gas
| Same problems as PVC
|-
| Thick ( >1mm ) Polycarbonate/Lexan
| Cuts very poorly discolors, catches fire
| Polycarbonate is often found as flat, sheet material. The window of the laser cutter is made of Polycarbonate because ''polycarbonate strongly absorbs infrared radiation!'' This is the frequency of light the laser cutter uses to cut materials, so it is very ineffective at cutting polycarbonate. Polycarbonate is a poor choice for laser cutting. It creates long stringy clouds of soot that float up, ruins the optics and messes up the machine.
|-
| ABS
| Melts / Cyanide
| ABS does not cut well in a laser cutter. It tends to melt rather than vaporize and has a higher chance of catching on fire and leaving behind melted gooey deposits on the vector cutting grid. It also does not engrave well (again, tends to melt). Cutting ABS plastic emits hydrogen cyanide, which is unsafe at any concentration.
|-
| HDPE/milk bottle plastic
| Catches fire and melts
| It melts. It gets gooey. It catches fire. Don't use it.
|-
| PolyStyrene Foam
| Catches fire
| It catches fire quickly, burns rapidly, it melts, and only thin pieces cut. This is the #1 material that causes laser fires!!!
|-
| PolyPropylene Foam
| Catches fire
| Like PolyStyrene, it melts, catches fire, and the melted drops continue to burn and turn into rock-hard drips and pebbles.
|-
| Epoxy
| burn/smoke
| Epoxy is an aliphatic resin, strongly cross-linked carbon chains. A CO2 laser can't cut it, and the resulting burned mess creates toxic fumes ( like cyanide! ). Items coated in Epoxy, or cast Epoxy resins must not be used in the laser cutter. ( see Fiberglass )
|-
| Fiberglass
| Emits fumes
| It's a mix of two materials that cant' be cut. Glass (etch, no cut) and epoxy resin (fumes)
|-
| Coated Carbon Fiber
| Emits noxious fumes
| A mix of two materials. Thin carbon fiber mat can be cut, with some fraying - but not when coated.
|-
| Any foodstuff ( such as meat, seaweed 'nori' sheets, cookie dough, bread, tortillas... )
| The laser is not designed to cut food, and people cut things that create poisonous/noxious substances such as wood smoke and acrylic smoke.
| If you want to cut foodstuffs, consider sponsoring a food-only laser cutter for the space that is kept as clean as a commercial kitchen would require.
|}

= Vector Cutting =

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" border="1"
!colspan="7"|Vector Cutting
|-
! Material
! Max Thickness
! Speed
! Power
! Current
! Passes
! Notes/Warnings
|-
| Most Woods
| 1/4"
| 30
| 70 - 80
| 35 - 40
| 2 - 3
| Avoid oily/resinous woods
|-
| Acrylics
| 1/2"
| 80
| 35
| 100
| 6 - 9
| These numbers are intentionally low. With less power and more passes the better the cut will turn out. Higher power/current will cut with fewer passes, however, the acrylic may overheat and chip along the cut line. If you find yourself with small chips along the cut, lower the power/current and up the passes.
|-
| Paper
| < 0.1 mm
| 100
| Like, 1
| 50
| 1
| Cuts nice and quickly.
|-
|}

= Raster Cutting =

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" border="1"
!colspan="7"| Blank's Raster settings in beta
|-
! Material
! Texture
! Power
! Speed
! Blur
! Edge
! One Passes
! Notes/Warnings
|-
| Most Woods
| almost smooth
| 30
| 70 - 80
| 35 - 40
| 2 - 3
| Avoid oily/resinous woods
|-
| Cork
| Not burned
| 10 (15 if not dark enough)
| 100
| -
| -
|
|-
| Glass etching
| Looks good during condensation
| 45
| 80
| -
| -
|
|-
| Leather
| Black etch
| 30
| 100
| -
| -
|}

Note: A material testing project file, as well as other files, can be found on the UAS file share in the Laser folder.

Laser Cutter

2024-04-16T13:10:59Z

Digitaltinker: /* Prohibited Materials */

= Welcome To Unallocated Space's Laser Cutter Wiki Page! =

= Laser Information =
Model: Full Spectrum Laser Muse

Laser Tube Power: 45 Watt CO2 Laser Tube

Working Area: 20" x 12"

Web Interface: http://laser.uas.run/designer

= Getting Started =

== DOs and DO NOTs ==

* DO - Ask for help your first time
* DO - Check That The Mens Bathroom Fan Is '''ON'''
* DO - Focus The Laser With The Puck To The Material You're Cutting/Engraving
* DO - Be careful with the touch screen
* DO NOT - Cut/Engrave Materials Listed Under The "Prohibited Materials" List
* DO NOT - Attempt To Lift The Lid While The Laser Is Cutting
* DO NOT - Bend the material platform
* DO NOT - Factory Reset the laser

== Safety ==
* [https://fslaser.com/blog/five-safety-tips-for-laser-cutters/| Five Safety Tips for Laser Cutters]

== Good things to know ==
* Full Spectrum Laser [https://fslaser.com/laser-101/| Laser 101]
* [https://www.xometry.com/resources/sheet/types-of-laser-cutters/| Types of Lasers]
** CO2 Laser
** Fiber Laser
** Direct Diode Laser
* [https://www.xtool.com/blogs/xtool-academy/raster-vs-vector-engraving| Vector vs Raster] - [https://www.xtool.com/blogs/xtool-academy/raster-vs-vector-engraving| Movement examples]
** Vector is primarily used for cutting a material but can be used for engraving outlines
*** SVG
*** Some PDFs
** Raster is used for engraving
*** jpg/jpeg
*** Some PDFs

== Starting the Laser ==
# Turn on Men's Bathroom fan
## Lock the switch if the cover is installed
# Flip switch on power strip behind laser
# Wait for Laser to boot
# Click Agree after reading the warning on the Touch Screen
# Load the [http://laser.uas.run/designer Web Interface]
## DO NOT FACTORY RESET

== Capturing Bed Image ==
# Move the laser towards the middle of the build area while still being over your material
# Place the black puck or taped stack of quarters under the laser nozzle
# Click the capture image button
## Web Interface - Camera icon in the 3rd Toolbar group
## Touch Screen - Camera Capture button
# Remove the puck or quarters before you start cutting

= Materials =
For detailed material cautions and settings, please check [[laser materials|HERE]]

[https://fslaser.com/material-test/| Material Test files]

== Good Materials to Use ==
* Wood (up to 1/4")
** Basswood
** Balsa
** Birch
* Acrylic
** Make sure it is not poly-carbonate/Lexan
* Paper
* Cork
* Glass (for etching)
* Leather (Authentic only)

== Prohibited Materials ==
* PVC (Poly Vinyl Chloride)/vinyl/pleather/artificial leather
** PLA can contain PVC and thus is also not recommend to be laser cut
* Thick ( >1mm ) Poly-carbonate/Lexan
* ABS
* HDPE/milk bottle plastic
* Polystyrene Foam
* Polypropylene Foam
* Epoxy
* Fiberglass
* Coated Carbon Fiber
* Any foodstuff

= Rotary =

= Jellys Lessons learned

* Always run a perimeter before cutting
* Do move the laser "up and down" before every print to verify that the laser is aligned to the center of your material.
* Enable rotary in web UI by going to Settings and something in the second tab. The UI on the engraver doesn't alwatys work.
* Do always align your material with the buck. Also check the level of your item. You always want to cut at a consistent level. ESPECIALLY important when working on glasses that are inherently uneven.
* It doesn't matter where you place your stencil/image/shapes in the laser engraver software. The SIZE is what matters.

= How to use?

1) Remove existing bed. Insert some wood about 4 inches thick

2) Insert rotary and connect 4 pin molex like connector

3) Switch Muse to rotary mode in web ui

4) Place material to cut on rotary. Modify the 12 knobs such that your material is consistently level.

5) Cry on the inside and outside because it's really hard to do all of this manually.

6) Use the left <-> right move buttons we typically use to move the laser, to now rotate your material.
* Watch the back of your material to make sure it doesn't "lift up" (super important with lighter materials).

7) Place laser over center of material, or wherever you intent to center your cut.

8) Calibrate laser height with puck.

9) Place images/shapes in the UI.
10) VERIFY that the orientation of the material is consistent with the orientation of the rotary.

= Maintenence =
* How to align the mirrors - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ln_VayQBWc4| Video]
* How to align the mirrors (Archived) - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKdp_mEwdJw| Video]

= Coming Soon =
* File types and when to use them
* Using the laser cutters web interface
* Using the rotary attachment?
* Formal Training?

[[Category:Station]]

Laser Cutter

2024-04-06T01:17:42Z

Digitaltinker: /* Good Materials to Use */

= Welcome To Unallocated Space's Laser Cutter Wiki Page! =

= Laser Information =
Model: Full Spectrum Laser Muse

Laser Tube Power: 45 Watt CO2 Laser Tube

Working Area: 20" x 12"

Web Interface: http://laser.uas.run/designer

= Getting Started =

== DOs and DO NOTs ==

* DO - Ask for help your first time
* DO - Check That The Mens Bathroom Fan Is '''ON'''
* DO - Focus The Laser With The Puck To The Material You're Cutting/Engraving
* DO - Be careful with the touch screen
* DO NOT - Cut/Engrave Materials Listed Under The "Prohibited Materials" List
* DO NOT - Attempt To Lift The Lid While The Laser Is Cutting
* DO NOT - Bend the material platform
* DO NOT - Factory Reset the laser

== Safety ==
* [https://fslaser.com/blog/five-safety-tips-for-laser-cutters/| Five Safety Tips for Laser Cutters]

== Good things to know ==
* Full Spectrum Laser [https://fslaser.com/laser-101/| Laser 101]
* [https://www.xometry.com/resources/sheet/types-of-laser-cutters/| Types of Lasers]
** CO2 Laser
** Fiber Laser
** Direct Diode Laser
* [https://www.xtool.com/blogs/xtool-academy/raster-vs-vector-engraving| Vector vs Raster] - [https://www.xtool.com/blogs/xtool-academy/raster-vs-vector-engraving| Movement examples]
** Vector is primarily used for cutting a material but can be used for engraving outlines
*** SVG
*** Some PDFs
** Raster is used for engraving
*** jpg/jpeg
*** Some PDFs

== Starting the Laser ==
# Turn on Men's Bathroom fan
## Lock the switch if the cover is installed
# Flip switch on power strip behind laser
# Wait for Laser to boot
# Click Agree after reading the warning on the Touch Screen
# Load the [http://laser.uas.run/designer Web Interface]
## DO NOT FACTORY RESET

== Capturing Bed Image ==
# Move the laser towards the middle of the build area while still being over your material
# Place the black puck or taped stack of quarters under the laser nozzle
# Click the capture image button
## Web Interface - Camera icon in the 3rd Toolbar group
## Touch Screen - Camera Capture button
# Remove the puck or quarters before you start cutting

= Materials =
For detailed material cautions and settings, please check [[laser materials|HERE]]

[https://fslaser.com/material-test/| Material Test files]

== Good Materials to Use ==
* Wood (up to 1/4")
** Basswood
** Balsa
** Birch
* Acrylic
** Make sure it is not poly-carbonate/Lexan
* Paper
* Cork
* Glass (for etching)
* Leather (Authentic only)

== Prohibited Materials ==
* PVC (Poly Vinyl Chloride)/vinyl/pleather/artificial leather
* Thick ( >1mm ) Poly-carbonate/Lexan
* ABS
* HDPE/milk bottle plastic
* Polystyrene Foam
* Polypropylene Foam
* Epoxy
* Fiberglass
* Coated Carbon Fiber
* Any foodstuff

= Rotary =

= Jellys Lessons learned

* Always run a perimeter before cutting
* Do move the laser "up and down" before every print to verify that the laser is aligned to the center of your material.
* Enable rotary in web UI by going to Settings and something in the second tab. The UI on the engraver doesn't alwatys work.
* Do always align your material with the buck. Also check the level of your item. You always want to cut at a consistent level. ESPECIALLY important when working on glasses that are inherently uneven.
* It doesn't matter where you place your stencil/image/shapes in the laser engraver software. The SIZE is what matters.

= How to use?

1) Remove existing bed. Insert some wood about 4 inches thick

2) Insert rotary and connect 4 pin molex like connector

3) Switch Muse to rotary mode in web ui

4) Place material to cut on rotary. Modify the 12 knobs such that your material is consistently level.

5) Cry on the inside and outside because it's really hard to do all of this manually.

6) Use the left <-> right move buttons we typically use to move the laser, to now rotate your material.
* Watch the back of your material to make sure it doesn't "lift up" (super important with lighter materials).

7) Place laser over center of material, or wherever you intent to center your cut.

8) Calibrate laser height with puck.

9) Place images/shapes in the UI.
10) VERIFY that the orientation of the material is consistent with the orientation of the rotary.

= Maintenence =
* How to align the mirrors - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ln_VayQBWc4| Video]
* How to align the mirrors (Archived) - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKdp_mEwdJw| Video]

= Coming Soon =
* File types and when to use them
* Using the laser cutters web interface
* Using the rotary attachment?
* Formal Training?

[[Category:Station]]

Laser Cutter

2024-04-06T01:17:33Z

Digitaltinker: /* Prohibited Materials */

= Welcome To Unallocated Space's Laser Cutter Wiki Page! =

= Laser Information =
Model: Full Spectrum Laser Muse

Laser Tube Power: 45 Watt CO2 Laser Tube

Working Area: 20" x 12"

Web Interface: http://laser.uas.run/designer

= Getting Started =

== DOs and DO NOTs ==

* DO - Ask for help your first time
* DO - Check That The Mens Bathroom Fan Is '''ON'''
* DO - Focus The Laser With The Puck To The Material You're Cutting/Engraving
* DO - Be careful with the touch screen
* DO NOT - Cut/Engrave Materials Listed Under The "Prohibited Materials" List
* DO NOT - Attempt To Lift The Lid While The Laser Is Cutting
* DO NOT - Bend the material platform
* DO NOT - Factory Reset the laser

== Safety ==
* [https://fslaser.com/blog/five-safety-tips-for-laser-cutters/| Five Safety Tips for Laser Cutters]

== Good things to know ==
* Full Spectrum Laser [https://fslaser.com/laser-101/| Laser 101]
* [https://www.xometry.com/resources/sheet/types-of-laser-cutters/| Types of Lasers]
** CO2 Laser
** Fiber Laser
** Direct Diode Laser
* [https://www.xtool.com/blogs/xtool-academy/raster-vs-vector-engraving| Vector vs Raster] - [https://www.xtool.com/blogs/xtool-academy/raster-vs-vector-engraving| Movement examples]
** Vector is primarily used for cutting a material but can be used for engraving outlines
*** SVG
*** Some PDFs
** Raster is used for engraving
*** jpg/jpeg
*** Some PDFs

== Starting the Laser ==
# Turn on Men's Bathroom fan
## Lock the switch if the cover is installed
# Flip switch on power strip behind laser
# Wait for Laser to boot
# Click Agree after reading the warning on the Touch Screen
# Load the [http://laser.uas.run/designer Web Interface]
## DO NOT FACTORY RESET

== Capturing Bed Image ==
# Move the laser towards the middle of the build area while still being over your material
# Place the black puck or taped stack of quarters under the laser nozzle
# Click the capture image button
## Web Interface - Camera icon in the 3rd Toolbar group
## Touch Screen - Camera Capture button
# Remove the puck or quarters before you start cutting

= Materials =
For detailed material cautions and settings, please check [[laser materials|HERE]]

[https://fslaser.com/material-test/| Material Test files]

== Good Materials to Use ==
* Wood (up to 1/4")
** Basswood
** Balsa
** Birch
* Acrylic
** Make sure it is not polycarbonate/Lexan
* Paper
* Cork
* Glass (for etching)
* Leather (Authentic only)

== Prohibited Materials ==
* PVC (Poly Vinyl Chloride)/vinyl/pleather/artificial leather
* Thick ( >1mm ) Poly-carbonate/Lexan
* ABS
* HDPE/milk bottle plastic
* Polystyrene Foam
* Polypropylene Foam
* Epoxy
* Fiberglass
* Coated Carbon Fiber
* Any foodstuff

= Rotary =

= Jellys Lessons learned

* Always run a perimeter before cutting
* Do move the laser "up and down" before every print to verify that the laser is aligned to the center of your material.
* Enable rotary in web UI by going to Settings and something in the second tab. The UI on the engraver doesn't alwatys work.
* Do always align your material with the buck. Also check the level of your item. You always want to cut at a consistent level. ESPECIALLY important when working on glasses that are inherently uneven.
* It doesn't matter where you place your stencil/image/shapes in the laser engraver software. The SIZE is what matters.

= How to use?

1) Remove existing bed. Insert some wood about 4 inches thick

2) Insert rotary and connect 4 pin molex like connector

3) Switch Muse to rotary mode in web ui

4) Place material to cut on rotary. Modify the 12 knobs such that your material is consistently level.

5) Cry on the inside and outside because it's really hard to do all of this manually.

6) Use the left <-> right move buttons we typically use to move the laser, to now rotate your material.
* Watch the back of your material to make sure it doesn't "lift up" (super important with lighter materials).

7) Place laser over center of material, or wherever you intent to center your cut.

8) Calibrate laser height with puck.

9) Place images/shapes in the UI.
10) VERIFY that the orientation of the material is consistent with the orientation of the rotary.

= Maintenence =
* How to align the mirrors - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ln_VayQBWc4| Video]
* How to align the mirrors (Archived) - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKdp_mEwdJw| Video]

= Coming Soon =
* File types and when to use them
* Using the laser cutters web interface
* Using the rotary attachment?
* Formal Training?

[[Category:Station]]

Laser Cutter

2024-04-06T01:17:10Z

Digitaltinker: /* Good Materials to Use */

= Welcome To Unallocated Space's Laser Cutter Wiki Page! =

= Laser Information =
Model: Full Spectrum Laser Muse

Laser Tube Power: 45 Watt CO2 Laser Tube

Working Area: 20" x 12"

Web Interface: http://laser.uas.run/designer

= Getting Started =

== DOs and DO NOTs ==

* DO - Ask for help your first time
* DO - Check That The Mens Bathroom Fan Is '''ON'''
* DO - Focus The Laser With The Puck To The Material You're Cutting/Engraving
* DO - Be careful with the touch screen
* DO NOT - Cut/Engrave Materials Listed Under The "Prohibited Materials" List
* DO NOT - Attempt To Lift The Lid While The Laser Is Cutting
* DO NOT - Bend the material platform
* DO NOT - Factory Reset the laser

== Safety ==
* [https://fslaser.com/blog/five-safety-tips-for-laser-cutters/| Five Safety Tips for Laser Cutters]

== Good things to know ==
* Full Spectrum Laser [https://fslaser.com/laser-101/| Laser 101]
* [https://www.xometry.com/resources/sheet/types-of-laser-cutters/| Types of Lasers]
** CO2 Laser
** Fiber Laser
** Direct Diode Laser
* [https://www.xtool.com/blogs/xtool-academy/raster-vs-vector-engraving| Vector vs Raster] - [https://www.xtool.com/blogs/xtool-academy/raster-vs-vector-engraving| Movement examples]
** Vector is primarily used for cutting a material but can be used for engraving outlines
*** SVG
*** Some PDFs
** Raster is used for engraving
*** jpg/jpeg
*** Some PDFs

== Starting the Laser ==
# Turn on Men's Bathroom fan
## Lock the switch if the cover is installed
# Flip switch on power strip behind laser
# Wait for Laser to boot
# Click Agree after reading the warning on the Touch Screen
# Load the [http://laser.uas.run/designer Web Interface]
## DO NOT FACTORY RESET

== Capturing Bed Image ==
# Move the laser towards the middle of the build area while still being over your material
# Place the black puck or taped stack of quarters under the laser nozzle
# Click the capture image button
## Web Interface - Camera icon in the 3rd Toolbar group
## Touch Screen - Camera Capture button
# Remove the puck or quarters before you start cutting

= Materials =
For detailed material cautions and settings, please check [[laser materials|HERE]]

[https://fslaser.com/material-test/| Material Test files]

== Good Materials to Use ==
* Wood (up to 1/4")
** Basswood
** Balsa
** Birch
* Acrylic
** Make sure it is not polycarbonate/Lexan
* Paper
* Cork
* Glass (for etching)
* Leather (Authentic only)

== Prohibited Materials ==
* PVC (Poly Vinyl Chloride)/vinyl/pleather/artificial leather
* Thick ( >1mm ) Polycarbonate/Lexan
* ABS
* HDPE/milk bottle plastic
* PolyStyrene Foam
* PolyPropylene Foam
* Epoxy
* Fiberglass
* Coated Carbon Fiber
* Any foodstuff

= Rotary =

= Jellys Lessons learned

* Always run a perimeter before cutting
* Do move the laser "up and down" before every print to verify that the laser is aligned to the center of your material.
* Enable rotary in web UI by going to Settings and something in the second tab. The UI on the engraver doesn't alwatys work.
* Do always align your material with the buck. Also check the level of your item. You always want to cut at a consistent level. ESPECIALLY important when working on glasses that are inherently uneven.
* It doesn't matter where you place your stencil/image/shapes in the laser engraver software. The SIZE is what matters.

= How to use?

1) Remove existing bed. Insert some wood about 4 inches thick

2) Insert rotary and connect 4 pin molex like connector

3) Switch Muse to rotary mode in web ui

4) Place material to cut on rotary. Modify the 12 knobs such that your material is consistently level.

5) Cry on the inside and outside because it's really hard to do all of this manually.

6) Use the left <-> right move buttons we typically use to move the laser, to now rotate your material.
* Watch the back of your material to make sure it doesn't "lift up" (super important with lighter materials).

7) Place laser over center of material, or wherever you intent to center your cut.

8) Calibrate laser height with puck.

9) Place images/shapes in the UI.
10) VERIFY that the orientation of the material is consistent with the orientation of the rotary.

= Maintenence =
* How to align the mirrors - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ln_VayQBWc4| Video]
* How to align the mirrors (Archived) - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKdp_mEwdJw| Video]

= Coming Soon =
* File types and when to use them
* Using the laser cutters web interface
* Using the rotary attachment?
* Formal Training?

[[Category:Station]]

Laser materials

2024-04-06T01:14:38Z

Digitaltinker:

= Prohibited Materials =

{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" border="1" align="center" class="wikitable"
!colspan="3"|Prohibited Materials
|-
! Material
! DANGER!
! Cause/Consequence
|-
| PVC (Poly Vinyl Chloride)/vinyl/pleather/artificial leather
| Emits chlorine gas when cut!
| Don't ever cut this material as it will ruin the optics, causes the metal of the machine to corrode as chlorine is released and ruins the motion control system.
|-
| Thick ( >1mm ) Polycarbonate/Lexan
| Cuts very poorly discolors, catches fire
| Polycarbonate is often found as flat, sheet material. The window of the laser cutter is made of Polycarbonate because ''polycarbonate strongly absorbs infrared radiation!'' This is the frequency of light the laser cutter uses to cut materials, so it is very ineffective at cutting polycarbonate. Polycarbonate is a poor choice for laser cutting. It creates long stringy clouds of soot that float up, ruins the optics and messes up the machine.
|-
| ABS
| Melts / Cyanide
| ABS does not cut well in a laser cutter. It tends to melt rather than vaporize and has a higher chance of catching on fire and leaving behind melted gooey deposits on the vector cutting grid. It also does not engrave well (again, tends to melt). Cutting ABS plastic emits hydrogen cyanide, which is unsafe at any concentration.
|-
| HDPE/milk bottle plastic
| Catches fire and melts
| It melts. It gets gooey. It catches fire. Don't use it.
|-
| PolyStyrene Foam
| Catches fire
| It catches fire quickly, burns rapidly, it melts, and only thin pieces cut. This is the #1 material that causes laser fires!!!
|-
| PolyPropylene Foam
| Catches fire
| Like PolyStyrene, it melts, catches fire, and the melted drops continue to burn and turn into rock-hard drips and pebbles.
|-
| Epoxy
| burn/smoke
| Epoxy is an aliphatic resin, strongly cross-linked carbon chains. A CO2 laser can't cut it, and the resulting burned mess creates toxic fumes ( like cyanide! ). Items coated in Epoxy, or cast Epoxy resins must not be used in the laser cutter. ( see Fiberglass )
|-
| Fiberglass
| Emits fumes
| It's a mix of two materials that cant' be cut. Glass (etch, no cut) and epoxy resin (fumes)
|-
| Coated Carbon Fiber
| Emits noxious fumes
| A mix of two materials. Thin carbon fiber mat can be cut, with some fraying - but not when coated.
|-
| Any foodstuff ( such as meat, seaweed 'nori' sheets, cookie dough, bread, tortillas... )
| The laser is not designed to cut food, and people cut things that create poisonous/noxious substances such as wood smoke and acrylic smoke.
| If you want to cut foodstuffs, consider sponsoring a food-only laser cutter for the space that is kept as clean as a commercial kitchen would require.
|}

= Vector Cutting =

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" border="1"
!colspan="7"|Vector Cutting
|-
! Material
! Max Thickness
! Speed
! Power
! Current
! Passes
! Notes/Warnings
|-
| Most Woods
| 1/4"
| 30
| 70 - 80
| 35 - 40
| 2 - 3
| Avoid oily/resinous woods
|-
| Acrylics
| 1/2"
| 80
| 35
| 100
| 6 - 9
| These numbers are intentionally low. With less power and more passes the better the cut will turn out. Higher power/current will cut with fewer passes, however, the acrylic may overheat and chip along the cut line. If you find yourself with small chips along the cut, lower the power/current and up the passes.
|-
| Paper
| < 0.1 mm
| 100
| Like, 1
| 50
| 1
| Cuts nice and quickly.
|-
|}

= Raster Cutting =

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" border="1"
!colspan="7"| Blank's Raster settings in beta
|-
! Material
! Texture
! Power
! Speed
! Blur
! Edge
! One Passes
! Notes/Warnings
|-
| Most Woods
| almost smooth
| 30
| 70 - 80
| 35 - 40
| 2 - 3
| Avoid oily/resinous woods
|-
| Cork
| Not burned
| 10 (15 if not dark enough)
| 100
| -
| -
|
|-
| Glass etching
| Looks good during condensation
| 45
| 80
| -
| -
|
|-
| Leather
| Black etch
| 30
| 100
| -
| -
|}

Note: A material testing project file, as well as other files, can be found on the UAS file share in the Laser folder.

Laser Cutter

2024-04-06T01:13:39Z

Digitaltinker: /* Coming Soon */

= Welcome To Unallocated Space's Laser Cutter Wiki Page! =

= Laser Information =
Model: Full Spectrum Laser Muse

Laser Tube Power: 45 Watt CO2 Laser Tube

Working Area: 20" x 12"

Web Interface: http://laser.uas.run/designer

= Getting Started =

== DOs and DO NOTs ==

* DO - Ask for help your first time
* DO - Check That The Mens Bathroom Fan Is '''ON'''
* DO - Focus The Laser With The Puck To The Material You're Cutting/Engraving
* DO - Be careful with the touch screen
* DO NOT - Cut/Engrave Materials Listed Under The "Prohibited Materials" List
* DO NOT - Attempt To Lift The Lid While The Laser Is Cutting
* DO NOT - Bend the material platform
* DO NOT - Factory Reset the laser

== Safety ==
* [https://fslaser.com/blog/five-safety-tips-for-laser-cutters/| Five Safety Tips for Laser Cutters]

== Good things to know ==
* Full Spectrum Laser [https://fslaser.com/laser-101/| Laser 101]
* [https://www.xometry.com/resources/sheet/types-of-laser-cutters/| Types of Lasers]
** CO2 Laser
** Fiber Laser
** Direct Diode Laser
* [https://www.xtool.com/blogs/xtool-academy/raster-vs-vector-engraving| Vector vs Raster] - [https://www.xtool.com/blogs/xtool-academy/raster-vs-vector-engraving| Movement examples]
** Vector is primarily used for cutting a material but can be used for engraving outlines
*** SVG
*** Some PDFs
** Raster is used for engraving
*** jpg/jpeg
*** Some PDFs

== Starting the Laser ==
# Turn on Men's Bathroom fan
## Lock the switch if the cover is installed
# Flip switch on power strip behind laser
# Wait for Laser to boot
# Click Agree after reading the warning on the Touch Screen
# Load the [http://laser.uas.run/designer Web Interface]
## DO NOT FACTORY RESET

== Capturing Bed Image ==
# Move the laser towards the middle of the build area while still being over your material
# Place the black puck or taped stack of quarters under the laser nozzle
# Click the capture image button
## Web Interface - Camera icon in the 3rd Toolbar group
## Touch Screen - Camera Capture button
# Remove the puck or quarters before you start cutting

= Materials =
For detailed material cautions and settings, please check [[laser materials|HERE]]

[https://fslaser.com/material-test/| Material Test files]

== Good Materials to Use ==
* Wood (up to 1/4")
** Basswood
** Balsa
** Birch
* Acrylic
* Make sure it is not polycarbonate/Lexan
* Paper
* Cork
* Glass (for etching)
* Leather (Authentic only)

== Prohibited Materials ==
* PVC (Poly Vinyl Chloride)/vinyl/pleather/artificial leather
* Thick ( >1mm ) Polycarbonate/Lexan
* ABS
* HDPE/milk bottle plastic
* PolyStyrene Foam
* PolyPropylene Foam
* Epoxy
* Fiberglass
* Coated Carbon Fiber
* Any foodstuff

= Rotary =

= Jellys Lessons learned

* Always run a perimeter before cutting
* Do move the laser "up and down" before every print to verify that the laser is aligned to the center of your material.
* Enable rotary in web UI by going to Settings and something in the second tab. The UI on the engraver doesn't alwatys work.
* Do always align your material with the buck. Also check the level of your item. You always want to cut at a consistent level. ESPECIALLY important when working on glasses that are inherently uneven.
* It doesn't matter where you place your stencil/image/shapes in the laser engraver software. The SIZE is what matters.

= How to use?

1) Remove existing bed. Insert some wood about 4 inches thick

2) Insert rotary and connect 4 pin molex like connector

3) Switch Muse to rotary mode in web ui

4) Place material to cut on rotary. Modify the 12 knobs such that your material is consistently level.

5) Cry on the inside and outside because it's really hard to do all of this manually.

6) Use the left <-> right move buttons we typically use to move the laser, to now rotate your material.
* Watch the back of your material to make sure it doesn't "lift up" (super important with lighter materials).

7) Place laser over center of material, or wherever you intent to center your cut.

8) Calibrate laser height with puck.

9) Place images/shapes in the UI.
10) VERIFY that the orientation of the material is consistent with the orientation of the rotary.

= Maintenence =
* How to align the mirrors - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ln_VayQBWc4| Video]
* How to align the mirrors (Archived) - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKdp_mEwdJw| Video]

= Coming Soon =
* File types and when to use them
* Using the laser cutters web interface
* Using the rotary attachment?
* Formal Training?

[[Category:Station]]

Laser Cutter

2024-04-06T01:13:06Z

Digitaltinker: /* Capturing Bed Image */

= Welcome To Unallocated Space's Laser Cutter Wiki Page! =

= Laser Information =
Model: Full Spectrum Laser Muse

Laser Tube Power: 45 Watt CO2 Laser Tube

Working Area: 20" x 12"

Web Interface: http://laser.uas.run/designer

= Getting Started =

== DOs and DO NOTs ==

* DO - Ask for help your first time
* DO - Check That The Mens Bathroom Fan Is '''ON'''
* DO - Focus The Laser With The Puck To The Material You're Cutting/Engraving
* DO - Be careful with the touch screen
* DO NOT - Cut/Engrave Materials Listed Under The "Prohibited Materials" List
* DO NOT - Attempt To Lift The Lid While The Laser Is Cutting
* DO NOT - Bend the material platform
* DO NOT - Factory Reset the laser

== Safety ==
* [https://fslaser.com/blog/five-safety-tips-for-laser-cutters/| Five Safety Tips for Laser Cutters]

== Good things to know ==
* Full Spectrum Laser [https://fslaser.com/laser-101/| Laser 101]
* [https://www.xometry.com/resources/sheet/types-of-laser-cutters/| Types of Lasers]
** CO2 Laser
** Fiber Laser
** Direct Diode Laser
* [https://www.xtool.com/blogs/xtool-academy/raster-vs-vector-engraving| Vector vs Raster] - [https://www.xtool.com/blogs/xtool-academy/raster-vs-vector-engraving| Movement examples]
** Vector is primarily used for cutting a material but can be used for engraving outlines
*** SVG
*** Some PDFs
** Raster is used for engraving
*** jpg/jpeg
*** Some PDFs

== Starting the Laser ==
# Turn on Men's Bathroom fan
## Lock the switch if the cover is installed
# Flip switch on power strip behind laser
# Wait for Laser to boot
# Click Agree after reading the warning on the Touch Screen
# Load the [http://laser.uas.run/designer Web Interface]
## DO NOT FACTORY RESET

== Capturing Bed Image ==
# Move the laser towards the middle of the build area while still being over your material
# Place the black puck or taped stack of quarters under the laser nozzle
# Click the capture image button
## Web Interface - Camera icon in the 3rd Toolbar group
## Touch Screen - Camera Capture button
# Remove the puck or quarters before you start cutting

= Materials =
For detailed material cautions and settings, please check [[laser materials|HERE]]

[https://fslaser.com/material-test/| Material Test files]

== Good Materials to Use ==
* Wood (up to 1/4")
** Basswood
** Balsa
** Birch
* Acrylic
* Make sure it is not polycarbonate/Lexan
* Paper
* Cork
* Glass (for etching)
* Leather (Authentic only)

== Prohibited Materials ==
* PVC (Poly Vinyl Chloride)/vinyl/pleather/artificial leather
* Thick ( >1mm ) Polycarbonate/Lexan
* ABS
* HDPE/milk bottle plastic
* PolyStyrene Foam
* PolyPropylene Foam
* Epoxy
* Fiberglass
* Coated Carbon Fiber
* Any foodstuff

= Rotary =

= Jellys Lessons learned

* Always run a perimeter before cutting
* Do move the laser "up and down" before every print to verify that the laser is aligned to the center of your material.
* Enable rotary in web UI by going to Settings and something in the second tab. The UI on the engraver doesn't alwatys work.
* Do always align your material with the buck. Also check the level of your item. You always want to cut at a consistent level. ESPECIALLY important when working on glasses that are inherently uneven.
* It doesn't matter where you place your stencil/image/shapes in the laser engraver software. The SIZE is what matters.

= How to use?

1) Remove existing bed. Insert some wood about 4 inches thick

2) Insert rotary and connect 4 pin molex like connector

3) Switch Muse to rotary mode in web ui

4) Place material to cut on rotary. Modify the 12 knobs such that your material is consistently level.

5) Cry on the inside and outside because it's really hard to do all of this manually.

6) Use the left <-> right move buttons we typically use to move the laser, to now rotate your material.
* Watch the back of your material to make sure it doesn't "lift up" (super important with lighter materials).

7) Place laser over center of material, or wherever you intent to center your cut.

8) Calibrate laser height with puck.

9) Place images/shapes in the UI.
10) VERIFY that the orientation of the material is consistent with the orientation of the rotary.

= Maintenence =
* How to align the mirrors - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ln_VayQBWc4| Video]
* How to align the mirrors (Archived) - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKdp_mEwdJw| Video]

= Coming Soon =
* Vector Engraving/Etching vs Raster Engraving
* File types and when to use them
* Using the laser cutters web interface
* Maintenance?
* Using the rotary attachment?
* Formal Training?

[[Category:Station]]

Laser Cutter

2024-04-06T01:09:49Z

Digitaltinker: /* Laser Information */

= Welcome To Unallocated Space's Laser Cutter Wiki Page! =

= Laser Information =
Model: Full Spectrum Laser Muse

Laser Tube Power: 45 Watt CO2 Laser Tube

Working Area: 20" x 12"

Web Interface: http://laser.uas.run/designer

= Getting Started =

== DOs and DO NOTs ==

* DO - Ask for help your first time
* DO - Check That The Mens Bathroom Fan Is '''ON'''
* DO - Focus The Laser With The Puck To The Material You're Cutting/Engraving
* DO - Be careful with the touch screen
* DO NOT - Cut/Engrave Materials Listed Under The "Prohibited Materials" List
* DO NOT - Attempt To Lift The Lid While The Laser Is Cutting
* DO NOT - Bend the material platform
* DO NOT - Factory Reset the laser

== Safety ==
* [https://fslaser.com/blog/five-safety-tips-for-laser-cutters/| Five Safety Tips for Laser Cutters]

== Good things to know ==
* Full Spectrum Laser [https://fslaser.com/laser-101/| Laser 101]
* [https://www.xometry.com/resources/sheet/types-of-laser-cutters/| Types of Lasers]
** CO2 Laser
** Fiber Laser
** Direct Diode Laser
* [https://www.xtool.com/blogs/xtool-academy/raster-vs-vector-engraving| Vector vs Raster] - [https://www.xtool.com/blogs/xtool-academy/raster-vs-vector-engraving| Movement examples]
** Vector is primarily used for cutting a material but can be used for engraving outlines
*** SVG
*** Some PDFs
** Raster is used for engraving
*** jpg/jpeg
*** Some PDFs

== Starting the Laser ==
# Turn on Men's Bathroom fan
## Lock the switch if the cover is installed
# Flip switch on power strip behind laser
# Wait for Laser to boot
# Click Agree after reading the warning on the Touch Screen
# Load the [http://laser.uas.run/designer Web Interface]
## DO NOT FACTORY RESET

== Capturing Bed Image ==
# From the web interface or touch panel, click

= Materials =
For detailed material cautions and settings, please check [[laser materials|HERE]]

[https://fslaser.com/material-test/| Material Test files]

== Good Materials to Use ==
* Wood (up to 1/4")
** Basswood
** Balsa
** Birch
* Acrylic
* Make sure it is not polycarbonate/Lexan
* Paper
* Cork
* Glass (for etching)
* Leather (Authentic only)

== Prohibited Materials ==
* PVC (Poly Vinyl Chloride)/vinyl/pleather/artificial leather
* Thick ( >1mm ) Polycarbonate/Lexan
* ABS
* HDPE/milk bottle plastic
* PolyStyrene Foam
* PolyPropylene Foam
* Epoxy
* Fiberglass
* Coated Carbon Fiber
* Any foodstuff

= Rotary =

= Jellys Lessons learned

* Always run a perimeter before cutting
* Do move the laser "up and down" before every print to verify that the laser is aligned to the center of your material.
* Enable rotary in web UI by going to Settings and something in the second tab. The UI on the engraver doesn't alwatys work.
* Do always align your material with the buck. Also check the level of your item. You always want to cut at a consistent level. ESPECIALLY important when working on glasses that are inherently uneven.
* It doesn't matter where you place your stencil/image/shapes in the laser engraver software. The SIZE is what matters.

= How to use?

1) Remove existing bed. Insert some wood about 4 inches thick

2) Insert rotary and connect 4 pin molex like connector

3) Switch Muse to rotary mode in web ui

4) Place material to cut on rotary. Modify the 12 knobs such that your material is consistently level.

5) Cry on the inside and outside because it's really hard to do all of this manually.

6) Use the left <-> right move buttons we typically use to move the laser, to now rotate your material.
* Watch the back of your material to make sure it doesn't "lift up" (super important with lighter materials).

7) Place laser over center of material, or wherever you intent to center your cut.

8) Calibrate laser height with puck.

9) Place images/shapes in the UI.
10) VERIFY that the orientation of the material is consistent with the orientation of the rotary.

= Maintenence =
* How to align the mirrors - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ln_VayQBWc4| Video]
* How to align the mirrors (Archived) - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKdp_mEwdJw| Video]

= Coming Soon =
* Vector Engraving/Etching vs Raster Engraving
* File types and when to use them
* Using the laser cutters web interface
* Maintenance?
* Using the rotary attachment?
* Formal Training?

[[Category:Station]]

Laser Cutter

2024-04-06T01:09:38Z

Digitaltinker: /* Starting the Laser */

= Welcome To Unallocated Space's Laser Cutter Wiki Page! =

= Laser Information =
Model: Full Spectrum Laser Muse

Laser Tube Power: 45 Watt CO2 Laser Tube

Working Area: 20" x 12"

Web Interface: https://laser.uas.run

= Getting Started =

== DOs and DO NOTs ==

* DO - Ask for help your first time
* DO - Check That The Mens Bathroom Fan Is '''ON'''
* DO - Focus The Laser With The Puck To The Material You're Cutting/Engraving
* DO - Be careful with the touch screen
* DO NOT - Cut/Engrave Materials Listed Under The "Prohibited Materials" List
* DO NOT - Attempt To Lift The Lid While The Laser Is Cutting
* DO NOT - Bend the material platform
* DO NOT - Factory Reset the laser

== Safety ==
* [https://fslaser.com/blog/five-safety-tips-for-laser-cutters/| Five Safety Tips for Laser Cutters]

== Good things to know ==
* Full Spectrum Laser [https://fslaser.com/laser-101/| Laser 101]
* [https://www.xometry.com/resources/sheet/types-of-laser-cutters/| Types of Lasers]
** CO2 Laser
** Fiber Laser
** Direct Diode Laser
* [https://www.xtool.com/blogs/xtool-academy/raster-vs-vector-engraving| Vector vs Raster] - [https://www.xtool.com/blogs/xtool-academy/raster-vs-vector-engraving| Movement examples]
** Vector is primarily used for cutting a material but can be used for engraving outlines
*** SVG
*** Some PDFs
** Raster is used for engraving
*** jpg/jpeg
*** Some PDFs

== Starting the Laser ==
# Turn on Men's Bathroom fan
## Lock the switch if the cover is installed
# Flip switch on power strip behind laser
# Wait for Laser to boot
# Click Agree after reading the warning on the Touch Screen
# Load the [http://laser.uas.run/designer Web Interface]
## DO NOT FACTORY RESET

== Capturing Bed Image ==
# From the web interface or touch panel, click

= Materials =
For detailed material cautions and settings, please check [[laser materials|HERE]]

[https://fslaser.com/material-test/| Material Test files]

== Good Materials to Use ==
* Wood (up to 1/4")
** Basswood
** Balsa
** Birch
* Acrylic
* Make sure it is not polycarbonate/Lexan
* Paper
* Cork
* Glass (for etching)
* Leather (Authentic only)

== Prohibited Materials ==
* PVC (Poly Vinyl Chloride)/vinyl/pleather/artificial leather
* Thick ( >1mm ) Polycarbonate/Lexan
* ABS
* HDPE/milk bottle plastic
* PolyStyrene Foam
* PolyPropylene Foam
* Epoxy
* Fiberglass
* Coated Carbon Fiber
* Any foodstuff

= Rotary =

= Jellys Lessons learned

* Always run a perimeter before cutting
* Do move the laser "up and down" before every print to verify that the laser is aligned to the center of your material.
* Enable rotary in web UI by going to Settings and something in the second tab. The UI on the engraver doesn't alwatys work.
* Do always align your material with the buck. Also check the level of your item. You always want to cut at a consistent level. ESPECIALLY important when working on glasses that are inherently uneven.
* It doesn't matter where you place your stencil/image/shapes in the laser engraver software. The SIZE is what matters.

= How to use?

1) Remove existing bed. Insert some wood about 4 inches thick

2) Insert rotary and connect 4 pin molex like connector

3) Switch Muse to rotary mode in web ui

4) Place material to cut on rotary. Modify the 12 knobs such that your material is consistently level.

5) Cry on the inside and outside because it's really hard to do all of this manually.

6) Use the left <-> right move buttons we typically use to move the laser, to now rotate your material.
* Watch the back of your material to make sure it doesn't "lift up" (super important with lighter materials).

7) Place laser over center of material, or wherever you intent to center your cut.

8) Calibrate laser height with puck.

9) Place images/shapes in the UI.
10) VERIFY that the orientation of the material is consistent with the orientation of the rotary.

= Maintenence =
* How to align the mirrors - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ln_VayQBWc4| Video]
* How to align the mirrors (Archived) - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKdp_mEwdJw| Video]

= Coming Soon =
* Vector Engraving/Etching vs Raster Engraving
* File types and when to use them
* Using the laser cutters web interface
* Maintenance?
* Using the rotary attachment?
* Formal Training?

[[Category:Station]]

Laser Cutter

2024-04-06T01:09:27Z

Digitaltinker: /* Starting the Laser */

= Welcome To Unallocated Space's Laser Cutter Wiki Page! =

= Laser Information =
Model: Full Spectrum Laser Muse

Laser Tube Power: 45 Watt CO2 Laser Tube

Working Area: 20" x 12"

Web Interface: https://laser.uas.run

= Getting Started =

== DOs and DO NOTs ==

* DO - Ask for help your first time
* DO - Check That The Mens Bathroom Fan Is '''ON'''
* DO - Focus The Laser With The Puck To The Material You're Cutting/Engraving
* DO - Be careful with the touch screen
* DO NOT - Cut/Engrave Materials Listed Under The "Prohibited Materials" List
* DO NOT - Attempt To Lift The Lid While The Laser Is Cutting
* DO NOT - Bend the material platform
* DO NOT - Factory Reset the laser

== Safety ==
* [https://fslaser.com/blog/five-safety-tips-for-laser-cutters/| Five Safety Tips for Laser Cutters]

== Good things to know ==
* Full Spectrum Laser [https://fslaser.com/laser-101/| Laser 101]
* [https://www.xometry.com/resources/sheet/types-of-laser-cutters/| Types of Lasers]
** CO2 Laser
** Fiber Laser
** Direct Diode Laser
* [https://www.xtool.com/blogs/xtool-academy/raster-vs-vector-engraving| Vector vs Raster] - [https://www.xtool.com/blogs/xtool-academy/raster-vs-vector-engraving| Movement examples]
** Vector is primarily used for cutting a material but can be used for engraving outlines
*** SVG
*** Some PDFs
** Raster is used for engraving
*** jpg/jpeg
*** Some PDFs

== Starting the Laser ==
# Turn on Men's Bathroom fan
## Lock the switch if the cover is installed
# Flip switch on power strip behind laser
# Wait for Laser to boot
# Click Agree after reading the warning on the Touch Screen
# Load the [http://laser.uas.run/designer| Web Interface]
## DO NOT FACTORY RESET

== Capturing Bed Image ==
# From the web interface or touch panel, click

= Materials =
For detailed material cautions and settings, please check [[laser materials|HERE]]

[https://fslaser.com/material-test/| Material Test files]

== Good Materials to Use ==
* Wood (up to 1/4")
** Basswood
** Balsa
** Birch
* Acrylic
* Make sure it is not polycarbonate/Lexan
* Paper
* Cork
* Glass (for etching)
* Leather (Authentic only)

== Prohibited Materials ==
* PVC (Poly Vinyl Chloride)/vinyl/pleather/artificial leather
* Thick ( >1mm ) Polycarbonate/Lexan
* ABS
* HDPE/milk bottle plastic
* PolyStyrene Foam
* PolyPropylene Foam
* Epoxy
* Fiberglass
* Coated Carbon Fiber
* Any foodstuff

= Rotary =

= Jellys Lessons learned

* Always run a perimeter before cutting
* Do move the laser "up and down" before every print to verify that the laser is aligned to the center of your material.
* Enable rotary in web UI by going to Settings and something in the second tab. The UI on the engraver doesn't alwatys work.
* Do always align your material with the buck. Also check the level of your item. You always want to cut at a consistent level. ESPECIALLY important when working on glasses that are inherently uneven.
* It doesn't matter where you place your stencil/image/shapes in the laser engraver software. The SIZE is what matters.

= How to use?

1) Remove existing bed. Insert some wood about 4 inches thick

2) Insert rotary and connect 4 pin molex like connector

3) Switch Muse to rotary mode in web ui

4) Place material to cut on rotary. Modify the 12 knobs such that your material is consistently level.

5) Cry on the inside and outside because it's really hard to do all of this manually.

6) Use the left <-> right move buttons we typically use to move the laser, to now rotate your material.
* Watch the back of your material to make sure it doesn't "lift up" (super important with lighter materials).

7) Place laser over center of material, or wherever you intent to center your cut.

8) Calibrate laser height with puck.

9) Place images/shapes in the UI.
10) VERIFY that the orientation of the material is consistent with the orientation of the rotary.

= Maintenence =
* How to align the mirrors - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ln_VayQBWc4| Video]
* How to align the mirrors (Archived) - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKdp_mEwdJw| Video]

= Coming Soon =
* Vector Engraving/Etching vs Raster Engraving
* File types and when to use them
* Using the laser cutters web interface
* Maintenance?
* Using the rotary attachment?
* Formal Training?

[[Category:Station]]

Laser Cutter

2024-04-06T01:09:05Z

Digitaltinker: /* Starting the Laser */

= Welcome To Unallocated Space's Laser Cutter Wiki Page! =

= Laser Information =
Model: Full Spectrum Laser Muse

Laser Tube Power: 45 Watt CO2 Laser Tube

Working Area: 20" x 12"

Web Interface: https://laser.uas.run

= Getting Started =

== DOs and DO NOTs ==

* DO - Ask for help your first time
* DO - Check That The Mens Bathroom Fan Is '''ON'''
* DO - Focus The Laser With The Puck To The Material You're Cutting/Engraving
* DO - Be careful with the touch screen
* DO NOT - Cut/Engrave Materials Listed Under The "Prohibited Materials" List
* DO NOT - Attempt To Lift The Lid While The Laser Is Cutting
* DO NOT - Bend the material platform
* DO NOT - Factory Reset the laser

== Safety ==
* [https://fslaser.com/blog/five-safety-tips-for-laser-cutters/| Five Safety Tips for Laser Cutters]

== Good things to know ==
* Full Spectrum Laser [https://fslaser.com/laser-101/| Laser 101]
* [https://www.xometry.com/resources/sheet/types-of-laser-cutters/| Types of Lasers]
** CO2 Laser
** Fiber Laser
** Direct Diode Laser
* [https://www.xtool.com/blogs/xtool-academy/raster-vs-vector-engraving| Vector vs Raster] - [https://www.xtool.com/blogs/xtool-academy/raster-vs-vector-engraving| Movement examples]
** Vector is primarily used for cutting a material but can be used for engraving outlines
*** SVG
*** Some PDFs
** Raster is used for engraving
*** jpg/jpeg
*** Some PDFs

== Starting the Laser ==
# Turn on Men's Bathroom fan
## Lock the switch if the cover is installed
# Flip switch on power strip behind laser
# Wait for Laser to boot
# Click Agree after reading the warning on the Touch Screen
# Load the [https://laser.uas.run/| Web Interface]
## DO NOT FACTORY RESET

== Capturing Bed Image ==
# From the web interface or touch panel, click

= Materials =
For detailed material cautions and settings, please check [[laser materials|HERE]]

[https://fslaser.com/material-test/| Material Test files]

== Good Materials to Use ==
* Wood (up to 1/4")
** Basswood
** Balsa
** Birch
* Acrylic
* Make sure it is not polycarbonate/Lexan
* Paper
* Cork
* Glass (for etching)
* Leather (Authentic only)

== Prohibited Materials ==
* PVC (Poly Vinyl Chloride)/vinyl/pleather/artificial leather
* Thick ( >1mm ) Polycarbonate/Lexan
* ABS
* HDPE/milk bottle plastic
* PolyStyrene Foam
* PolyPropylene Foam
* Epoxy
* Fiberglass
* Coated Carbon Fiber
* Any foodstuff

= Rotary =

= Jellys Lessons learned

* Always run a perimeter before cutting
* Do move the laser "up and down" before every print to verify that the laser is aligned to the center of your material.
* Enable rotary in web UI by going to Settings and something in the second tab. The UI on the engraver doesn't alwatys work.
* Do always align your material with the buck. Also check the level of your item. You always want to cut at a consistent level. ESPECIALLY important when working on glasses that are inherently uneven.
* It doesn't matter where you place your stencil/image/shapes in the laser engraver software. The SIZE is what matters.

= How to use?

1) Remove existing bed. Insert some wood about 4 inches thick

2) Insert rotary and connect 4 pin molex like connector

3) Switch Muse to rotary mode in web ui

4) Place material to cut on rotary. Modify the 12 knobs such that your material is consistently level.

5) Cry on the inside and outside because it's really hard to do all of this manually.

6) Use the left <-> right move buttons we typically use to move the laser, to now rotate your material.
* Watch the back of your material to make sure it doesn't "lift up" (super important with lighter materials).

7) Place laser over center of material, or wherever you intent to center your cut.

8) Calibrate laser height with puck.

9) Place images/shapes in the UI.
10) VERIFY that the orientation of the material is consistent with the orientation of the rotary.

= Maintenence =
* How to align the mirrors - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ln_VayQBWc4| Video]
* How to align the mirrors (Archived) - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKdp_mEwdJw| Video]

= Coming Soon =
* Vector Engraving/Etching vs Raster Engraving
* File types and when to use them
* Using the laser cutters web interface
* Maintenance?
* Using the rotary attachment?
* Formal Training?

[[Category:Station]]

Laser Cutter

2024-04-06T01:08:34Z

Digitaltinker: /* Getting Started */

= Welcome To Unallocated Space's Laser Cutter Wiki Page! =

= Laser Information =
Model: Full Spectrum Laser Muse

Laser Tube Power: 45 Watt CO2 Laser Tube

Working Area: 20" x 12"

Web Interface: https://laser.uas.run

= Getting Started =

== DOs and DO NOTs ==

* DO - Ask for help your first time
* DO - Check That The Mens Bathroom Fan Is '''ON'''
* DO - Focus The Laser With The Puck To The Material You're Cutting/Engraving
* DO - Be careful with the touch screen
* DO NOT - Cut/Engrave Materials Listed Under The "Prohibited Materials" List
* DO NOT - Attempt To Lift The Lid While The Laser Is Cutting
* DO NOT - Bend the material platform
* DO NOT - Factory Reset the laser

== Safety ==
* [https://fslaser.com/blog/five-safety-tips-for-laser-cutters/| Five Safety Tips for Laser Cutters]

== Good things to know ==
* Full Spectrum Laser [https://fslaser.com/laser-101/| Laser 101]
* [https://www.xometry.com/resources/sheet/types-of-laser-cutters/| Types of Lasers]
** CO2 Laser
** Fiber Laser
** Direct Diode Laser
* [https://www.xtool.com/blogs/xtool-academy/raster-vs-vector-engraving| Vector vs Raster] - [https://www.xtool.com/blogs/xtool-academy/raster-vs-vector-engraving| Movement examples]
** Vector is primarily used for cutting a material but can be used for engraving outlines
*** SVG
*** Some PDFs
** Raster is used for engraving
*** jpg/jpeg
*** Some PDFs

== Starting the Laser ==
# Turn on Men's Bathroom fan
## Lock the switch if the cover is installed
# Flip switch on power strip behind laser
# Wait for Laser to boot
# Click Agree after reading the warning on the Touch Screen
# Load the [https://laser.uas.run| Web Interface]
## DO NOT FACTORY RESET

== Capturing Bed Image ==
# From the web interface or touch panel, click

= Materials =
For detailed material cautions and settings, please check [[laser materials|HERE]]

[https://fslaser.com/material-test/| Material Test files]

== Good Materials to Use ==
* Wood (up to 1/4")
** Basswood
** Balsa
** Birch
* Acrylic
* Make sure it is not polycarbonate/Lexan
* Paper
* Cork
* Glass (for etching)
* Leather (Authentic only)

== Prohibited Materials ==
* PVC (Poly Vinyl Chloride)/vinyl/pleather/artificial leather
* Thick ( >1mm ) Polycarbonate/Lexan
* ABS
* HDPE/milk bottle plastic
* PolyStyrene Foam
* PolyPropylene Foam
* Epoxy
* Fiberglass
* Coated Carbon Fiber
* Any foodstuff

= Rotary =

= Jellys Lessons learned

* Always run a perimeter before cutting
* Do move the laser "up and down" before every print to verify that the laser is aligned to the center of your material.
* Enable rotary in web UI by going to Settings and something in the second tab. The UI on the engraver doesn't alwatys work.
* Do always align your material with the buck. Also check the level of your item. You always want to cut at a consistent level. ESPECIALLY important when working on glasses that are inherently uneven.
* It doesn't matter where you place your stencil/image/shapes in the laser engraver software. The SIZE is what matters.

= How to use?

1) Remove existing bed. Insert some wood about 4 inches thick

2) Insert rotary and connect 4 pin molex like connector

3) Switch Muse to rotary mode in web ui

4) Place material to cut on rotary. Modify the 12 knobs such that your material is consistently level.

5) Cry on the inside and outside because it's really hard to do all of this manually.

6) Use the left <-> right move buttons we typically use to move the laser, to now rotate your material.
* Watch the back of your material to make sure it doesn't "lift up" (super important with lighter materials).

7) Place laser over center of material, or wherever you intent to center your cut.

8) Calibrate laser height with puck.

9) Place images/shapes in the UI.
10) VERIFY that the orientation of the material is consistent with the orientation of the rotary.

= Maintenence =
* How to align the mirrors - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ln_VayQBWc4| Video]
* How to align the mirrors (Archived) - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKdp_mEwdJw| Video]

= Coming Soon =
* Vector Engraving/Etching vs Raster Engraving
* File types and when to use them
* Using the laser cutters web interface
* Maintenance?
* Using the rotary attachment?
* Formal Training?

[[Category:Station]]