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Equipment

2022-01-20T11:09:29Z

BrianS:

[[File:Laser-thumb.jpg|framed|link=Equipment/Laser_Cutter|Laser Cutter]]
[[File:Makerbot-thumb.jpg|framed|link=Equipment/3D_Printer|3D Printer]]
[[File:Roland-thumb.jpg|framed|link=Equipment/CNC_Model_Mill|CNC Model Mill]]
[[File:WP_20130509_005.jpg||thumb|320px|link=Equipment/CNC_Router|CNC Router]]
[[File:Powertools-thumb.jpg|framed|link=Equipment/Power_Tools|Power Tools]]
[[File:Electronics-thumb.jpg|framed|link=Equipment/Electronics_Workbenches|Electronics Workbenches]]
[[File:fine_metal_DSC_7694.jpg|thumb|320px|link=Equipment/Fine_metalwork_bench|Fine metalwork Workbench]]
[[File:8633913103 92f52a697d c.jpg|thumb|320px|link=Equipment/Glassworking|Glassworking bench]]
[[File:300xq.PNG|thumb|320px|link=Equipment/VacuumFormer|Vacuum Former]]
[[File:CircularSaw.PNG|thumb|320px|link=Equipment/5704RK|Makita Circular Saw]]
[[File:Rage3db_1.jpg|thumb|320px|link=Equipment/MitreSawRage3Db|Rage 3 Mitre Saw]]
[[File:WarcoLathe.jpg|framed|link=Equipment/Lathe|Lathe]]
[[File:warco_mill.jpg|thumb|320px|link=Equipment/WarcoMill|Warco Mill]]

The equipment you can find in Makespace.

{{warning|1=This page can be considered superseded by https://equipment.makespace.org}}

== Using our Equipment ==

There is a large and growing variety of equipment and tools; some are safe to use, some can be dangerous or are expensive and need training before use. We have divided all the tools below into [[Equipment/ToolClasses|Tool Classes]]. Make sure you understand which class a tool is in before you attempt to use it, and read the associated wiki page.

Consumables for some equipment can be used and paid for using the [[Online payment system]].

[[The right tool for the job]] has some notes on what tools to use for various tasks.

Smaller equipment is listed on the [[Things and stuff]] page.

'''Equipment status''' for the larger items is available [[Equipment_Status|here]].

If you want to create a new page for equipment, follow [[New_Equipment_Template|the new equipment template]].

== The Workshop ==

For more details please see [[SecureWorkshop|the Secure Workshop]]

In the main area:

* [[Equipment/BandSaw|Band Saw]]
* [[Equipment/AxminsterBeltDiscSander|Belt and Disc Sander]]
* [[Equipment/5704RK|Circular Saw - Makita ]]
* [[Equipment/CNC_Router|CNC Router]]
* [[Equipment/Drill_Presses|Drill Presses]]
* [[Equipment/Grinder|Grinder]]
* [[Equipment/Router|Hand-held Plunge Router]]
* [[Equipment/MitreSawRage3Db|Mitre Saw - Rage 3]]
* [[Equipment/Power_Tools|Power Tools (small)]]
* [[Equipment/WoodLathe|Wood Lathe]]
* [[Equipment/AxminsterScrollSaw|Scroll Saw]]
* [http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/clarke-cht641-199-piece-diy-tool-kit-with-cant Tool Box]
* [[Equipment/Spindle Sander|Triton Spindle Sander]]
* [[Equipment/Thicknesser|Metabo Thicknesser]]
* [[Equipment/Hand Planes|Hand Planes]]

In the metal work area:

* [[Equipment/Warco lathe|Lathe - Warco]]
* [[Equipment/WarcoMill|Mill - Warco ]] (Currently no training available)

== The Space ==

* [[Equipment/3D_Printer|3D Printers (FDM)]]
* [[Equipment/Electronics_Workbenches|Electronics Workbenches]]
* [[Equipment/Fine_metalwork_bench|Fine Metalwork Bench]] and [[Equipment/Flexible_Shaft_Drill|Flexible Shaft Drill]]
* [[Equipment/Glassworking|Glassworking kiln, torch and associated tools]]
* [[Equipment/Laser_Cutter|Two Laser Cutters]]
* [http://www.pattesters.co.uk/pat-testers/basic-pat-testers/seaward-primetest-100-pat-tester PrimeTest 100 PAT Tester]
* [[Equipment/VacuumFormer|Vacuum Former]]
* [[Equipment/Paper Printers|Paper printers]]
* [[Equipment/BicycleMaintain|Bicycle Maintenance]]
* Chromebooks
* [[Equipment/Projector|Projector]]
* [[Equipment/Screenprinting|Screenprinting]]
* [[Equipment/Batteries|Batteries]]
* [[Equipment/EggBot|EggBot]]
* [[Equipment/CNC_Model_Mill|CNC Model Mill]]
* [[Equipment/Hobby_Bender|Hobby Bender acrylic bending device]]

== Craft area ==
* [[Equipment/Vinyl_Cutter|Vinyl Cutter]]
* large table for cutting or working at
* [[Equipment/SewingMachine|Sewing Machine]]
* [[Equipment/TShirtPress|TShirt heat press]]
* PC with basic image-editing software (Inkscape, GIMP), scanner and link to Vinyl cutter
* [[Equipment/Leather_Kit|Leather Kit]]
* [[Badge Maker]]
* [[Photography gear]]

== Classroom ==
* [[Classroom/Projector|Projector]]
* [[Classroom/Seating|Seating]]
== Corridor Cupboards ==
* [[Arduino_and_Cake/Big_Box|Arduino/Raspberry Pi Accessories]]

== Related ==
* Full equipment database [http://makespace-equipment-db.herokuapp.com/ http://makespace-equipment-db.herokuapp.com/].
* [[Infrastructure|Makespace Infrastructure]]
* [[Equipment/ToolClasses|Tool Classes]] - for safety and training requirements.
* [[Equipment/NewKit|New Kit]] - process for adding to our equipment inventory.
* This series of 10 metal working videos of up to an hour each from MIT are well worth watching. Episode 1 covers measuring and marking work, 2 covers band sawing and 3 covers drilling. Episodes 4 to 7 cover milling and 8 is about lathe work. [http://techtv.mit.edu/collections/ehs-videos/videos Introduction to Machine Shop Tools and Skills]

Equipment/Laser Cutter/Training

2018-05-01T13:55:04Z

BrianS:

Equipment/Laser Cutter/Training

2018-05-01T13:54:34Z

BrianS: /* Yet more trained users */

Equipment/Laser Cutter/Training

2018-05-01T13:54:13Z

BrianS: /* More trained users */

Equipment/Laser Cutter/Training

2018-05-01T13:53:57Z

BrianS: /* Trained Users */

Equipment/Laser Cutter/Training

2018-03-27T21:31:54Z

BrianS: /* Yet more trained users */

[[Equipment|Equipment]] / [[Equipment/Laser_Cutter|Laser Cutter]] / Training

= Laser Cutter Training =

This page documents the process for being trained on the Laser Cutter, and the list of members who have completed that training.

== Summary ==

Training takes place in three main steps:
* Group Training of 1-4 members, going through the equipment and how to use it (~1hr)
* Individual Training Task, where an individual member is set a task to complete to prove and improve understanding (~30min each)

Training on the Laser Cutter is run by the Laser Cutter Owners. The Laser Cutter Owners are a group of people responsible for maintaining and training on the laser cutter, and hence have been trained to train, and trained to perform the weekly and monthly maintenance on the laser cutter.

== Booking ==

Sessions are advertised on '''http://meetup.makespace.org'''
* For discussing training, or requesting additional slots if needed, use the mailing list thread: [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/cammakespace/vNrS07zVuY0/discussion Training : Laser Cutter]

Notes:
* You can only be trained if you have your name allocated to a slot (groups will be restricted to four at a time, so please don't make up additional spaces)
* You must do the group and individual training on the same day

= Trained Users =

The following members of Makespace are owner/trainers of the laser cutter:
* Simon Ford
* David Barham
* Nick Johnson
* Toby Moncaster
* Martin de Selincourt
* Mat Cook
* [[User:stevancw|Stevan Wing]]

The following members of Makespace are trainers on the laser cutter:
* Brian Starkey
* [[User:robv|Rob Voisey]]
* Tom Parker
* Steve Murphy
* Katy Marshall

The following members of Makespace are owners on the laser cutter:
* Diana Probst

The following members of Makespace are trained and qualified to use the Laser Cutter (note, they are not qualified to train others however):
* Steve Upton (Simon Ford, 23/01/2013)
* Martin de Selincourt (Simon Ford, 23/01/2013)
* Oliver Jackson (Simon Ford, 23/01/2013)
* Simon Stirley (Simon Ford, 01/02/2013)
* Stephen Woolhead (Simon Ford, 01/02/2013)
* Martin Levine (Simon Ford, 01/02/2013)
* Uwe Borowski (Simon Ford, 01/02/2013)
* Peter Sewell (Simon Ford, 03/02/2013)
* Steve Loughran (Simon Ford, 03/02/2013)
* ST John (Simon Ford, 03/02/2013)
* Henry Gomersall (Simon Ford, 03/02/2013)
* Brian Corteil (Simon Ford, 05/02/2013)
* Wayne Keenan (Simon Ford, 05/02/2013)
* Andrew Dunn (Simon Ford, 05/02/2013)
* David Knell (Simon Ford, 05/02/2013)
* Tom Oinn (David Barham, 12/02/2013)
* Amir Chaudhry (David Barham, 12/02/2013)
* Anil Madhavapeddy (David Barham, 12/02/2013)
* Edward Imhagwe (David Barham, 12/02/2013)
* Michael Dales (Simon Ford, 2/03/2013)
* Laura James (Simon Ford, 2/03/2013)
* Robert Copcutt (Simon Ford, 2/03/2013)
* Phil Cowans (Simon Ford, 2/03/2013)
* Errol McMullen (Simon Ford, 9/03/2013)
* Gaye Soykok (Simon Ford, 19/03/2013)
* Mark Williamson (Simon Ford, 19/03/2013)
* Joe Tapply (Simon Ford, 19/03/2013)
* Dan Ros (Simon Ford, 19/03/2013)
* Paul Osborn (Simon Ford, 27/03/2013)
* David Esteves (Simon Ford, 27/03/2013)
* Zé Pinto Ferreira (Simon Ford, 27/03/2013)
* Sharath (Simon Ford, 27/03/2013)
* Andy Jude (Simon Ford, 5/04/2013)
* Mark Mellors (Simon Ford, 5/04/2013)
* Chris Abri (Simon Ford, 5/04/2013)
* Tom Ingham (Simon Ford, 5/04/2013)
* Adrian van den Heever (David Barham, 11/04/2013)
* Chris Voth (David Barham, 11/04/2013)
* Archie Reid (David Barham, 11/04/2013)
* Rachel Rayns (David Barham, 11/04/2013)
* Giovanni Orlando (David Barham, 15/04/2013)
* Chunhe Yu (Nicholas Johnson, 04/04/2013)
* Marko Cosic (Nicholas Johnson, 04/04/2013)
* Mark Watson (Nicholas Johnson, 04/04/2013)
* Andy Fisher (Nicholas Johnson, 02/05/2013)
* David Bebb (Nicholas Johnson, 02/05/2013)
* Simon Haydn (Nicholas Johnson, 02/05/2013)
* Adrian Carr (Nicholas Johnson, 02/05/2013)
* John Clamp (Nicholas Johnson, 10/05/2013)
* Maciek Piatek (Nicholas Johnson, 10/05/2013)
* Antonio Barragan (Nicholas Johnson, 10/05/2013)
* John Sturdy (Nicholas Johnson, 10/05/2013)
* Roeland Schumacher (Nicholas Johnson, 10/05/2013)
* Mark Tillotson (Nicholas Johnson, 10/05/2013)
* Ward Hills (Nicholas Johnson, 10/05/2013)
* Anne Harrison (Nicholas Johnson, 17/05/2013)
* William Morton (Nicholas Johnson, 17/05/2013)
* Ali (Nicholas Johnson, 17/05/2013)
* Rod Williams (Nicholas Johnson, 17/05/2013)
* Toby Moncaster (Simon Ford, 30/5/2013)
* Damien Guihen (David Barham, 08/06/2013)
* Ben Evan (David Barham, 08/06/2013)
* Jake Young (David Barham, 08/06/2013)
* Shareef Jalloq (David Barham, 08/06/2013)
* Renee Chow (David Barham, 08/06/2013)
* Dan Tidhar, (David Barham, 24/6/2013)
* Mat Cook, (David Barham, 24/6/2013)
* Toby Roberts (David Barham, 24/6/2013)
* Jonathan Austin (David Barham, 24/6/2013)
* Stacy Smith (David Barham, 13/8/2013)
* Matt Harvey (David Barham, 13/8/2013)
* Marcin (David Barham, 13/8/2013)
* James Waldmeyer (David Barham, 18/9/2013)
* Chris Wilson (David Barham, 18/9/2013)
* Kevin Maloney (David Barham, 18/9/2013)
* Harry Braviner (David Barham, 18/9/2013)
* Lee (David Barham, 18/9/2013)
* Jon Aas (Toby Moncaster, 24/9/2013)
* Armando Carlone (Toby Moncaster, 24/9/2013)
* Eckart Jack (Toby Moncaster, 24/9/2013)
* Pop Sharma (Toby Moncaster, 24/9/2013)
* Anthony Wainman (Toby Moncaster, 13/10/13)
* Hazel Jenkins (Toby Moncaster, 13/10/13)
* James Hutton (Toby Moncaster, 13/10/13)
* Jia Wei Lim (Toby Moncaster, 13/10/13)
* Julius Schmidt (Toby Moncaster, 13/10/13)
* Riccardo Gherardi (Toby Moncaster, 23/10/13)
* Anna Stoilova (Toby Moncaster, 23/10/13)
* Glyn Knowles (Toby Moncaster, 23/10/13)
* James Cooke (Toby Moncaster, 23/10/13)
* Jennifer Herbert (Toby Moncaster, 23/10/13)
* Simon Birrell (Toby Moncaster, 23/10/13)
* Theo Sanderson (Toby Moncaster, 23/10/13)
* Indy Wilkhu (Toby Moncaster, 23/10/13 - practical to come)
* John Campbell (Toby Moncaster, 30/10/13)
* Stephen Jeapes (Toby Moncaster, 30/10/13)
* Chris Stanley (Toby Moncaster, 30/10/13)
* Mat Greenwood (Toby Moncaster, 30/10/13)
* Jonathon Brookfield (Toby Moncaster, 30/10/13)
* Matt Grimes (Toby Moncaster, 30/10/13)
* Richard Fosh (Toby Moncaster, 30/10/13)
* Esther Leighton (Toby Moncaster, 30/10/13)
* Katia Dilks (Toby Moncaster, 21/11/13)
* Tim Dilks (Toby Moncaster, 21/11/13)
* Alexander MacFaden (Toby Moncaster, 21/11/13)
* Brian Starkey (Toby Moncaster, 21/11/13)
* Dave Potts (Martin de Selincourt, 4/12/13)
* Andy Spencer (Martin de Selincourt, 4/12/13)
* Jon Green (Martin de Selincourt, 4/12/13)
* Danny Garden (Martin de Selincourt, 4/12/13)
* Steve Wiseman (Martin de Selincourt, 4/12/13)
* Patrick Wollner (David Barham, 18/2/14)
* Leonardo Impett (David Barham, 18/2/14)
* Diana Probst (Brian Starkey, 19/3/14)
* Hidde-Jan Lemstra (Brian Starkey, 19/3/14)
* Francisco Cordobes (Brian Starkey, 19/3/14)
* Peter Ferguson (Mat Cook March 5 2014)
* Tim Hayward (Mat Cook March 5 2014)
* Jason White (Mat Cook March 5 2014)
* Stuart Wilson (Mat Cook March 5 2014)
* Steve Harrison (Mat Cook March 5 2014)
* Alex Atkinson (Mat Cook March 12 2014)
* Kate Aston (Mat Cook March 12 2014)
* Sheila Shepherd (Mat Cook March 12 2014)
* Rachel Bow (Mat Cook March 12 2014)
* Emyr James (Mat Cook March 12 2014)
* Peter Knight (Mat Cook March 12 2014)
* Andy Gale (Mat Cook March 26 2014)
* Owen McAree (Mat Cook March 26 2014)
* Michal Stefenow (Mat Cook March 26 2014)
* Neil Tan (Mat Cook March 26 2014)
* Vaiva Kalmkaite? (Mat Cook Apr 23 2014)
* Alberto Santos (Mat Cook Apr 23 2014)
* Sonny Siree (sp?) (Mat Cook Apr 23 2014)
* Tim Ronsell (Mat Cook Apr 23 2014)
* Rob Voisey (Mat Cook Apr 23 2014)
* Mike Hunter (Mat Cook Apr 23 2014)
* Tony Bunting (Brian Starkey 30/4/14)
* Eric Jones (Brian Starkey 30/4/14)
* Carl Phillips (Brian Starkey 30/4/14)
* Ed Ben (Brian Starkey 30/4/14)
* Toby Norman (Brian Starkey 30/4/14)
* Marco Galardini (Mat Cook May 7 2014)
* Thomas Keller (Mat Cook May 7 2014)
* Martin Lenz (Mat Cook 28 May 2014)
* David Grech (Mat Cook 28 May 2014)
* Rick Lupton (Mat Cook 28 May 2014)
* Tim Regan (Mat Cook 28 May 2014)
* Shashank Srinivasan (Mat Cook 28 May 2014)
* Al Napp (Mat Cook 4 June 2014)
* Tom Roberts (Mat Cook 4 June 2014)
* Matthew Taylor (Mat Cook 4 June 2014)
* Milosz Wasilewski (Mat Cook 4 June 2014)
* Matt Grimes (Brian Starkey 11/06/14)
* Brandon Invergo (Brian Starkey 11/06/14)
* Simon West (Brian Starkey 11/06/14)
* Kevin Rathbone (Brian Starkey 11/06/14)
* Richard Gordon (Brian Starkey 11/06/14)
* Rob Yates (Brian Starkey 12/07/14)
* Alex Gee (Brian Starkey 12/07/14)
* Patrick Beigent (Brian Starkey 12/07/14)
* Guilliame Tucker (Brian Starkey 12/07/14)
* Jo Brook (Brian Starkey 12/07/14)
* David Taylor (Brian Starkey 12/07/14)
* Joe Watson (Brian Starkey 23/07/14)
* Richard Armstrong (Brian Starkey 23/07/14)
* Eric Gowland (Brian Starkey 23/07/14)
* Paul Holland (Brian Starkey 23/07/14)
* Craig Richardson (Brian Starkey 23/07/14)
* Stevan Wing (Mat Cook 11/08/2014)
* John Sidiropoulos (Mat Cook 11/08/2014)
* Greaham Douglas (Stevan Wing 17/09/2014)
* Joseph Gamble (Stevan Wing 17/09/2014)
* Robert Fryers (Stevan Wing 17/09/2014)
* Will Hartley (Stevan Wing 17/09/2014)
* Alistair Turnbull (Stevan Wing 24/09/2014)
* Tim Ramsdale (Stevan Wing 24/09/2014)
* Hugo Van Sansen (Stevan Wing 24/09/2014)
* Marco Aita (David Barham 08/10/2014)
* Rob Shore (David Barham 08/10/2014)
* Katy Marshall (David Barham 08/10/2014)
* John Clarke (David Barham 08/10/2014)
* Danny Farrant (Stevan Wing 15/10/2014)
* John Ginger (Stevan Wing 15/10/2014)
* Emilo Mont (Stevan Wing 15/10/2014)
* Geoff Lunn (Stevan Wing 15/10/2014)
* Milosch Meriac (Stevan Wing 05/11/2014)
* Abhi Manyu (Stevan Wing 05/11/2014)
* Alba Rodriguez (Stevan Wing 05/11/2014)
* Stephen Paulger (Stevan Wing 05/11/2014)
* Erik Pickering (Stevan Wing 05/11/2014)
* Rob Meadows (Stevan Wing 03/12/2014)
* Chris Mayhurst (Stevan Wing 03/12/2014)
* Giovanni Orlando (Stevan Wing 03/12/2014)
* Chris Padbury (Stevan Wing 03/12/2014)
* Robin Sterling (Stevan Wing 03/12/2014)
* Kristien De Clercq (Stevan Wing 03/12/2014)
* "Nevindep" (Mat Cook 11 Dec 2014)
* Jae Turner (Mat Cook 11 Dec 2014)
* Luke Twydell (Mat Cook 11 Dec 2014)
* Steph Tyszka (Mat Cook 20 Dec 2014)
* Jonny Waite (Brian Starkey 3/9/14)
* Toby Jaffey (Brian Starkey 3/9/14)
* Greg Matthews (Brian Starkey 3/9/14)
* Tom Parker (Brian Starkey 12/11/14)
* Ben Weeks (Brian Starkey 12/11/14)
* Clara Todd (Brian Starkey 17/12/14)
* Ian Mc (Brian Starkey 17/12/14)
* Timothy Baldock (Brian Starkey 17/12/14)
* Rob Rescrola (Brian Starkey 7/1/15)
* Tariq Harris (Brian Starkey 7/1/15)
* Ed Robertson (Brian Starkey 7/1/15)
* Imogen Ford (Brian Starkey 7/1/15)
* Dan Tidhar (Brian Starkey 7/1/15)
* Tom Stroud (Brian Starkey 28/1/15)
* Graeme ??? (Brian Starkey 28/1/15)
* Henry Begg (Brian Starkey 28/1/15)
* Phil McArthur (Brian Starkey 28/1/15)
* Alex Judd (Martin de Selincourt 11/02/2015)
* Adam Mulligan (Martin de Selincourt 11/02/2015)
* Adam Nightingale (Martin de Selincourt 11/02/2015)
* Charlotte Harvey (Martin de Selincourt 11/02/2015)
* Matt Wayland (Martin de Selincourt 11/02/2015)
* Andrei R. (Martin de Selincourt 11/02/2015)
* John Mead (Martin de Selincourt 11/02/2015)

= More trained users =

Fully trained:
* Hugo Keene (Mat Cook 31/03/2015)
* Antony Congedo (Mat Cook 31/03/2015)
* Alina Velea (Mat Cook 31/03/2015)
* Nik Newark (Brian Starkey 22/4/15)
* Claire Harriette (Brian Starkey 22/4/15)
* Dittany Rose (Brian Starkey 22/4/15)
* Martin Prescott (Brian Starkey 22/4/15)
* Abi Bush (Brian Starkey 6/05/2015)
* Arik Kershenbaum (Brian Starkey 6/05/2015)
* Alexandra Grigore (Brian Starkey 6/05/2015)
* Roy Gwinn (Brian Starkey 6/05/2015)
* Josh Kaggie (Brian Starkey 6/05/2015)
* Stoyan Smoukov (Brian Starkey 6/05/2015)
* Adam Reig (Stevan Wing 27/05/2015)
* Nicola Westgarth-Flynn (Stevan Wing 27/05/2015)
* Dave Jordan (Stevan Wing 27/05/2015)
* Khameinei Ali (Stevan Wing 27/05/2015)
* Fotis Georgatos (Stevan Wing 27/05/2015)
* Tianheng Zhao (Stevan Wing 27/05/2015)
* Oliver Fleck (Rob Voisey 16/06/2015)
* Johan Henriksson (Rob Voisey 16/06/2015)
* Daryl Stewart (Rob Voisey 16/06/2015)
* Frodi Jones (Rob Voisey 16/06/2015)
* Andrew Mulholland (Rob Voisey 16/06/2015)
* Tobias Wenzel (Brian Starkey 19/06/2015)
* Alex Ridge (Brian Starkey 19/06/2015)
* Louis Kovalevsky (Brian Starkey 19/06/2015)
* Rich Hall (Brian Starkey 19/06/2015)
* Ben Alper (Brian Starkey 19/06/2015)
* Chandu Sekhar (Brian Starkey 19/06/2015)
* Patrick ? (Rob Voisey 23/06/2015)
* Andrew Cooke (Rob Voisey 23/06/2015)
* Rosy Hunt (Rob Voisey 23/06/2015)
* Tim Radvan (Rob Voisey 23/06/2015)
* Benjamin Thomas Summers (Rob Voisey 23/06/2015)
* Tom Hartley (Rob Voisey 02/07/2015)
* Lucia Corsini (Rob Voisey 02/07/2015)
* Clive Beale (Brian Starkey 29/07/2015)
* Tumi Jones (Brian Starkey 29/07/2015)
* Daniel Bailey (Brian Starkey 29/07/2015)
* Tom Garton (Brian Starkey 29/07/2015)
* Alice Milligan (Brian Starkey 29/07/2015)
* Phill Banks (Brian Starkey 4/08/2015)
* Ned Booker (Brian Starkey 4/08/2015)
* Karan Gupta (Brian Starkey 4/08/2015)
* Dave Frost (Brian Starkey 4/08/2015)
* Fred Sorgeloos (Brian Starkey 4/08/2015)
* Abigail Tyrrell (Rob Voisey 27/11/2015)
* David Jordan (Rob Voisey 27/11/2015)
* Robyn Kerrison (Rob Voisey 27/11/2015)
* Andrea Cipri (Rob Voisey 27/11/2015)
* Jakub Sanak (Rob Voisey 27/11/2015)

= Yet more trained users =

* Training 18 Nov 2015 (Mat Cook)
** Jack Brewster
** Mark Wainwright
** Kate Aston (again)
** Mayke Santos
** Barry Plows
** Victor Rybnok - no show, not trained, not a fully inducted member
* Training 05 Dec 2015 (Mat Cook)
** Leo Rines (needs keyfob fully activating)
** Naomi Griffiths
** Jose Chitty
** David Haines
** Simon Hartley
* Bogdan Spiridon (17/9/15 Brian Starkey)
* Stewart Barton (17/9/15 Brian Starkey)
* Jonathan Hughes (17/9/15 Brian Starkey)
* Anija Dokter (17/9/15 Brian Starkey)
* Paul Bond (17/9/15 Brian Starkey)
* Thomas Richardson (6/1/16 Brian Starkey)
* William Deeks (6/1/16 Brian Starkey)
* Jonathan Woolf (6/1/16 Brian Starkey)
* Mark Radford (6/1/16 Brian Starkey)
* Tom Kelly (6/1/16 Brian Starkey)
* Giovanni Bisutti (6/1/16 Brian Starkey)
* Victor Rybynok (2/2/16 David Barham)
* Olivier Martin (2/2/16 David Barham)
* Craig Easton (23/03/16 Brian Starkey)
* Daniel Zerbino (23/03/16 Brian Starkey)
* Jeremy Minton (23/03/16 Brian Starkey)
* Shunsuke Fujibayashi (23/03/16 Brian Starkey)
* Charna Hume (23/03/16 Brian Starkey)
* Jamie Powell (23/03/16 Brian Starkey)
* Thomas Gillepie (5/4/16 Tom Parker)
* Mark Barnard (5/4/16 Tom Parker)
* Francois Eve (18/04/16 Brian Starkey)
* David Hurron (18/04/16 Brian Starkey)
* Paul Routly (18/04/16 Brian Starkey)
* Thomas Wagner (18/04/16 Brian Starkey)
* Steve Carey (18/04/16 Brian Starkey)
* Sophie Weeks (18/04/16 Brian Starkey)
* Dan Evans (3/05/16 Tom Parker)
* Thomas Grant (3/05/16 Tom Parker)
* Thomas Arrow (3/05/16 Tom Parker)
* David Marcus (3/05/16 Tom Parker)
* Joe Halstead (3/05/16 Tom Parker)
* Steve Murphy (3/05/16 Tom Parker)
* Martin Hollis (3/05/16 Tom Parker)
* Miguel Morin (21/06/16 Brian Starkey)
* Cadu Miceli (21/06/16 Brian Starkey)
* Joe Studwell (21/06/16 Brian Starkey)
* Adrien Leger (21/06/16 Brian Starkey)
* Mik Lamming (13/07/16 Brian Starkey)
* Thomas Sanders (13/07/16 Brian Starkey)
* Natalie Ward (13/07/16 Brian Starkey)
* Ben Hurren (13/07/16 Brian Starkey)
* Hsin-ling Liang (10/08/16 Brian Starkey)
* Cat Fitzpatrick (10/08/16 Brian Starkey)
* Michael Schmid (10/08/16 Brian Starkey)
* Nadia Bassiri (10/08/16 Brian Starkey)
* Htoo Wai Htet (10/08/16 Brian Starkey)
* Spencer Wilson (10/08/16 Brian Starkey)
* Thomas Ibbotson (01/08/16 Brian Starkey)
* Ali King (01/08/16 Brian Starkey)
* Mihai Truta (4/10/16 David Barham)
* Simon Guest (4/10/16 David Barham)
* Will Nock (4/10/16 David Barham)
* Dan Tidhar (4/10/16 David Barham)
* Ziyi Yu (4/10/16 David Barham)
* David Crawford (4/10/16 David Barham)
* Rick Amos (20/10/16 Steve Murphy)
* Joe Eadon (20/10/16 Steve Murphy)
* Ziyi Yu (20/10/16 Steve Murphy)
* Brendan Cawley (20/10/16 Steve Murphy)
* Joachim De Jonghe (20/10/16 Steve Murphy)
* Arthur Queval (27/10/16 Steve Murphy)
* Andy Saul (27/10/16 Steve Murphy)
* Thomas Meany (27/10/16 Steve Murphy)
* Ronny Schluetter (27/10/16 Steve Murphy)
* Ben Brebner (27/10/16 Steve Murphy)
* Scott Cunliffe (4/1/2017 Miguel Morin)
* Tian Huang (4/1/2017 Miguel Morin)
* Steven Burgess (4/1/2017 Miguel Morin)
* James Potter (15/1/2017 Miguel Morin)
* Ross Rounsevell (15/1/2017 Miguel Morin)
* Abigail Wills (15/1/2017 Miguel Morin)
* Lynne Horton (15/1/2017 Miguel Morin)
* Andrew Velle (15/1/2017 Miguel Morin)
* Thomas Kopsch (15/1/2017 Miguel Morin)
* Dario Bressan (12/2/2017 Miguel Morin)
* Lisa Smith (12/2/2017 Miguel Morin)
* Luke Heavens (12/2/2017 Miguel Morin)
* Lucy Copping (12/2/2017 Miguel Morin)
* Tobias Herold (02/03/2017 Tom Parker)
* Chloe Thomas (02/03/2017 Tom Parker)
* Hugh Craft (02/03/2017 Tom Parker)
* Angela Birlea (02/03/2017 Tom Parker)
* Gemma Goodfellow (28/03/2017 David Barham)
* Mark Williamson (28/03/2017 David Barham)
* Steven Penney (28/03/2017 David Barham)
* Simon Marache-Francisco (28/03/2017 David Barham)
* Tommaso Leonardi (15/04/2017 Miguel Morin)
* Rasko Leinonen (15/04/2017 Miguel Morin)
* Arnet Addis (15/04/2017 Miguel Morin)
* James O'Sullivan (15/04/2017 Miguel Morin)
* Training 6 May 2017 (Miguel Morin)
** Carlos Araque
** Ian Guebert
** Richard Dwan
* Peter Murray-Rust (7/6/17 Tom Parker)
* Hardie Pienaar (7/6/17 Tom Parker)
* Rob Sandford (7/6/17 Tom Parker)
* Despina Davoudani (7/6/17 Tom Parker)
* Training 22 July 2017 (Miguel Morin)
** Richard Blakesley
** Doroteja Maklin
** Daniel Attila Tovisi
** Alex Johannsson
* Trained 15 August 2017 (David Barham)
** Andy Clark
** Jenni Main
** Angus Main
** Richard Seymour
** Becky Warren
** Sean Sleator
** Lucy Shipp
* Geraint (+Tom) Davies(2017-09-07 Brian Starkey)
* Ed Taylor (2017-09-07 Brian Starkey)
* Juan Reyero (2017-09-07 Brian Starkey)
* Roberto Canales (2017-09-07 Brian Starkey)
* Jeanette Friggebo (2017-09-07 Brian Starkey)
* Bryan Caroll (2017-09-07 Brian Starkey)
* Trained 13 Sept 2017 (Katy Marshall / David Barham)
** David Rodriguez
** Matthew Timmons-Brown
** Joanna Brunker
** Marcel Gehrung
* Trained 19 Sept 2017 (Katy Marshall)
** Chammi Udalamatta
* Trained 02 October 2017 (Katy Marshall)
** Robert Lamont
** Melanie T
** Tom Le Cheminont
** Tunde Szentes
* Trained 31 October 2017 (Katy Marshall)
** Dionysis Athinaios
** Leonie Gärtner
** Israel Garcia
** Graeme Durant
** David Hay
* Trained 16 Nov 2017 (David Barham)
** Aurelien Brocchi
* Edward Colby (2018-03-13 Brian Starkey)
* James Griffiths (2018-03-13 Brian Starkey)
* Frances Brandon (2018-03-13 Brian Starkey)
* Ian Galpin (2018-03-27 Brian Starkey)
* Niamh Lenihan (2018-03-27 Brian Starkey)
* Travis Butler (2018-03-27 Brian Starkey)
* Andrew Kadis (2018-03-27 Brian Starkey)
* Michal Lachowicz (2018-03-27 Brian Starkey)
* Phil McArthur (2018-03-27 Brian Starkey)

= Training Cheatsheet =

The training structure and prompt sheet. Please note, this is used by the Laser Cutter Owners as a prompt to ensure training is executed in a consistent and complete fashion is included on this page; this does not constitute and is not a substitute for the training itself.

== Group Training ==

The group training introduction structure, suitable for 1-4 members at a time in a 1 hr session.

Introduction of main components
* Laser
* Cutting Mechanics
* Water Cooler System
* Filter
* PC
* Materials (what it can cut, supply)

Checks for everyone to do
* Check in use, looks ok
* Check water bath, temperature

Powering Up
* Turning on filter (Tick = ok, Warning = tell the owners, Cross = don't use it and tell the owners)
* Turning on Laser and warmup, what to do if doesn't power up
* Turning on PC and starting software

LaserCut Project walkthrough (using M+S+text keyring example)
* Package function, drawing, import file types
* Bed dimensions
* Paths, yellow dots, 'united' shapes
* Blue dot, Immediate mode
* Layers and colours
* Through cut, surface cut and engraving, speeds and strengths
* Various steps to build keyring design (shapes, text, uniting, layers, alignment, scaling, layers)
* Job ordering
* Saving
* Download as immediate, delete, download current

Laser Operation
* Lid
* Control panel, escape
* Moving head XY, indicator laser, datum
* Moving Z
* Focus
* Start position and test
* Start, pause and emergency stop function
* Do job, pause/open lid, restart

Laser Hazards
* Process and progression for normal operation failure (fire) - pause, open, move, CO2
* Process for abnormal operation failure (mechanical/jam) - emergency stop, open, move, CO2
* Ensure confident of process

Power Down
* Switch off laser
* Switch off filtration
* Clean any residue from the bed or bottom tray
* Close lid

== Individual Training Task ==

The individual task to get familiar, prompt questions and check understanding:

Task
* Make a personalised focus tool
* Square acrylic of appropriate size
* Member's name, "Focus Tool", keychain hole
* Should use full cut, surface cut, engrave
* Should demonstrate all steps, size, appropriate ordering, positioning

Steps
* Set individual to work, don't prompt but do answer questions (or pose if needed)
* Talk through design once done, question/check things etc
* Proceed to lasering (watch carefully all steps)
* Ask to stop job/restart, question escalation process

Assuming all ok:
* Get them to read the health and safety notes about operation and materials
* Add to the trained member list!

== Project Oversight ==

For next 2-3 projects, ensure member will find another more experienced trained user to support them (second pair of eyes)

Equipment/Laser Cutter/Training

2018-03-24T14:00:53Z

BrianS: /* Yet more trained users */

[[Equipment|Equipment]] / [[Equipment/Laser_Cutter|Laser Cutter]] / Training

= Laser Cutter Training =

This page documents the process for being trained on the Laser Cutter, and the list of members who have completed that training.

== Summary ==

Training takes place in three main steps:
* Group Training of 1-4 members, going through the equipment and how to use it (~1hr)
* Individual Training Task, where an individual member is set a task to complete to prove and improve understanding (~30min each)

Training on the Laser Cutter is run by the Laser Cutter Owners. The Laser Cutter Owners are a group of people responsible for maintaining and training on the laser cutter, and hence have been trained to train, and trained to perform the weekly and monthly maintenance on the laser cutter.

== Booking ==

Sessions are advertised on '''http://meetup.makespace.org'''
* For discussing training, or requesting additional slots if needed, use the mailing list thread: [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/cammakespace/vNrS07zVuY0/discussion Training : Laser Cutter]

Notes:
* You can only be trained if you have your name allocated to a slot (groups will be restricted to four at a time, so please don't make up additional spaces)
* You must do the group and individual training on the same day

= Trained Users =

The following members of Makespace are owner/trainers of the laser cutter:
* Simon Ford
* David Barham
* Nick Johnson
* Toby Moncaster
* Martin de Selincourt
* Mat Cook
* [[User:stevancw|Stevan Wing]]

The following members of Makespace are trainers on the laser cutter:
* Brian Starkey
* [[User:robv|Rob Voisey]]
* Tom Parker
* Steve Murphy
* Katy Marshall

The following members of Makespace are owners on the laser cutter:
* Diana Probst

The following members of Makespace are trained and qualified to use the Laser Cutter (note, they are not qualified to train others however):
* Steve Upton (Simon Ford, 23/01/2013)
* Martin de Selincourt (Simon Ford, 23/01/2013)
* Oliver Jackson (Simon Ford, 23/01/2013)
* Simon Stirley (Simon Ford, 01/02/2013)
* Stephen Woolhead (Simon Ford, 01/02/2013)
* Martin Levine (Simon Ford, 01/02/2013)
* Uwe Borowski (Simon Ford, 01/02/2013)
* Peter Sewell (Simon Ford, 03/02/2013)
* Steve Loughran (Simon Ford, 03/02/2013)
* ST John (Simon Ford, 03/02/2013)
* Henry Gomersall (Simon Ford, 03/02/2013)
* Brian Corteil (Simon Ford, 05/02/2013)
* Wayne Keenan (Simon Ford, 05/02/2013)
* Andrew Dunn (Simon Ford, 05/02/2013)
* David Knell (Simon Ford, 05/02/2013)
* Tom Oinn (David Barham, 12/02/2013)
* Amir Chaudhry (David Barham, 12/02/2013)
* Anil Madhavapeddy (David Barham, 12/02/2013)
* Edward Imhagwe (David Barham, 12/02/2013)
* Michael Dales (Simon Ford, 2/03/2013)
* Laura James (Simon Ford, 2/03/2013)
* Robert Copcutt (Simon Ford, 2/03/2013)
* Phil Cowans (Simon Ford, 2/03/2013)
* Errol McMullen (Simon Ford, 9/03/2013)
* Gaye Soykok (Simon Ford, 19/03/2013)
* Mark Williamson (Simon Ford, 19/03/2013)
* Joe Tapply (Simon Ford, 19/03/2013)
* Dan Ros (Simon Ford, 19/03/2013)
* Paul Osborn (Simon Ford, 27/03/2013)
* David Esteves (Simon Ford, 27/03/2013)
* Zé Pinto Ferreira (Simon Ford, 27/03/2013)
* Sharath (Simon Ford, 27/03/2013)
* Andy Jude (Simon Ford, 5/04/2013)
* Mark Mellors (Simon Ford, 5/04/2013)
* Chris Abri (Simon Ford, 5/04/2013)
* Tom Ingham (Simon Ford, 5/04/2013)
* Adrian van den Heever (David Barham, 11/04/2013)
* Chris Voth (David Barham, 11/04/2013)
* Archie Reid (David Barham, 11/04/2013)
* Rachel Rayns (David Barham, 11/04/2013)
* Giovanni Orlando (David Barham, 15/04/2013)
* Chunhe Yu (Nicholas Johnson, 04/04/2013)
* Marko Cosic (Nicholas Johnson, 04/04/2013)
* Mark Watson (Nicholas Johnson, 04/04/2013)
* Andy Fisher (Nicholas Johnson, 02/05/2013)
* David Bebb (Nicholas Johnson, 02/05/2013)
* Simon Haydn (Nicholas Johnson, 02/05/2013)
* Adrian Carr (Nicholas Johnson, 02/05/2013)
* John Clamp (Nicholas Johnson, 10/05/2013)
* Maciek Piatek (Nicholas Johnson, 10/05/2013)
* Antonio Barragan (Nicholas Johnson, 10/05/2013)
* John Sturdy (Nicholas Johnson, 10/05/2013)
* Roeland Schumacher (Nicholas Johnson, 10/05/2013)
* Mark Tillotson (Nicholas Johnson, 10/05/2013)
* Ward Hills (Nicholas Johnson, 10/05/2013)
* Anne Harrison (Nicholas Johnson, 17/05/2013)
* William Morton (Nicholas Johnson, 17/05/2013)
* Ali (Nicholas Johnson, 17/05/2013)
* Rod Williams (Nicholas Johnson, 17/05/2013)
* Toby Moncaster (Simon Ford, 30/5/2013)
* Damien Guihen (David Barham, 08/06/2013)
* Ben Evan (David Barham, 08/06/2013)
* Jake Young (David Barham, 08/06/2013)
* Shareef Jalloq (David Barham, 08/06/2013)
* Renee Chow (David Barham, 08/06/2013)
* Dan Tidhar, (David Barham, 24/6/2013)
* Mat Cook, (David Barham, 24/6/2013)
* Toby Roberts (David Barham, 24/6/2013)
* Jonathan Austin (David Barham, 24/6/2013)
* Stacy Smith (David Barham, 13/8/2013)
* Matt Harvey (David Barham, 13/8/2013)
* Marcin (David Barham, 13/8/2013)
* James Waldmeyer (David Barham, 18/9/2013)
* Chris Wilson (David Barham, 18/9/2013)
* Kevin Maloney (David Barham, 18/9/2013)
* Harry Braviner (David Barham, 18/9/2013)
* Lee (David Barham, 18/9/2013)
* Jon Aas (Toby Moncaster, 24/9/2013)
* Armando Carlone (Toby Moncaster, 24/9/2013)
* Eckart Jack (Toby Moncaster, 24/9/2013)
* Pop Sharma (Toby Moncaster, 24/9/2013)
* Anthony Wainman (Toby Moncaster, 13/10/13)
* Hazel Jenkins (Toby Moncaster, 13/10/13)
* James Hutton (Toby Moncaster, 13/10/13)
* Jia Wei Lim (Toby Moncaster, 13/10/13)
* Julius Schmidt (Toby Moncaster, 13/10/13)
* Riccardo Gherardi (Toby Moncaster, 23/10/13)
* Anna Stoilova (Toby Moncaster, 23/10/13)
* Glyn Knowles (Toby Moncaster, 23/10/13)
* James Cooke (Toby Moncaster, 23/10/13)
* Jennifer Herbert (Toby Moncaster, 23/10/13)
* Simon Birrell (Toby Moncaster, 23/10/13)
* Theo Sanderson (Toby Moncaster, 23/10/13)
* Indy Wilkhu (Toby Moncaster, 23/10/13 - practical to come)
* John Campbell (Toby Moncaster, 30/10/13)
* Stephen Jeapes (Toby Moncaster, 30/10/13)
* Chris Stanley (Toby Moncaster, 30/10/13)
* Mat Greenwood (Toby Moncaster, 30/10/13)
* Jonathon Brookfield (Toby Moncaster, 30/10/13)
* Matt Grimes (Toby Moncaster, 30/10/13)
* Richard Fosh (Toby Moncaster, 30/10/13)
* Esther Leighton (Toby Moncaster, 30/10/13)
* Katia Dilks (Toby Moncaster, 21/11/13)
* Tim Dilks (Toby Moncaster, 21/11/13)
* Alexander MacFaden (Toby Moncaster, 21/11/13)
* Brian Starkey (Toby Moncaster, 21/11/13)
* Dave Potts (Martin de Selincourt, 4/12/13)
* Andy Spencer (Martin de Selincourt, 4/12/13)
* Jon Green (Martin de Selincourt, 4/12/13)
* Danny Garden (Martin de Selincourt, 4/12/13)
* Steve Wiseman (Martin de Selincourt, 4/12/13)
* Patrick Wollner (David Barham, 18/2/14)
* Leonardo Impett (David Barham, 18/2/14)
* Diana Probst (Brian Starkey, 19/3/14)
* Hidde-Jan Lemstra (Brian Starkey, 19/3/14)
* Francisco Cordobes (Brian Starkey, 19/3/14)
* Peter Ferguson (Mat Cook March 5 2014)
* Tim Hayward (Mat Cook March 5 2014)
* Jason White (Mat Cook March 5 2014)
* Stuart Wilson (Mat Cook March 5 2014)
* Steve Harrison (Mat Cook March 5 2014)
* Alex Atkinson (Mat Cook March 12 2014)
* Kate Aston (Mat Cook March 12 2014)
* Sheila Shepherd (Mat Cook March 12 2014)
* Rachel Bow (Mat Cook March 12 2014)
* Emyr James (Mat Cook March 12 2014)
* Peter Knight (Mat Cook March 12 2014)
* Andy Gale (Mat Cook March 26 2014)
* Owen McAree (Mat Cook March 26 2014)
* Michal Stefenow (Mat Cook March 26 2014)
* Neil Tan (Mat Cook March 26 2014)
* Vaiva Kalmkaite? (Mat Cook Apr 23 2014)
* Alberto Santos (Mat Cook Apr 23 2014)
* Sonny Siree (sp?) (Mat Cook Apr 23 2014)
* Tim Ronsell (Mat Cook Apr 23 2014)
* Rob Voisey (Mat Cook Apr 23 2014)
* Mike Hunter (Mat Cook Apr 23 2014)
* Tony Bunting (Brian Starkey 30/4/14)
* Eric Jones (Brian Starkey 30/4/14)
* Carl Phillips (Brian Starkey 30/4/14)
* Ed Ben (Brian Starkey 30/4/14)
* Toby Norman (Brian Starkey 30/4/14)
* Marco Galardini (Mat Cook May 7 2014)
* Thomas Keller (Mat Cook May 7 2014)
* Martin Lenz (Mat Cook 28 May 2014)
* David Grech (Mat Cook 28 May 2014)
* Rick Lupton (Mat Cook 28 May 2014)
* Tim Regan (Mat Cook 28 May 2014)
* Shashank Srinivasan (Mat Cook 28 May 2014)
* Al Napp (Mat Cook 4 June 2014)
* Tom Roberts (Mat Cook 4 June 2014)
* Matthew Taylor (Mat Cook 4 June 2014)
* Milosz Wasilewski (Mat Cook 4 June 2014)
* Matt Grimes (Brian Starkey 11/06/14)
* Brandon Invergo (Brian Starkey 11/06/14)
* Simon West (Brian Starkey 11/06/14)
* Kevin Rathbone (Brian Starkey 11/06/14)
* Richard Gordon (Brian Starkey 11/06/14)
* Rob Yates (Brian Starkey 12/07/14)
* Alex Gee (Brian Starkey 12/07/14)
* Patrick Beigent (Brian Starkey 12/07/14)
* Guilliame Tucker (Brian Starkey 12/07/14)
* Jo Brook (Brian Starkey 12/07/14)
* David Taylor (Brian Starkey 12/07/14)
* Joe Watson (Brian Starkey 23/07/14)
* Richard Armstrong (Brian Starkey 23/07/14)
* Eric Gowland (Brian Starkey 23/07/14)
* Paul Holland (Brian Starkey 23/07/14)
* Craig Richardson (Brian Starkey 23/07/14)
* Stevan Wing (Mat Cook 11/08/2014)
* John Sidiropoulos (Mat Cook 11/08/2014)
* Greaham Douglas (Stevan Wing 17/09/2014)
* Joseph Gamble (Stevan Wing 17/09/2014)
* Robert Fryers (Stevan Wing 17/09/2014)
* Will Hartley (Stevan Wing 17/09/2014)
* Alistair Turnbull (Stevan Wing 24/09/2014)
* Tim Ramsdale (Stevan Wing 24/09/2014)
* Hugo Van Sansen (Stevan Wing 24/09/2014)
* Marco Aita (David Barham 08/10/2014)
* Rob Shore (David Barham 08/10/2014)
* Katy Marshall (David Barham 08/10/2014)
* John Clarke (David Barham 08/10/2014)
* Danny Farrant (Stevan Wing 15/10/2014)
* John Ginger (Stevan Wing 15/10/2014)
* Emilo Mont (Stevan Wing 15/10/2014)
* Geoff Lunn (Stevan Wing 15/10/2014)
* Milosch Meriac (Stevan Wing 05/11/2014)
* Abhi Manyu (Stevan Wing 05/11/2014)
* Alba Rodriguez (Stevan Wing 05/11/2014)
* Stephen Paulger (Stevan Wing 05/11/2014)
* Erik Pickering (Stevan Wing 05/11/2014)
* Rob Meadows (Stevan Wing 03/12/2014)
* Chris Mayhurst (Stevan Wing 03/12/2014)
* Giovanni Orlando (Stevan Wing 03/12/2014)
* Chris Padbury (Stevan Wing 03/12/2014)
* Robin Sterling (Stevan Wing 03/12/2014)
* Kristien De Clercq (Stevan Wing 03/12/2014)
* "Nevindep" (Mat Cook 11 Dec 2014)
* Jae Turner (Mat Cook 11 Dec 2014)
* Luke Twydell (Mat Cook 11 Dec 2014)
* Steph Tyszka (Mat Cook 20 Dec 2014)
* Jonny Waite (Brian Starkey 3/9/14)
* Toby Jaffey (Brian Starkey 3/9/14)
* Greg Matthews (Brian Starkey 3/9/14)
* Tom Parker (Brian Starkey 12/11/14)
* Ben Weeks (Brian Starkey 12/11/14)
* Clara Todd (Brian Starkey 17/12/14)
* Ian Mc (Brian Starkey 17/12/14)
* Timothy Baldock (Brian Starkey 17/12/14)
* Rob Rescrola (Brian Starkey 7/1/15)
* Tariq Harris (Brian Starkey 7/1/15)
* Ed Robertson (Brian Starkey 7/1/15)
* Imogen Ford (Brian Starkey 7/1/15)
* Dan Tidhar (Brian Starkey 7/1/15)
* Tom Stroud (Brian Starkey 28/1/15)
* Graeme ??? (Brian Starkey 28/1/15)
* Henry Begg (Brian Starkey 28/1/15)
* Phil McArthur (Brian Starkey 28/1/15)
* Alex Judd (Martin de Selincourt 11/02/2015)
* Adam Mulligan (Martin de Selincourt 11/02/2015)
* Adam Nightingale (Martin de Selincourt 11/02/2015)
* Charlotte Harvey (Martin de Selincourt 11/02/2015)
* Matt Wayland (Martin de Selincourt 11/02/2015)
* Andrei R. (Martin de Selincourt 11/02/2015)
* John Mead (Martin de Selincourt 11/02/2015)

= More trained users =

Fully trained:
* Hugo Keene (Mat Cook 31/03/2015)
* Antony Congedo (Mat Cook 31/03/2015)
* Alina Velea (Mat Cook 31/03/2015)
* Nik Newark (Brian Starkey 22/4/15)
* Claire Harriette (Brian Starkey 22/4/15)
* Dittany Rose (Brian Starkey 22/4/15)
* Martin Prescott (Brian Starkey 22/4/15)
* Abi Bush (Brian Starkey 6/05/2015)
* Arik Kershenbaum (Brian Starkey 6/05/2015)
* Alexandra Grigore (Brian Starkey 6/05/2015)
* Roy Gwinn (Brian Starkey 6/05/2015)
* Josh Kaggie (Brian Starkey 6/05/2015)
* Stoyan Smoukov (Brian Starkey 6/05/2015)
* Adam Reig (Stevan Wing 27/05/2015)
* Nicola Westgarth-Flynn (Stevan Wing 27/05/2015)
* Dave Jordan (Stevan Wing 27/05/2015)
* Khameinei Ali (Stevan Wing 27/05/2015)
* Fotis Georgatos (Stevan Wing 27/05/2015)
* Tianheng Zhao (Stevan Wing 27/05/2015)
* Oliver Fleck (Rob Voisey 16/06/2015)
* Johan Henriksson (Rob Voisey 16/06/2015)
* Daryl Stewart (Rob Voisey 16/06/2015)
* Frodi Jones (Rob Voisey 16/06/2015)
* Andrew Mulholland (Rob Voisey 16/06/2015)
* Tobias Wenzel (Brian Starkey 19/06/2015)
* Alex Ridge (Brian Starkey 19/06/2015)
* Louis Kovalevsky (Brian Starkey 19/06/2015)
* Rich Hall (Brian Starkey 19/06/2015)
* Ben Alper (Brian Starkey 19/06/2015)
* Chandu Sekhar (Brian Starkey 19/06/2015)
* Patrick ? (Rob Voisey 23/06/2015)
* Andrew Cooke (Rob Voisey 23/06/2015)
* Rosy Hunt (Rob Voisey 23/06/2015)
* Tim Radvan (Rob Voisey 23/06/2015)
* Benjamin Thomas Summers (Rob Voisey 23/06/2015)
* Tom Hartley (Rob Voisey 02/07/2015)
* Lucia Corsini (Rob Voisey 02/07/2015)
* Clive Beale (Brian Starkey 29/07/2015)
* Tumi Jones (Brian Starkey 29/07/2015)
* Daniel Bailey (Brian Starkey 29/07/2015)
* Tom Garton (Brian Starkey 29/07/2015)
* Alice Milligan (Brian Starkey 29/07/2015)
* Phill Banks (Brian Starkey 4/08/2015)
* Ned Booker (Brian Starkey 4/08/2015)
* Karan Gupta (Brian Starkey 4/08/2015)
* Dave Frost (Brian Starkey 4/08/2015)
* Fred Sorgeloos (Brian Starkey 4/08/2015)
* Abigail Tyrrell (Rob Voisey 27/11/2015)
* David Jordan (Rob Voisey 27/11/2015)
* Robyn Kerrison (Rob Voisey 27/11/2015)
* Andrea Cipri (Rob Voisey 27/11/2015)
* Jakub Sanak (Rob Voisey 27/11/2015)

= Yet more trained users =

* Training 18 Nov 2015 (Mat Cook)
** Jack Brewster
** Mark Wainwright
** Kate Aston (again)
** Mayke Santos
** Barry Plows
** Victor Rybnok - no show, not trained, not a fully inducted member
* Training 05 Dec 2015 (Mat Cook)
** Leo Rines (needs keyfob fully activating)
** Naomi Griffiths
** Jose Chitty
** David Haines
** Simon Hartley
* Bogdan Spiridon (17/9/15 Brian Starkey)
* Stewart Barton (17/9/15 Brian Starkey)
* Jonathan Hughes (17/9/15 Brian Starkey)
* Anija Dokter (17/9/15 Brian Starkey)
* Paul Bond (17/9/15 Brian Starkey)
* Thomas Richardson (6/1/16 Brian Starkey)
* William Deeks (6/1/16 Brian Starkey)
* Jonathan Woolf (6/1/16 Brian Starkey)
* Mark Radford (6/1/16 Brian Starkey)
* Tom Kelly (6/1/16 Brian Starkey)
* Giovanni Bisutti (6/1/16 Brian Starkey)
* Victor Rybynok (2/2/16 David Barham)
* Olivier Martin (2/2/16 David Barham)
* Craig Easton (23/03/16 Brian Starkey)
* Daniel Zerbino (23/03/16 Brian Starkey)
* Jeremy Minton (23/03/16 Brian Starkey)
* Shunsuke Fujibayashi (23/03/16 Brian Starkey)
* Charna Hume (23/03/16 Brian Starkey)
* Jamie Powell (23/03/16 Brian Starkey)
* Thomas Gillepie (5/4/16 Tom Parker)
* Mark Barnard (5/4/16 Tom Parker)
* Francois Eve (18/04/16 Brian Starkey)
* David Hurron (18/04/16 Brian Starkey)
* Paul Routly (18/04/16 Brian Starkey)
* Thomas Wagner (18/04/16 Brian Starkey)
* Steve Carey (18/04/16 Brian Starkey)
* Sophie Weeks (18/04/16 Brian Starkey)
* Dan Evans (3/05/16 Tom Parker)
* Thomas Grant (3/05/16 Tom Parker)
* Thomas Arrow (3/05/16 Tom Parker)
* David Marcus (3/05/16 Tom Parker)
* Joe Halstead (3/05/16 Tom Parker)
* Steve Murphy (3/05/16 Tom Parker)
* Martin Hollis (3/05/16 Tom Parker)
* Miguel Morin (21/06/16 Brian Starkey)
* Cadu Miceli (21/06/16 Brian Starkey)
* Joe Studwell (21/06/16 Brian Starkey)
* Adrien Leger (21/06/16 Brian Starkey)
* Mik Lamming (13/07/16 Brian Starkey)
* Thomas Sanders (13/07/16 Brian Starkey)
* Natalie Ward (13/07/16 Brian Starkey)
* Ben Hurren (13/07/16 Brian Starkey)
* Hsin-ling Liang (10/08/16 Brian Starkey)
* Cat Fitzpatrick (10/08/16 Brian Starkey)
* Michael Schmid (10/08/16 Brian Starkey)
* Nadia Bassiri (10/08/16 Brian Starkey)
* Htoo Wai Htet (10/08/16 Brian Starkey)
* Spencer Wilson (10/08/16 Brian Starkey)
* Thomas Ibbotson (01/08/16 Brian Starkey)
* Ali King (01/08/16 Brian Starkey)
* Mihai Truta (4/10/16 David Barham)
* Simon Guest (4/10/16 David Barham)
* Will Nock (4/10/16 David Barham)
* Dan Tidhar (4/10/16 David Barham)
* Ziyi Yu (4/10/16 David Barham)
* David Crawford (4/10/16 David Barham)
* Rick Amos (20/10/16 Steve Murphy)
* Joe Eadon (20/10/16 Steve Murphy)
* Ziyi Yu (20/10/16 Steve Murphy)
* Brendan Cawley (20/10/16 Steve Murphy)
* Joachim De Jonghe (20/10/16 Steve Murphy)
* Arthur Queval (27/10/16 Steve Murphy)
* Andy Saul (27/10/16 Steve Murphy)
* Thomas Meany (27/10/16 Steve Murphy)
* Ronny Schluetter (27/10/16 Steve Murphy)
* Ben Brebner (27/10/16 Steve Murphy)
* Scott Cunliffe (4/1/2017 Miguel Morin)
* Tian Huang (4/1/2017 Miguel Morin)
* Steven Burgess (4/1/2017 Miguel Morin)
* James Potter (15/1/2017 Miguel Morin)
* Ross Rounsevell (15/1/2017 Miguel Morin)
* Abigail Wills (15/1/2017 Miguel Morin)
* Lynne Horton (15/1/2017 Miguel Morin)
* Andrew Velle (15/1/2017 Miguel Morin)
* Thomas Kopsch (15/1/2017 Miguel Morin)
* Dario Bressan (12/2/2017 Miguel Morin)
* Lisa Smith (12/2/2017 Miguel Morin)
* Luke Heavens (12/2/2017 Miguel Morin)
* Lucy Copping (12/2/2017 Miguel Morin)
* Tobias Herold (02/03/2017 Tom Parker)
* Chloe Thomas (02/03/2017 Tom Parker)
* Hugh Craft (02/03/2017 Tom Parker)
* Angela Birlea (02/03/2017 Tom Parker)
* Gemma Goodfellow (28/03/2017 David Barham)
* Mark Williamson (28/03/2017 David Barham)
* Steven Penney (28/03/2017 David Barham)
* Simon Marache-Francisco (28/03/2017 David Barham)
* Tommaso Leonardi (15/04/2017 Miguel Morin)
* Rasko Leinonen (15/04/2017 Miguel Morin)
* Arnet Addis (15/04/2017 Miguel Morin)
* James O'Sullivan (15/04/2017 Miguel Morin)
* Training 6 May 2017 (Miguel Morin)
** Carlos Araque
** Ian Guebert
** Richard Dwan
* Peter Murray-Rust (7/6/17 Tom Parker)
* Hardie Pienaar (7/6/17 Tom Parker)
* Rob Sandford (7/6/17 Tom Parker)
* Despina Davoudani (7/6/17 Tom Parker)
* Training 22 July 2017 (Miguel Morin)
** Richard Blakesley
** Doroteja Maklin
** Daniel Attila Tovisi
** Alex Johannsson
* Trained 15 August 2017 (David Barham)
** Andy Clark
** Jenni Main
** Angus Main
** Richard Seymour
** Becky Warren
** Sean Sleator
** Lucy Shipp
* September 7th 2017 (Brian Starkey)
** Geraint (+Tom) Davies
** Ed Taylor
** Juan Reyero
** Roberto Canales
** Jeanette Friggebo
** Bryan Caroll
* Trained 13 Sept 2017 (Katy Marshall / David Barham)
** David Rodriguez
** Matthew Timmons-Brown
** Joanna Brunker
** Marcel Gehrung
* Trained 19 Sept 2017 (Katy Marshall)
** Chammi Udalamatta
* Trained 02 October 2017 (Katy Marshall)
** Robert Lamont
** Melanie T
** Tom Le Cheminont
** Tunde Szentes
* Trained 31 October 2017 (Katy Marshall)
** Dionysis Athinaios
** Leonie Gärtner
** Israel Garcia
** Graeme Durant
** David Hay
* Trained 16 Nov 2017 (David Barham)
** Aurelien Brocchi
* February 13th 2018 (Brian Starkey)
** Edward Colby
** James Griffiths
** Frances Brandon

= Training Cheatsheet =

The training structure and prompt sheet. Please note, this is used by the Laser Cutter Owners as a prompt to ensure training is executed in a consistent and complete fashion is included on this page; this does not constitute and is not a substitute for the training itself.

== Group Training ==

The group training introduction structure, suitable for 1-4 members at a time in a 1 hr session.

Introduction of main components
* Laser
* Cutting Mechanics
* Water Cooler System
* Filter
* PC
* Materials (what it can cut, supply)

Checks for everyone to do
* Check in use, looks ok
* Check water bath, temperature

Powering Up
* Turning on filter (Tick = ok, Warning = tell the owners, Cross = don't use it and tell the owners)
* Turning on Laser and warmup, what to do if doesn't power up
* Turning on PC and starting software

LaserCut Project walkthrough (using M+S+text keyring example)
* Package function, drawing, import file types
* Bed dimensions
* Paths, yellow dots, 'united' shapes
* Blue dot, Immediate mode
* Layers and colours
* Through cut, surface cut and engraving, speeds and strengths
* Various steps to build keyring design (shapes, text, uniting, layers, alignment, scaling, layers)
* Job ordering
* Saving
* Download as immediate, delete, download current

Laser Operation
* Lid
* Control panel, escape
* Moving head XY, indicator laser, datum
* Moving Z
* Focus
* Start position and test
* Start, pause and emergency stop function
* Do job, pause/open lid, restart

Laser Hazards
* Process and progression for normal operation failure (fire) - pause, open, move, CO2
* Process for abnormal operation failure (mechanical/jam) - emergency stop, open, move, CO2
* Ensure confident of process

Power Down
* Switch off laser
* Switch off filtration
* Clean any residue from the bed or bottom tray
* Close lid

== Individual Training Task ==

The individual task to get familiar, prompt questions and check understanding:

Task
* Make a personalised focus tool
* Square acrylic of appropriate size
* Member's name, "Focus Tool", keychain hole
* Should use full cut, surface cut, engrave
* Should demonstrate all steps, size, appropriate ordering, positioning

Steps
* Set individual to work, don't prompt but do answer questions (or pose if needed)
* Talk through design once done, question/check things etc
* Proceed to lasering (watch carefully all steps)
* Ask to stop job/restart, question escalation process

Assuming all ok:
* Get them to read the health and safety notes about operation and materials
* Add to the trained member list!

== Project Oversight ==

For next 2-3 projects, ensure member will find another more experienced trained user to support them (second pair of eyes)

Equipment/Laser Cutter/Training

2018-03-24T13:59:40Z

BrianS: /* Yet more trained users */

[[Equipment|Equipment]] / [[Equipment/Laser_Cutter|Laser Cutter]] / Training

= Laser Cutter Training =

This page documents the process for being trained on the Laser Cutter, and the list of members who have completed that training.

== Summary ==

Training takes place in three main steps:
* Group Training of 1-4 members, going through the equipment and how to use it (~1hr)
* Individual Training Task, where an individual member is set a task to complete to prove and improve understanding (~30min each)

Training on the Laser Cutter is run by the Laser Cutter Owners. The Laser Cutter Owners are a group of people responsible for maintaining and training on the laser cutter, and hence have been trained to train, and trained to perform the weekly and monthly maintenance on the laser cutter.

== Booking ==

Sessions are advertised on '''http://meetup.makespace.org'''
* For discussing training, or requesting additional slots if needed, use the mailing list thread: [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/cammakespace/vNrS07zVuY0/discussion Training : Laser Cutter]

Notes:
* You can only be trained if you have your name allocated to a slot (groups will be restricted to four at a time, so please don't make up additional spaces)
* You must do the group and individual training on the same day

= Trained Users =

The following members of Makespace are owner/trainers of the laser cutter:
* Simon Ford
* David Barham
* Nick Johnson
* Toby Moncaster
* Martin de Selincourt
* Mat Cook
* [[User:stevancw|Stevan Wing]]

The following members of Makespace are trainers on the laser cutter:
* Brian Starkey
* [[User:robv|Rob Voisey]]
* Tom Parker
* Steve Murphy
* Katy Marshall

The following members of Makespace are owners on the laser cutter:
* Diana Probst

The following members of Makespace are trained and qualified to use the Laser Cutter (note, they are not qualified to train others however):
* Steve Upton (Simon Ford, 23/01/2013)
* Martin de Selincourt (Simon Ford, 23/01/2013)
* Oliver Jackson (Simon Ford, 23/01/2013)
* Simon Stirley (Simon Ford, 01/02/2013)
* Stephen Woolhead (Simon Ford, 01/02/2013)
* Martin Levine (Simon Ford, 01/02/2013)
* Uwe Borowski (Simon Ford, 01/02/2013)
* Peter Sewell (Simon Ford, 03/02/2013)
* Steve Loughran (Simon Ford, 03/02/2013)
* ST John (Simon Ford, 03/02/2013)
* Henry Gomersall (Simon Ford, 03/02/2013)
* Brian Corteil (Simon Ford, 05/02/2013)
* Wayne Keenan (Simon Ford, 05/02/2013)
* Andrew Dunn (Simon Ford, 05/02/2013)
* David Knell (Simon Ford, 05/02/2013)
* Tom Oinn (David Barham, 12/02/2013)
* Amir Chaudhry (David Barham, 12/02/2013)
* Anil Madhavapeddy (David Barham, 12/02/2013)
* Edward Imhagwe (David Barham, 12/02/2013)
* Michael Dales (Simon Ford, 2/03/2013)
* Laura James (Simon Ford, 2/03/2013)
* Robert Copcutt (Simon Ford, 2/03/2013)
* Phil Cowans (Simon Ford, 2/03/2013)
* Errol McMullen (Simon Ford, 9/03/2013)
* Gaye Soykok (Simon Ford, 19/03/2013)
* Mark Williamson (Simon Ford, 19/03/2013)
* Joe Tapply (Simon Ford, 19/03/2013)
* Dan Ros (Simon Ford, 19/03/2013)
* Paul Osborn (Simon Ford, 27/03/2013)
* David Esteves (Simon Ford, 27/03/2013)
* Zé Pinto Ferreira (Simon Ford, 27/03/2013)
* Sharath (Simon Ford, 27/03/2013)
* Andy Jude (Simon Ford, 5/04/2013)
* Mark Mellors (Simon Ford, 5/04/2013)
* Chris Abri (Simon Ford, 5/04/2013)
* Tom Ingham (Simon Ford, 5/04/2013)
* Adrian van den Heever (David Barham, 11/04/2013)
* Chris Voth (David Barham, 11/04/2013)
* Archie Reid (David Barham, 11/04/2013)
* Rachel Rayns (David Barham, 11/04/2013)
* Giovanni Orlando (David Barham, 15/04/2013)
* Chunhe Yu (Nicholas Johnson, 04/04/2013)
* Marko Cosic (Nicholas Johnson, 04/04/2013)
* Mark Watson (Nicholas Johnson, 04/04/2013)
* Andy Fisher (Nicholas Johnson, 02/05/2013)
* David Bebb (Nicholas Johnson, 02/05/2013)
* Simon Haydn (Nicholas Johnson, 02/05/2013)
* Adrian Carr (Nicholas Johnson, 02/05/2013)
* John Clamp (Nicholas Johnson, 10/05/2013)
* Maciek Piatek (Nicholas Johnson, 10/05/2013)
* Antonio Barragan (Nicholas Johnson, 10/05/2013)
* John Sturdy (Nicholas Johnson, 10/05/2013)
* Roeland Schumacher (Nicholas Johnson, 10/05/2013)
* Mark Tillotson (Nicholas Johnson, 10/05/2013)
* Ward Hills (Nicholas Johnson, 10/05/2013)
* Anne Harrison (Nicholas Johnson, 17/05/2013)
* William Morton (Nicholas Johnson, 17/05/2013)
* Ali (Nicholas Johnson, 17/05/2013)
* Rod Williams (Nicholas Johnson, 17/05/2013)
* Toby Moncaster (Simon Ford, 30/5/2013)
* Damien Guihen (David Barham, 08/06/2013)
* Ben Evan (David Barham, 08/06/2013)
* Jake Young (David Barham, 08/06/2013)
* Shareef Jalloq (David Barham, 08/06/2013)
* Renee Chow (David Barham, 08/06/2013)
* Dan Tidhar, (David Barham, 24/6/2013)
* Mat Cook, (David Barham, 24/6/2013)
* Toby Roberts (David Barham, 24/6/2013)
* Jonathan Austin (David Barham, 24/6/2013)
* Stacy Smith (David Barham, 13/8/2013)
* Matt Harvey (David Barham, 13/8/2013)
* Marcin (David Barham, 13/8/2013)
* James Waldmeyer (David Barham, 18/9/2013)
* Chris Wilson (David Barham, 18/9/2013)
* Kevin Maloney (David Barham, 18/9/2013)
* Harry Braviner (David Barham, 18/9/2013)
* Lee (David Barham, 18/9/2013)
* Jon Aas (Toby Moncaster, 24/9/2013)
* Armando Carlone (Toby Moncaster, 24/9/2013)
* Eckart Jack (Toby Moncaster, 24/9/2013)
* Pop Sharma (Toby Moncaster, 24/9/2013)
* Anthony Wainman (Toby Moncaster, 13/10/13)
* Hazel Jenkins (Toby Moncaster, 13/10/13)
* James Hutton (Toby Moncaster, 13/10/13)
* Jia Wei Lim (Toby Moncaster, 13/10/13)
* Julius Schmidt (Toby Moncaster, 13/10/13)
* Riccardo Gherardi (Toby Moncaster, 23/10/13)
* Anna Stoilova (Toby Moncaster, 23/10/13)
* Glyn Knowles (Toby Moncaster, 23/10/13)
* James Cooke (Toby Moncaster, 23/10/13)
* Jennifer Herbert (Toby Moncaster, 23/10/13)
* Simon Birrell (Toby Moncaster, 23/10/13)
* Theo Sanderson (Toby Moncaster, 23/10/13)
* Indy Wilkhu (Toby Moncaster, 23/10/13 - practical to come)
* John Campbell (Toby Moncaster, 30/10/13)
* Stephen Jeapes (Toby Moncaster, 30/10/13)
* Chris Stanley (Toby Moncaster, 30/10/13)
* Mat Greenwood (Toby Moncaster, 30/10/13)
* Jonathon Brookfield (Toby Moncaster, 30/10/13)
* Matt Grimes (Toby Moncaster, 30/10/13)
* Richard Fosh (Toby Moncaster, 30/10/13)
* Esther Leighton (Toby Moncaster, 30/10/13)
* Katia Dilks (Toby Moncaster, 21/11/13)
* Tim Dilks (Toby Moncaster, 21/11/13)
* Alexander MacFaden (Toby Moncaster, 21/11/13)
* Brian Starkey (Toby Moncaster, 21/11/13)
* Dave Potts (Martin de Selincourt, 4/12/13)
* Andy Spencer (Martin de Selincourt, 4/12/13)
* Jon Green (Martin de Selincourt, 4/12/13)
* Danny Garden (Martin de Selincourt, 4/12/13)
* Steve Wiseman (Martin de Selincourt, 4/12/13)
* Patrick Wollner (David Barham, 18/2/14)
* Leonardo Impett (David Barham, 18/2/14)
* Diana Probst (Brian Starkey, 19/3/14)
* Hidde-Jan Lemstra (Brian Starkey, 19/3/14)
* Francisco Cordobes (Brian Starkey, 19/3/14)
* Peter Ferguson (Mat Cook March 5 2014)
* Tim Hayward (Mat Cook March 5 2014)
* Jason White (Mat Cook March 5 2014)
* Stuart Wilson (Mat Cook March 5 2014)
* Steve Harrison (Mat Cook March 5 2014)
* Alex Atkinson (Mat Cook March 12 2014)
* Kate Aston (Mat Cook March 12 2014)
* Sheila Shepherd (Mat Cook March 12 2014)
* Rachel Bow (Mat Cook March 12 2014)
* Emyr James (Mat Cook March 12 2014)
* Peter Knight (Mat Cook March 12 2014)
* Andy Gale (Mat Cook March 26 2014)
* Owen McAree (Mat Cook March 26 2014)
* Michal Stefenow (Mat Cook March 26 2014)
* Neil Tan (Mat Cook March 26 2014)
* Vaiva Kalmkaite? (Mat Cook Apr 23 2014)
* Alberto Santos (Mat Cook Apr 23 2014)
* Sonny Siree (sp?) (Mat Cook Apr 23 2014)
* Tim Ronsell (Mat Cook Apr 23 2014)
* Rob Voisey (Mat Cook Apr 23 2014)
* Mike Hunter (Mat Cook Apr 23 2014)
* Tony Bunting (Brian Starkey 30/4/14)
* Eric Jones (Brian Starkey 30/4/14)
* Carl Phillips (Brian Starkey 30/4/14)
* Ed Ben (Brian Starkey 30/4/14)
* Toby Norman (Brian Starkey 30/4/14)
* Marco Galardini (Mat Cook May 7 2014)
* Thomas Keller (Mat Cook May 7 2014)
* Martin Lenz (Mat Cook 28 May 2014)
* David Grech (Mat Cook 28 May 2014)
* Rick Lupton (Mat Cook 28 May 2014)
* Tim Regan (Mat Cook 28 May 2014)
* Shashank Srinivasan (Mat Cook 28 May 2014)
* Al Napp (Mat Cook 4 June 2014)
* Tom Roberts (Mat Cook 4 June 2014)
* Matthew Taylor (Mat Cook 4 June 2014)
* Milosz Wasilewski (Mat Cook 4 June 2014)
* Matt Grimes (Brian Starkey 11/06/14)
* Brandon Invergo (Brian Starkey 11/06/14)
* Simon West (Brian Starkey 11/06/14)
* Kevin Rathbone (Brian Starkey 11/06/14)
* Richard Gordon (Brian Starkey 11/06/14)
* Rob Yates (Brian Starkey 12/07/14)
* Alex Gee (Brian Starkey 12/07/14)
* Patrick Beigent (Brian Starkey 12/07/14)
* Guilliame Tucker (Brian Starkey 12/07/14)
* Jo Brook (Brian Starkey 12/07/14)
* David Taylor (Brian Starkey 12/07/14)
* Joe Watson (Brian Starkey 23/07/14)
* Richard Armstrong (Brian Starkey 23/07/14)
* Eric Gowland (Brian Starkey 23/07/14)
* Paul Holland (Brian Starkey 23/07/14)
* Craig Richardson (Brian Starkey 23/07/14)
* Stevan Wing (Mat Cook 11/08/2014)
* John Sidiropoulos (Mat Cook 11/08/2014)
* Greaham Douglas (Stevan Wing 17/09/2014)
* Joseph Gamble (Stevan Wing 17/09/2014)
* Robert Fryers (Stevan Wing 17/09/2014)
* Will Hartley (Stevan Wing 17/09/2014)
* Alistair Turnbull (Stevan Wing 24/09/2014)
* Tim Ramsdale (Stevan Wing 24/09/2014)
* Hugo Van Sansen (Stevan Wing 24/09/2014)
* Marco Aita (David Barham 08/10/2014)
* Rob Shore (David Barham 08/10/2014)
* Katy Marshall (David Barham 08/10/2014)
* John Clarke (David Barham 08/10/2014)
* Danny Farrant (Stevan Wing 15/10/2014)
* John Ginger (Stevan Wing 15/10/2014)
* Emilo Mont (Stevan Wing 15/10/2014)
* Geoff Lunn (Stevan Wing 15/10/2014)
* Milosch Meriac (Stevan Wing 05/11/2014)
* Abhi Manyu (Stevan Wing 05/11/2014)
* Alba Rodriguez (Stevan Wing 05/11/2014)
* Stephen Paulger (Stevan Wing 05/11/2014)
* Erik Pickering (Stevan Wing 05/11/2014)
* Rob Meadows (Stevan Wing 03/12/2014)
* Chris Mayhurst (Stevan Wing 03/12/2014)
* Giovanni Orlando (Stevan Wing 03/12/2014)
* Chris Padbury (Stevan Wing 03/12/2014)
* Robin Sterling (Stevan Wing 03/12/2014)
* Kristien De Clercq (Stevan Wing 03/12/2014)
* "Nevindep" (Mat Cook 11 Dec 2014)
* Jae Turner (Mat Cook 11 Dec 2014)
* Luke Twydell (Mat Cook 11 Dec 2014)
* Steph Tyszka (Mat Cook 20 Dec 2014)
* Jonny Waite (Brian Starkey 3/9/14)
* Toby Jaffey (Brian Starkey 3/9/14)
* Greg Matthews (Brian Starkey 3/9/14)
* Tom Parker (Brian Starkey 12/11/14)
* Ben Weeks (Brian Starkey 12/11/14)
* Clara Todd (Brian Starkey 17/12/14)
* Ian Mc (Brian Starkey 17/12/14)
* Timothy Baldock (Brian Starkey 17/12/14)
* Rob Rescrola (Brian Starkey 7/1/15)
* Tariq Harris (Brian Starkey 7/1/15)
* Ed Robertson (Brian Starkey 7/1/15)
* Imogen Ford (Brian Starkey 7/1/15)
* Dan Tidhar (Brian Starkey 7/1/15)
* Tom Stroud (Brian Starkey 28/1/15)
* Graeme ??? (Brian Starkey 28/1/15)
* Henry Begg (Brian Starkey 28/1/15)
* Phil McArthur (Brian Starkey 28/1/15)
* Alex Judd (Martin de Selincourt 11/02/2015)
* Adam Mulligan (Martin de Selincourt 11/02/2015)
* Adam Nightingale (Martin de Selincourt 11/02/2015)
* Charlotte Harvey (Martin de Selincourt 11/02/2015)
* Matt Wayland (Martin de Selincourt 11/02/2015)
* Andrei R. (Martin de Selincourt 11/02/2015)
* John Mead (Martin de Selincourt 11/02/2015)

= More trained users =

Fully trained:
* Hugo Keene (Mat Cook 31/03/2015)
* Antony Congedo (Mat Cook 31/03/2015)
* Alina Velea (Mat Cook 31/03/2015)
* Nik Newark (Brian Starkey 22/4/15)
* Claire Harriette (Brian Starkey 22/4/15)
* Dittany Rose (Brian Starkey 22/4/15)
* Martin Prescott (Brian Starkey 22/4/15)
* Abi Bush (Brian Starkey 6/05/2015)
* Arik Kershenbaum (Brian Starkey 6/05/2015)
* Alexandra Grigore (Brian Starkey 6/05/2015)
* Roy Gwinn (Brian Starkey 6/05/2015)
* Josh Kaggie (Brian Starkey 6/05/2015)
* Stoyan Smoukov (Brian Starkey 6/05/2015)
* Adam Reig (Stevan Wing 27/05/2015)
* Nicola Westgarth-Flynn (Stevan Wing 27/05/2015)
* Dave Jordan (Stevan Wing 27/05/2015)
* Khameinei Ali (Stevan Wing 27/05/2015)
* Fotis Georgatos (Stevan Wing 27/05/2015)
* Tianheng Zhao (Stevan Wing 27/05/2015)
* Oliver Fleck (Rob Voisey 16/06/2015)
* Johan Henriksson (Rob Voisey 16/06/2015)
* Daryl Stewart (Rob Voisey 16/06/2015)
* Frodi Jones (Rob Voisey 16/06/2015)
* Andrew Mulholland (Rob Voisey 16/06/2015)
* Tobias Wenzel (Brian Starkey 19/06/2015)
* Alex Ridge (Brian Starkey 19/06/2015)
* Louis Kovalevsky (Brian Starkey 19/06/2015)
* Rich Hall (Brian Starkey 19/06/2015)
* Ben Alper (Brian Starkey 19/06/2015)
* Chandu Sekhar (Brian Starkey 19/06/2015)
* Patrick ? (Rob Voisey 23/06/2015)
* Andrew Cooke (Rob Voisey 23/06/2015)
* Rosy Hunt (Rob Voisey 23/06/2015)
* Tim Radvan (Rob Voisey 23/06/2015)
* Benjamin Thomas Summers (Rob Voisey 23/06/2015)
* Tom Hartley (Rob Voisey 02/07/2015)
* Lucia Corsini (Rob Voisey 02/07/2015)
* Clive Beale (Brian Starkey 29/07/2015)
* Tumi Jones (Brian Starkey 29/07/2015)
* Daniel Bailey (Brian Starkey 29/07/2015)
* Tom Garton (Brian Starkey 29/07/2015)
* Alice Milligan (Brian Starkey 29/07/2015)
* Phill Banks (Brian Starkey 4/08/2015)
* Ned Booker (Brian Starkey 4/08/2015)
* Karan Gupta (Brian Starkey 4/08/2015)
* Dave Frost (Brian Starkey 4/08/2015)
* Fred Sorgeloos (Brian Starkey 4/08/2015)
* Abigail Tyrrell (Rob Voisey 27/11/2015)
* David Jordan (Rob Voisey 27/11/2015)
* Robyn Kerrison (Rob Voisey 27/11/2015)
* Andrea Cipri (Rob Voisey 27/11/2015)
* Jakub Sanak (Rob Voisey 27/11/2015)

= Yet more trained users =

* Training 18 Nov 2015 (Mat Cook)
** Jack Brewster
** Mark Wainwright
** Kate Aston (again)
** Mayke Santos
** Barry Plows
** Victor Rybnok - no show, not trained, not a fully inducted member
* Training 05 Dec 2015 (Mat Cook)
** Leo Rines (needs keyfob fully activating)
** Naomi Griffiths
** Jose Chitty
** David Haines
** Simon Hartley
* Bogdan Spiridon (17/9/15 Brian Starkey)
* Stewart Barton (17/9/15 Brian Starkey)
* Jonathan Hughes (17/9/15 Brian Starkey)
* Anija Dokter (17/9/15 Brian Starkey)
* Paul Bond (17/9/15 Brian Starkey)
* Thomas Richardson (6/1/16 Brian Starkey)
* William Deeks (6/1/16 Brian Starkey)
* Jonathan Woolf (6/1/16 Brian Starkey)
* Mark Radford (6/1/16 Brian Starkey)
* Tom Kelly (6/1/16 Brian Starkey)
* Giovanni Bisutti (6/1/16 Brian Starkey)
* Victor Rybynok (2/2/16 David Barham)
* Olivier Martin (2/2/16 David Barham)
* Craig Easton (23/03/16 Brian Starkey)
* Daniel Zerbino (23/03/16 Brian Starkey)
* Jeremy Minton (23/03/16 Brian Starkey)
* Shunsuke Fujibayashi (23/03/16 Brian Starkey)
* Charna Hume (23/03/16 Brian Starkey)
* Jamie Powell (23/03/16 Brian Starkey)
* Thomas Gillepie (5/4/16 Tom Parker)
* Mark Barnard (5/4/16 Tom Parker)
* Francois Eve (18/04/16 Brian Starkey)
* David Hurron (18/04/16 Brian Starkey)
* Paul Routly (18/04/16 Brian Starkey)
* Thomas Wagner (18/04/16 Brian Starkey)
* Steve Carey (18/04/16 Brian Starkey)
* Sophie Weeks (18/04/16 Brian Starkey)
* Dan Evans (3/05/16 Tom Parker)
* Thomas Grant (3/05/16 Tom Parker)
* Thomas Arrow (3/05/16 Tom Parker)
* David Marcus (3/05/16 Tom Parker)
* Joe Halstead (3/05/16 Tom Parker)
* Steve Murphy (3/05/16 Tom Parker)
* Martin Hollis (3/05/16 Tom Parker)
* Miguel Morin (21/06/16 Brian Starkey)
* Cadu Miceli (21/06/16 Brian Starkey)
* Joe Studwell (21/06/16 Brian Starkey)
* Adrien Leger (21/06/16 Brian Starkey)
* Mik Lamming (13/07/16 Brian Starkey)
* Thomas Sanders (13/07/16 Brian Starkey)
* Natalie Ward (13/07/16 Brian Starkey)
* Ben Hurren (13/07/16 Brian Starkey)
* Hsin-ling Liang (10/08/16 Brian Starkey)
* Cat Fitzpatrick (10/08/16 Brian Starkey)
* Michael Schmid (10/08/16 Brian Starkey)
* Nadia Bassiri (10/08/16 Brian Starkey)
* Htoo Wai Htet (10/08/16 Brian Starkey)
* Spencer Wilson (10/08/16 Brian Starkey)
* Mihai Truta (4/10/16 David Barham)
* Simon Guest (4/10/16 David Barham)
* Will Nock (4/10/16 David Barham)
* Dan Tidhar (4/10/16 David Barham)
* Ziyi Yu (4/10/16 David Barham)
* David Crawford (4/10/16 David Barham)
* Rick Amos (20/10/16 Steve Murphy)
* Joe Eadon (20/10/16 Steve Murphy)
* Ziyi Yu (20/10/16 Steve Murphy)
* Brendan Cawley (20/10/16 Steve Murphy)
* Joachim De Jonghe (20/10/16 Steve Murphy)
* Arthur Queval (27/10/16 Steve Murphy)
* Andy Saul (27/10/16 Steve Murphy)
* Thomas Meany (27/10/16 Steve Murphy)
* Ronny Schluetter (27/10/16 Steve Murphy)
* Ben Brebner (27/10/16 Steve Murphy)
* Scott Cunliffe (4/1/2017 Miguel Morin)
* Tian Huang (4/1/2017 Miguel Morin)
* Steven Burgess (4/1/2017 Miguel Morin)
* James Potter (15/1/2017 Miguel Morin)
* Ross Rounsevell (15/1/2017 Miguel Morin)
* Abigail Wills (15/1/2017 Miguel Morin)
* Lynne Horton (15/1/2017 Miguel Morin)
* Andrew Velle (15/1/2017 Miguel Morin)
* Thomas Kopsch (15/1/2017 Miguel Morin)
* Dario Bressan (12/2/2017 Miguel Morin)
* Lisa Smith (12/2/2017 Miguel Morin)
* Luke Heavens (12/2/2017 Miguel Morin)
* Lucy Copping (12/2/2017 Miguel Morin)
* Tobias Herold (02/03/2017 Tom Parker)
* Chloe Thomas (02/03/2017 Tom Parker)
* Hugh Craft (02/03/2017 Tom Parker)
* Angela Birlea (02/03/2017 Tom Parker)
* Gemma Goodfellow (28/03/2017 David Barham)
* Mark Williamson (28/03/2017 David Barham)
* Steven Penney (28/03/2017 David Barham)
* Simon Marache-Francisco (28/03/2017 David Barham)
* Tommaso Leonardi (15/04/2017 Miguel Morin)
* Rasko Leinonen (15/04/2017 Miguel Morin)
* Arnet Addis (15/04/2017 Miguel Morin)
* James O'Sullivan (15/04/2017 Miguel Morin)
* Training 6 May 2017 (Miguel Morin)
** Carlos Araque
** Ian Guebert
** Richard Dwan
* Peter Murray-Rust (7/6/17 Tom Parker)
* Hardie Pienaar (7/6/17 Tom Parker)
* Rob Sandford (7/6/17 Tom Parker)
* Despina Davoudani (7/6/17 Tom Parker)
* Training 22 July 2017 (Miguel Morin)
** Richard Blakesley
** Doroteja Maklin
** Daniel Attila Tovisi
** Alex Johannsson
* Trained 15 August 2017 (David Barham)
** Andy Clark
** Jenni Main
** Angus Main
** Richard Seymour
** Becky Warren
** Sean Sleator
** Lucy Shipp
* September 7th 2017 (Brian Starkey)
** Geraint (+Tom) Davies
** Ed Taylor
** Juan Reyero
** Roberto Canales
** Jeanette Friggebo
** Bryan Caroll
* Trained 13 Sept 2017 (Katy Marshall / David Barham)
** David Rodriguez
** Matthew Timmons-Brown
** Joanna Brunker
** Marcel Gehrung
* Trained 19 Sept 2017 (Katy Marshall)
** Chammi Udalamatta
* Trained 02 October 2017 (Katy Marshall)
** Robert Lamont
** Melanie T
** Tom Le Cheminont
** Tunde Szentes
* Trained 31 October 2017 (Katy Marshall)
** Dionysis Athinaios
** Leonie Gärtner
** Israel Garcia
** Graeme Durant
** David Hay
* Trained 16 Nov 2017 (David Barham)
** Aurelien Brocchi
* February 13th 2018 (Brian Starkey)
** Edward Colby
** James Griffiths
** Frances Brandon

= Training Cheatsheet =

The training structure and prompt sheet. Please note, this is used by the Laser Cutter Owners as a prompt to ensure training is executed in a consistent and complete fashion is included on this page; this does not constitute and is not a substitute for the training itself.

== Group Training ==

The group training introduction structure, suitable for 1-4 members at a time in a 1 hr session.

Introduction of main components
* Laser
* Cutting Mechanics
* Water Cooler System
* Filter
* PC
* Materials (what it can cut, supply)

Checks for everyone to do
* Check in use, looks ok
* Check water bath, temperature

Powering Up
* Turning on filter (Tick = ok, Warning = tell the owners, Cross = don't use it and tell the owners)
* Turning on Laser and warmup, what to do if doesn't power up
* Turning on PC and starting software

LaserCut Project walkthrough (using M+S+text keyring example)
* Package function, drawing, import file types
* Bed dimensions
* Paths, yellow dots, 'united' shapes
* Blue dot, Immediate mode
* Layers and colours
* Through cut, surface cut and engraving, speeds and strengths
* Various steps to build keyring design (shapes, text, uniting, layers, alignment, scaling, layers)
* Job ordering
* Saving
* Download as immediate, delete, download current

Laser Operation
* Lid
* Control panel, escape
* Moving head XY, indicator laser, datum
* Moving Z
* Focus
* Start position and test
* Start, pause and emergency stop function
* Do job, pause/open lid, restart

Laser Hazards
* Process and progression for normal operation failure (fire) - pause, open, move, CO2
* Process for abnormal operation failure (mechanical/jam) - emergency stop, open, move, CO2
* Ensure confident of process

Power Down
* Switch off laser
* Switch off filtration
* Clean any residue from the bed or bottom tray
* Close lid

== Individual Training Task ==

The individual task to get familiar, prompt questions and check understanding:

Task
* Make a personalised focus tool
* Square acrylic of appropriate size
* Member's name, "Focus Tool", keychain hole
* Should use full cut, surface cut, engrave
* Should demonstrate all steps, size, appropriate ordering, positioning

Steps
* Set individual to work, don't prompt but do answer questions (or pose if needed)
* Talk through design once done, question/check things etc
* Proceed to lasering (watch carefully all steps)
* Ask to stop job/restart, question escalation process

Assuming all ok:
* Get them to read the health and safety notes about operation and materials
* Add to the trained member list!

== Project Oversight ==

For next 2-3 projects, ensure member will find another more experienced trained user to support them (second pair of eyes)

Equipment/Laser Cutter/Training

2016-08-10T20:30:36Z

BrianS: /* Yet more trained users */

[[Equipment|Equipment]] / [[Equipment/Laser_Cutter|Laser Cutter]] / Training

= Laser Cutter Training =

This page documents the process for being trained on the Laser Cutter, and the list of members who have completed that training.

== Summary ==

Training takes place in three main steps:
* Group Training of 1-4 members, going through the equipment and how to use it (~1hr)
* Individual Training Task, where an individual member is set a task to complete to prove and improve understanding (~30min each)

Training on the Laser Cutter is run by the Laser Cutter Owners. The Laser Cutter Owners are a group of people responsible for maintaining and training on the laser cutter, and hence have been trained to train, and trained to perform the weekly and monthly maintenance on the laser cutter.

== Booking ==

Sessions are advertised on '''http://meetup.makespace.org'''
* For discussing training, or requesting additional slots if needed, use the mailing list thread: [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/cammakespace/vNrS07zVuY0/discussion Training : Laser Cutter]

Notes:
* You can only be trained if you have your name allocated to a slot (groups will be restricted to four at a time, so please don't make up additional spaces)
* You must do the group and individual training on the same day

= Trained Users =

The following members of Makespace are owner/trainers of the laser cutter:
* Simon Ford
* David Barham
* Nick Johnson
* Toby Moncaster
* Martin de Selincourt
* Mat Cook
* [[User:stevancw|Stevan Wing]]

The following members of Makespace are trainers on the laser cutter:
* Brian Starkey
* [[User:robv|Rob Voisey]]
* Tom Parker

The following members of Makespace are owners on the laser cutter:
* Diane Probst

The following members of Makespace are trained and qualified to use the Laser Cutter (note, they are not qualified to train others however):
* Steve Upton (Simon Ford, 23/01/2013)
* Martin de Selincourt (Simon Ford, 23/01/2013)
* Oliver Jackson (Simon Ford, 23/01/2013)
* Simon Stirley (Simon Ford, 01/02/2013)
* Stephen Woolhead (Simon Ford, 01/02/2013)
* Martin Levine (Simon Ford, 01/02/2013)
* Uwe Borowski (Simon Ford, 01/02/2013)
* Peter Sewell (Simon Ford, 03/02/2013)
* Steve Loughran (Simon Ford, 03/02/2013)
* ST John (Simon Ford, 03/02/2013)
* Henry Gomersall (Simon Ford, 03/02/2013)
* Brian Corteil (Simon Ford, 05/02/2013)
* Wayne Keenan (Simon Ford, 05/02/2013)
* Andrew Dunn (Simon Ford, 05/02/2013)
* David Knell (Simon Ford, 05/02/2013)
* Tom Oinn (David Barham, 12/02/2013)
* Amir Chaudhry (David Barham, 12/02/2013)
* Anil Madhavapeddy (David Barham, 12/02/2013)
* Edward Imhagwe (David Barham, 12/02/2013)
* Michael Dales (Simon Ford, 2/03/2013)
* Laura James (Simon Ford, 2/03/2013)
* Robert Copcutt (Simon Ford, 2/03/2013)
* Phil Cowans (Simon Ford, 2/03/2013)
* Errol McMullen (Simon Ford, 9/03/2013)
* Gaye Soykok (Simon Ford, 19/03/2013)
* Mark Williamson (Simon Ford, 19/03/2013)
* Joe Tapply (Simon Ford, 19/03/2013)
* Dan Ros (Simon Ford, 19/03/2013)
* Paul Osborn (Simon Ford, 27/03/2013)
* David Esteves (Simon Ford, 27/03/2013)
* Zé Pinto Ferreira (Simon Ford, 27/03/2013)
* Sharath (Simon Ford, 27/03/2013)
* Andy Jude (Simon Ford, 5/04/2013)
* Mark Mellors (Simon Ford, 5/04/2013)
* Chris Abri (Simon Ford, 5/04/2013)
* Tom Ingham (Simon Ford, 5/04/2013)
* Adrian van den Heever (David Barham, 11/04/2013)
* Chris Voth (David Barham, 11/04/2013)
* Archie Reid (David Barham, 11/04/2013)
* Rachel Rayns (David Barham, 11/04/2013)
* Giovanni Orlando (David Barham, 15/04/2013)
* Chunhe Yu (Nicholas Johnson, 04/04/2013)
* Marko Cosic (Nicholas Johnson, 04/04/2013)
* Mark Watson (Nicholas Johnson, 04/04/2013)
* Andy Fisher (Nicholas Johnson, 02/05/2013)
* David Bebb (Nicholas Johnson, 02/05/2013)
* Simon Haydn (Nicholas Johnson, 02/05/2013)
* Adrian Carr (Nicholas Johnson, 02/05/2013)
* John Clamp (Nicholas Johnson, 10/05/2013)
* Maciek Piatek (Nicholas Johnson, 10/05/2013)
* Antonio Barragan (Nicholas Johnson, 10/05/2013)
* John Sturdy (Nicholas Johnson, 10/05/2013)
* Roeland Schumacher (Nicholas Johnson, 10/05/2013)
* Mark Tillotson (Nicholas Johnson, 10/05/2013)
* Ward Hills (Nicholas Johnson, 10/05/2013)
* Anne Harrison (Nicholas Johnson, 17/05/2013)
* William Morton (Nicholas Johnson, 17/05/2013)
* Ali (Nicholas Johnson, 17/05/2013)
* Rod Williams (Nicholas Johnson, 17/05/2013)
* Toby Moncaster (Simon Ford, 30/5/2013)
* Damien Guihen (David Barham, 08/06/2013)
* Ben Evan (David Barham, 08/06/2013)
* Jake Young (David Barham, 08/06/2013)
* Shareef Jalloq (David Barham, 08/06/2013)
* Renee Chow (David Barham, 08/06/2013)
* Dan Tidhar, (David Barham, 24/6/2013)
* Mat Cook, (David Barham, 24/6/2013)
* Toby Roberts (David Barham, 24/6/2013)
* Jonathan Austin (David Barham, 24/6/2013)
* Stacy Smith (David Barham, 13/8/2013)
* Matt Harvey (David Barham, 13/8/2013)
* Marcin (David Barham, 13/8/2013)
* James Waldmeyer (David Barham, 18/9/2013)
* Chris Wilson (David Barham, 18/9/2013)
* Kevin Maloney (David Barham, 18/9/2013)
* Harry Braviner (David Barham, 18/9/2013)
* Lee (David Barham, 18/9/2013)
* Jon Aas (Toby Moncaster, 24/9/2013)
* Armando Carlone (Toby Moncaster, 24/9/2013)
* Eckart Jack (Toby Moncaster, 24/9/2013)
* Pop Sharma (Toby Moncaster, 24/9/2013)
* Anthony Wainman (Toby Moncaster, 13/10/13)
* Hazel Jenkins (Toby Moncaster, 13/10/13)
* James Hutton (Toby Moncaster, 13/10/13)
* Jia Wei Lim (Toby Moncaster, 13/10/13)
* Julius Schmidt (Toby Moncaster, 13/10/13)
* Riccardo Gherardi (Toby Moncaster, 23/10/13)
* Anna Stoilova (Toby Moncaster, 23/10/13)
* Glyn Knowles (Toby Moncaster, 23/10/13)
* James Cooke (Toby Moncaster, 23/10/13)
* Jennifer Herbert (Toby Moncaster, 23/10/13)
* Simon Birrell (Toby Moncaster, 23/10/13)
* Theo Sanderson (Toby Moncaster, 23/10/13)
* Indy Wilkhu (Toby Moncaster, 23/10/13 - practical to come)
* John Campbell (Toby Moncaster, 30/10/13)
* Stephen Jeapes (Toby Moncaster, 30/10/13)
* Chris Stanley (Toby Moncaster, 30/10/13)
* Mat Greenwood (Toby Moncaster, 30/10/13)
* Jonathon Brookfield (Toby Moncaster, 30/10/13)
* Matt Grimes (Toby Moncaster, 30/10/13)
* Richard Fosh (Toby Moncaster, 30/10/13)
* Esther Leighton (Toby Moncaster, 30/10/13)
* Katia Dilks (Toby Moncaster, 21/11/13)
* Tim Dilks (Toby Moncaster, 21/11/13)
* Alexander MacFaden (Toby Moncaster, 21/11/13)
* Brian Starkey (Toby Moncaster, 21/11/13)
* Dave Potts (Martin de Selincourt, 4/12/13)
* Andy Spencer (Martin de Selincourt, 4/12/13)
* Jon Green (Martin de Selincourt, 4/12/13)
* Danny Garden (Martin de Selincourt, 4/12/13)
* Steve Wiseman (Martin de Selincourt, 4/12/13)
* Patrick Wollner (David Barham, 18/2/14)
* Leonardo Impett (David Barham, 18/2/14)
* Diana Probst (Brian Starkey, 19/3/14)
* Hidde-Jan Lemstra (Brian Starkey, 19/3/14)
* Francisco Cordobes (Brian Starkey, 19/3/14)
* Peter Ferguson (Mat Cook March 5 2014)
* Tim Hayward (Mat Cook March 5 2014)
* Jason White (Mat Cook March 5 2014)
* Stuart Wilson (Mat Cook March 5 2014)
* Steve Harrison (Mat Cook March 5 2014)
* Alex Atkinson (Mat Cook March 12 2014)
* Kate Aston (Mat Cook March 12 2014)
* Sheila Shepherd (Mat Cook March 12 2014)
* Rachel Bow (Mat Cook March 12 2014)
* Emyr James (Mat Cook March 12 2014)
* Peter Knight (Mat Cook March 12 2014)
* Andy Gale (Mat Cook March 26 2014)
* Owen McAree (Mat Cook March 26 2014)
* Michal Stefenow (Mat Cook March 26 2014)
* Neil Tan (Mat Cook March 26 2014)
* Vaiva Kalmkaite? (Mat Cook Apr 23 2014)
* Alberto Santos (Mat Cook Apr 23 2014)
* Sonny Siree (sp?) (Mat Cook Apr 23 2014)
* Tim Ronsell (Mat Cook Apr 23 2014)
* Rob Voisey (Mat Cook Apr 23 2014)
* Mike Hunter (Mat Cook Apr 23 2014)
* Tony Bunting (Brian Starkey 30/4/14)
* Eric Jones (Brian Starkey 30/4/14)
* Carl Phillips (Brian Starkey 30/4/14)
* Ed Ben (Brian Starkey 30/4/14)
* Toby Norman (Brian Starkey 30/4/14)
* Marco Galardini (Mat Cook May 7 2014)
* Thomas Keller (Mat Cook May 7 2014)
* Martin Lenz (Mat Cook 28 May 2014)
* David Grech (Mat Cook 28 May 2014)
* Rick Lupton (Mat Cook 28 May 2014)
* Tim Regan (Mat Cook 28 May 2014)
* Shashank Srinivasan (Mat Cook 28 May 2014)
* Al Napp (Mat Cook 4 June 2014)
* Tom Roberts (Mat Cook 4 June 2014)
* Matthew Taylor (Mat Cook 4 June 2014)
* Milosz Wasilewski (Mat Cook 4 June 2014)
* Matt Grimes (Brian Starkey 11/06/14)
* Brandon Invergo (Brian Starkey 11/06/14)
* Simon West (Brian Starkey 11/06/14)
* Kevin Rathbone (Brian Starkey 11/06/14)
* Richard Gordon (Brian Starkey 11/06/14)
* Rob Yates (Brian Starkey 12/07/14)
* Alex Gee (Brian Starkey 12/07/14)
* Patrick Beigent (Brian Starkey 12/07/14)
* Guilliame Tucker (Brian Starkey 12/07/14)
* Jo Brook (Brian Starkey 12/07/14)
* David Taylor (Brian Starkey 12/07/14)
* Joe Watson (Brian Starkey 23/07/14)
* Richard Armstrong (Brian Starkey 23/07/14)
* Eric Gowland (Brian Starkey 23/07/14)
* Paul Holland (Brian Starkey 23/07/14)
* Craig Richardson (Brian Starkey 23/07/14)
* Stevan Wing (Mat Cook 11/08/2014)
* John Sidiropoulos (Mat Cook 11/08/2014)
* Greaham Douglas (Stevan Wing 17/09/2014)
* Joseph Gamble (Stevan Wing 17/09/2014)
* Robert Fryers (Stevan Wing 17/09/2014)
* Will Hartley (Stevan Wing 17/09/2014)
* Alistair Turnbull (Stevan Wing 24/09/2014)
* Tim Ramsdale (Stevan Wing 24/09/2014)
* Hugo Van Sansen (Stevan Wing 24/09/2014)
* Marco Aita (David Barham 08/10/2014)
* Rob Shore (David Barham 08/10/2014)
* Katy Marshall (David Barham 08/10/2014)
* John Clarke (David Barham 08/10/2014)
* Danny Farrant (Stevan Wing 15/10/2014)
* John Ginger (Stevan Wing 15/10/2014)
* Emilo Mont (Stevan Wing 15/10/2014)
* Geoff Lunn (Stevan Wing 15/10/2014)
* Milosch Meriac (Stevan Wing 05/11/2014)
* Abhi Manyu (Stevan Wing 05/11/2014)
* Alba Rodriguez (Stevan Wing 05/11/2014)
* Stephen Paulger (Stevan Wing 05/11/2014)
* Erik Pickering (Stevan Wing 05/11/2014)
* Rob Meadows (Stevan Wing 03/12/2014)
* Chris Mayhurst (Stevan Wing 03/12/2014)
* Giovanni Orlando (Stevan Wing 03/12/2014)
* Chris Padbury (Stevan Wing 03/12/2014)
* Robin Sterling (Stevan Wing 03/12/2014)
* Kristien De Clercq (Stevan Wing 03/12/2014)
* "Nevindep" (Mat Cook 11 Dec 2014)
* Jae Turner (Mat Cook 11 Dec 2014)
* Luke Twydell (Mat Cook 11 Dec 2014)
* Steph Tyszka (Mat Cook 20 Dec 2014)
* Jonny Waite (Brian Starkey 3/9/14)
* Toby Jaffey (Brian Starkey 3/9/14)
* Greg Matthews (Brian Starkey 3/9/14)
* Tom Parker (Brian Starkey 12/11/14)
* Ben Weeks (Brian Starkey 12/11/14)
* Clara Todd (Brian Starkey 17/12/14)
* Ian Mc (Brian Starkey 17/12/14)
* Timothy Baldock (Brian Starkey 17/12/14)
* Rob Rescrola (Brian Starkey 7/1/15)
* Tariq Harris (Brian Starkey 7/1/15)
* Ed Robertson (Brian Starkey 7/1/15)
* Imogen Ford (Brian Starkey 7/1/15)
* Dan Tidhar (Brian Starkey 7/1/15)
* Tom Stroud (Brian Starkey 28/1/15)
* Graeme ??? (Brian Starkey 28/1/15)
* Henry Begg (Brian Starkey 28/1/15)
* Phil McArthur (Brian Starkey 28/1/15)
* Alex Judd (Martin de Selincourt 11/02/2015)
* Adam Mulligan (Martin de Selincourt 11/02/2015)
* Adam Nightingale (Martin de Selincourt 11/02/2015)
* Charlotte Harvey (Martin de Selincourt 11/02/2015)
* Matt Wayland (Martin de Selincourt 11/02/2015)
* Andrei R. (Martin de Selincourt 11/02/2015)
* John Mead (Martin de Selincourt 11/02/2015)

= More trained users =

Fully trained:
* Hugo Keene (Mat Cook 31/03/2015)
* Antony Congedo (Mat Cook 31/03/2015)
* Alina Velea (Mat Cook 31/03/2015)
* Nik Newark (Brian Starkey 22/4/15)
* Claire Harriette (Brian Starkey 22/4/15)
* Dittany Rose (Brian Starkey 22/4/15)
* Martin Prescott (Brian Starkey 22/4/15)
* Abi Bush (Brian Starkey 6/05/2015)
* Arik Kershenbaum (Brian Starkey 6/05/2015)
* Alexandra Grigore (Brian Starkey 6/05/2015)
* Roy Gwinn (Brian Starkey 6/05/2015)
* Josh Kaggie (Brian Starkey 6/05/2015)
* Stoyan Smoukov (Brian Starkey 6/05/2015)
* Adam Reig (Stevan Wing 27/05/2015)
* Nicola Westgarth-Flynn (Stevan Wing 27/05/2015)
* Dave Jordan (Stevan Wing 27/05/2015)
* Khameinei Ali (Stevan Wing 27/05/2015)
* Fotis Georgatos (Stevan Wing 27/05/2015)
* Tianheng Zhao (Stevan Wing 27/05/2015)
* Oliver Fleck (Rob Voisey 16/06/2015)
* Johan Henriksson (Rob Voisey 16/06/2015)
* Daryl Stewart (Rob Voisey 16/06/2015)
* Frodi Jones (Rob Voisey 16/06/2015)
* Andrew Mulholland (Rob Voisey 16/06/2015)
* Tobias Wenzel (Brian Starkey 19/06/2015)
* Alex Ridge (Brian Starkey 19/06/2015)
* Louis Kovalevsky (Brian Starkey 19/06/2015)
* Rich Hall (Brian Starkey 19/06/2015)
* Ben Alper (Brian Starkey 19/06/2015)
* Chandu Sekhar (Brian Starkey 19/06/2015)
* Patrick ? (Rob Voisey 23/06/2015)
* Andrew Cooke (Rob Voisey 23/06/2015)
* Rosy Hunt (Rob Voisey 23/06/2015)
* Tim Radvan (Rob Voisey 23/06/2015)
* Benjamin Thomas Summers (Rob Voisey 23/06/2015)
* Tom Hartley (Rob Voisey 02/07/2015)
* Lucia Corsini (Rob Voisey 02/07/2015)
* Clive Beale (Brian Starkey 29/07/2015)
* Tumi Jones (Brian Starkey 29/07/2015)
* Daniel Bailey (Brian Starkey 29/07/2015)
* Tom Garton (Brian Starkey 29/07/2015)
* Alice Milligan (Brian Starkey 29/07/2015)
* Phill Banks (Brian Starkey 4/08/2015)
* Ned Booker (Brian Starkey 4/08/2015)
* Karan Gupta (Brian Starkey 4/08/2015)
* Dave Frost (Brian Starkey 4/08/2015)
* Fred Sorgeloos (Brian Starkey 4/08/2015)
* Abigail Tyrrell (Rob Voisey 27/11/2015)
* David Jordan (Rob Voisey 27/11/2015)
* Robyn Kerrison (Rob Voisey 27/11/2015)
* Andrea Cipri (Rob Voisey 27/11/2015)
* Jakub Sanak (Rob Voisey 27/11/2015)

= Yet more trained users =

* Training 18 Nov 2015 (Mat Cook)
** Jack Brewster
** Mark Wainwright
** Kate Aston (again)
** Mayke Santos
** Barry Plows
** Victor Rybnok - no show, not trained, not a fully inducted member
* Training 05 Dec 2015 (Mat Cook)
** Leo Rines (needs keyfob fully activating)
** Naomi Griffiths
** Jose Chitty
** David Haines
** Simon Hartley
* Bogdan Spiridon (17/9/15 Brian Starkey)
* Stewart Barton (17/9/15 Brian Starkey)
* Jonathan Hughes (17/9/15 Brian Starkey)
* Anija Dokter (17/9/15 Brian Starkey)
* Paul Bond (17/9/15 Brian Starkey)
* Thomas Richardson (6/1/16 Brian Starkey)
* William Deeks (6/1/16 Brian Starkey)
* Jonathan Woolf (6/1/16 Brian Starkey)
* Mark Radford (6/1/16 Brian Starkey)
* Tom Kelly (6/1/16 Brian Starkey)
* Giovanni Bisutti (6/1/16 Brian Starkey)
* Victor Rybynok (2/2/16 David Barham)
* Olivier Martin (2/2/16 David Barham)
* Craig Easton (23/03/16 Brian Starkey)
* Daniel Zerbino (23/03/16 Brian Starkey)
* Jeremy Minton (23/03/16 Brian Starkey)
* Shunsuke Fujibayashi (23/03/16 Brian Starkey)
* Charna Hume (23/03/16 Brian Starkey)
* Jamie Powell (23/03/16 Brian Starkey)
* Thomas Gillepie (5/4/16 Tom Parker)
* Mark Barnard (5/4/16 Tom Parker)
* Francois Eve (18/04/16 Brian Starkey)
* David Hurron (18/04/16 Brian Starkey)
* Paul Routly (18/04/16 Brian Starkey)
* Thomas Wagner (18/04/16 Brian Starkey)
* Steve Carey (18/04/16 Brian Starkey)
* Sophie Weeks (18/04/16 Brian Starkey)
* Dan Evans (3/05/16 Tom Parker)
* Thomas Grant (3/05/16 Tom Parker)
* Thomas Arrow (3/05/16 Tom Parker)
* David Marcus (3/05/16 Tom Parker)
* Joe Halstead (3/05/16 Tom Parker)
* Steve Murphy (3/05/16 Tom Parker)
* Martin Hollis (3/05/16 Tom Parker)
* Miguel Morin (21/06/16 Brian Starkey)
* Cadu Miceli (21/06/16 Brian Starkey)
* Joe Studwell (21/06/16 Brian Starkey)
* Adrien Leger (21/06/16 Brian Starkey)
* Mik Lamming (13/07/16 Brian Starkey)
* Thomas Sanders (13/07/16 Brian Starkey)
* Natalie Ward (13/07/16 Brian Starkey)
* Ben Hurren (13/07/16 Brian Starkey)
* Hsin-ling Liang (10/08/16 Brian Starkey)
* Cat Fitzpatrick (10/08/16 Brian Starkey)
* Michael Schmid (10/08/16 Brian Starkey)
* Nadia Bassiri (10/08/16 Brian Starkey)
* Htoo Wai Htet (10/08/16 Brian Starkey)
* Spencer Wilson (10/08/16 Brian Starkey)

= Training Cheatsheet =

The training structure and prompt sheet. Please note, this is used by the Laser Cutter Owners as a prompt to ensure training is executed in a consistent and complete fashion is included on this page; this does not constitute and is not a substitute for the training itself.

== Group Training ==

The group training introduction structure, suitable for 1-4 members at a time in a 1 hr session.

Introduction of main components
* Laser
* Cutting Mechanics
* Water Cooler System
* Filter
* PC
* Materials (what it can cut, supply)

Checks for everyone to do
* Check in use, looks ok
* Check water bath, temperature

Powering Up
* Turning on filter (Tick = ok, Warning = tell the owners, Cross = don't use it and tell the owners)
* Turning on Laser and warmup, what to do if doesn't power up
* Turning on PC and starting software

LaserCut Project walkthrough (using M+S+text keyring example)
* Package function, drawing, import file types
* Bed dimensions
* Paths, yellow dots, 'united' shapes
* Blue dot, Immediate mode
* Layers and colours
* Through cut, surface cut and engraving, speeds and strengths
* Various steps to build keyring design (shapes, text, uniting, layers, alignment, scaling, layers)
* Job ordering
* Saving
* Download as immediate, delete, download current

Laser Operation
* Lid
* Control panel, escape
* Moving head XY, indicator laser, datum
* Moving Z
* Focus
* Start position and test
* Start, pause and emergency stop function
* Do job, pause/open lid, restart

Laser Hazards
* Process and progression for normal operation failure (fire) - pause, open, move, CO2
* Process for abnormal operation failure (mechanical/jam) - emergency stop, open, move, CO2
* Ensure confident of process

Power Down
* Switch off laser
* Switch off filtration
* Clean any residue from the bed or bottom tray
* Close lid

== Individual Training Task ==

The individual task to get familiar, prompt questions and check understanding:

Task
* Make a personalised focus tool
* Square acrylic of appropriate size
* Member's name, "Focus Tool", keychain hole
* Should use full cut, surface cut, engrave
* Should demonstrate all steps, size, appropriate ordering, positioning

Steps
* Set individual to work, don't prompt but do answer questions (or pose if needed)
* Talk through design once done, question/check things etc
* Proceed to lasering (watch carefully all steps)
* Ask to stop job/restart, question escalation process

Assuming all ok:
* Get them to read the health and safety notes about operation and materials
* Add to the trained member list!

== Project Oversight ==

For next 2-3 projects, ensure member will find another more experienced trained user to support them (second pair of eyes)

Equipment/Laser Cutter/Training

2016-06-21T20:55:26Z

BrianS: /* Yet more trained users */

[[Equipment|Equipment]] / [[Equipment/Laser_Cutter|Laser Cutter]] / Training

= Laser Cutter Training =

This page documents the process for being trained on the Laser Cutter, and the list of members who have completed that training.

== Summary ==

Training takes place in three main steps:
* Group Training of 1-4 members, going through the equipment and how to use it (~1hr)
* Individual Training Task, where an individual member is set a task to complete to prove and improve understanding (~30min each)

Training on the Laser Cutter is run by the Laser Cutter Owners. The Laser Cutter Owners are a group of people responsible for maintaining and training on the laser cutter, and hence have been trained to train, and trained to perform the weekly and monthly maintenance on the laser cutter.

== Booking ==

Sessions are advertised on '''http://meetup.makespace.org'''
* For discussing training, or requesting additional slots if needed, use the mailing list thread: [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/cammakespace/vNrS07zVuY0/discussion Training : Laser Cutter]

Notes:
* You can only be trained if you have your name allocated to a slot (groups will be restricted to four at a time, so please don't make up additional spaces)
* You must do the group and individual training on the same day

= Trained Users =

The following members of Makespace are owner/trainers of the laser cutter:
* Simon Ford
* David Barham
* Nick Johnson
* Toby Moncaster
* Martin de Selincourt
* Mat Cook
* [[User:stevancw|Stevan Wing]]

The following members of Makespace are trainers on the laser cutter:
* Brian Starkey
* [[User:robv|Rob Voisey]]
* Tom Parker

The following members of Makespace are owners on the laser cutter:
* Diane Probst

The following members of Makespace are trained and qualified to use the Laser Cutter (note, they are not qualified to train others however):
* Steve Upton (Simon Ford, 23/01/2013)
* Martin de Selincourt (Simon Ford, 23/01/2013)
* Oliver Jackson (Simon Ford, 23/01/2013)
* Simon Stirley (Simon Ford, 01/02/2013)
* Stephen Woolhead (Simon Ford, 01/02/2013)
* Martin Levine (Simon Ford, 01/02/2013)
* Uwe Borowski (Simon Ford, 01/02/2013)
* Peter Sewell (Simon Ford, 03/02/2013)
* Steve Loughran (Simon Ford, 03/02/2013)
* ST John (Simon Ford, 03/02/2013)
* Henry Gomersall (Simon Ford, 03/02/2013)
* Brian Corteil (Simon Ford, 05/02/2013)
* Wayne Keenan (Simon Ford, 05/02/2013)
* Andrew Dunn (Simon Ford, 05/02/2013)
* David Knell (Simon Ford, 05/02/2013)
* Tom Oinn (David Barham, 12/02/2013)
* Amir Chaudhry (David Barham, 12/02/2013)
* Anil Madhavapeddy (David Barham, 12/02/2013)
* Edward Imhagwe (David Barham, 12/02/2013)
* Michael Dales (Simon Ford, 2/03/2013)
* Laura James (Simon Ford, 2/03/2013)
* Robert Copcutt (Simon Ford, 2/03/2013)
* Phil Cowans (Simon Ford, 2/03/2013)
* Errol McMullen (Simon Ford, 9/03/2013)
* Gaye Soykok (Simon Ford, 19/03/2013)
* Mark Williamson (Simon Ford, 19/03/2013)
* Joe Tapply (Simon Ford, 19/03/2013)
* Dan Ros (Simon Ford, 19/03/2013)
* Paul Osborn (Simon Ford, 27/03/2013)
* David Esteves (Simon Ford, 27/03/2013)
* Zé Pinto Ferreira (Simon Ford, 27/03/2013)
* Sharath (Simon Ford, 27/03/2013)
* Andy Jude (Simon Ford, 5/04/2013)
* Mark Mellors (Simon Ford, 5/04/2013)
* Chris Abri (Simon Ford, 5/04/2013)
* Tom Ingham (Simon Ford, 5/04/2013)
* Adrian van den Heever (David Barham, 11/04/2013)
* Chris Voth (David Barham, 11/04/2013)
* Archie Reid (David Barham, 11/04/2013)
* Rachel Rayns (David Barham, 11/04/2013)
* Giovanni Orlando (David Barham, 15/04/2013)
* Chunhe Yu (Nicholas Johnson, 04/04/2013)
* Marko Cosic (Nicholas Johnson, 04/04/2013)
* Mark Watson (Nicholas Johnson, 04/04/2013)
* Andy Fisher (Nicholas Johnson, 02/05/2013)
* David Bebb (Nicholas Johnson, 02/05/2013)
* Simon Haydn (Nicholas Johnson, 02/05/2013)
* Adrian Carr (Nicholas Johnson, 02/05/2013)
* John Clamp (Nicholas Johnson, 10/05/2013)
* Maciek Piatek (Nicholas Johnson, 10/05/2013)
* Antonio Barragan (Nicholas Johnson, 10/05/2013)
* John Sturdy (Nicholas Johnson, 10/05/2013)
* Roeland Schumacher (Nicholas Johnson, 10/05/2013)
* Mark Tillotson (Nicholas Johnson, 10/05/2013)
* Ward Hills (Nicholas Johnson, 10/05/2013)
* Anne Harrison (Nicholas Johnson, 17/05/2013)
* William Morton (Nicholas Johnson, 17/05/2013)
* Ali (Nicholas Johnson, 17/05/2013)
* Rod Williams (Nicholas Johnson, 17/05/2013)
* Toby Moncaster (Simon Ford, 30/5/2013)
* Damien Guihen (David Barham, 08/06/2013)
* Ben Evan (David Barham, 08/06/2013)
* Jake Young (David Barham, 08/06/2013)
* Shareef Jalloq (David Barham, 08/06/2013)
* Renee Chow (David Barham, 08/06/2013)
* Dan Tidhar, (David Barham, 24/6/2013)
* Mat Cook, (David Barham, 24/6/2013)
* Toby Roberts (David Barham, 24/6/2013)
* Jonathan Austin (David Barham, 24/6/2013)
* Stacy Smith (David Barham, 13/8/2013)
* Matt Harvey (David Barham, 13/8/2013)
* Marcin (David Barham, 13/8/2013)
* James Waldmeyer (David Barham, 18/9/2013)
* Chris Wilson (David Barham, 18/9/2013)
* Kevin Maloney (David Barham, 18/9/2013)
* Harry Braviner (David Barham, 18/9/2013)
* Lee (David Barham, 18/9/2013)
* Jon Aas (Toby Moncaster, 24/9/2013)
* Armando Carlone (Toby Moncaster, 24/9/2013)
* Eckart Jack (Toby Moncaster, 24/9/2013)
* Pop Sharma (Toby Moncaster, 24/9/2013)
* Anthony Wainman (Toby Moncaster, 13/10/13)
* Hazel Jenkins (Toby Moncaster, 13/10/13)
* James Hutton (Toby Moncaster, 13/10/13)
* Jia Wei Lim (Toby Moncaster, 13/10/13)
* Julius Schmidt (Toby Moncaster, 13/10/13)
* Riccardo Gherardi (Toby Moncaster, 23/10/13)
* Anna Stoilova (Toby Moncaster, 23/10/13)
* Glyn Knowles (Toby Moncaster, 23/10/13)
* James Cooke (Toby Moncaster, 23/10/13)
* Jennifer Herbert (Toby Moncaster, 23/10/13)
* Simon Birrell (Toby Moncaster, 23/10/13)
* Theo Sanderson (Toby Moncaster, 23/10/13)
* Indy Wilkhu (Toby Moncaster, 23/10/13 - practical to come)
* John Campbell (Toby Moncaster, 30/10/13)
* Stephen Jeapes (Toby Moncaster, 30/10/13)
* Chris Stanley (Toby Moncaster, 30/10/13)
* Mat Greenwood (Toby Moncaster, 30/10/13)
* Jonathon Brookfield (Toby Moncaster, 30/10/13)
* Matt Grimes (Toby Moncaster, 30/10/13)
* Richard Fosh (Toby Moncaster, 30/10/13)
* Esther Leighton (Toby Moncaster, 30/10/13)
* Katia Dilks (Toby Moncaster, 21/11/13)
* Tim Dilks (Toby Moncaster, 21/11/13)
* Alexander MacFaden (Toby Moncaster, 21/11/13)
* Brian Starkey (Toby Moncaster, 21/11/13)
* Dave Potts (Martin de Selincourt, 4/12/13)
* Andy Spencer (Martin de Selincourt, 4/12/13)
* Jon Green (Martin de Selincourt, 4/12/13)
* Danny Garden (Martin de Selincourt, 4/12/13)
* Steve Wiseman (Martin de Selincourt, 4/12/13)
* Patrick Wollner (David Barham, 18/2/14)
* Leonardo Impett (David Barham, 18/2/14)
* Diana Probst (Brian Starkey, 19/3/14)
* Hidde-Jan Lemstra (Brian Starkey, 19/3/14)
* Francisco Cordobes (Brian Starkey, 19/3/14)
* Peter Ferguson (Mat Cook March 5 2014)
* Tim Hayward (Mat Cook March 5 2014)
* Jason White (Mat Cook March 5 2014)
* Stuart Wilson (Mat Cook March 5 2014)
* Steve Harrison (Mat Cook March 5 2014)
* Alex Atkinson (Mat Cook March 12 2014)
* Kate Aston (Mat Cook March 12 2014)
* Sheila Shepherd (Mat Cook March 12 2014)
* Rachel Bow (Mat Cook March 12 2014)
* Emyr James (Mat Cook March 12 2014)
* Peter Knight (Mat Cook March 12 2014)
* Andy Gale (Mat Cook March 26 2014)
* Owen McAree (Mat Cook March 26 2014)
* Michal Stefenow (Mat Cook March 26 2014)
* Neil Tan (Mat Cook March 26 2014)
* Vaiva Kalmkaite? (Mat Cook Apr 23 2014)
* Alberto Santos (Mat Cook Apr 23 2014)
* Sonny Siree (sp?) (Mat Cook Apr 23 2014)
* Tim Ronsell (Mat Cook Apr 23 2014)
* Rob Voisey (Mat Cook Apr 23 2014)
* Mike Hunter (Mat Cook Apr 23 2014)
* Tony Bunting (Brian Starkey 30/4/14)
* Eric Jones (Brian Starkey 30/4/14)
* Carl Phillips (Brian Starkey 30/4/14)
* Ed Ben (Brian Starkey 30/4/14)
* Toby Norman (Brian Starkey 30/4/14)
* Marco Galardini (Mat Cook May 7 2014)
* Thomas Keller (Mat Cook May 7 2014)
* Martin Lenz (Mat Cook 28 May 2014)
* David Grech (Mat Cook 28 May 2014)
* Rick Lupton (Mat Cook 28 May 2014)
* Tim Regan (Mat Cook 28 May 2014)
* Shashank Srinivasan (Mat Cook 28 May 2014)
* Al Napp (Mat Cook 4 June 2014)
* Tom Roberts (Mat Cook 4 June 2014)
* Matthew Taylor (Mat Cook 4 June 2014)
* Milosz Wasilewski (Mat Cook 4 June 2014)
* Matt Grimes (Brian Starkey 11/06/14)
* Brandon Invergo (Brian Starkey 11/06/14)
* Simon West (Brian Starkey 11/06/14)
* Kevin Rathbone (Brian Starkey 11/06/14)
* Richard Gordon (Brian Starkey 11/06/14)
* Rob Yates (Brian Starkey 12/07/14)
* Alex Gee (Brian Starkey 12/07/14)
* Patrick Beigent (Brian Starkey 12/07/14)
* Guilliame Tucker (Brian Starkey 12/07/14)
* Jo Brook (Brian Starkey 12/07/14)
* David Taylor (Brian Starkey 12/07/14)
* Joe Watson (Brian Starkey 23/07/14)
* Richard Armstrong (Brian Starkey 23/07/14)
* Eric Gowland (Brian Starkey 23/07/14)
* Paul Holland (Brian Starkey 23/07/14)
* Craig Richardson (Brian Starkey 23/07/14)
* Stevan Wing (Mat Cook 11/08/2014)
* John Sidiropoulos (Mat Cook 11/08/2014)
* Greaham Douglas (Stevan Wing 17/09/2014)
* Joseph Gamble (Stevan Wing 17/09/2014)
* Robert Fryers (Stevan Wing 17/09/2014)
* Will Hartley (Stevan Wing 17/09/2014)
* Alistair Turnbull (Stevan Wing 24/09/2014)
* Tim Ramsdale (Stevan Wing 24/09/2014)
* Hugo Van Sansen (Stevan Wing 24/09/2014)
* Marco Aita (David Barham 08/10/2014)
* Rob Shore (David Barham 08/10/2014)
* Katy Marshall (David Barham 08/10/2014)
* John Clarke (David Barham 08/10/2014)
* Danny Farrant (Stevan Wing 15/10/2014)
* John Ginger (Stevan Wing 15/10/2014)
* Emilo Mont (Stevan Wing 15/10/2014)
* Geoff Lunn (Stevan Wing 15/10/2014)
* Milosch Meriac (Stevan Wing 05/11/2014)
* Abhi Manyu (Stevan Wing 05/11/2014)
* Alba Rodriguez (Stevan Wing 05/11/2014)
* Stephen Paulger (Stevan Wing 05/11/2014)
* Erik Pickering (Stevan Wing 05/11/2014)
* Rob Meadows (Stevan Wing 03/12/2014)
* Chris Mayhurst (Stevan Wing 03/12/2014)
* Giovanni Orlando (Stevan Wing 03/12/2014)
* Chris Padbury (Stevan Wing 03/12/2014)
* Robin Sterling (Stevan Wing 03/12/2014)
* Kristien De Clercq (Stevan Wing 03/12/2014)
* "Nevindep" (Mat Cook 11 Dec 2014)
* Jae Turner (Mat Cook 11 Dec 2014)
* Luke Twydell (Mat Cook 11 Dec 2014)
* Steph Tyszka (Mat Cook 20 Dec 2014)
* Jonny Waite (Brian Starkey 3/9/14)
* Toby Jaffey (Brian Starkey 3/9/14)
* Greg Matthews (Brian Starkey 3/9/14)
* Tom Parker (Brian Starkey 12/11/14)
* Ben Weeks (Brian Starkey 12/11/14)
* Clara Todd (Brian Starkey 17/12/14)
* Ian Mc (Brian Starkey 17/12/14)
* Timothy Baldock (Brian Starkey 17/12/14)
* Rob Rescrola (Brian Starkey 7/1/15)
* Tariq Harris (Brian Starkey 7/1/15)
* Ed Robertson (Brian Starkey 7/1/15)
* Imogen Ford (Brian Starkey 7/1/15)
* Dan Tidhar (Brian Starkey 7/1/15)
* Tom Stroud (Brian Starkey 28/1/15)
* Graeme ??? (Brian Starkey 28/1/15)
* Henry Begg (Brian Starkey 28/1/15)
* Phil McArthur (Brian Starkey 28/1/15)
* Alex Judd (Martin de Selincourt 11/02/2015)
* Adam Mulligan (Martin de Selincourt 11/02/2015)
* Adam Nightingale (Martin de Selincourt 11/02/2015)
* Charlotte Harvey (Martin de Selincourt 11/02/2015)
* Matt Wayland (Martin de Selincourt 11/02/2015)
* Andrei R. (Martin de Selincourt 11/02/2015)
* John Mead (Martin de Selincourt 11/02/2015)

= More trained users =

Fully trained:
* Hugo Keene (Mat Cook 31/03/2015)
* Antony Congedo (Mat Cook 31/03/2015)
* Alina Velea (Mat Cook 31/03/2015)
* Nik Newark (Brian Starkey 22/4/15)
* Claire Harriette (Brian Starkey 22/4/15)
* Dittany Rose (Brian Starkey 22/4/15)
* Martin Prescott (Brian Starkey 22/4/15)
* Abi Bush (Brian Starkey 6/05/2015)
* Arik Kershenbaum (Brian Starkey 6/05/2015)
* Alexandra Grigore (Brian Starkey 6/05/2015)
* Roy Gwinn (Brian Starkey 6/05/2015)
* Josh Kaggie (Brian Starkey 6/05/2015)
* Stoyan Smoukov (Brian Starkey 6/05/2015)
* Adam Reig (Stevan Wing 27/05/2015)
* Nicola Westgarth-Flynn (Stevan Wing 27/05/2015)
* Dave Jordan (Stevan Wing 27/05/2015)
* Khameinei Ali (Stevan Wing 27/05/2015)
* Fotis Georgatos (Stevan Wing 27/05/2015)
* Tianheng Zhao (Stevan Wing 27/05/2015)
* Oliver Fleck (Rob Voisey 16/06/2015)
* Johan Henriksson (Rob Voisey 16/06/2015)
* Daryl Stewart (Rob Voisey 16/06/2015)
* Frodi Jones (Rob Voisey 16/06/2015)
* Andrew Mulholland (Rob Voisey 16/06/2015)
* Tobias Wenzel (Brian Starkey 19/06/2015)
* Alex Ridge (Brian Starkey 19/06/2015)
* Louis Kovalevsky (Brian Starkey 19/06/2015)
* Rich Hall (Brian Starkey 19/06/2015)
* Ben Alper (Brian Starkey 19/06/2015)
* Chandu Sekhar (Brian Starkey 19/06/2015)
* Patrick ? (Rob Voisey 23/06/2015)
* Andrew Cooke (Rob Voisey 23/06/2015)
* Rosy Hunt (Rob Voisey 23/06/2015)
* Tim Radvan (Rob Voisey 23/06/2015)
* Benjamin Thomas Summers (Rob Voisey 23/06/2015)
* Tom Hartley (Rob Voisey 02/07/2015)
* Lucia Corsini (Rob Voisey 02/07/2015)
* Clive Beale (Brian Starkey 29/07/2015)
* Tumi Jones (Brian Starkey 29/07/2015)
* Daniel Bailey (Brian Starkey 29/07/2015)
* Tom Garton (Brian Starkey 29/07/2015)
* Alice Milligan (Brian Starkey 29/07/2015)
* Phill Banks (Brian Starkey 4/08/2015)
* Ned Booker (Brian Starkey 4/08/2015)
* Karan Gupta (Brian Starkey 4/08/2015)
* Dave Frost (Brian Starkey 4/08/2015)
* Fred Sorgeloos (Brian Starkey 4/08/2015)
* Abigail Tyrrell (Rob Voisey 27/11/2015)
* David Jordan (Rob Voisey 27/11/2015)
* Robyn Kerrison (Rob Voisey 27/11/2015)
* Andrea Cipri (Rob Voisey 27/11/2015)
* Jakub Sanak (Rob Voisey 27/11/2015)

= Yet more trained users =

* Training 18 Nov 2015 (Mat Cook)
** Jack Brewster
** Mark Wainwright
** Kate Aston (again)
** Mayke Santos
** Barry Plows
** Victor Rybnok - no show, not trained, not a fully inducted member
* Training 05 Dec 2015 (Mat Cook)
** Leo Rines (needs keyfob fully activating)
** Naomi Griffiths
** Jose Chitty
** David Haines
** Simon Hartley
* Bogdan Spiridon (17/9/15 Brian Starkey)
* Stewart Barton (17/9/15 Brian Starkey)
* Jonathan Hughes (17/9/15 Brian Starkey)
* Anija Dokter (17/9/15 Brian Starkey)
* Paul Bond (17/9/15 Brian Starkey)
* Thomas Richardson (6/1/16 Brian Starkey)
* William Deeks (6/1/16 Brian Starkey)
* Jonathan Woolf (6/1/16 Brian Starkey)
* Mark Radford (6/1/16 Brian Starkey)
* Tom Kelly (6/1/16 Brian Starkey)
* Giovanni Bisutti (6/1/16 Brian Starkey)
* Victor Rybynok (2/2/16 David Barham)
* Olivier Martin (2/2/16 David Barham)
* Craig Easton (23/03/16 Brian Starkey)
* Daniel Zerbino (23/03/16 Brian Starkey)
* Jeremy Minton (23/03/16 Brian Starkey)
* Shunsuke Fujibayashi (23/03/16 Brian Starkey)
* Charna Hume (23/03/16 Brian Starkey)
* Jamie Powell (23/03/16 Brian Starkey)
* Thomas Gillepie (5/4/16 Tom Parker)
* Mark Barnard (5/4/16 Tom Parker)
* Francois Eve (18/04/16 Brian Starkey)
* David Hurron (18/04/16 Brian Starkey)
* Paul Routly (18/04/16 Brian Starkey)
* Thomas Wagner (18/04/16 Brian Starkey)
* Steve Carey (18/04/16 Brian Starkey)
* Sophie Weeks (18/04/16 Brian Starkey)
* Dan Evans (3/05/16 Tom Parker)
* Thomas Grant (3/05/16 Tom Parker)
* Thomas Arrow (3/05/16 Tom Parker)
* David Marcus (3/05/16 Tom Parker)
* Joe Halstead (3/05/16 Tom Parker)
* Steve Murphy (3/05/16 Tom Parker)
* Martin Hollis (3/05/16 Tom Parker)
* Miguel Morin (21/06/16 Brian Starkey)
* Cadu Miceli (21/06/16 Brian Starkey)
* Joe Studwell (21/06/16 Brian Starkey)
* Adrien Leger (21/06/16 Brian Starkey)

= Training Cheatsheet =

The training structure and prompt sheet. Please note, this is used by the Laser Cutter Owners as a prompt to ensure training is executed in a consistent and complete fashion is included on this page; this does not constitute and is not a substitute for the training itself.

== Group Training ==

The group training introduction structure, suitable for 1-4 members at a time in a 1 hr session.

Introduction of main components
* Laser
* Cutting Mechanics
* Water Cooler System
* Filter
* PC
* Materials (what it can cut, supply)

Checks for everyone to do
* Check in use, looks ok
* Check water bath, temperature

Powering Up
* Turning on filter (Tick = ok, Warning = tell the owners, Cross = don't use it and tell the owners)
* Turning on Laser and warmup, what to do if doesn't power up
* Turning on PC and starting software

LaserCut Project walkthrough (using M+S+text keyring example)
* Package function, drawing, import file types
* Bed dimensions
* Paths, yellow dots, 'united' shapes
* Blue dot, Immediate mode
* Layers and colours
* Through cut, surface cut and engraving, speeds and strengths
* Various steps to build keyring design (shapes, text, uniting, layers, alignment, scaling, layers)
* Job ordering
* Saving
* Download as immediate, delete, download current

Laser Operation
* Lid
* Control panel, escape
* Moving head XY, indicator laser, datum
* Moving Z
* Focus
* Start position and test
* Start, pause and emergency stop function
* Do job, pause/open lid, restart

Laser Hazards
* Process and progression for normal operation failure (fire) - pause, open, move, CO2
* Process for abnormal operation failure (mechanical/jam) - emergency stop, open, move, CO2
* Ensure confident of process

Power Down
* Switch off laser
* Switch off filtration
* Clean any residue from the bed or bottom tray
* Close lid

== Individual Training Task ==

The individual task to get familiar, prompt questions and check understanding:

Task
* Make a personalised focus tool
* Square acrylic of appropriate size
* Member's name, "Focus Tool", keychain hole
* Should use full cut, surface cut, engrave
* Should demonstrate all steps, size, appropriate ordering, positioning

Steps
* Set individual to work, don't prompt but do answer questions (or pose if needed)
* Talk through design once done, question/check things etc
* Proceed to lasering (watch carefully all steps)
* Ask to stop job/restart, question escalation process

Assuming all ok:
* Get them to read the health and safety notes about operation and materials
* Add to the trained member list!

== Project Oversight ==

For next 2-3 projects, ensure member will find another more experienced trained user to support them (second pair of eyes)

Equipment/Laser Cutter/Training

2016-06-21T20:05:13Z

BrianS: /* Yet more trained users */

[[Equipment|Equipment]] / [[Equipment/Laser_Cutter|Laser Cutter]] / Training

= Laser Cutter Training =

This page documents the process for being trained on the Laser Cutter, and the list of members who have completed that training.

== Summary ==

Training takes place in three main steps:
* Group Training of 1-4 members, going through the equipment and how to use it (~1hr)
* Individual Training Task, where an individual member is set a task to complete to prove and improve understanding (~30min each)

Training on the Laser Cutter is run by the Laser Cutter Owners. The Laser Cutter Owners are a group of people responsible for maintaining and training on the laser cutter, and hence have been trained to train, and trained to perform the weekly and monthly maintenance on the laser cutter.

== Booking ==

Sessions are advertised on '''http://meetup.makespace.org'''
* For discussing training, or requesting additional slots if needed, use the mailing list thread: [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/cammakespace/vNrS07zVuY0/discussion Training : Laser Cutter]

Notes:
* You can only be trained if you have your name allocated to a slot (groups will be restricted to four at a time, so please don't make up additional spaces)
* You must do the group and individual training on the same day

= Trained Users =

The following members of Makespace are owner/trainers of the laser cutter:
* Simon Ford
* David Barham
* Nick Johnson
* Toby Moncaster
* Martin de Selincourt
* Mat Cook
* [[User:stevancw|Stevan Wing]]

The following members of Makespace are trainers on the laser cutter:
* Brian Starkey
* [[User:robv|Rob Voisey]]
* Tom Parker

The following members of Makespace are owners on the laser cutter:
* Diane Probst

The following members of Makespace are trained and qualified to use the Laser Cutter (note, they are not qualified to train others however):
* Steve Upton (Simon Ford, 23/01/2013)
* Martin de Selincourt (Simon Ford, 23/01/2013)
* Oliver Jackson (Simon Ford, 23/01/2013)
* Simon Stirley (Simon Ford, 01/02/2013)
* Stephen Woolhead (Simon Ford, 01/02/2013)
* Martin Levine (Simon Ford, 01/02/2013)
* Uwe Borowski (Simon Ford, 01/02/2013)
* Peter Sewell (Simon Ford, 03/02/2013)
* Steve Loughran (Simon Ford, 03/02/2013)
* ST John (Simon Ford, 03/02/2013)
* Henry Gomersall (Simon Ford, 03/02/2013)
* Brian Corteil (Simon Ford, 05/02/2013)
* Wayne Keenan (Simon Ford, 05/02/2013)
* Andrew Dunn (Simon Ford, 05/02/2013)
* David Knell (Simon Ford, 05/02/2013)
* Tom Oinn (David Barham, 12/02/2013)
* Amir Chaudhry (David Barham, 12/02/2013)
* Anil Madhavapeddy (David Barham, 12/02/2013)
* Edward Imhagwe (David Barham, 12/02/2013)
* Michael Dales (Simon Ford, 2/03/2013)
* Laura James (Simon Ford, 2/03/2013)
* Robert Copcutt (Simon Ford, 2/03/2013)
* Phil Cowans (Simon Ford, 2/03/2013)
* Errol McMullen (Simon Ford, 9/03/2013)
* Gaye Soykok (Simon Ford, 19/03/2013)
* Mark Williamson (Simon Ford, 19/03/2013)
* Joe Tapply (Simon Ford, 19/03/2013)
* Dan Ros (Simon Ford, 19/03/2013)
* Paul Osborn (Simon Ford, 27/03/2013)
* David Esteves (Simon Ford, 27/03/2013)
* Zé Pinto Ferreira (Simon Ford, 27/03/2013)
* Sharath (Simon Ford, 27/03/2013)
* Andy Jude (Simon Ford, 5/04/2013)
* Mark Mellors (Simon Ford, 5/04/2013)
* Chris Abri (Simon Ford, 5/04/2013)
* Tom Ingham (Simon Ford, 5/04/2013)
* Adrian van den Heever (David Barham, 11/04/2013)
* Chris Voth (David Barham, 11/04/2013)
* Archie Reid (David Barham, 11/04/2013)
* Rachel Rayns (David Barham, 11/04/2013)
* Giovanni Orlando (David Barham, 15/04/2013)
* Chunhe Yu (Nicholas Johnson, 04/04/2013)
* Marko Cosic (Nicholas Johnson, 04/04/2013)
* Mark Watson (Nicholas Johnson, 04/04/2013)
* Andy Fisher (Nicholas Johnson, 02/05/2013)
* David Bebb (Nicholas Johnson, 02/05/2013)
* Simon Haydn (Nicholas Johnson, 02/05/2013)
* Adrian Carr (Nicholas Johnson, 02/05/2013)
* John Clamp (Nicholas Johnson, 10/05/2013)
* Maciek Piatek (Nicholas Johnson, 10/05/2013)
* Antonio Barragan (Nicholas Johnson, 10/05/2013)
* John Sturdy (Nicholas Johnson, 10/05/2013)
* Roeland Schumacher (Nicholas Johnson, 10/05/2013)
* Mark Tillotson (Nicholas Johnson, 10/05/2013)
* Ward Hills (Nicholas Johnson, 10/05/2013)
* Anne Harrison (Nicholas Johnson, 17/05/2013)
* William Morton (Nicholas Johnson, 17/05/2013)
* Ali (Nicholas Johnson, 17/05/2013)
* Rod Williams (Nicholas Johnson, 17/05/2013)
* Toby Moncaster (Simon Ford, 30/5/2013)
* Damien Guihen (David Barham, 08/06/2013)
* Ben Evan (David Barham, 08/06/2013)
* Jake Young (David Barham, 08/06/2013)
* Shareef Jalloq (David Barham, 08/06/2013)
* Renee Chow (David Barham, 08/06/2013)
* Dan Tidhar, (David Barham, 24/6/2013)
* Mat Cook, (David Barham, 24/6/2013)
* Toby Roberts (David Barham, 24/6/2013)
* Jonathan Austin (David Barham, 24/6/2013)
* Stacy Smith (David Barham, 13/8/2013)
* Matt Harvey (David Barham, 13/8/2013)
* Marcin (David Barham, 13/8/2013)
* James Waldmeyer (David Barham, 18/9/2013)
* Chris Wilson (David Barham, 18/9/2013)
* Kevin Maloney (David Barham, 18/9/2013)
* Harry Braviner (David Barham, 18/9/2013)
* Lee (David Barham, 18/9/2013)
* Jon Aas (Toby Moncaster, 24/9/2013)
* Armando Carlone (Toby Moncaster, 24/9/2013)
* Eckart Jack (Toby Moncaster, 24/9/2013)
* Pop Sharma (Toby Moncaster, 24/9/2013)
* Anthony Wainman (Toby Moncaster, 13/10/13)
* Hazel Jenkins (Toby Moncaster, 13/10/13)
* James Hutton (Toby Moncaster, 13/10/13)
* Jia Wei Lim (Toby Moncaster, 13/10/13)
* Julius Schmidt (Toby Moncaster, 13/10/13)
* Riccardo Gherardi (Toby Moncaster, 23/10/13)
* Anna Stoilova (Toby Moncaster, 23/10/13)
* Glyn Knowles (Toby Moncaster, 23/10/13)
* James Cooke (Toby Moncaster, 23/10/13)
* Jennifer Herbert (Toby Moncaster, 23/10/13)
* Simon Birrell (Toby Moncaster, 23/10/13)
* Theo Sanderson (Toby Moncaster, 23/10/13)
* Indy Wilkhu (Toby Moncaster, 23/10/13 - practical to come)
* John Campbell (Toby Moncaster, 30/10/13)
* Stephen Jeapes (Toby Moncaster, 30/10/13)
* Chris Stanley (Toby Moncaster, 30/10/13)
* Mat Greenwood (Toby Moncaster, 30/10/13)
* Jonathon Brookfield (Toby Moncaster, 30/10/13)
* Matt Grimes (Toby Moncaster, 30/10/13)
* Richard Fosh (Toby Moncaster, 30/10/13)
* Esther Leighton (Toby Moncaster, 30/10/13)
* Katia Dilks (Toby Moncaster, 21/11/13)
* Tim Dilks (Toby Moncaster, 21/11/13)
* Alexander MacFaden (Toby Moncaster, 21/11/13)
* Brian Starkey (Toby Moncaster, 21/11/13)
* Dave Potts (Martin de Selincourt, 4/12/13)
* Andy Spencer (Martin de Selincourt, 4/12/13)
* Jon Green (Martin de Selincourt, 4/12/13)
* Danny Garden (Martin de Selincourt, 4/12/13)
* Steve Wiseman (Martin de Selincourt, 4/12/13)
* Patrick Wollner (David Barham, 18/2/14)
* Leonardo Impett (David Barham, 18/2/14)
* Diana Probst (Brian Starkey, 19/3/14)
* Hidde-Jan Lemstra (Brian Starkey, 19/3/14)
* Francisco Cordobes (Brian Starkey, 19/3/14)
* Peter Ferguson (Mat Cook March 5 2014)
* Tim Hayward (Mat Cook March 5 2014)
* Jason White (Mat Cook March 5 2014)
* Stuart Wilson (Mat Cook March 5 2014)
* Steve Harrison (Mat Cook March 5 2014)
* Alex Atkinson (Mat Cook March 12 2014)
* Kate Aston (Mat Cook March 12 2014)
* Sheila Shepherd (Mat Cook March 12 2014)
* Rachel Bow (Mat Cook March 12 2014)
* Emyr James (Mat Cook March 12 2014)
* Peter Knight (Mat Cook March 12 2014)
* Andy Gale (Mat Cook March 26 2014)
* Owen McAree (Mat Cook March 26 2014)
* Michal Stefenow (Mat Cook March 26 2014)
* Neil Tan (Mat Cook March 26 2014)
* Vaiva Kalmkaite? (Mat Cook Apr 23 2014)
* Alberto Santos (Mat Cook Apr 23 2014)
* Sonny Siree (sp?) (Mat Cook Apr 23 2014)
* Tim Ronsell (Mat Cook Apr 23 2014)
* Rob Voisey (Mat Cook Apr 23 2014)
* Mike Hunter (Mat Cook Apr 23 2014)
* Tony Bunting (Brian Starkey 30/4/14)
* Eric Jones (Brian Starkey 30/4/14)
* Carl Phillips (Brian Starkey 30/4/14)
* Ed Ben (Brian Starkey 30/4/14)
* Toby Norman (Brian Starkey 30/4/14)
* Marco Galardini (Mat Cook May 7 2014)
* Thomas Keller (Mat Cook May 7 2014)
* Martin Lenz (Mat Cook 28 May 2014)
* David Grech (Mat Cook 28 May 2014)
* Rick Lupton (Mat Cook 28 May 2014)
* Tim Regan (Mat Cook 28 May 2014)
* Shashank Srinivasan (Mat Cook 28 May 2014)
* Al Napp (Mat Cook 4 June 2014)
* Tom Roberts (Mat Cook 4 June 2014)
* Matthew Taylor (Mat Cook 4 June 2014)
* Milosz Wasilewski (Mat Cook 4 June 2014)
* Matt Grimes (Brian Starkey 11/06/14)
* Brandon Invergo (Brian Starkey 11/06/14)
* Simon West (Brian Starkey 11/06/14)
* Kevin Rathbone (Brian Starkey 11/06/14)
* Richard Gordon (Brian Starkey 11/06/14)
* Rob Yates (Brian Starkey 12/07/14)
* Alex Gee (Brian Starkey 12/07/14)
* Patrick Beigent (Brian Starkey 12/07/14)
* Guilliame Tucker (Brian Starkey 12/07/14)
* Jo Brook (Brian Starkey 12/07/14)
* David Taylor (Brian Starkey 12/07/14)
* Joe Watson (Brian Starkey 23/07/14)
* Richard Armstrong (Brian Starkey 23/07/14)
* Eric Gowland (Brian Starkey 23/07/14)
* Paul Holland (Brian Starkey 23/07/14)
* Craig Richardson (Brian Starkey 23/07/14)
* Stevan Wing (Mat Cook 11/08/2014)
* John Sidiropoulos (Mat Cook 11/08/2014)
* Greaham Douglas (Stevan Wing 17/09/2014)
* Joseph Gamble (Stevan Wing 17/09/2014)
* Robert Fryers (Stevan Wing 17/09/2014)
* Will Hartley (Stevan Wing 17/09/2014)
* Alistair Turnbull (Stevan Wing 24/09/2014)
* Tim Ramsdale (Stevan Wing 24/09/2014)
* Hugo Van Sansen (Stevan Wing 24/09/2014)
* Marco Aita (David Barham 08/10/2014)
* Rob Shore (David Barham 08/10/2014)
* Katy Marshall (David Barham 08/10/2014)
* John Clarke (David Barham 08/10/2014)
* Danny Farrant (Stevan Wing 15/10/2014)
* John Ginger (Stevan Wing 15/10/2014)
* Emilo Mont (Stevan Wing 15/10/2014)
* Geoff Lunn (Stevan Wing 15/10/2014)
* Milosch Meriac (Stevan Wing 05/11/2014)
* Abhi Manyu (Stevan Wing 05/11/2014)
* Alba Rodriguez (Stevan Wing 05/11/2014)
* Stephen Paulger (Stevan Wing 05/11/2014)
* Erik Pickering (Stevan Wing 05/11/2014)
* Rob Meadows (Stevan Wing 03/12/2014)
* Chris Mayhurst (Stevan Wing 03/12/2014)
* Giovanni Orlando (Stevan Wing 03/12/2014)
* Chris Padbury (Stevan Wing 03/12/2014)
* Robin Sterling (Stevan Wing 03/12/2014)
* Kristien De Clercq (Stevan Wing 03/12/2014)
* "Nevindep" (Mat Cook 11 Dec 2014)
* Jae Turner (Mat Cook 11 Dec 2014)
* Luke Twydell (Mat Cook 11 Dec 2014)
* Steph Tyszka (Mat Cook 20 Dec 2014)
* Jonny Waite (Brian Starkey 3/9/14)
* Toby Jaffey (Brian Starkey 3/9/14)
* Greg Matthews (Brian Starkey 3/9/14)
* Tom Parker (Brian Starkey 12/11/14)
* Ben Weeks (Brian Starkey 12/11/14)
* Clara Todd (Brian Starkey 17/12/14)
* Ian Mc (Brian Starkey 17/12/14)
* Timothy Baldock (Brian Starkey 17/12/14)
* Rob Rescrola (Brian Starkey 7/1/15)
* Tariq Harris (Brian Starkey 7/1/15)
* Ed Robertson (Brian Starkey 7/1/15)
* Imogen Ford (Brian Starkey 7/1/15)
* Dan Tidhar (Brian Starkey 7/1/15)
* Tom Stroud (Brian Starkey 28/1/15)
* Graeme ??? (Brian Starkey 28/1/15)
* Henry Begg (Brian Starkey 28/1/15)
* Phil McArthur (Brian Starkey 28/1/15)
* Alex Judd (Martin de Selincourt 11/02/2015)
* Adam Mulligan (Martin de Selincourt 11/02/2015)
* Adam Nightingale (Martin de Selincourt 11/02/2015)
* Charlotte Harvey (Martin de Selincourt 11/02/2015)
* Matt Wayland (Martin de Selincourt 11/02/2015)
* Andrei R. (Martin de Selincourt 11/02/2015)
* John Mead (Martin de Selincourt 11/02/2015)

= More trained users =

Fully trained:
* Hugo Keene (Mat Cook 31/03/2015)
* Antony Congedo (Mat Cook 31/03/2015)
* Alina Velea (Mat Cook 31/03/2015)
* Nik Newark (Brian Starkey 22/4/15)
* Claire Harriette (Brian Starkey 22/4/15)
* Dittany Rose (Brian Starkey 22/4/15)
* Martin Prescott (Brian Starkey 22/4/15)
* Abi Bush (Brian Starkey 6/05/2015)
* Arik Kershenbaum (Brian Starkey 6/05/2015)
* Alexandra Grigore (Brian Starkey 6/05/2015)
* Roy Gwinn (Brian Starkey 6/05/2015)
* Josh Kaggie (Brian Starkey 6/05/2015)
* Stoyan Smoukov (Brian Starkey 6/05/2015)
* Adam Reig (Stevan Wing 27/05/2015)
* Nicola Westgarth-Flynn (Stevan Wing 27/05/2015)
* Dave Jordan (Stevan Wing 27/05/2015)
* Khameinei Ali (Stevan Wing 27/05/2015)
* Fotis Georgatos (Stevan Wing 27/05/2015)
* Tianheng Zhao (Stevan Wing 27/05/2015)
* Oliver Fleck (Rob Voisey 16/06/2015)
* Johan Henriksson (Rob Voisey 16/06/2015)
* Daryl Stewart (Rob Voisey 16/06/2015)
* Frodi Jones (Rob Voisey 16/06/2015)
* Andrew Mulholland (Rob Voisey 16/06/2015)
* Tobias Wenzel (Brian Starkey 19/06/2015)
* Alex Ridge (Brian Starkey 19/06/2015)
* Louis Kovalevsky (Brian Starkey 19/06/2015)
* Rich Hall (Brian Starkey 19/06/2015)
* Ben Alper (Brian Starkey 19/06/2015)
* Chandu Sekhar (Brian Starkey 19/06/2015)
* Patrick ? (Rob Voisey 23/06/2015)
* Andrew Cooke (Rob Voisey 23/06/2015)
* Rosy Hunt (Rob Voisey 23/06/2015)
* Tim Radvan (Rob Voisey 23/06/2015)
* Benjamin Thomas Summers (Rob Voisey 23/06/2015)
* Tom Hartley (Rob Voisey 02/07/2015)
* Lucia Corsini (Rob Voisey 02/07/2015)
* Clive Beale (Brian Starkey 29/07/2015)
* Tumi Jones (Brian Starkey 29/07/2015)
* Daniel Bailey (Brian Starkey 29/07/2015)
* Tom Garton (Brian Starkey 29/07/2015)
* Alice Milligan (Brian Starkey 29/07/2015)
* Phill Banks (Brian Starkey 4/08/2015)
* Ned Booker (Brian Starkey 4/08/2015)
* Karan Gupta (Brian Starkey 4/08/2015)
* Dave Frost (Brian Starkey 4/08/2015)
* Fred Sorgeloos (Brian Starkey 4/08/2015)
* Abigail Tyrrell (Rob Voisey 27/11/2015)
* David Jordan (Rob Voisey 27/11/2015)
* Robyn Kerrison (Rob Voisey 27/11/2015)
* Andrea Cipri (Rob Voisey 27/11/2015)
* Jakub Sanak (Rob Voisey 27/11/2015)

= Yet more trained users =

* Training 18 Nov 2015 (Mat Cook)
** Jack Brewster
** Mark Wainwright
** Kate Aston (again)
** Mayke Santos
** Barry Plows
** Victor Rybnok - no show, not trained, not a fully inducted member
* Training 05 Dec 2015 (Mat Cook)
** Leo Rines (needs keyfob fully activating)
** Naomi Griffiths
** Jose Chitty
** David Haines
** Simon Hartley
* Bogdan Spiridon (17/9/15 Brian Starkey)
* Stewart Barton (17/9/15 Brian Starkey)
* Jonathan Hughes (17/9/15 Brian Starkey)
* Anija Dokter (17/9/15 Brian Starkey)
* Paul Bond (17/9/15 Brian Starkey)
* Thomas Richardson (6/1/16 Brian Starkey)
* William Deeks (6/1/16 Brian Starkey)
* Jonathan Woolf (6/1/16 Brian Starkey)
* Mark Radford (6/1/16 Brian Starkey)
* Tom Kelly (6/1/16 Brian Starkey)
* Giovanni Bisutti (6/1/16 Brian Starkey)
* Victor Rybynok (2/2/16 David Barham)
* Olivier Martin (2/2/16 David Barham)
* Craig Easton (23/03/16 Brian Starkey)
* Daniel Zerbino (23/03/16 Brian Starkey)
* Jeremy Minton (23/03/16 Brian Starkey)
* Shunsuke Fujibayashi (23/03/16 Brian Starkey)
* Charna Hume (23/03/16 Brian Starkey)
* Jamie Powell (23/03/16 Brian Starkey)
* Thomas Gillepie (5/4/16 Tom Parker)
* Mark Barnard (5/4/16 Tom Parker)
* Francois Eve (18/04/16 Brian Starkey)
* David Hurron (18/04/16 Brian Starkey)
* Paul Routly (18/04/16 Brian Starkey)
* Thomas Wagner (18/04/16 Brian Starkey)
* Steve Carey (18/04/16 Brian Starkey)
* Sophie Weeks (18/04/16 Brian Starkey)
* Dan Evans (3/05/16 Tom Parker)
* Thomas Grant (3/05/16 Tom Parker)
* Thomas Arrow (3/05/16 Tom Parker)
* David Marcus (3/05/16 Tom Parker)
* Joe Halstead (3/05/16 Tom Parker)
* Steve Murphy (3/05/16 Tom Parker)
* Martin Hollis (3/05/16 Tom Parker)
*

= Training Cheatsheet =

The training structure and prompt sheet. Please note, this is used by the Laser Cutter Owners as a prompt to ensure training is executed in a consistent and complete fashion is included on this page; this does not constitute and is not a substitute for the training itself.

== Group Training ==

The group training introduction structure, suitable for 1-4 members at a time in a 1 hr session.

Introduction of main components
* Laser
* Cutting Mechanics
* Water Cooler System
* Filter
* PC
* Materials (what it can cut, supply)

Checks for everyone to do
* Check in use, looks ok
* Check water bath, temperature

Powering Up
* Turning on filter (Tick = ok, Warning = tell the owners, Cross = don't use it and tell the owners)
* Turning on Laser and warmup, what to do if doesn't power up
* Turning on PC and starting software

LaserCut Project walkthrough (using M+S+text keyring example)
* Package function, drawing, import file types
* Bed dimensions
* Paths, yellow dots, 'united' shapes
* Blue dot, Immediate mode
* Layers and colours
* Through cut, surface cut and engraving, speeds and strengths
* Various steps to build keyring design (shapes, text, uniting, layers, alignment, scaling, layers)
* Job ordering
* Saving
* Download as immediate, delete, download current

Laser Operation
* Lid
* Control panel, escape
* Moving head XY, indicator laser, datum
* Moving Z
* Focus
* Start position and test
* Start, pause and emergency stop function
* Do job, pause/open lid, restart

Laser Hazards
* Process and progression for normal operation failure (fire) - pause, open, move, CO2
* Process for abnormal operation failure (mechanical/jam) - emergency stop, open, move, CO2
* Ensure confident of process

Power Down
* Switch off laser
* Switch off filtration
* Clean any residue from the bed or bottom tray
* Close lid

== Individual Training Task ==

The individual task to get familiar, prompt questions and check understanding:

Task
* Make a personalised focus tool
* Square acrylic of appropriate size
* Member's name, "Focus Tool", keychain hole
* Should use full cut, surface cut, engrave
* Should demonstrate all steps, size, appropriate ordering, positioning

Steps
* Set individual to work, don't prompt but do answer questions (or pose if needed)
* Talk through design once done, question/check things etc
* Proceed to lasering (watch carefully all steps)
* Ask to stop job/restart, question escalation process

Assuming all ok:
* Get them to read the health and safety notes about operation and materials
* Add to the trained member list!

== Project Oversight ==

For next 2-3 projects, ensure member will find another more experienced trained user to support them (second pair of eyes)

Equipment/CNC Router

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== WARNING ==

{{Warning|'''There have been problems with the CNC router when used at higher speeds than the manufacturer's recommended maximum of 3000mm/s. Steps can be missed and the height can get wrong, resulting in head crashes.

Users should not exceed the recommended speeds and should wear safety goggles. Using expensive or precious materials in the router is at the user's risk!'''}}

[[Equipment|Equipment]] / CNC Router

[[File:WP_20130509_005.jpg|thumb|460px|right|CNC Router]]

== Summary ==

A CNC router is a computer controlled shaping machine. These are related to the hand held router. Instead of hand held routing, the tool paths can be controlled via computer numerical control. It is a computer-controlled machine for cutting various hard materials, such as wood, composites, aluminum, steel, plastics, and foams. It is one of many kinds of tools that have CNC variants. A CNC router is very similar in concept to a CNC milling machine. The CNC router is controlled by a computer. Coordinates are uploaded into the machine controller from a separate CAD program

* Capacity: 1200 x 1200 x 120mm
* Rate (X,Y): 6000mm/min (Max) 5000mm/min (Working)
* Rate (Z): 30mm/sec
* Spindle Speed: 4500 to 24000rpm
* Mechanical Precision: 0.01mm
* Spindle Power: 1.5KW Variable Speed, Water-cooled
* Blade Diameter: min 3.175mm, max 12.7mm
* Order Format: HPGL, G code, u00, mmg, plt
* Control System: DSP with USB connection

Here are some examples we've made on the CNC router (please add a photo of yours any time you do a job!)

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= Using the CNC Router =
== Owners ==

The Owners are those who have volunteered to be in charge of the equipment, organising maintenance, training others to use it, and generally being a point of contact. The current Owners of the CNC Router are:

* [[User:perfectphase|Stephen Woolhead]]
* Mark Mellors
* Dave Ansell
* David Bebb
* Simon Stirley
* Rick Lupton
* Robin Sterling
* Shareef Jalloq
* Hidde-Jan Lemstra

-- Further Contacts --

* Chris Abri 

If you have any questions, problems or concerns around the CNC router, please use the mailing list thread:
* [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/cammakespace/rkchD7VqM2c/discussion Log : CNC Router]

== Training ==

<div style="background:#FADADD; border:1px solid #FFC0CB; padding:5px">
<b>YOU CAN ONLY USE THE CNC ROUTER IF YOU HAVE BEEN TRAINED</b><br>
and have been added to the [[Equipment/CNC_Router/Training#Trained_Users|Trained Users]] list by one of the Owners
</div>

To get trained on the CNC router and be added to the qualified user list, you will need to arrange for a training session with one of the Owners.

If you'd like to arrange training, please see:
* [[Equipment/CNC_Router/Training|CNC Router Training]]

== Health and Safety ==

The CNC Router is a potentially dangerous piece of equipment which must only be operated by members who have received appropriate training and who take due care. The top things to always remember when using the CNC Router are:
* '''ONLY USE THE CNC ROUTER IF YOU ARE ON THE LIST OF TRAINED USERS'''
* '''NEVER LEAVE THE CNC ROUTER RUNNING UNATTENDED'''

As a trained user, you should be very aware of the following risks and how to deal with them:

'''FIRE''' - Cutting with the wrong settings could result in the material igniting.

'''TRAPPING''' - Stand clear of the machine while in motion.

'''DUST''' - Ensure extraction system is working.

'''NOISE''' - Ensure that you wear the correct PPE when working with the machine for prolonged periods.

Full Risk assessment[[File:CNC_Router.pdf ‎]]

== CNC Glossary ==

As with most new ventures into another profession or hobby, there is the need to learn a “new language” and its common abbreviations. We have introduced some of these in the description of the workflow process above. Here we’ll look at some in more detail. These are listed in alphabetical order.

=== 2D/2.5D/3D Toolpaths ===

Depending on the information source, the definitions of 2D, 2.5D and 3D can be quite vague and appear to overlap.

'''2D''' is simple horizontal cuts at a constant Z depth. For example, you cut out letter or a plaque shape to hang on the wall by moving the tool down to a specific depth and tracing the shape of the part you are cutting in 2D.

'''2.5D''' would be a little more complex than 2D as while the tool is cutting, the Z depth would be changing instead of staying constant. Typically this still uses 2D vector data to define the path but the way the tool moves in relation to the 2D data and its form will determine the shape that is cut. The most common example of 2.5D is VCarving. Although this cuts 2D vector shapes, the V-shaped tool “rides” on the edges of the vectors, so as it gets wider it cuts deeper and as the vector get closer together it will lift up in Z.

'''3D'''' These are toolpaths that like 2.5D toolpaths can move simultaneously in all 3 (X, Y and Z) axes however the shape they cut is described by following a 3D computer model and not vectors. They are typically cut with a Ball-Nose (round ended) tool. The tool will go back and forth across the 3D model following the contours of the part similar to an old fashioned copying or digitizing machine. The smoothness of the finished part depends on the Stepover setting in the toolpath as that determines how many times the tool will pass over the model. The size of the tool is also important as the software will only let it cut the detail that the end of the tool can fit into as it traces over the virtual surface. Examples of 3D toolpaths are 3D Rouging and 3D Finishing

=== 3-axis===

A 3-axis CNC machine is one that can move a router bit in the 3 primary directions, X, Y and Z. The image below show 3 views of a typical CNC setup and how the axes are referenced from each viewing direction.

=== CAD ===

CAD has been used as an abbreviation for both “Computer Aided Design” and “Computer Aided Drafting”. Now it has become a generic term in its own right that refers to a software program that can be used to create a 2D or 3D design.

=== CAM ===

When you discuss designing and preparing projects for your CNC machine, the follow-on side of CAD is CAM, which stands for ‘Computer Aided Manufacturing’ or ‘Computer Aided Machining’. This is the part of the process where the geometry developed during the CAD design process are now used to create the instructions that will move your CNC machine to ‘manufacture’ or machine the part.

=== Collet ===

The collet assembly is the component on a router or spindle that holds the router bit securely and consists of a precision collet and a collet nut. The collet is precisely sized to hold the router bit shank and the collet nut applies a compressive, friction fit as it is properly tightened onto the router or spindle shaft. It is very important to keep the collets clean and well maintained and depending on use, they must be periodically replaced.

=== Gantry ===

The gantry is the part of a CNC machine that typically has one of the horizontal axes running along it and also moves along the other horizontal axis to create the X and Y movement for the tool. The Z axis is also typically mounted on the gantry.

=== G-Code ===

This is a generic term for the code which is sent to the machine with the instructions telling it how to move. Or, to put it in our context, the file that is saved from the software using the Post Processor to format it for the CNC machine. In reality it’s a particular type of data that a lot of CNC’s use a variant of – so G-code is not necessarily interchangeable to different machines. The name comes from the fact that many of the codes within in start with a G. For example G01 specifies a Feed Rate move and G00 specifies a Rapid move etc.

=== Pass ===

When you have a toolpath that is too deep, too wide or a combination of both for the router bit to remove all the material at one time, the toolpath is broken up into multiple ‘Passes’ with each pass removing a part of the material.

When the toolpath is too deep, a Pass Depth (see entry below) value for the bit will be set and used to indicate the maximum Z depth the tool should cut on each Pass. The amount of material a tool can remove will be determined by the tooltype, size, material being cut and many other parameters. Tooling manufacturers typically offer recommendations for these values.

=== Post Processor ===

There are hundreds of different brands and models of CNC machines currently in use. When it comes to controlling them, many have a lot in common, but there can and will be differences. So, if you look at this as each machine speaks a slightly different language, there has to be a way for a single CAD/CAM program to speak to each machine and this is accomplished by using an “interpreter” called a Post Processor, also sometimes simply referred to as ‘pp’ or ‘post’.

For example, you design a project to cut an exact size circle out of a piece of material and calculate a toolpath to do that. When you actually save that toolpath so it can be used at your CNC machine, the correct Post Processor will ensure the instructions for cutting that circle are prepared correctly so your CNC machine can read and understand them and accurately cut the circle as you intended.

=== Router Bed or Machine Bed ===

The ‘bed’ identifies the part of a CNC machine where the material being machined is placed and held securely in position. For best results, the bed needs to be flat and sturdy. In most designs the bed is stationary; however there are exceptions to this where the bed moves to provide either the X or Y axis movement.

=== Sacrifice Sheet / Spoilboard ===

The spoilboard is normally a sacrificial sheet of material placed on top of the machine bed and is intended to be replaced as necessary. It protects the machine bed and allows frequent surfacing which will help to keep a truly flat surface to mount material and help maintain accuracy. This allows the stock material to be screwed down to it and the parts drilled and cut all the way through the material thickness.

=== Stepover ===

The Stepover setting found for most router bits allows you to control horizontal movement when machining areas wider than the router bit. Physically, stepover is the distance the center of the bit moves horizontally for each pass.

The Stepover is shown in the programs as both a physical distance (0.025” or 0.5mm for example) and as a percentage of bit diameter (6%, 8%, 50%, etc.). You can enter either value and the software will automatically calculate the other one for you. Typically most users refer to Stepover by its percentage value as it is a simple whole number and can easily be translated to other tool sizes for a particular task, for example when finishing setting the Stepover to be 10% of the ballnose tools diameter normally creates a reasonably finish surface.

=== Toolpath ===

A toolpath is the path created during the CAM part of your project design and represents the instructions your CNC machine will use to make the router bit move to duplicate what you have designed. In the software it is typically displayed as a set of lines which show a virtual picture of the path the tool tip will move along when the toolpath is run on the machine.

=== Vector ===

Vector is the word used to describe a 2D line, arc or curve. A vector can be used to describe almost any 2D shape.

== Instructions ==

[http://wiki.makespace.org/File:MPC6610_CNC_Router_Manual_v1.0-En.pdf Router Manual]

[[Equipment/CNC_Router/Hand_Controller|Hand Controller Look-up Guide]]

===Setting the Z Origin Using the Z0 Sensor===
''A tool that has an extremely narrow tip may break when it touches the tool sensor depending on which tool is to be used.''

1. Secure the workpiece on the bed, and place the Z0 sensor at the place where you want to set the Z origin on the workpiece. Face the surface of the Z0 sensor without the magnet facing upward.

[[image:Mill_z0.PNG]]

2. Use the handset to move the tool to the position above the sensor.

3. On the handset press OK + 8(Z-0). The tool slowly descend until it contacts the sensor. When the tool rises and stops, the setting operation is complete.

Note: It is important the tool is electrically conductive from tip to shaft, and the sensor is clean. Failure to check will cause damage to the tool and sensor.

4. Remove the sensor from the workpiece to a location where it will not interfere with future cutting operations.

==Software==

The standard software is Vectric's line of CAM software:

===VCarvePro===

[[image:Vcarvepro.png]]

VCarve Pro provides a powerful but intuitive software solution for 2D design and calculation of 2D and 2.5D toolpaths for cutting parts on a CNC Router.

The software can import 2D designs from other programs but also includes a full set of drawing and editing tools with advanced layout options such as True-Shape Nesting. The toolpath options cover all typical 2D routing operations such as Profiling, Pocketing, Auto-Inlays and Drilling as well as 2.5D strategies such as V-Carving, Prism carving, Fluting and even a decorative Texturing strategy. Each toolpath includes appropriate options to customize the settings and provide a high level of control for different types of operation. In addition all toolpaths can be previewed to show just how the part will look when it is actually cut, this allows instant feedback to allow toolpaths to be further optimized.

'''Details''': http://www.vectric.com/products/vcarve-pro.htm

'''Training Resources''': http://support.vectric.com/training-material/vcarve-pro

===Cut3D===

[[image:Vectric-cut3d.jpg|266px]]

Cut3D is a dedicated toolpath engine for CNC machining 3D models that have been designed using a 3D CAD or Graphics design product such as AutoCAD, Rhino3D, 3D Studio etc. or scanned using a laser or touch probe device. Cut3D's exceptionally easy to use interface leads you step-by-step through the process of loading a model, setting the size, interactively placing tabs to hold the job in place, calculating single, double or four sided roughing and finishing toolpaths, previewing the results and finally saving the CNC code to run on your machine.

3D Models that are too large / thick to machine because of gantry height, cutter length or limited material thickness can be 'Sliced' into separate pieces. Each slice can then be machined and the complete job assembled.

'''Details''': http://www.vectric.com/products/cut3d.html

'''Training Resources''': http://support.vectric.com/training-material/cut3d

===PhotoVCarve===

[[image:Vectric-photovcarve.gif|266px]]

PhotoVCarve creates lines of grooves that vary in width and depth to represent the detail in a photograph or image. The quality of the finished result is very dependant upon a high level of contrast between the material surface and the machined grooves. This information is very important to remember when cutting designs using the PhotoVCarve software.

PhotoVCarve machines dark areas in a photograph with wide groove and the lighter areas to have narrower ones. The software automatically calculates the toolpaths based on the cutter selected and maximum depth of groove required.

'''Details''': http://www.vectric.com/products/photovcarve.html

'''Training Resources''': http://support.vectric.com/training-material/photovcarve

== Tooling ==

=== Router Bits ===

Router bits (or cutters) are the most common type of cutter, they have two or more vertical cutting edges. These are good general purpose cutters that can be found in most DIY shops. They are the same type that you would use in a manual hand held router.

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It is important to notice that the cutters are on the edge of the body only, they do not extend to the centre of the cutter. This means the cutter CAN NOT BE USED AS A DRILL. An holes that are made by these sorts of cutters must be made by ramping the cutter to the correct depth in a sloping or spiral motion.

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<b>NEVER USE ROUTER BITS THAT HAVE BEARINGS.</b> These types of cutters are designed for manual routers where you can feel the feed back of the bearing in contact with the material being cut. A CNC device has no such feedback and will press the bearing into the material has hard as it can until something gives, i.e. the cutter breaks or much worse the spindle breaks. People found using these types of cutters on the CNC router will be BANNED! Just use the version without the bearing.

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The cutting edges should always be the lowest part of the cutter.
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=== End mills ===

'''Up Cut and Down Cut'''

Router end mills have two variants, up cut (left) and down cut (right); there is a third type, compression, but they are quite rare.

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Most cutters are up cut, which have the cutting service on the top of the flutes and as they rotate lift the chips up and away from the material being cut.

Down cut cutters have the cutting edge on the bottom of the flutes and push chips down towards the material being cut. This has the advantage of pressing the material being cut into the bed of the machine; this is especially useful for thin plastics. The other advantage is the top surface shows far less breakout and splintering, this is a big advantage for materials like laminates.

On image on the left has been cut with an up-cut end mill and the image on the right a down-cut.

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NOTE: There is a very big disadvantage to down cut end mills, and that is that they do not clear there chips effectively in blind holes. This means they need larger ramping moves to get to the correct cutting depth and if used in pockets without enough clearance, the friction can lead to burning or melting of the material being cut.

Another down side to down-cut cutters, is that when cutting pockets, the bottom surface will not be as clean as that made with an up-cut cutter, which will do a far better job of clearing the waste chips that rub between the cutter and the material with a down-cut.

== Stock Tooling ==

In order to keep a small stock of cutters for general use, the CNC Router needs to have a means of generating money. Because there is no material provided for use with the CNC Router there is no way to bring in any funds for such things. Therefore, we ask that if you use one of the communal cutters please put 50p into the CNC Router Honesty Box. This will go towards funding for replenishing stock and also for the replacement of the sacrificial bed once it gets worn out. Please email the list if a communal cutter is broken or missing, so that they can replace it with one from stock.

There will likely be 1 or two of each of the following cutters available for use, however please do not count on this being the case:

* 2.5mm square cutter - single flute
* 1/8" square cutter - single flute
* 1/8" ball cutter - 2 flute

* 6mm square cutter - 2 flute
* 6mm ball cutter - 2 flute

* engraver 0.2 30deg 1/8" 30mm length (8 of)
* engraver 0.8 30deg 1/8" 30mm length (2 of)

* 22mm 2 flute straight
* 90deg x 32mm VBit

Some Suppliers are listed below:

== Feeds & Speeds ==

What are feeds and speeds? Why are they important?

[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ip2jm_6aUyk&feature=c4-overview&list=UUivA7_KLKWo43tFcCkFvydw Milling machine tutorial - cutter selection, speeds and feeds]

[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speeds_and_feeds Wikipedia - Speeds and feeds]

The phrase speeds and feeds (or feeds and speeds) refers to two separate velocities in machine tool practice, cutting speed and feed rate. They are often considered as a pair because of their combined effect on the cutting process. Each, however, can also be considered and analyzed in its own right.

Cutting speed (also called surface speed or simply speed) is the speed difference (relative velocity) between the cutting tool and the surface of the workpiece it is operating on. It is expressed in units of distance along the workpiece surface per unit of time, typically surface feet per minute (sfm) or meters per minute (m/min). Feed rate (also often styled as a solid compound, feedrate, or called simply feed) is the relative velocity at which the cutter is advanced along the workpiece; its vector is perpendicular to the vector of cutting speed. Feed rate units depend on the motion of the tool and workpiece; when the workpiece rotates (e.g., in turning and boring), the units are almost always distance per spindle revolution (inches per revolution [in/rev or ipr] or millimeters per revolution [mm/rev]). When the workpiece does not rotate (e.g., in milling), the units are typically distance per time (inches per minute [in/min or ipm] or millimeters per minute [mm/min]), although distance per revolution or per cutter tooth are also sometimes used.

===Spindle speed quick reference===

{| class="wikitable"
!|
!|400Hz
!|350Hz
!|300Hz
!|250Hz
!|200Hz
!|150Hz
|-
!|RPM
|24000
|21000
|18000
|15000
|12000
|9000
|-
|}

===Feed rate quick reference===

{| class="wikitable"
!|100%
!|75%
!|66%
!|50%
!|33%
!|25%
|-
!|6000
|4500
|3960
|3000
|1980
|1500
|-
!|5000
|3750
|3300
|2500
|1650
|1250
|-
!|4000
|3000
|2640
|2000
|1320
|1000
|-
!|3000
|2250
|1980
|1500
|990
|750
|-
!|2500
|1875
|1650
|1250
|825
|625
|-
!|2000
|1500
|1320
|1000
|660
|500
|-
!|1500
|1125
|990
|750
|495
|375
|-
!|1000
|750
|660
|500
|330
|250
|-
!|500
|375
|330
|250
|165
|125
|-
|}

=== Sample feed rates ===

For working out feeds and speeds, recommend http://www.cnccookbook.com/CCGWizard.

The feeds and speeds below have been tested on our machine. The 3mm cutters were single flute carbide. 2 flute HSS cutters may require different settings to avoid breakages.

{| class="wikitable"
!|MDF
!|1mm deep
!|3mm deep
!|6mm deep
!|12mm deep
|-
!|3mm Ø
|3000/24Krpm
|3000/24Krpm
|3000/24Krpm
|3000/24Krpm
|-
!|6mm Ø
|3000/24Krpm
|3000/15Krpm
|2000/13Krpm
|1500/11Krpm
|-
!|22mm Ø
|3000/5000rpm
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable"
!|Plywood
!|1mm deep
!|3mm deep
!|6mm deep
!|12mm deep
|-
!|3mm Ø
|2000/24Krpm
|2000/24Krpm
|2000/24Krpm
|2000/24Krpm
|-
!|6mm Ø
|3000/15Krpm
|3000/15Krpm
|1500/15Krpm
|1000/11Krpm
|-
!|22mm Ø
|3000/5Krpm
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|}

Polycarbonate:
300Hz 1600mm/min

Foamed PVC (foamex):
6mm diameter, 10mm deep pass depth, spindle 400Hz (24krpm), feed 9000mm/min.

3mm diameter, 3mm deep pass depth, 400Hz (24krpm), 9000mm/min.

Polyurethane foam:

6mm diameter, full depth pass (30mm+), 400Hz (24krpm), 9000mm/min.

3mm diameter, 6mm deep pass depth, 400Hz (24krpm), 9000mm/min.

Acetal (Delrin):

6mm Cutter, 2mm deep pass depth, spindle 150 - 180Hz, feed 3000mm/min.

1/8th or 3mm cutter, 1.5 - 2mm deep pass depth, spindle 130 - 160Hz, feed 2-3000mm/min.

== Tips & Tricks ==

= Maintenance =

The maintenance of the CNC Router is carried out by the Owners, with some basic maintenance being carried out by Users on every job.

== Maintenance Schedule ==
Every job
* Vacuum cutting dust from bed and around machine
* Sand down high points created on sacrificial bed by cutting/screwing

As required, by users
* Empty extraction bin
* check for blockages in manifold box where extraction pipes meet

Monthly
* Inspect extraction hoses for splits/ wear
* Clean guide rails (Don't oil them, it makes dust stick)
* Check level, condition and flow of cooling water and replace as necessary
* Inspect sacrificial bed, re-skim or replace as required
* Inspect cable from pendent to router
* Inspect ER11 collet nut for wear
* Inspect auto levelling probe wire
* check collet set for wear/damage
* Check USB socket on pendent and USB memory stick for splits/damage

Annual
* Check nuts on lead screws for excessive backlash and adjust if required
* Inspect all covers/structure for signs of damage, cracks etc
* Check tightness (or even presence) of screws holding covers in place
* Check CNC electronics (and PC) cabinets for dust build up and vacuum out if required
* Check feet/supports are all taking load and that the structure is level/flat
* Check motor cables aren't wearing/cracking

== Maintenance Log ==

Installed on 9th May 2013.

3/7/13: Lower spindle clamp bolts replaced with longer stainless ones, holes through tapped as original ones had stripped.
23/12/15: complete maintenance checklist completed. controller cable slightly frayed at machine end, collet nut could do with being replaced. otherwise, everything fine.

== Maintenance Shopping List ==

* Cutters
* Sacrificial Bed (1.2m x 1.2m 12mm MDF)
* ER11 collet nut
* controller cable

= Becoming an Owner/Trainer =

Becoming an '''Owner''' of a piece of Makespace equipment means that you will be responsible for the maintenance, upkeep and H&S of that equipment. You will also be responsible for running inductions and keeping the information banks (Wiki/Forum/Google Groups) maintained.

A '''Trainer''' is responsible for running inductions only but will be required to understand how the machine works in order to pass on the relevant skills. A trainer will not be required to maintain the machine but would be expected to keep an eye on its status and report any issues if they develop (as would be expected of any user).

== Steps to becoming an Owner or Trainer ==

* Step 1: Contact a current Owner who will talk you through the various responsibilities. [http://wiki.makespace.org/Equipment/CNC_Router#Owners Owners] or Forum: [http://makespace.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=89 here]
* Step 2: Sign up to a 'Train the Trainer Training' session on Meetup. It is likely one will need to be set up specially in order for you to sign up but the owner you spoke to should take care of this.
* Step 3: Complete the training to the satisfaction of the Owner/s running the sessions.
* Step 4: Have your name added to the Trainers list and set up your first solo induction session.
* Step 5: Once you are a Trainer you are eligible to become an Owner of the CNC Router. To become an Owner will simply require one further meeting with one of the current owners. This will simply be to walk through the requirements and techniques of maintaining the machine along with any other responsibilites. If the other owners are happy, you can add your name to the [http://wiki.makespace.org/Equipment/CNC_Router#Owners Owners] list.

== Train the Trainer Training ==

The first session will be fairly informal, with a look to getting more familiar with the machine and how it operates. We will walk through the Induction cheat-sheet (located on the Wiki) and discuss methods of giving attendees the information they need to use the CNC Router safely.

The follow up sessions will be arranged during the first session. The second session will include a brief look at the software, Meetup and a full dry-run induction. The third session will be an observed induction where you will be left to train 2 people (with input if necessary). Once complete you will be free to arrange as many induction sessions as you are happy to do. Although you wont be an owner of the CNC Router, if you would like to become one at this point please ask.

= Further Information =

== Hardware ==

=== Controller ===
[[File:MPC6610 CNC Router Manual v1.0-En.pdf]]

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=== Z-Axis Stepper Driver ===

[[File:M542-05m.pdf‎]]

=== X and Y Axis Stepper Driver ===

[[File:MA860Hm.pdf]]

Default switch settings
* 1 - On
* 2 - Off
* 3 - On
* 4 - Off
* 5 - Off
* 6 - Off
* 7 - On
* 8 - On

=== Y Axis Stepper motor ===

86BYGH450A-06 (NEMA34 Hybid Stepper Motor, MAX torque: 495 oz-in)

* Insulation Resistant - 500V DC 100MΩ Min
* Insulation Strength - 50Hz 1Minute 500V Min
* Ambient Temperature - -20~+50 degree
* Temperature Rise - 80 Max.
* Radial Play - 0.02mm Max.
* End Play - 0.1-0.3mm
* Model: 85BYGH450A-06
* Motor dimension: 85*85*75mm
* Current/phase: 4.0A
* Voltage/phase: 2.0V
* Inductance/phase: 2.3+/-20%mH
* Resistance/phase: 0.5+/-10%ohm
* Holding torque: 3.5 N. M
* Shaft diameter: 13 mm
* Shaft length: 31.50mm
* Leading wires: 4 leading wires

=== Spindle Motor Inverter ===
YTB-S2 Series Yatai frequency converter 220v single phase 1.5Kw

== Installation ==

Installed on 9th May 2013.

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== Purchase ==
Full Purchase, Delivery and Installation (£?????)

== Notes ==

Guide Sheet:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cYGz0wnUzvrxfbn3HMWYuXaHnLN8-EYv9svpXcCYbBU/edit?usp=sharing

http://www.shopbottools.com/mProducts/prSstandard.htm

Equipment/Laser Cutter

2016-02-19T13:40:24Z

BrianS: /* Tips & Tricks */

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[[Equipment|Equipment]] / Laser Cutter

[[File:Makespace-laser-cutter.JPG|thumb|460px|right|Our LS6090 PRO Laser Cutter]]

= Summary =

We have two LS 6090 PRO Laser Cutters. Each has a working area of 900mm by 600mm, and is powered by a 60w CO2 Water Cooled Laser Tube that can engrave and cut through materials such as wood, plastic, card, leather, fabrics, up to about 10-15mm thick (note, it can not cut metal). The laser cut is approximately 0.15mm wide, and a job can take a few seconds through to tens of minutes depending on material thickness and design complexity.

We have dedicated PCs running LaserCut 5.3 software to import, prepare and download jobs to the Laser Cutter. It can import various formats, with DXF being the most commonly used, so various software packages can be used to create your designs.

Here are some examples of laser jobs we've run (please add a photo of yours any time you do a job!)

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= Using the Laser Cutter =

The laser cutter is a great way to easily produce accurate and complex 2D forms in various materials, and can be designed for with limited experience in various drawing or CAD applications. At the same time, it is an expensive tool with real risk of injury and fire, so is very important you know how to use it to avoid damaging yourself and the machine. '''You must only use the laser cutter if you have been trained, and if you are ever in any doubt about something, please ask for assistance.'''

== Owners ==

The Owners are those who have volunteered to be in charge of the laser cutter, organising maintenance, responding to technical issues and generally being a point of contact. The current Owners of the Laser Cutter are:

* [[User:Mat-C|Mat Cook]]
* [[User:DianaProbst|Diana Probst]]
* [[User:stevancw|Stevan Wing]]
* Owners who are a little less current, but may still be able to help:
** [[User:Simon|Simon Ford]]
** [[User:Barhamd|David Barham]]
** [[User:Nickcadsoftuk|Nick Johnson]]
** [[User:Tmonca|Toby Moncaster]]

== Trainers ==

The Trainers are those who have volunteered to teach others to use the laser cutter and to promote good working practice. The current Trainers for the Laser Cutter are:

* Brian Starkey
* [[User:stevancw|Stevan Wing]]
* [[User:Mat-C|Mat Cook]]
* [[User:robv|Rob Voisey]]

* Currently slightly less frequent trainers are:
** Martin de Selincourt
** [[User:Simon|Simon Ford]]
** [[User:Barhamd|David Barham]]
** [[User:Nickcadsoftuk|Nick Johnson]]
** [[User:Tmonca|Toby Moncaster]]

If you have any questions, problems or concerns around the laser cutter, please use the forum page:
* [http://makespace.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=45 Laser Cutter Log]

For the old mailing list thread see here:
* [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/cammakespace/Tmce2iKVzD8/discussion Log : Laser Cutter]

== Training ==

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<b>YOU CAN ONLY USE THE LASER CUTTER IF YOU HAVE BEEN TRAINED</b><br>
and have been added to the [[Equipment/Laser_Cutter/Training#Trained_Users|Trained Users]] list by one of the Owners
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To get trained on the laser cutter and be added to the qualified user list, you will need to arrange for a training session with one of the Laser Cutter Owners.

If you'd like to arrange training, please see:
* [[Equipment/Laser_Cutter/Training|Laser Cutter Training]]

== Health and Safety ==

The laser cutter is a potentially dangerous piece of equipment which must only be operated by members who have received appropriate training and who take due care. The top things to always remember when using the laser cutter are:
* '''ONLY USE THE LASER CUTTER IF YOU ARE ON THE LIST OF TRAINED USERS'''
* '''NEVER LEAVE THE LASER CUTTER RUNNING UNATTENDED'''
* '''KNOW WHAT TO DO IF A FIRE BREAKS OUT'''
* '''NEVER CUT MATERIALS THAT YOU DON'T KNOW ARE SAFE'''

As a trained user, you should be very aware of the following risks and how to deal with them:

'''FIRE (under normal operation)''' - Cutting at the wrong speed or the wrong power can result in the material igniting
* You must watch the cutter at all times and be prepared to abort the job if problems occur
* Small flashes of flame that don't hang around for a fraction of a second are acceptable, but any more is rare and not acceptable
* If a fire does take, this is the process you should follow (from minor to major):
** Press "pause" (the same button you started the job with) - This will turn the laser off so no more heat enters, and assuming the flame goes out, you can press "start" for the job to continue where it left off
** Open the lid - With the job paused, you can open the lid to blow out the flame. Again, it is possible to re-close the lid and continue where you left off
** Move the material from under the laser head assuming safe to do so (so it doesn't damage the optics; alternatively send the laser to home/datum), and smother with a spare sheet of material or blow out
** Use the workshop CO2 extinguisher to extinguish the flame
* You should also make a note in the log if any of this happens with associated materials and settings so we can keep track of any particular materials/settings we should look at

'''FIRE (abnormal operation)''' - If the head gets stuck or something else goes wrong, ignition could happen much more suddenly or intensely
* You must watch the cutter at all times and be prepared to abort the job if problems occur
* If the head gets trapped (e.g. tomb-stoning of a piece, mechanical failure) or any other problem occurs that causes or could cause fire, this is the process you should follow:
** Hit the emergency stop
** Open the lid and move the material from under the laser head assuming safe to do so (so it doesn't damage the optics)
** Blow out, smother with a spare sheet of material, or use the CO2 extinguisher to extinguish the flame as appropriate
* Ensure a Maintainer looks at the machine before it is brought back in to action if it is not obvious what went wrong and all is ok
* You should also make a note in the log if any of this happens with associated materials and settings so we can keep track of any particular materials/settings we should look at

'''FUMES''' - The laser cutting process will release different smoke and fumes depending on the material.
* Never cut PVC or a material you are not sure is safe. When PVC is heated it releases chlorine gas, this mixes with the moisture in the air and the result is hydrochloric acid which is toxic to humans and corrosive to machines.
* Ensure the filter is on and the cutter lid stays closed for a while after a job to allow the fumes to clear.
* If you are feeling strange, think the fume build up is too much, or for any other reason you are unsure, stop the job.

'''TRAPPING''' - The head and bed of the cutter can be moved by the front panel menu or programs in the machines memory.
* Be careful when working inside the cutting area or with the lid open not to trap hands, hair, clothing or anything else.
* Always check the machine for unexpected items that may have fallen in before closing the lid.
* Do not attempt to climb into the machine!

'''LASER BURNS/LIGHT''' - A 60W laser can do real damage.
* The laser should be safe within the confines of the machine, and cut-off automatically when the lid is open (although this should not be relied upon). The top window is safe to look through during a job, but do not attempt to interfere with these windows or the laser or in any way invent some way to look at the laser.
* Do not tamper with the laser cutter, or any interlocks. All side panels of the laser should always be closed and locked whilst the machine is plugged in.
* Do not put metal in the laser cutter.

== Can I cut it? ==

If it's not on this list, the answer is "NO YOU CAN'T CUT IT AT MAKESPACE". Even if other people say it's ok. Bear in mind that we can't ventilate externally like other people can.

If it's something that isn't covered here, do ask on the forums and we'll look into it :)

*Woody things
** Wood: yes! (be careful of fire)
** Plywood: yes if it is "laser ply". Normal plywood has non-laser compatible glue
** MDF: no. Clogs up our filters and smells bad.
** LaserMDF: no. It produces perhaps 50% the gunk of MDF but still too much.
** Cork: yes. Let us know how it goes!

*Plasticy things
** Acrylic / Perspex: yes!
** PVC/Vinyl: absolutely not. Produces chlorine.
** Silicone: we tried it with very limited success. A mm or two perhaps, anything else chars and doesn't cut.
** White Delrin/Acetal: yes with great care. Make sure filters running well. Don't open lid too quickly. Check for fumes and fire.
** Black Delrin/Acetal: no. contains carbon black which can be toxic.
** Teflon: no (it is toxic)
** Nylon: no (consult an owner)
** Polythene/polyethylene: no (consult an owner)
** Lexan/Polycarbonate: no (consult an owner)
** Polypropylene: yes just. You must clean the bed. It will cut up to about 2mm. It's not a great quality cut, but just about doable. Fire risk.
** GPPS / Polystyrene / HIPS in thin solid sheet form: maybe. ask owner to help. NO FOAM (it's highly flammable)

*Papery things
** Card/Paper: yes! (be careful of fire)
** Tissue: yes if super super really careful (be REALLY careful of fire, have emergency procedure in place before you start)

*Metally things
** Metal of any thickness doesn't cut. The surface can be engraved with a paint application. LMM6000 Surmark/Thermark has been tested and is suggested for use, but expensive. The owners suggest a speed of 800 and maximum power.

*Exotics
** Fibre glass: no (unknown resin, glass particles)
** Carbon Fibre: no
** Slate: engravable for good effect

Good list of info here: http://inventionstudio.gatech.edu/wiki/Laser_cutter

== Instructions ==

To use the laser cutter, you must have been trained and have had your name added to the trained user list; these instructions are not a substitute for this training. See the training section to understand how you can become qualified to use the laser cutter.

Although not a requirement, it is recommended someone else trained is also present when using the laser cutter. Having two pairs of eyes helps avoid forgotten steps, allows for double checking, clarifications and discussions, and ensures a greater pool of experience is both present and being built up as the laser is used.

'''Power Up'''

Give the machine a quick visual check. Make sure that there is nothing left on the bed, the water reservoir of the chiller looks normal, and that the equipment has no obvious damage or signs of being out-of-action. If the bed looks like it has residue on it, give it a wipe with IPA and a cloth.

Turn on primary switch on the trunking marked 'Laser'. The air filter system to the right of the laser cutter should start as should the air pump and the chiller. It should power up, make a decent amount of noise, and the lights should indicate the filter is in good condition (i.e. no need for replacement).

Make sure the lid is closed. Turn on the laser using the key on the right hand side. The inspection lamp should come on, a satisfying hum start up, and the cutter go into doing its self-checks.

Before doing any job, the laser should be left to warm up for 4-5 mins. While the machine warms up, power on the adjacent PC and start the LaserCut application from the desktop. During this time the water temperature shown on the chiller should drop from ambient temperature to the usual setting of 18C.

'''Load your Design'''

The PC software has an import facility ('''file > import''') which seems to be happy taking AutoCAD 2004 DXF files and other formats. The workspace of the laser bed is represented as the workarea in the LaserCut software. If the import doesn't do what you want size-wise, you can select the whole image and then use the 'size' command from the drop down menu to set the dimension you want. Clicking on the three dots ... symbol will adjust the other axis in the same proportion (keeping the aspect ratio fixed). Selecting the 'centre on bed' option will locate your imported drawing on the centre of the machine's cutting bed.

'''Assign Settings to Colours'''

Each part of your drawing that is assigned a different colour can have a different cut action assigned. Each colour will appear on the menu on the right hand side of the screen with numbers related to power and speed of the laser which will be used for the colour.

The main options are to Cut (line) or Engrave (raster fill). A marking on the material is a Cut. For each material and cutting depth required, a corresponding speed and power must be entered. The handbook provided with the machine gives suggested values for various materials but these should be considered as a starting point for a test. See the '''Power and Speed Settings''' section for our guidelines and experiences for these settings.

'''Download to the Cutter'''

Your drawing will feature a blue dot which represents the starting point of the laser; this is by default on the top right corner. In general, you will want to use "immediate" mode, which means this point represents wherever the laser is positioned when you start the job. You can also run the job in absolute mode by unchecking the box, making the job use absolute positioning on the workspace.

To download, select Download and Download Current; the download option will by default call the file on the laser cutter 'LASER'.

'''Set the Focus'''

Before each job, the focus needs to be checked and set by adjusting the height of the bed, and thus the work piece, from the lens. The critical dimension here is 41mm and several gauges made of perspex will be left around the machine. This gauge needs to be a fit between the top surface of the material you intend to cut and the white plastic 'flap' on the lens piece. The height of the table is adjusted using the UP and DOWN buttons. Failure to set the distance correctly will result in an out of focus laser and much bigger (but lower powered) cut line. Always ensure there is clearance between the material and laser head before the head moves.

'''Aligning and Testing the Job'''

The cutter's menu will show the most recent downloaded file highlighted. Pressing the 'test' button will make the head travel along the square maximum extends of the cuts. This shows you that you have the material in the right place, and you have enough of it! You can do this repeatedly, moving the work piece by hand or the laser head using the arrow keys (after hitting ESC), until you are confident you have things where you want them.

'''Cut the Job'''

When happy with the location of the material, close the lid and press 'start' to start the cutter. Watch the head and at least at first be prepared to press the 'stop' button immediately if you find you are burning massive holes in your work piece! This goes back to doing some tests on a sample of your material and making sure you are happy with the cut speeds and power you have selected. You should stay near the cutter at all times and be prepared to pause it or stop it in the event of fire.

<span style="color:red">'''DO NOT EVER LEAVE THE CUTTER UNATTENDED'''</span>

'''Finishing'''

The end of the job is signified by a beep. Waiting a few moments for the exhaust pump to clear any remaining smoke is a good idea, especially with wood, and will limit the build up of smells in the rest of the workshop. Remove your work piece, ensuring that all parts are cleared from the bed of the machine.

'''Power Down'''

The cutter is turned off using the key switch, then the air filtering system with the green rocker switch. Shut down the PC and double check that everything is left in a safe state for the next user.

'''Clean the bed of debris using the soft brush, then wipe down the bed using IPA and a cloth.'''

If you have been cutting particularly 'dirty' materials, most notable MDF and Ply which leave a sticky residue then you will need to use the course side of one of the oven pads and lots of 'elbow grease'. Residue on the bed can impact the next persons' job so please make the effort to clean up and leave the cutter as you would wish to find it.

Go away excited by what you can make and come back with lots more drawings!

== Power and Speed Settings ==

In due time we will try to build up a large sample stock of materials and record the values which work best. Here are the sample material tests we have so far:

<gallery>
File:Laser-schmoo-3mm-acrylic.JPG|3mm Acrylic
File:Laser-schmoo-10mm-acrylic.JPG|10mm Acrylic
File:Laser-schmoo-9mm-mdf.JPG|9mm MDF (note: do not cut MDF - see above!)
</gallery>

Settings to get you started:
*3mm Acrylic: Speed 12, Power 100, Corner power 100
*5mm Acrylic: Speed 6, Power 100, Corner power 100
*Acrylic shallow cut: Speed 30, power 50, corner power 50
*Etching acrylic: Speed 400, Power 50, Spacing 0.05

To make your own material test, a test grid can be downloaded here: [[Media:Test grid.zip]]

== Tips & Tricks ==

* If the laser cutter's user interface does not seem to respond/do what you want, hit "ESC" to return to 'normal mode'.
* The opaque white acrylic needs slightly stronger settings for surface cuts as they are not as visible as in the transparent acrylic (i.e., for similar effect you need a deeper cut). Otherwise seems to cut equivalently to transparent acrylics.
* If you want a tight fit of pieces or very accurate sizing, keep in mind that the laser beam has a width of just over 0.1 mm (maybe 0.11 or 0.12 mm). So all exterior cut lines should be offset by 0.05 mm; you can do this very easily in the LaserCutter Software with the "Offset" tool (units are in mm, so enter '0.05' and select 'Outer').
* The DXF file format stores values only (not values and units). The internal units in the LaserCutter are in mm. If you set your document's units to mm in the exporting CAD system it should work fine, but generally it is a good idea to have a piece of geometry of known length, e.g. a line 100mm long, or a box of known size around your design. This makes adjusting the scaling a lot easier.
* If you want to export a DXF from Inkscape (which is a great, free vector drawing package), then make sure you do "Object to path" from the Path menu for the whole object and then during the export stage, enable "use ROBO-Master type of spline output". This should make sure all the curves and so on work. NB: in some cases the "ROBO-Master" option actually makes curves not work, and it should be disabled; see this [https://wiki.nottinghack.org.uk/wiki/Laser_cutter/Inkscape Nottinghack page]
* There's now a page to help with Inkscape and our laser at [[Equipment/Laser_Cutter_Inkscape]]
* If the jog buttons (arrow keys moving the laser head around) are only moving the head in small single steps rather than moving it continuously, make sure that the jog step size is set to 0.0mm in the Jog Settings section of the menu.

=== Material Usage ===
You want to use as little material as possible to save money, we want you to use as little material as possible to reduce re-stocking burden and wastage.
There's a neat tool you can use for packing SVG files into small spaces, find it here: http://svgnest.com/

== Fixing up a job that went wrong ==

If you messed up a job and, for example, some cut lines weren't cut, you might try to run the job again after deleting all of the lines except the ones that didn't cut. This will work if the origin is in the same place but, depending on the design, it might not be once you delete some lines. To solve this problem, you can run the job with the power set to 1 for all your fix-up lines. This is so low that it will not even mark the material but will show you exactly where the lines will go when you run it again with the correct power settings. You can then line this up correctly before doing your fix-up. Perhaps even set the speed a little lower so you can tell the difference between travel and cut movements.

Alternatively, if you can, keep enough lines to ensure that the origin stays in the same place, then set these lines to power 1 if you don't need them.
Then you can run the job again and everything will be in exactly the same place, no adjustment needed. Alternatively, you could avoid deleting any lines and just set the unwanted lines to power 1. If you have lots of lines however, this might make the cutter spend lots of time doing nothing.

== Fixing strange issues ==

* Etching doesn't work
** Lines are not closed. LaserCut usually warns you about this. Ctrl-a to select all, then Tools->Unite Lines (0.001 should be fine).
** Two copies on top of each other. Copies on top of each other "cancel out" any etching. Delete one copy.
** Test with Menu->Laser->Simulate

* LaserCut will not download to the laser cutter
** Check laser cutter isn't in a paused state
** Restart LaserCut on the PC. (We've not had any usb issues nor needed to restart the laser since upgrading the PC summer 2014).

* Laser cuts things out 2+ times
** Check you don't have two copies loaded on top of each other
** Check it's not set to cut multiple times in LaserCut (this setting is right of the Cut/Engrave/Speed/Power settings)
** Check the laser front panel says "001" at the bottom. If not, press right arrow until the number is highlighted, then down to adjust back to 1, then press return.

* Laser will only cut at the top right of the bed
** Download again with Immediate Mode ticked
** On laser panel, press return (I think?) then right twice (should select the bottom left option), then press return (I think).

*You Hit Emergency stop
** E-M button needs twisting to re-activate
** If that fails - check the circuit breaker inside. From the back of the machine, you want to open the lower flap on the left side, which should be unlocked. Near to the back, there is a breaker board. Flip the flippy bit.

== Material Stock ==
For the stock we hold, please see the [[Equipment/Laser_Cutter_Stock|Laser cutter stock]] page.

= Maintenance =

The maintenance of the Laser Cutter is carried out by the Owners, with some basic maintenance being carried out by Users on every job.

== Maintenance Schedule ==

Continuous Maintenance ('''Every job, done by all Laser Cutter Users''')
* Clean the laser bed with IPA and cloth or Swarfega wipes
* Clean any debris off laser bed and surround using soft brush

Basic Maintenance (Every week, done by Laser Cutter Maintainers)
* Clean the laser lens with IPA and cotton buds
* Oil the 3 runners with 3-in-one light oil
* Thoroughly clean the laser bed with IPA and cloth
* Check the water level in the cooling tank
* Clean and remove debris from the machine base and catchment drawer

Full Maintenance (Every 4 weeks, done by Laser Cutter Maintainers)
* Check the water is clean in the cooling tank (i.e. no contamination/organic build up)
* Check filter unit for filter renewal
* Oil the 4 rise and fall lead screws with 3-in-one light oil
* Check mirrors and clean with a disposable sachet lens cleaner cloth (only if needed, mirror coatings are delicate)
* Work through mirror alignment procedure to check alignment of mirrors

== Maintenance Log ==

For full log, see laser cutter wall sheet

'''Reactive Maintenance'''
* 15th Jan 2013, Simon Ford: Laser cutter not powering up, with switching on via key gives no activity whatsoever. No recollection of it cutting out during a job (Alexis), so assume it just stopped turning on at some point. Filter box and power sockets confirmed OK. Diagnosis: RCD in right back panel of Laser reset to off, no obvious reason why. Switching back on brought everything back to life OK.
* 22nd, Simon Ford; 29th, Nicholas - same again.

* Apr 2014, Mat Cook and Diana Probst: after previous changing of chiller water (Roger et al) the pump was complaining of lack of flow. Changed water and filtered, removed small blockage from rubber hose on laser tube.

* 16 Apr 2014, Toby and Diana: changed laser tube, refilled chiller. Laser cutter fully working.

* 25 Oct 2014, Mat and Diana mended lid spring brace. Cutter working fully.

'''Regular Maintenance'''
* Week Number, Date, Type, Owner (Notes)

2013
* January 7, Full, Chris @ HPCLaser'''
* January 14, Basic, Simon Ford
* January 21, Full, Simon Ford (running better than new :)'''
* ...various maintenance events happened...
* April 5th, Full, Simon Ford
* July 1st, Full, David Barham (realigned mirrors)
* July 15th, installed chiller

2014
* 16 Apr 2014, mirror alignment and optics checked after re-installation of tube. All fine. Toby and Diana.
* 19 May 2014, mirrors cleaned, earthing wire on lid tightened. Diana (and Mat's screwdriver)
* 21 May 2014, cleaned lens with Mat Cook. Diana
* 02 Jun 2014, removed and cleaned laser bed
* 14 Sep 2014, cleaned lens and mirrors, realigned. Diana and Brian Starkey

* 30 Jun 2014 Fitted microswitches in series with the magnetic "lid closed" detector.
* ??? 2014 "Jaws" Second laser cutter acquired
* ??? 2014 Fitted microswitch to Jaws

== Maintenance Shopping List ==

* 3-in-one light oil
* Cotton Buds
* Lens cleaner sachets
* Soft paint/cleaning brush
* Thermometer for water tank
* Hand held CO2 extinguisher

= Further Information =

* [http://hpclaser.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=11 LS 6090 PRO Laser Product Page]
* [http://hpclaser.co.uk/index.php?main_page=page&id=5&chapter=2 HPCLaser Technical Info]
* [http://www.laserscript.co.uk/phpBB3/ Laserscript Forum]

LaserCut 5.3
* [http://www.leetro.com/english/sale/35.html Homepage]
* [http://www.leetro.com/english/down/LaserCut5.3%20Manual%20V1.6.pdf Manual]

== Installation ==

<gallery>
File:Laser_-_van.JPG
File:Makespace-laser-install-02.JPG
File:Laser_-_building_2.JPG
File:Laser_-_building.JPG
</gallery>

== Purchase ==

Full Purchase, Delivery and Installation (£6865.00+vat = £8238.00)
* [http://hpclaser.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=11 LS 6090 PRO Laser engraving and cutting machine, 600mm by 900mm 60W] (£5250.00+vat)
* [http://hpclaser.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=34 Laser Fume Filter] (£1250.00+vat)
* Delivery (£190+vat)
* Installation/Training (£175+vat)

== Repairs ==

We expect to have to change the following parts for general maintenance:
* The laser tube (guess every 6-12 months)
* The filter (guess every 3-6 months)
* The optics (guess every 6-12 months)

Maintenance and Spares:
* [http://hpclaser.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=3 60 watt C02 laser tube] (£275.00+vat)
* [http://hpclaser.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=12 50 mm Focus Meniscus Lens] (£75.00+vat)
* Estimate for Call Out (£200.00)

Equipment/Computer CAD Workstation

2016-02-05T20:56:51Z

BrianS: /* Important stuff */

{{GreenTool}}

[[Equipment|Equipment]] / Computers (CAD Workstation)

= Introduction =

The big Dell computer with the 30 inch monitor is our CAD workstation.

== Owners ==

* [[user:Tomoinn | Tom Oinn]]

== Important stuff ==

The workstation is protected by [http://www.faronics.com/en-uk/products/deep-freeze/standard/ Deep Freeze]. This means that any changes you make will not be retained over a reboot. This includes any files that are not stored in the J: drive (on the desktop as *ThawSpace*). Any files not in this specific place will disappear whenever the machine is restarted. This also means that while you're welcome to use the admin account (the password is 'admin') to make changes to the configuration, add software, delete the windows partition etc, any such changes will *also* not be retained.

The SpaceMouse is a 3d mouse - it's excellent for manipulating CAD models in software that supports it. Because it's a precision input device, and because MakeSpace is a bit dusty at the best of times, it should be unplugged from USB and replaced in its soft case (the thing that looks a bit like a bike saddle cover) after use. If it's not out on the desk it should be in one of the drawers. If it's not there either it's been stolen - please report it!

=== Admin Account ===

Deep Freeze means you're welcome to use the admin account - any changes won't survive a reboot but you can install things for your session.

'''The password is "admin"'''

== Software ==

We have a limited selection of CAD software installed already, the easiest way to check is to click on the windows icon and see what pops up in the shortcut menu. As of 21/12/2015 we appear to have:

* Cura 15.04.3
* Inkscape 0.91
* Eagle (community edition) 7.4.0
* SketchUp
* OpenSCAD
* Rhino 5
* Autodesk Fusion 360

In addition to these we have Chrome installed, and can confirm that Onshape (web based parametric CAD) works with the SpaceMouse.

To request more software, or to report issues, please either use the mailing list (preferable) or email the owners on [mailto:computers@makespace.org computers@makespace.org]

== Connecting your laptop / pi / etc ==

There should be a free USB and DisplayPort cable just to the right of the monitor, connect your laptop here and use the USB switcher to connect the mouse etc to it. Please don't unplug anything!

== Specification ==

* [http://www.dell.com/us/dfb/p/precision-t7400/pd Dell Precision T7400] with 2 x 3.0Ghz [http://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu.php?cpu=Intel+Xeon+X5472+%40+3.00GHz X5472] Xeon processors
* 4GB RAM
* Mechanical disk of some kind (we plan to upgrade this to an SSD)
* [http://www.geforce.co.uk/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-gtx-460 GeForce GTX 460 GPU]
* [http://www1.euro.dell.com/uk/en/home/Peripherals/dell-u3014/pd.aspx?refid=dell-u3014&cs=ukdhs1&s=dhs Dell U3014 monitor]
* [http://www.3dconnexion.co.uk/products/spacemouse/spacemousepro.html 3DConnexion SpaceMouse Pro]
* [http://www.3dconnexion.co.uk/products/cadmouse.html 3DConnexion CADMouse]
* [http://www.ttesports.com/Keyboard/13/MEKA_G1/productPage.htm?a=a&g=ftr Keyboard (Thermaltake eSports MEGA G1)]

Equipment/Laser Cutter/Training

2016-01-06T21:38:20Z

BrianS: /* Yet more trained users */

[[Equipment|Equipment]] / [[Equipment/Laser_Cutter|Laser Cutter]] / Training

= Laser Cutter Training =

This page documents the process for being trained on the Laser Cutter, and the list of members who have completed that training.

== Summary ==

Training takes place in three main steps:
* Group Training of 1-4 members, going through the equipment and how to use it (~1hr)
* Individual Training Task, where an individual member is set a task to complete to prove and improve understanding (~30min each)
* Project Oversight, where more experienced users oversee the projects being undertaken when cutting (first 2-3 projects)

Training on the Laser Cutter is run by the Laser Cutter Owners. The Laser Cutter Owners are a group of people responsible for maintaining and training on the laser cutter, and hence have been trained to train, and trained to perform the weekly and monthly maintenance on the laser cutter.

== Booking ==

Sessions are advertised on '''http://meetup.makespace.org'''
* For discussing training, or requesting additional slots if needed, use the mailing list thread: [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/cammakespace/vNrS07zVuY0/discussion Training : Laser Cutter]

Notes:
* You can only be trained if you have your name allocated to a slot (groups will be restricted to four at a time, so please don't make up additional spaces)
* You must do the group and individual training on the same day

= Trained Users =

The following members of Makespace are owner/trainers of the laser cutter:
* Simon Ford
* David Barham
* Nick Johnson
* Toby Moncaster
* Martin de Selincourt
* Mat Cook
* [[User:stevancw|Stevan Wing]]

The following members of Makespace are trainers on the laser cutter:
* Brian Starkey
* [[User:robv|Rob Voisey]]

The following members of Makespace are owners on the laser cutter:
* Diane Probst

The following members of Makespace are trained and qualified to use the Laser Cutter (note, they are not qualified to train others however):
* Steve Upton (Simon Ford, 23/01/2013)
* Martin de Selincourt (Simon Ford, 23/01/2013)
* Oliver Jackson (Simon Ford, 23/01/2013)
* Simon Stirley (Simon Ford, 01/02/2013)
* Stephen Woolhead (Simon Ford, 01/02/2013)
* Martin Levine (Simon Ford, 01/02/2013)
* Uwe Borowski (Simon Ford, 01/02/2013)
* Peter Sewell (Simon Ford, 03/02/2013)
* Steve Loughran (Simon Ford, 03/02/2013)
* ST John (Simon Ford, 03/02/2013)
* Henry Gomersall (Simon Ford, 03/02/2013)
* Brian Corteil (Simon Ford, 05/02/2013)
* Wayne Keenan (Simon Ford, 05/02/2013)
* Andrew Dunn (Simon Ford, 05/02/2013)
* David Knell (Simon Ford, 05/02/2013)
* Tom Oinn (David Barham, 12/02/2013)
* Amir Chaudhry (David Barham, 12/02/2013)
* Anil Madhavapeddy (David Barham, 12/02/2013)
* Edward Imhagwe (David Barham, 12/02/2013)
* Michael Dales (Simon Ford, 2/03/2013)
* Laura James (Simon Ford, 2/03/2013)
* Robert Copcutt (Simon Ford, 2/03/2013)
* Phil Cowans (Simon Ford, 2/03/2013)
* Errol McMullen (Simon Ford, 9/03/2013)
* Gaye Soykok (Simon Ford, 19/03/2013)
* Mark Williamson (Simon Ford, 19/03/2013)
* Joe Tapply (Simon Ford, 19/03/2013)
* Dan Ros (Simon Ford, 19/03/2013)
* Paul Osborn (Simon Ford, 27/03/2013)
* David Esteves (Simon Ford, 27/03/2013)
* Zé Pinto Ferreira (Simon Ford, 27/03/2013)
* Sharath (Simon Ford, 27/03/2013)
* Andy Jude (Simon Ford, 5/04/2013)
* Mark Mellors (Simon Ford, 5/04/2013)
* Chris Abri (Simon Ford, 5/04/2013)
* Tom Ingham (Simon Ford, 5/04/2013)
* Adrian van den Heever (David Barham, 11/04/2013)
* Chris Voth (David Barham, 11/04/2013)
* Archie Reid (David Barham, 11/04/2013)
* Rachel Rayns (David Barham, 11/04/2013)
* Giovanni Orlando (David Barham, 15/04/2013)
* Chunhe Yu (Nicholas Johnson, 04/04/2013)
* Marko Cosic (Nicholas Johnson, 04/04/2013)
* Mark Watson (Nicholas Johnson, 04/04/2013)
* Andy Fisher (Nicholas Johnson, 02/05/2013)
* David Bebb (Nicholas Johnson, 02/05/2013)
* Simon Haydn (Nicholas Johnson, 02/05/2013)
* Adrian Carr (Nicholas Johnson, 02/05/2013)
* John Clamp (Nicholas Johnson, 10/05/2013)
* Maciek Piatek (Nicholas Johnson, 10/05/2013)
* Antonio Barragan (Nicholas Johnson, 10/05/2013)
* John Sturdy (Nicholas Johnson, 10/05/2013)
* Roeland Schumacher (Nicholas Johnson, 10/05/2013)
* Mark Tillotson (Nicholas Johnson, 10/05/2013)
* Ward Hills (Nicholas Johnson, 10/05/2013)
* Anne Harrison (Nicholas Johnson, 17/05/2013)
* William Morton (Nicholas Johnson, 17/05/2013)
* Ali (Nicholas Johnson, 17/05/2013)
* Rod Williams (Nicholas Johnson, 17/05/2013)
* Toby Moncaster (Simon Ford, 30/5/2013)
* Damien Guihen (David Barham, 08/06/2013)
* Ben Evan (David Barham, 08/06/2013)
* Jake Young (David Barham, 08/06/2013)
* Shareef Jalloq (David Barham, 08/06/2013)
* Renee Chow (David Barham, 08/06/2013)
* Dan Tidhar, (David Barham, 24/6/2013)
* Mat Cook, (David Barham, 24/6/2013)
* Toby Roberts (David Barham, 24/6/2013)
* Jonathan Austin (David Barham, 24/6/2013)
* Stacy Smith (David Barham, 13/8/2013)
* Matt Harvey (David Barham, 13/8/2013)
* Marcin (David Barham, 13/8/2013)
* James Waldmeyer (David Barham, 18/9/2013)
* Chris Wilson (David Barham, 18/9/2013)
* Kevin Maloney (David Barham, 18/9/2013)
* Harry Braviner (David Barham, 18/9/2013)
* Lee (David Barham, 18/9/2013)
* Jon Aas (Toby Moncaster, 24/9/2013)
* Armando Carlone (Toby Moncaster, 24/9/2013)
* Eckart Jack (Toby Moncaster, 24/9/2013)
* Pop Sharma (Toby Moncaster, 24/9/2013)
* Anthony Wainman (Toby Moncaster, 13/10/13)
* Hazel Jenkins (Toby Moncaster, 13/10/13)
* James Hutton (Toby Moncaster, 13/10/13)
* Jia Wei Lim (Toby Moncaster, 13/10/13)
* Julius Schmidt (Toby Moncaster, 13/10/13)
* Riccardo Gherardi (Toby Moncaster, 23/10/13)
* Anna Stoilova (Toby Moncaster, 23/10/13)
* Glyn Knowles (Toby Moncaster, 23/10/13)
* James Cooke (Toby Moncaster, 23/10/13)
* Jennifer Herbert (Toby Moncaster, 23/10/13)
* Simon Birrell (Toby Moncaster, 23/10/13)
* Theo Sanderson (Toby Moncaster, 23/10/13)
* Indy Wilkhu (Toby Moncaster, 23/10/13 - practical to come)
* John Campbell (Toby Moncaster, 30/10/13)
* Stephen Jeapes (Toby Moncaster, 30/10/13)
* Chris Stanley (Toby Moncaster, 30/10/13)
* Mat Greenwood (Toby Moncaster, 30/10/13)
* Jonathon Brookfield (Toby Moncaster, 30/10/13)
* Matt Grimes (Toby Moncaster, 30/10/13)
* Richard Fosh (Toby Moncaster, 30/10/13)
* Esther Leighton (Toby Moncaster, 30/10/13)
* Katia Dilks (Toby Moncaster, 21/11/13)
* Tim Dilks (Toby Moncaster, 21/11/13)
* Alexander MacFaden (Toby Moncaster, 21/11/13)
* Brian Starkey (Toby Moncaster, 21/11/13)
* Dave Potts (Martin de Selincourt, 4/12/13)
* Andy Spencer (Martin de Selincourt, 4/12/13)
* Jon Green (Martin de Selincourt, 4/12/13)
* Danny Garden (Martin de Selincourt, 4/12/13)
* Steve Wiseman (Martin de Selincourt, 4/12/13)
* Patrick Wollner (David Barham, 18/2/14)
* Leonardo Impett (David Barham, 18/2/14)
* Diana Probst (Brian Starkey, 19/3/14)
* Hidde-Jan Lemstra (Brian Starkey, 19/3/14)
* Francisco Cordobes (Brian Starkey, 19/3/14)
* Peter Ferguson (Mat Cook March 5 2014)
* Tim Hayward (Mat Cook March 5 2014)
* Jason White (Mat Cook March 5 2014)
* Stuart Wilson (Mat Cook March 5 2014)
* Steve Harrison (Mat Cook March 5 2014)
* Alex Atkinson (Mat Cook March 12 2014)
* Kate Aston (Mat Cook March 12 2014)
* Sheila Shepherd (Mat Cook March 12 2014)
* Rachel Bow (Mat Cook March 12 2014)
* Emyr James (Mat Cook March 12 2014)
* Peter Knight (Mat Cook March 12 2014)
* Andy Gale (Mat Cook March 26 2014)
* Owen McAree (Mat Cook March 26 2014)
* Michal Stefenow (Mat Cook March 26 2014)
* Neil Tan (Mat Cook March 26 2014)
* Vaiva Kalmkaite? (Mat Cook Apr 23 2014)
* Alberto Santos (Mat Cook Apr 23 2014)
* Sonny Siree (sp?) (Mat Cook Apr 23 2014)
* Tim Ronsell (Mat Cook Apr 23 2014)
* Rob Voisey (Mat Cook Apr 23 2014)
* Mike Hunter (Mat Cook Apr 23 2014)
* Tony Bunting (Brian Starkey 30/4/14)
* Eric Jones (Brian Starkey 30/4/14)
* Carl Phillips (Brian Starkey 30/4/14)
* Ed Ben (Brian Starkey 30/4/14)
* Toby Norman (Brian Starkey 30/4/14)
* Marco Galardini (Mat Cook May 7 2014)
* Thomas Keller (Mat Cook May 7 2014)
* Martin Lenz (Mat Cook 28 May 2014)
* David Grech (Mat Cook 28 May 2014)
* Rick Lupton (Mat Cook 28 May 2014)
* Tim Regan (Mat Cook 28 May 2014)
* Shashank Srinivasan (Mat Cook 28 May 2014)
* Al Napp (Mat Cook 4 June 2014)
* Tom Roberts (Mat Cook 4 June 2014)
* Matthew Taylor (Mat Cook 4 June 2014)
* Milosz Wasilewski (Mat Cook 4 June 2014)
* Matt Grimes (Brian Starkey 11/06/14)
* Brandon Invergo (Brian Starkey 11/06/14)
* Simon West (Brian Starkey 11/06/14)
* Kevin Rathbone (Brian Starkey 11/06/14)
* Richard Gordon (Brian Starkey 11/06/14)
* Rob Yates (Brian Starkey 12/07/14)
* Alex Gee (Brian Starkey 12/07/14)
* Patrick Beigent (Brian Starkey 12/07/14)
* Guilliame Tucker (Brian Starkey 12/07/14)
* Jo Brook (Brian Starkey 12/07/14)
* David Taylor (Brian Starkey 12/07/14)
* Joe Watson (Brian Starkey 23/07/14)
* Richard Armstrong (Brian Starkey 23/07/14)
* Eric Gowland (Brian Starkey 23/07/14)
* Paul Holland (Brian Starkey 23/07/14)
* Craig Richardson (Brian Starkey 23/07/14)
* Stevan Wing (Mat Cook 11/08/2014)
* John Sidiropoulos (Mat Cook 11/08/2014)
* Greaham Douglas (Stevan Wing 17/09/2014)
* Joseph Gamble (Stevan Wing 17/09/2014)
* Robert Fryers (Stevan Wing 17/09/2014)
* Will Hartley (Stevan Wing 17/09/2014)
* Alistair Turnbull (Stevan Wing 24/09/2014)
* Tim Ramsdale (Stevan Wing 24/09/2014)
* Hugo Van Sansen (Stevan Wing 24/09/2014)
* Marco Aita (David Barham 08/10/2014)
* Rob Shore (David Barham 08/10/2014)
* Katy Marshall (David Barham 08/10/2014)
* John Clarke (David Barham 08/10/2014)
* Danny Farrant (Stevan Wing 15/10/2014)
* John Ginger (Stevan Wing 15/10/2014)
* Emilo Mont (Stevan Wing 15/10/2014)
* Geoff Lunn (Stevan Wing 15/10/2014)
* Milosch Meriac (Stevan Wing 05/11/2014)
* Abhi Manyu (Stevan Wing 05/11/2014)
* Alba Rodriguez (Stevan Wing 05/11/2014)
* Stephen Paulger (Stevan Wing 05/11/2014)
* Erik Pickering (Stevan Wing 05/11/2014)
* Rob Meadows (Stevan Wing 03/12/2014)
* Chris Mayhurst (Stevan Wing 03/12/2014)
* Giovanni Orlando (Stevan Wing 03/12/2014)
* Chris Padbury (Stevan Wing 03/12/2014)
* Robin Sterling (Stevan Wing 03/12/2014)
* Kristien De Clercq (Stevan Wing 03/12/2014)
* "Nevindep" (Mat Cook 11 Dec 2014)
* Jae Turner (Mat Cook 11 Dec 2014)
* Luke Twydell (Mat Cook 11 Dec 2014)
* Steph Tyszka (Mat Cook 20 Dec 2014)
* Jonny Waite (Brian Starkey 3/9/14)
* Toby Jaffey (Brian Starkey 3/9/14)
* Greg Matthews (Brian Starkey 3/9/14)
* Tom Parker (Brian Starkey 12/11/14)
* Ben Weeks (Brian Starkey 12/11/14)
* Clara Todd (Brian Starkey 17/12/14)
* Ian Mc (Brian Starkey 17/12/14)
* Timothy Baldock (Brian Starkey 17/12/14)
* Rob Rescrola (Brian Starkey 7/1/15)
* Tariq Harris (Brian Starkey 7/1/15)
* Ed Robertson (Brian Starkey 7/1/15)
* Imogen Ford (Brian Starkey 7/1/15)
* Dan Tidhar (Brian Starkey 7/1/15)
* Tom Stroud (Brian Starkey 28/1/15)
* Graeme ??? (Brian Starkey 28/1/15)
* Henry Begg (Brian Starkey 28/1/15)
* Phil McArthur (Brian Starkey 28/1/15)
* Alex Judd (Martin de Selincourt 11/02/2015)
* Adam Mulligan (Martin de Selincourt 11/02/2015)
* Adam Nightingale (Martin de Selincourt 11/02/2015)
* Charlotte Harvey (Martin de Selincourt 11/02/2015)
* Matt Wayland (Martin de Selincourt 11/02/2015)
* Andrei R. (Martin de Selincourt 11/02/2015)
* John Mead (Martin de Selincourt 11/02/2015)

= More trained users =

Fully trained:
* Hugo Keene (Mat Cook 31/03/2015)
* Antony Congedo (Mat Cook 31/03/2015)
* Alina Velea (Mat Cook 31/03/2015)
* Nik Newark (Brian Starkey 22/4/15)
* Claire Harriette (Brian Starkey 22/4/15)
* Dittany Rose (Brian Starkey 22/4/15)
* Martin Prescott (Brian Starkey 22/4/15)
* Abi Bush (Brian Starkey 6/05/2015)
* Arik Kershenbaum (Brian Starkey 6/05/2015)
* Alexandra Grigore (Brian Starkey 6/05/2015)
* Roy Gwinn (Brian Starkey 6/05/2015)
* Josh Kaggie (Brian Starkey 6/05/2015)
* Stoyan Smoukov (Brian Starkey 6/05/2015)
* Adam Reig (Stevan Wing 27/05/2015)
* Nicola Westgarth-Flynn (Stevan Wing 27/05/2015)
* Dave Jordan (Stevan Wing 27/05/2015)
* Khameinei Ali (Stevan Wing 27/05/2015)
* Fotis Georgatos (Stevan Wing 27/05/2015)
* Tianheng Zhao (Stevan Wing 27/05/2015)
* Oliver Fleck (Rob Voisey 16/06/2015)
* Johan Henriksson (Rob Voisey 16/06/2015)
* Daryl Stewart (Rob Voisey 16/06/2015)
* Frodi Jones (Rob Voisey 16/06/2015)
* Andrew Mulholland (Rob Voisey 16/06/2015)
* Tobias Wenzel (Brian Starkey 19/06/2015)
* Alex Ridge (Brian Starkey 19/06/2015)
* Louis Kovalevsky (Brian Starkey 19/06/2015)
* Rich Hall (Brian Starkey 19/06/2015)
* Ben Alper (Brian Starkey 19/06/2015)
* Chandu Sekhar (Brian Starkey 19/06/2015)
* Patrick ? (Rob Voisey 23/06/2015)
* Andrew Cooke (Rob Voisey 23/06/2015)
* Rosy Hunt (Rob Voisey 23/06/2015)
* Tim Radvan (Rob Voisey 23/06/2015)
* Benjamin Thomas Summers (Rob Voisey 23/06/2015)
* Tom Hartley (Rob Voisey 02/07/2015)
* Lucia Corsini (Rob Voisey 02/07/2015)
* Clive Beale (Brian Starkey 29/07/2015)
* Tumi Jones (Brian Starkey 29/07/2015)
* Daniel Bailey (Brian Starkey 29/07/2015)
* Tom Garton (Brian Starkey 29/07/2015)
* Alice Milligan (Brian Starkey 29/07/2015)
* Phill Banks (Brian Starkey 4/08/2015)
* Ned Booker (Brian Starkey 4/08/2015)
* Karan Gupta (Brian Starkey 4/08/2015)
* Dave Frost (Brian Starkey 4/08/2015)
* Fred Sorgeloos (Brian Starkey 4/08/2015)
* Abigail Tyrrell (Rob Voisey 27/11/2015)
* David Jordan (Rob Voisey 27/11/2015)
* Robyn Kerrison (Rob Voisey 27/11/2015)
* Andrea Cipri (Rob Voisey 27/11/2015)
* Jakub Sanak (Rob Voisey 27/11/2015)

= Yet more trained users =

* Training 18 Nov 2015 (Mat Cook)
** Jack Brewster
** Mark Wainwright
** Kate Aston (again)
** Mayke Santos
** Barry Plows
** Victor Rybnok - no show, not trained, not a fully inducted member
* Training 05 Dec 2015 (Mat Cook)
** Leo Rines (needs keyfob fully activating)
** Naomi Griffiths
** Jose Chitty
** David Haines
** Simon Hartley
* Bogdan Spiridon (17/9/15 Brian Starkey)
* Stewart Barton (17/9/15 Brian Starkey)
* Jonathan Hughes (17/9/15 Brian Starkey)
* Anija Dokter (17/9/15 Brian Starkey)
* Paul Bond (17/9/15 Brian Starkey)
* Thomas Richardson (6/1/16 Brian Starkey)
* William Deeks (6/1/16 Brian Starkey)
* Jonathan Woolf (6/1/16 Brian Starkey)
* Mark Radford (6/1/16 Brian Starkey)
* Tom Kelly (6/1/16 Brian Starkey)
* Giovanni Bisutti (6/1/16 Brian Starkey)

= Training Cheatsheet =

The training structure and prompt sheet. Please note, this is used by the Laser Cutter Owners as a prompt to ensure training is executed in a consistent and complete fashion is included on this page; this does not constitute and is not a substitute for the training itself.

== Group Training ==

The group training introduction structure, suitable for 1-4 members at a time in a 1 hr session.

Introduction of main components
* Laser
* Cutting Mechanics
* Water Cooler System
* Filter
* PC
* Materials (what it can cut, supply)

Checks for everyone to do
* Check in use, looks ok
* Check water bath, temperature

Powering Up
* Turning on filter (Tick = ok, Warning = tell the owners, Cross = don't use it and tell the owners)
* Turning on Laser and warmup, what to do if doesn't power up
* Turning on PC and starting software

LaserCut Project walkthrough (using M+S+text keyring example)
* Package function, drawing, import file types
* Bed dimensions
* Paths, yellow dots, 'united' shapes
* Blue dot, Immediate mode
* Layers and colours
* Through cut, surface cut and engraving, speeds and strengths
* Various steps to build keyring design (shapes, text, uniting, layers, alignment, scaling, layers)
* Job ordering
* Saving
* Download as immediate, delete, download current

Laser Operation
* Lid
* Control panel, escape
* Moving head XY, indicator laser, datum
* Moving Z
* Focus
* Start position and test
* Start, pause and emergency stop function
* Do job, pause/open lid, restart

Laser Hazards
* Process and progression for normal operation failure (fire) - pause, open, move, CO2
* Process for abnormal operation failure (mechanical/jam) - emergency stop, open, move, CO2
* Ensure confident of process

Power Down
* Switch off laser
* Switch off filtration
* Clean any residue from the bed or bottom tray
* Close lid

== Individual Training Task ==

The individual task to get familiar, prompt questions and check understanding:

Task
* Make a personalised focus tool
* Square acrylic of appropriate size
* Member's name, "Focus Tool", keychain hole
* Should use full cut, surface cut, engrave
* Should demonstrate all steps, size, appropriate ordering, positioning

Steps
* Set individual to work, don't prompt but do answer questions (or pose if needed)
* Talk through design once done, question/check things etc
* Proceed to lasering (watch carefully all steps)
* Ask to stop job/restart, question escalation process

Assuming all ok:
* Get them to read the health and safety notes about operation and materials
* Add to the trained member list!

== Project Oversight ==

For next 2-3 projects, ensure member will find another more experienced trained user to support them (second pair of eyes)

Equipment/Laser Cutter/Training

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[[Equipment|Equipment]] / [[Equipment/Laser_Cutter|Laser Cutter]] / Training

= Laser Cutter Training =

This page documents the process for being trained on the Laser Cutter, and the list of members who have completed that training.

== Summary ==

Training takes place in three main steps:
* Group Training of 1-4 members, going through the equipment and how to use it (~1hr)
* Individual Training Task, where an individual member is set a task to complete to prove and improve understanding (~30min each)
* Project Oversight, where more experienced users oversee the projects being undertaken when cutting (first 2-3 projects)

Training on the Laser Cutter is run by the Laser Cutter Owners. The Laser Cutter Owners are a group of people responsible for maintaining and training on the laser cutter, and hence have been trained to train, and trained to perform the weekly and monthly maintenance on the laser cutter.

== Booking ==

Sessions are advertised on '''http://meetup.makespace.org'''
* For discussing training, or requesting additional slots if needed, use the mailing list thread: [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/cammakespace/vNrS07zVuY0/discussion Training : Laser Cutter]

Notes:
* You can only be trained if you have your name allocated to a slot (groups will be restricted to four at a time, so please don't make up additional spaces)
* You must do the group and individual training on the same day

= Trained Users =

The following members of Makespace are owner/trainers of the laser cutter:
* Simon Ford
* David Barham
* Nick Johnson
* Toby Moncaster
* Martin de Selincourt
* Mat Cook
* [[User:stevancw|Stevan Wing]]

The following members of Makespace are trainers on the laser cutter:
* Brian Starkey
* [[User:robv|Rob Voisey]]

The following members of Makespace are owners on the laser cutter:
* Diane Probst

The following members of Makespace are trained and qualified to use the Laser Cutter (note, they are not qualified to train others however):
* Steve Upton (Simon Ford, 23/01/2013)
* Martin de Selincourt (Simon Ford, 23/01/2013)
* Oliver Jackson (Simon Ford, 23/01/2013)
* Simon Stirley (Simon Ford, 01/02/2013)
* Stephen Woolhead (Simon Ford, 01/02/2013)
* Martin Levine (Simon Ford, 01/02/2013)
* Uwe Borowski (Simon Ford, 01/02/2013)
* Peter Sewell (Simon Ford, 03/02/2013)
* Steve Loughran (Simon Ford, 03/02/2013)
* ST John (Simon Ford, 03/02/2013)
* Henry Gomersall (Simon Ford, 03/02/2013)
* Brian Corteil (Simon Ford, 05/02/2013)
* Wayne Keenan (Simon Ford, 05/02/2013)
* Andrew Dunn (Simon Ford, 05/02/2013)
* David Knell (Simon Ford, 05/02/2013)
* Tom Oinn (David Barham, 12/02/2013)
* Amir Chaudhry (David Barham, 12/02/2013)
* Anil Madhavapeddy (David Barham, 12/02/2013)
* Edward Imhagwe (David Barham, 12/02/2013)
* Michael Dales (Simon Ford, 2/03/2013)
* Laura James (Simon Ford, 2/03/2013)
* Robert Copcutt (Simon Ford, 2/03/2013)
* Phil Cowans (Simon Ford, 2/03/2013)
* Errol McMullen (Simon Ford, 9/03/2013)
* Gaye Soykok (Simon Ford, 19/03/2013)
* Mark Williamson (Simon Ford, 19/03/2013)
* Joe Tapply (Simon Ford, 19/03/2013)
* Dan Ros (Simon Ford, 19/03/2013)
* Paul Osborn (Simon Ford, 27/03/2013)
* David Esteves (Simon Ford, 27/03/2013)
* Zé Pinto Ferreira (Simon Ford, 27/03/2013)
* Sharath (Simon Ford, 27/03/2013)
* Andy Jude (Simon Ford, 5/04/2013)
* Mark Mellors (Simon Ford, 5/04/2013)
* Chris Abri (Simon Ford, 5/04/2013)
* Tom Ingham (Simon Ford, 5/04/2013)
* Adrian van den Heever (David Barham, 11/04/2013)
* Chris Voth (David Barham, 11/04/2013)
* Archie Reid (David Barham, 11/04/2013)
* Rachel Rayns (David Barham, 11/04/2013)
* Giovanni Orlando (David Barham, 15/04/2013)
* Chunhe Yu (Nicholas Johnson, 04/04/2013)
* Marko Cosic (Nicholas Johnson, 04/04/2013)
* Mark Watson (Nicholas Johnson, 04/04/2013)
* Andy Fisher (Nicholas Johnson, 02/05/2013)
* David Bebb (Nicholas Johnson, 02/05/2013)
* Simon Haydn (Nicholas Johnson, 02/05/2013)
* Adrian Carr (Nicholas Johnson, 02/05/2013)
* John Clamp (Nicholas Johnson, 10/05/2013)
* Maciek Piatek (Nicholas Johnson, 10/05/2013)
* Antonio Barragan (Nicholas Johnson, 10/05/2013)
* John Sturdy (Nicholas Johnson, 10/05/2013)
* Roeland Schumacher (Nicholas Johnson, 10/05/2013)
* Mark Tillotson (Nicholas Johnson, 10/05/2013)
* Ward Hills (Nicholas Johnson, 10/05/2013)
* Anne Harrison (Nicholas Johnson, 17/05/2013)
* William Morton (Nicholas Johnson, 17/05/2013)
* Ali (Nicholas Johnson, 17/05/2013)
* Rod Williams (Nicholas Johnson, 17/05/2013)
* Toby Moncaster (Simon Ford, 30/5/2013)
* Damien Guihen (David Barham, 08/06/2013)
* Ben Evan (David Barham, 08/06/2013)
* Jake Young (David Barham, 08/06/2013)
* Shareef Jalloq (David Barham, 08/06/2013)
* Renee Chow (David Barham, 08/06/2013)
* Dan Tidhar, (David Barham, 24/6/2013)
* Mat Cook, (David Barham, 24/6/2013)
* Toby Roberts (David Barham, 24/6/2013)
* Jonathan Austin (David Barham, 24/6/2013)
* Stacy Smith (David Barham, 13/8/2013)
* Matt Harvey (David Barham, 13/8/2013)
* Marcin (David Barham, 13/8/2013)
* James Waldmeyer (David Barham, 18/9/2013)
* Chris Wilson (David Barham, 18/9/2013)
* Kevin Maloney (David Barham, 18/9/2013)
* Harry Braviner (David Barham, 18/9/2013)
* Lee (David Barham, 18/9/2013)
* Jon Aas (Toby Moncaster, 24/9/2013)
* Armando Carlone (Toby Moncaster, 24/9/2013)
* Eckart Jack (Toby Moncaster, 24/9/2013)
* Pop Sharma (Toby Moncaster, 24/9/2013)
* Anthony Wainman (Toby Moncaster, 13/10/13)
* Hazel Jenkins (Toby Moncaster, 13/10/13)
* James Hutton (Toby Moncaster, 13/10/13)
* Jia Wei Lim (Toby Moncaster, 13/10/13)
* Julius Schmidt (Toby Moncaster, 13/10/13)
* Riccardo Gherardi (Toby Moncaster, 23/10/13)
* Anna Stoilova (Toby Moncaster, 23/10/13)
* Glyn Knowles (Toby Moncaster, 23/10/13)
* James Cooke (Toby Moncaster, 23/10/13)
* Jennifer Herbert (Toby Moncaster, 23/10/13)
* Simon Birrell (Toby Moncaster, 23/10/13)
* Theo Sanderson (Toby Moncaster, 23/10/13)
* Indy Wilkhu (Toby Moncaster, 23/10/13 - practical to come)
* John Campbell (Toby Moncaster, 30/10/13)
* Stephen Jeapes (Toby Moncaster, 30/10/13)
* Chris Stanley (Toby Moncaster, 30/10/13)
* Mat Greenwood (Toby Moncaster, 30/10/13)
* Jonathon Brookfield (Toby Moncaster, 30/10/13)
* Matt Grimes (Toby Moncaster, 30/10/13)
* Richard Fosh (Toby Moncaster, 30/10/13)
* Esther Leighton (Toby Moncaster, 30/10/13)
* Katia Dilks (Toby Moncaster, 21/11/13)
* Tim Dilks (Toby Moncaster, 21/11/13)
* Alexander MacFaden (Toby Moncaster, 21/11/13)
* Brian Starkey (Toby Moncaster, 21/11/13)
* Dave Potts (Martin de Selincourt, 4/12/13)
* Andy Spencer (Martin de Selincourt, 4/12/13)
* Jon Green (Martin de Selincourt, 4/12/13)
* Danny Garden (Martin de Selincourt, 4/12/13)
* Steve Wiseman (Martin de Selincourt, 4/12/13)
* Patrick Wollner (David Barham, 18/2/14)
* Leonardo Impett (David Barham, 18/2/14)
* Diana Probst (Brian Starkey, 19/3/14)
* Hidde-Jan Lemstra (Brian Starkey, 19/3/14)
* Francisco Cordobes (Brian Starkey, 19/3/14)
* Peter Ferguson (Mat Cook March 5 2014)
* Tim Hayward (Mat Cook March 5 2014)
* Jason White (Mat Cook March 5 2014)
* Stuart Wilson (Mat Cook March 5 2014)
* Steve Harrison (Mat Cook March 5 2014)
* Alex Atkinson (Mat Cook March 12 2014)
* Kate Aston (Mat Cook March 12 2014)
* Sheila Shepherd (Mat Cook March 12 2014)
* Rachel Bow (Mat Cook March 12 2014)
* Emyr James (Mat Cook March 12 2014)
* Peter Knight (Mat Cook March 12 2014)
* Andy Gale (Mat Cook March 26 2014)
* Owen McAree (Mat Cook March 26 2014)
* Michal Stefenow (Mat Cook March 26 2014)
* Neil Tan (Mat Cook March 26 2014)
* Vaiva Kalmkaite? (Mat Cook Apr 23 2014)
* Alberto Santos (Mat Cook Apr 23 2014)
* Sonny Siree (sp?) (Mat Cook Apr 23 2014)
* Tim Ronsell (Mat Cook Apr 23 2014)
* Rob Voisey (Mat Cook Apr 23 2014)
* Mike Hunter (Mat Cook Apr 23 2014)
* Tony Bunting (Brian Starkey 30/4/14)
* Eric Jones (Brian Starkey 30/4/14)
* Carl Phillips (Brian Starkey 30/4/14)
* Ed Ben (Brian Starkey 30/4/14)
* Toby Norman (Brian Starkey 30/4/14)
* Marco Galardini (Mat Cook May 7 2014)
* Thomas Keller (Mat Cook May 7 2014)
* Martin Lenz (Mat Cook 28 May 2014)
* David Grech (Mat Cook 28 May 2014)
* Rick Lupton (Mat Cook 28 May 2014)
* Tim Regan (Mat Cook 28 May 2014)
* Shashank Srinivasan (Mat Cook 28 May 2014)
* Al Napp (Mat Cook 4 June 2014)
* Tom Roberts (Mat Cook 4 June 2014)
* Matthew Taylor (Mat Cook 4 June 2014)
* Milosz Wasilewski (Mat Cook 4 June 2014)
* Matt Grimes (Brian Starkey 11/06/14)
* Brandon Invergo (Brian Starkey 11/06/14)
* Simon West (Brian Starkey 11/06/14)
* Kevin Rathbone (Brian Starkey 11/06/14)
* Richard Gordon (Brian Starkey 11/06/14)
* Rob Yates (Brian Starkey 12/07/14)
* Alex Gee (Brian Starkey 12/07/14)
* Patrick Beigent (Brian Starkey 12/07/14)
* Guilliame Tucker (Brian Starkey 12/07/14)
* Jo Brook (Brian Starkey 12/07/14)
* David Taylor (Brian Starkey 12/07/14)
* Joe Watson (Brian Starkey 23/07/14)
* Richard Armstrong (Brian Starkey 23/07/14)
* Eric Gowland (Brian Starkey 23/07/14)
* Paul Holland (Brian Starkey 23/07/14)
* Craig Richardson (Brian Starkey 23/07/14)
* Stevan Wing (Mat Cook 11/08/2014)
* John Sidiropoulos (Mat Cook 11/08/2014)
* Greaham Douglas (Stevan Wing 17/09/2014)
* Joseph Gamble (Stevan Wing 17/09/2014)
* Robert Fryers (Stevan Wing 17/09/2014)
* Will Hartley (Stevan Wing 17/09/2014)
* Alistair Turnbull (Stevan Wing 24/09/2014)
* Tim Ramsdale (Stevan Wing 24/09/2014)
* Hugo Van Sansen (Stevan Wing 24/09/2014)
* Marco Aita (David Barham 08/10/2014)
* Rob Shore (David Barham 08/10/2014)
* Katy Marshall (David Barham 08/10/2014)
* John Clarke (David Barham 08/10/2014)
* Danny Farrant (Stevan Wing 15/10/2014)
* John Ginger (Stevan Wing 15/10/2014)
* Emilo Mont (Stevan Wing 15/10/2014)
* Geoff Lunn (Stevan Wing 15/10/2014)
* Milosch Meriac (Stevan Wing 05/11/2014)
* Abhi Manyu (Stevan Wing 05/11/2014)
* Alba Rodriguez (Stevan Wing 05/11/2014)
* Stephen Paulger (Stevan Wing 05/11/2014)
* Erik Pickering (Stevan Wing 05/11/2014)
* Rob Meadows (Stevan Wing 03/12/2014)
* Chris Mayhurst (Stevan Wing 03/12/2014)
* Giovanni Orlando (Stevan Wing 03/12/2014)
* Chris Padbury (Stevan Wing 03/12/2014)
* Robin Sterling (Stevan Wing 03/12/2014)
* Kristien De Clercq (Stevan Wing 03/12/2014)
* "Nevindep" (Mat Cook 11 Dec 2014)
* Jae Turner (Mat Cook 11 Dec 2014)
* Luke Twydell (Mat Cook 11 Dec 2014)
* Steph Tyszka (Mat Cook 20 Dec 2014)
* Jonny Waite (Brian Starkey 3/9/14)
* Toby Jaffey (Brian Starkey 3/9/14)
* Greg Matthews (Brian Starkey 3/9/14)
* Tom Parker (Brian Starkey 12/11/14)
* Ben Weeks (Brian Starkey 12/11/14)
* Clara Todd (Brian Starkey 17/12/14)
* Ian Mc (Brian Starkey 17/12/14)
* Timothy Baldock (Brian Starkey 17/12/14)
* Rob Rescrola (Brian Starkey 7/1/15)
* Tariq Harris (Brian Starkey 7/1/15)
* Ed Robertson (Brian Starkey 7/1/15)
* Imogen Ford (Brian Starkey 7/1/15)
* Dan Tidhar (Brian Starkey 7/1/15)
* Tom Stroud (Brian Starkey 28/1/15)
* Graeme ??? (Brian Starkey 28/1/15)
* Henry Begg (Brian Starkey 28/1/15)
* Phil McArthur (Brian Starkey 28/1/15)
* Alex Judd (Martin de Selincourt 11/02/2015)
* Adam Mulligan (Martin de Selincourt 11/02/2015)
* Adam Nightingale (Martin de Selincourt 11/02/2015)
* Charlotte Harvey (Martin de Selincourt 11/02/2015)
* Matt Wayland (Martin de Selincourt 11/02/2015)
* Andrei R. (Martin de Selincourt 11/02/2015)
* John Mead (Martin de Selincourt 11/02/2015)

= More trained users =

Fully trained:
* Hugo Keene (Mat Cook 31/03/2015)
* Antony Congedo (Mat Cook 31/03/2015)
* Alina Velea (Mat Cook 31/03/2015)
* Nik Newark (Brian Starkey 22/4/15)
* Claire Harriette (Brian Starkey 22/4/15)
* Dittany Rose (Brian Starkey 22/4/15)
* Martin Prescott (Brian Starkey 22/4/15)
* Abi Bush (Brian Starkey 6/05/2015)
* Arik Kershenbaum (Brian Starkey 6/05/2015)
* Alexandra Grigore (Brian Starkey 6/05/2015)
* Roy Gwinn (Brian Starkey 6/05/2015)
* Josh Kaggie (Brian Starkey 6/05/2015)
* Stoyan Smoukov (Brian Starkey 6/05/2015)
* Adam Reig (Stevan Wing 27/05/2015)
* Nicola Westgarth-Flynn (Stevan Wing 27/05/2015)
* Dave Jordan (Stevan Wing 27/05/2015)
* Khameinei Ali (Stevan Wing 27/05/2015)
* Fotis Georgatos (Stevan Wing 27/05/2015)
* Tianheng Zhao (Stevan Wing 27/05/2015)
* Oliver Fleck (Rob Voisey 16/06/2015)
* Johan Henriksson (Rob Voisey 16/06/2015)
* Daryl Stewart (Rob Voisey 16/06/2015)
* Frodi Jones (Rob Voisey 16/06/2015)
* Andrew Mulholland (Rob Voisey 16/06/2015)
* Tobias Wenzel (Brian Starkey 19/06/2015)
* Alex Ridge (Brian Starkey 19/06/2015)
* Louis Kovalevsky (Brian Starkey 19/06/2015)
* Rich Hall (Brian Starkey 19/06/2015)
* Ben Alper (Brian Starkey 19/06/2015)
* Chandu Sekhar (Brian Starkey 19/06/2015)
* Patrick ? (Rob Voisey 23/06/2015)
* Andrew Cooke (Rob Voisey 23/06/2015)
* Rosy Hunt (Rob Voisey 23/06/2015)
* Tim Radvan (Rob Voisey 23/06/2015)
* Benjamin Thomas Summers (Rob Voisey 23/06/2015)
* Tom Hartley (Rob Voisey 02/07/2015)
* Lucia Corsini (Rob Voisey 02/07/2015)
* Clive Beale (Brian Starkey 29/07/2015)
* Tumi Jones (Brian Starkey 29/07/2015)
* Daniel Bailey (Brian Starkey 29/07/2015)
* Tom Garton (Brian Starkey 29/07/2015)
* Alice Milligan (Brian Starkey 29/07/2015)
* Phill Banks (Brian Starkey 4/08/2015)
* Ned Booker (Brian Starkey 4/08/2015)
* Karan Gupta (Brian Starkey 4/08/2015)
* Dave Frost (Brian Starkey 4/08/2015)
* Fred Sorgeloos (Brian Starkey 4/08/2015)

= Training Cheatsheet =

The training structure and prompt sheet. Please note, this is used by the Laser Cutter Owners as a prompt to ensure training is executed in a consistent and complete fashion is included on this page; this does not constitute and is not a substitute for the training itself.

== Group Training ==

The group training introduction structure, suitable for 1-4 members at a time in a 1 hr session.

Introduction of main components
* Laser
* Cutting Mechanics
* Water Cooler System
* Filter
* PC
* Materials (what it can cut, supply)

Checks for everyone to do
* Check in use, looks ok
* Check water bath, temperature

Powering Up
* Turning on filter (Tick = ok, Warning = tell the owners, Cross = don't use it and tell the owners)
* Turning on Laser and warmup, what to do if doesn't power up
* Turning on PC and starting software

LaserCut Project walkthrough (using M+S+text keyring example)
* Package function, drawing, import file types
* Bed dimensions
* Paths, yellow dots, 'united' shapes
* Blue dot, Immediate mode
* Layers and colours
* Through cut, surface cut and engraving, speeds and strengths
* Various steps to build keyring design (shapes, text, uniting, layers, alignment, scaling, layers)
* Job ordering
* Saving
* Download as immediate, delete, download current

Laser Operation
* Lid
* Control panel, escape
* Moving head XY, indicator laser, datum
* Moving Z
* Focus
* Start position and test
* Start, pause and emergency stop function
* Do job, pause/open lid, restart

Laser Hazards
* Process and progression for normal operation failure (fire) - pause, open, move, CO2
* Process for abnormal operation failure (mechanical/jam) - emergency stop, open, move, CO2
* Ensure confident of process

Power Down
* Switch off laser
* Switch off filtration
* Clean any residue from the bed or bottom tray
* Close lid

== Individual Training Task ==

The individual task to get familiar, prompt questions and check understanding:

Task
* Make a personalised focus tool
* Square acrylic of appropriate size
* Member's name, "Focus Tool", keychain hole
* Should use full cut, surface cut, engrave
* Should demonstrate all steps, size, appropriate ordering, positioning

Steps
* Set individual to work, don't prompt but do answer questions (or pose if needed)
* Talk through design once done, question/check things etc
* Proceed to lasering (watch carefully all steps)
* Ask to stop job/restart, question escalation process

Assuming all ok:
* Get them to read the health and safety notes about operation and materials
* Add to the trained member list!

== Project Oversight ==

For next 2-3 projects, ensure member will find another more experienced trained user to support them (second pair of eyes)

Equipment/Laser Cutter/Training

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BrianS: /* Trained Users */

Equipment/3D Printer/Up

2015-03-20T00:11:48Z

BrianS:

= The Up! 3D Printer =
[[File:Up_3d_printer.jpg|thumb|left]]

<div style="background:#FADADD; border:1px solid #FFC0CB; padding:5px">
<b>YOU CAN ONLY USE THE UP 3D PRINTER IF YOU HAVE BEEN TRAINED ON IT</b><br>
Being trained on the Makerbot is a different induction from being trained on the Up!<br/>
</div>

The UP! 3D printer suffered an electronics failure, and has had its control circuitry replaced with a RepRap Melzi controller board.
Software required to control the Up! is installed on the 3D printer PC, alongside the Makerbot.

'''Owners/Trainers''': [[User:BrianS|Brian Starkey]]

[[Equipment/3D_Printer/Training#UP_Trained_Users|'''Trained Users''']]

= Caveats =

The Up! is intended for use by those who wish to take more control of the 3D printing process and are interested in experimentation. The software workflow is less-friendly than the Makerbot, but infinitely more flexible.
{{clear}}

{{Warning|'''DO NOT EVER LEAVE THE PRINTER UNATTENDED'''}}

= Operating Instructions =

== Power-on ==
The Up! requires two power supplies - a 20V high power supply which drives the bulk of the printer (motors, heaters) and a separate 5V supply which drives the [[#Filament feeder|filament feeder]].

Both supplies are plugged in to a switchable power strip plugged in to the wall behind the PC - it is marked "Up". Turning this strip on will power up the printer.

{{Note|Upon powering up, the [[#Filament feeder|filament feeder]] and extruder fan will come on immediately. Due to a blown FET the fan is permanently on, the feeder however should stop after a number of seconds.}}

== Power-down ==

Before powering off, remember to [[#Loading filament|unload the filament]] and return it to the box.

Before turning the power off, home all the axes using the '''White''' home button or the G-code <code>G28</code>, then turn off the main switch.

== Control Software (Pronterface) ==

[[File:Pronterface_icon.PNG|100px|thumb|right|Pronterface shortcut icon]]
[[File:Pronterface_main_window.PNG|300px|thumb|left|Pronterface main window]]

The default control software for the Up! is [http://www.pronterface.com/ Printrun, a.k.a. Pronterface], a Python-based Reprap host software.

Printrun 2014.03.10 is installed on the 3D printer PC under <code>Users/makespace-user2/My Documents/Up/Pronterface</code>. There is a shortcut on the Desktop.

Pronterface is only a control software, it interfaces with the printer, however it depends on external software (a Slicer) to turn 3D models into commands that the printer can understand.

=== Printer startup ===

After [[#Power-on|powering on]] the printer, open Pronterface.

Select the COM port and baud rate in the top-left hand corner. The COM port is normally '''COM5''' and the baud rate is '''115200''', then click ''Connect''.

After several seconds the command pane on the right of the window should state that the printer is connected and print some details about the machine.
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=== Controlling the printer ===

{{Warning|Before manually controlling the printer, click the '''White''' home button to '''Home All Axes''' (or enter the G-Code <code>G28</code>)}}
{{Warning|There is a 15-minute idle timeout after which the motors will turn off and the build platform will fall. Please try to remember to leave it in the Z-home position when not in use!}}

==== Movement ====
[[File:Pronterface_movement.PNG|300px|thumb|left|Pronterface movement buttons]]
[[File:Up_axis_orientation.PNG|300px|thumb|left|Up! Axis orientation]]

The circular arrangement of buttons can be used to directly control the printer axes. The axis orientation is shown on the picture to the left. e.g. ''Movement in +Z direction moves the bed '''further''' from the extruder''
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==== Heaters ====
[[File:Pronterface_heaters.PNG|300px|thumb|left|Pronterface heater control]]
The bed and extruder heaters can be manually controlled from the controls immediately below the movement buttons. The temperatures can be monitored by checking the ''Watch'' checkbox on the right, which will update the plot in real-time. Clicking the plot will open a new window displaying the temperature plot.
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==== G-code ====
G-code can be entered in the box in the bottom-right of the window. These will be sent to the printer immediately on pressing "Enter" or clicking the ''Send'' button.

The full list of G-code understood by the printer can be found on the [http://reprap.org/wiki/G-code RepRap website], supplemented by a few [http://reprap.org/wiki/Marlin#Non-standard_M-Codes.2C_different_to_an_old_version_of_sprinter: non-standard extensions] implemented by the Marlin firmware.

{{Tip|Use the keyboard arrow keys to recall recent G-code commands to save on typing}}

== Printing ==

=== Loading filament ===
[[File:Pronterface_extrusion.PNG|300px|thumb|left|Pronterface extrusion controls]]
To load/unload filament, you will need a hot extruder. Use the [[#Heaters|heater controls]] to heat up the extruder to the appropriate temperature for the plastic you are loading/unloading.

Once the extruder has warmed up, feed the end of the filament into the underside of the [[#Filament feeder|filament feeder]] and press the microswitch. Press the microswitch a couple more times until sufficient filament is available to feed into the extruder.

In Pronterface, set the extrusion settings to ''5mm'' @ ''60mm/min'', and feed the filament into the top of the extruder. While gently pushing the filament downwards, click the ''Extrude'' button one-or-more times until you can feel the filament being pulled by the extruder. Once the extruder has a hold on the filament, continue to use the ''Extrude'' button to feed more plastic, until you get a clean, uniform thread out of the hot-end.

It is often necessary to clear away a blob of plastic from the hot-end during this process.

{{Warning|The hot end is '''HOT!''' Don't touch it}}
{{Note|If the extruder is not hot enough, you will see a "cold extrusion prevented" message in the message pane. Make sure the extruder has heated up}}

==== Filament feeder ====
[[File:Up_prefeeder.PNG|300px|thumb|left|Up filament feeder]]

The Up! has a small motor which pre-feeds filament from the reel so that the extruder doesn't have to work so hard. The feeder requires power (see [[#Power-on|]]), and will feed for several seconds every time the microswitch is depressed. During printing, the extruder should be able to activate the microswitch itself as it pulls the filament tighter, however it is advisable to keep an eye on it and be ready to press the switch yourself if you think it necessary.

The main risk is that a taught filament causes skipped steps in the X-axis during a rapid move.

=== Unloading filament ===

Unloading filament is the opposite of loading. Use the ''Reverse'' button in the extruder controls to feed the filament out of the extruder, while gently pulling the filament upwards. You will likely need to click ''Reverse'' several times, unless you have set a particularly long extrude length.

The filament feeder is (currently) strictly one-way. '''Do not attempt to pull the filament back through the feeder!'''. Use a pair of side-cutters to cut the filament as close to the underside of the feeder as possible, and press the switch to feed it out.

{{Tip|Put the short filament offcut in the prints box, someone might find it useful for calibration or testing!}}
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=== Printing a file ===

{{Tip|Pre-heat the bed and extruder to save some time. See: [[#Heaters|Heaters]]}}

Once you have a G-code file of your sliced model, you can print it from Pronterface.

{{Note|Pronterface will happily load an STL file and slice it with some default settings, which is probably not what you want! Make sure you select the .gcode file, not the STL!}}

[[File:Pronterface_G_code.PNG|300px|thumb|left|Pronterface G-code viewer]]

# Click the ''Load File'' button and select your <code>.gcode</code> file
# Your part should now show up in the middle pane of Pronterface
# Check the output in the command pane on the right looks sensible (i.e. no insane dimensions)
# Click the middle pane to open the G-code viewer, and use the slider on the right to check the slicer output
#* The G-code viewer shows movement lines as well as extrusion lines, the movement lines are shown in a different colour
# When you are satisfied, click print in the main Pronterface window!

Pronterface will give an estimated print time when you load the file. In the status bar at the bottom of the window it will continually re-estimate the time remaining throughout the job

== Cost ==

Currently we charge 10 pence per gram for prints, this is to cover the cost of material plus a little for wear and tear and other consumables. You can weigh printed parts using the scales next to the blue honesty box. Please put your money into the blue labelled honesty box on the shelf above the printer.

== Bed Levelling/Calibration ==

The Up! seems to be less sensitive to slight misalignments in the bed than the Makerbot. In part this is probably due to the high-adhesion ABS build plate.

If you do feel the need to level the build plate, then there are 3 allen-key bolts on the underside of the pinkish bed mounting block. The bed rides on 3 silicone grommets, and by adjusting the bolts you can compress the grommets to varying degrees to achieve a level build plate.

At present the bed levelling procedure is a fairly manual affair, requiring entry of [[#G-code|G-code]] into the Pronterface command window. The suggested calibration procedure is given below.

# Load your G-code file into Pronterface.
# Take note of the part dimensions reported in the command window.
# Enter the G-code commands below

:In the G-codes below, the following substitutions should be used:<br/>
::<centre_x>, <centre_y>: The build centre coordinates as specified when [[#Slicing|Slicing]]
::<min_x>, <min_y>, <max_x>, <max_y>: The minimum x,y coords as shown by pronterface. e.g.: ''from <min_x> mm to <max_x> mm in X''
G28 {{Color|Green|# Home all axes}}

{{Color|Green|# '''Note:''' Use Z2 initially to make sure there is enough clearance on the extruder}}
G0 X<centre_x> Y<centre_y> Z2
{{Color|Green|# If you are happy that there is 2 mm more space in the Z-axis, continue with the calibration with <z_min> {{=}} 0}}
{{Color|Green|# Otherwise try larger values of <z_min> (decimals are allowed) e.g. <z_min> {{=}} 0.2. Units are in mm}}
{{Color|Green|# In this case you should re-slice your part, specifying <z_min> in the ''Z offset'' field on the ''Printer Settings'' tab}}

{{Color|Green|# Repeat the following commands, adjusting the bolts to provide a < 1 mm gap between the extruder and the bed in all positions}}
G0 X<centre_x> Y<centre_y> Z<min_z>
G0 X<min_x> Y<min_y> Z<min_z>
G0 X<max_x> Y<max_y> Z<min_z>
G0 X<min_x> Y<max_y> Z<min_z>
G0 X<max_x> Y<min_y> Z<min_z>

G28 {{Color|Green|# Home all axes}}

{{Note|If you had to use a <min_z> greater than 0, remember to re-slice your model with the correct Z Offset!}}

{{Note|The firmware end-stops will not allow Z-coordinates < 0 so don't try!}}

= Slicing =

= Firmware =
The firmware is Marlin, with configuration changes for the hardware. You can find the branch on github: https://github.com/usedbytes/Marlin/tree/makespace-up

I wasn't planning on trying to push this upstream because I don't think it has wide appeal.

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BrianS:

= Using the UP! 3D Printer =
[[File:Up_3d_printer.jpg|thumb|left]]

<div style="background:#FADADD; border:1px solid #FFC0CB; padding:5px">
<b>YOU CAN ONLY USE THE UP 3D PRINTER IF YOU HAVE BEEN TRAINED ON IT</b><br>
Being trained on the Makerbot is a different induction from being trained on the Up!<br/>
</div>

The UP! 3D printer suffered an electronics failure, and has had its control circuitry replaced with a RepRap Melzi controller board.
Software required to control the Up! is installed on the 3D printer PC, alongside the Makerbot.

'''Owners/Trainers''': [[User:BrianS|Brian Starkey]]

[[Equipment/3D_Printer/Training#UP_Trained_Users|'''Trained Users''']]

== Caveats ==

The Up! is intended for use by those who wish to take more control of the 3D printing process and are interested in experimentation. The software workflow is less-friendly than the Makerbot, but infinitely more flexible.

{{Color|Red|'''DO NOT EVER LEAVE THE PRINTER UNATTENDED'''}}

== Power-on ==
The Up! requires two power supplies - a 20V high power supply which drives the bulk of the printer (motors, heaters) and a separate 5V supply which drives the [[#Filament Feeder]].

Both supplies are plugged in to a switchable power strip plugged in to the wall behind the PC - it is marked "Up". Turning this strip on will power up the printer.

{{Note|Upon powering up, the [[Filament Feeder]] and extruder fan will come on immediately. Due to a blown FET the fan is permanently on, the feeder however should stop after a number of seconds.}}

== Control Software (Pronterface) ==

[[File:Pronterface_icon.PNG|100px|thumb|right|Pronterface shortcut icon]]
[[File:Pronterface_main_window.PNG|300px|thumb|left|Pronterface main window]]

The default control software for the Up! is [http://www.pronterface.com/ Printrun, a.k.a. Pronterface], a Python-based Reprap host software.

Printrun 2014.03.10 is installed on the 3D printer PC under Users/makespace-user2/My Documents/Up/Pronterface. There is a shortcut on the Desktop.

Pronterface is only a control software, it interfaces with the printer, however it depends on external software (a Slicer) to turn 3D models into commands that the printer can understand.

=== Printer startup ===

After [[Power on|powering on]] the printer, open Pronterface.

Select the COM port and baud rate in the top-left hand corner. The COM port is normally '''COM5''' and the baud rate is '''115200''', then click ''Connect''.

After several seconds the command pane on the right of the window should state that the printer is connected and print some details about the machine.
{{clear}}

=== Controlling the printer ===

{{Warning|Before manually controlling the printer, click the '''White''' home button to '''Home All Axes''' (or enter the G-Code <code>G28</code>)}}

==== Movement ====
[[File:Pronterface_movement.PNG|300px|thumb|left|Pronterface movement buttons]]
[[File:Up_axis_orientation.PNG|300px|thumb|left|Up! Axis orientation]]

The circular arrangement of buttons can be used to directly control the printer axes. The axis orientation is shown on the picture to the left. e.g. ''Movement in +Z direction moves the bed '''further''' from the extruder''
{{clear}}

==== Heaters ====
[[File:Pronterface_heaters.PNG|300px|thumb|left|Pronterface heater control]]
The bed and extruder heaters can be manually controlled from the controls immediately below the movement buttons. The temperatures can be monitored by checking the ''Watch'' checkbox on the right, which will update the plot in real-time. Clicking the plot will open a new window displaying the temperature plot.
{{clear}}

==== G-code ====
G-code can be entered in the box in the bottom-right of the window. These will be sent to the printer immediately on pressing "Enter" or clicking the ''Send'' button.

The full list of G-code understood by the printer can be found on the [http://reprap.org/wiki/G-code RepRap website], supplemented by a few [http://reprap.org/wiki/Marlin#Non-standard_M-Codes.2C_different_to_an_old_version_of_sprinter: non-standard extensions] implemented by the Marlin firmware.

{{Tip|Use the keyboard arrow keys to recall recent G-code commands to save on typing}}

== Bed Levelling/Calibration ==

The Up! seems to be less sensitive to slight misalignments in the bed than the Makerbot. In part this is probably due to the high-adhesion ABS build plate.

If you do feel the need to level the build plate, then there are 3 allen-key bolts on the underside of the pinkish bed mounting block. The bed rides on 3 silicone grommets, and by adjusting the bolts you can compress the grommets to varying degrees to achieve a level build plate.

At present the bed levelling procedure is a fairly manual affair, requiring entry of [[#G-code|G-code]] into the Pronterface command window. The suggested calibration procedure is given below.

# Load your G-code file into Pronterface.
# Take note of the part dimensions reported in the command window.
:In the G-codes below, the following substitutions should be used:<br/>
::<centre_x>, <centre_y>: The build centre coordinates as specified when [[Slicing]]<br/>
::<min_x>, <min_y>, <max_x>, <max_y>: The minimum x,y coords as shown by pronterface. e.g.: ''from <min_x> mm to <max_x> mm in X''
G28 {{Color|Green|# Home all axes}}

{{Color|Green|# '''Note:''' Use Z2 initially to make sure there is enough clearance on the extruder}}
G0 X<centre_x> Y<centre_y> Z2
{{Color|Green|# If you are happy that there is 2 mm more space in the Z-axis, continue with the calibration with <z_min> {{=}} 0}}
{{Color|Green|# Otherwise try larger values of <z_min> (decimals are allowed) e.g. <z_min> {{=}} 0.2}}
{{Color|Green|# In this case you should re-slice your part, specifying <z_min> in the ''Z offset'' field on the ''Printer Settings'' tab}}

{{Color|Green|# Repeat the following commands, adjusting the bolts to provide a < 1 mm gap between the extruder and the bed in all positions}}
G0 X<centre_x> Y<centre_y> Z<min_z>
G0 X<min_x> Y<min_y> Z<min_z>
G0 X<max_x> Y<max_y> Z<min_z>
G0 X<min_x> Y<max_y> Z<min_z>
G0 X<max_x> Y<min_y> Z<min_z>

G28 {{Color|Green|# Home all axes}}

{{Note|If you had to use a <min_z> greater than 0, remember to re-slice your model with the correct Z Offset!}}

{{Note|The firmware end-stops will not allow Z-coordinates < 0 so don't try!}}

''' Slicing '''

'''Finishing'''

'''Power Down'''

'''Cost'''

Currently we charge 10 pence per gram for prints, this is to cover the cost of material plus a little for wear and tear and other consumables. You can weigh printed parts using the scales next to the blue honesty box. Please put your money into the blue labelled honesty box on the shelf above the printer.

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Equipment/3D Printer/Up

2015-03-13T21:33:14Z

BrianS: /* Instructions */

= Using the UP! 3D Printer =
[[File:Up_3d_printer.jpg|thumb|left]]

<div style="background:#FADADD; border:1px solid #FFC0CB; padding:5px">
<b>YOU CAN ONLY USE THE UP 3D PRINTER IF YOU HAVE BEEN TRAINED ON IT</b><br>
Being trained on the Makerbot is a different induction from being trained on the Up!<br/>
</div>

The UP! 3D printer suffered an electronics failure, and has had its control circuitry replaced with a RepRap Melzi controller board.
Software required to control the Up! is installed on the 3D printer PC, alongside the Makerbot.

'''Owners/Trainers''': [[User:BrianS|Brian Starkey]]

[[Equipment/3D_Printer/Training#UP_Trained_Users|'''Trained Users''']]

== Caveats ==

The Up! is intended for use by those who wish to take more control of the 3D printing process and are interested in experimentation. The software workflow is less-friendly than the Makerbot, but infinitely more flexible.

{{Color|Red|'''DO NOT EVER LEAVE THE PRINTER UNATTENDED'''}}

== Power-on ==
The Up! requires two power supplies - a 20V high power supply which drives the bulk of the printer (motors, heaters) and a separate 5V supply which drives the [[#Filament Feeder]].

Both supplies are plugged in to a switchable power strip plugged in to the wall behind the PC - it is marked "Up". Turning this strip on will power up the printer.

{{Note|Upon powering up, the [[Filament Feeder]] and extruder fan will come on immediately. Due to a blown FET the fan is permanently on, the feeder however should stop after a number of seconds.}}

== Control Software (Pronterface) ==

The default control software for the Up! is [http://www.pronterface.com/ Printrun, a.k.a. Pronterface], a Python-based Reprap host software.

Printrun 2014.03.10 is installed on the 3D printer PC under Users/makespace-user2/My Documents/Up/Pronterface. There is a shortcut on the Desktop.

Pronterface is only a control software, it interfaces with the printer, however it depends on external software (a Slicer) to turn 3D models into commands that the printer can understand.

=== Printer startup ===

After [[Power on|powering on]] the printer, open Pronterface.

Select the COM port and baud rate in the top-left hand corner. The COM port is normally '''COM5''' and the baud rate is '''115200''', then click ''Connect''.

After several seconds the command pane on the right of the window should state that the printer is connected and print some details about the machine.

=== Controlling the printer ===

{{Warning|Before manually controlling the printer, click the '''White''' home button to '''Home All Axes''' (or enter the G-Code <code>G28</code>)}}

==== Movement ====
The circular arrangement of buttons can be used to directly control the printer axes. The axis orientation is shown on the picture to the left. e.g. ''Movement in +Z direction moves the bed '''further''' from the extruder''

==== Heaters ====
The bed and extruder heaters can be manually controlled from the controls immediately below the movement buttons. The temperatures can be monitored by checking the ''Watch'' checkbox on the right, which will update the plot in real-time. Clicking the plot will open a new window displaying the temperature plot.

==== G-code ====
G-code can be entered in the box in the bottom-right of the window. These will be sent to the printer immediately on pressing "Enter" or clicking the ''Send'' button.

The full list of G-code understood by the printer can be found on the [http://reprap.org/wiki/G-code RepRap website], supplemented by a few [http://reprap.org/wiki/Marlin#Non-standard_M-Codes.2C_different_to_an_old_version_of_sprinter: non-standard extensions] implemented by the Marlin firmware.

{{Tip|Use the keyboard arrow keys to recall recent G-code commands to save on typing}}

== Bed Levelling/Calibration ==

The Up! seems to be less sensitive to slight misalignments in the bed than the Makerbot. In part this is probably due to the high-adhesion ABS build plate.

If you do feel the need to level the build plate, then there are 3 allen-key bolts on the underside of the pinkish bed mounting block. The bed rides on 3 silicone grommets, and by adjusting the bolts you can compress the grommets to varying degrees to achieve a level build plate.

At present the bed levelling procedure is a fairly manual affair, requiring entry of [[#G-code|G-code]] into the Pronterface command window. The suggested calibration procedure is given below.

# Load your G-code file into Pronterface.
# Take note of the part dimensions reported in the command window.
:In the G-codes below, the following substitutions should be used:<br/>
::<centre_x>, <centre_y>: The build centre coordinates as specified when [[Slicing]]<br/>
::<min_x>, <min_y>, <max_x>, <max_y>: The minimum x,y coords as shown by pronterface. e.g.: ''from <min_x> mm to <max_x> mm in X''
G28 {{Color|Green|# Home all axes}}

{{Color|Green|# '''Note:''' Use Z2 initially to make sure there is enough clearance on the extruder}}
G0 X<centre_x> Y<centre_y> Z2
{{Color|Green|# If you are happy that there is 2 mm more space in the Z-axis, continue with the calibration with <z_min> {{=}} 0}}
{{Color|Green|# Otherwise try larger values of <z_min> (decimals are allowed) e.g. <z_min> {{=}} 0.2}}
{{Color|Green|# In this case you should re-slice your part, specifying <z_min> in the ''Z offset'' field on the ''Printer Settings'' tab}}

{{Color|Green|# Repeat the following commands, adjusting the bolts to provide a < 1 mm gap between the extruder and the bed in all positions}}
G0 X<centre_x> Y<centre_y> Z<min_z>
G0 X<min_x> Y<min_y> Z<min_z>
G0 X<max_x> Y<max_y> Z<min_z>
G0 X<min_x> Y<max_y> Z<min_z>
G0 X<max_x> Y<min_y> Z<min_z>

G28 {{Color|Green|# Home all axes}}

{{Note|If you had to use a <min_z> greater than 0, remember to re-slice your model with the correct Z Offset!}}

{{Note|The firmware end-stops will not allow Z-coordinates < 0 so don't try!}}

''' Slicing '''

'''Finishing'''

'''Power Down'''

'''Cost'''

Currently we charge 10 pence per gram for prints, this is to cover the cost of material plus a little for wear and tear and other consumables. You can weigh printed parts using the scales next to the blue honesty box. Please put your money into the blue labelled honesty box on the shelf above the printer.

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[[Equipment|Equipment]] / 3D Printer

= Introduction =
3D printing is a way of creating small, custom objects from plastic filament. The printer melts the filament, held on a spool, and prints with it to create 3D structures. Makespace has two 3D printers, an UP! and a Makerbot Replicator 2X. Currently, the Makerbot is the only printer working in the space. The UP! is out of action until it can be fixed by the owners (needs new electronic components).

== Owners ==

The Owners are those nominally in charge of the equipment, organising its maintenance, training others to use it, and generally being a point of contact.

The current Owners of the 3D printers are:

* [[User:Kim_SJ|Kim Spence-Jones]]
* Brian Starkey (for the Up!)

If you have any questions, problems or concerns around the 3D printer, these are the people to contact.

== Trainers ==

The Trainers are not in charge of maintaing equipment, but have been more thoroughly instructed in its use and can train others. They may run extra classes for recently trained learners.

The current Trainers for the 3D printers are:


* Peter Knight
* James Hutton
*[[User:Pinski1|Robert K.]]
* Jonny Waite

== Training ==

<div style="background:#FADADD; border:1px solid #FFC0CB; padding:5px">
<b>YOU CAN ONLY USE THE 3D PRINTER IF YOU HAVE BEEN TRAINED</b><br>
and have been added to the [[Equipment/3D Printer/Training#Trained_Users|Trained Users]] list by one of the Owners or Trainers
</div>

To get trained on the 3D Printer and be added to the qualified user list, you will need to arrange for a training session with one of the 3D Printer Owners.

If you'd like to arrange training, please see:
* [[Equipment/3D Printer/Training|3D Printer Training]]

Note that persons who were previously trained on the UP! are allowed to use the Makerbot after reading its manual. See https://s3.amazonaws.com/downloads.makerbot.com/replicator2x/MakerBot_Replicator_2X_User_Manual.pdf

== General Health and Safety ==

The 3D printers are excellent tools for either making small parts, or rapid prototyping. At the same time it is an expensive tool with a (small) risk of injury and fire, so is very important you know how to use it to avoid damaging yourself and the machine. The 3D printer is a potentially dangerous piece of equipment which must only be operated by members who have received appropriate training and who take due care. The top things to always remember when using the 3D printers are:

* '''ONLY USE THE 3D PRINTER IF YOU HAVE BEEN TRAINED'''
* '''ONLY USE THE 3D PRINTER IF YOU HAVE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS'''
* '''NEVER LEAVE THE PRINTER RUNNING UNATTENDED'''

As a responsible user, you should be very aware of the following risks and how to deal with them:

'''HEAD CRASH''' - incorrect calibration could cause the nozzle to hit the platen at job start
* Calibration must be carefully checked on each startup

'''TRAPPING''' - The head and bed of the machine are moved by programs in the machine's memory.
* Be careful when near the machine, it will possibly move even if the PC is off
* Ensure you are familiar with the 'pause' and 'stop printing' functions on the Makerbot so that in an emergency you can quickly halt printing.

'''BURN RISK''' - the platen on the printers are heated, and will reach temperatures up to 253 degrees during a print run which could cause skin burns. The extrusion nozzles also get very hot. Do not touch either of these areas while printing, and keep the Makerbot's guard door securely closed while printing.
* Be careful when the machines have recently been used, as they may still be hot enough to burn.

'''ELECTROCUTION''' - as with all mains powered devices there is a small risk of danger from exposed wires. Always do a manual check that the wiring is safe, no cores are exposed or wires trapped.

== Plastics used in the printers ==

The 3D printers can print with two different plastics, PLA and ABS. PLA has a much lower melting point than ABS, so all temperature settings for the printer need to be changed if you are switching between plastics. Normally ABS is what we would reccomend printing in: it is more durable and strong.

Telling the difference between the plastics is fairly simple: if you take a piece of the PLA filament between your fingers you can break it off and snap it easily - it is brittle. When you try to break off a piece of ABS, it bends and the filament starts to go white, not breaking straight away.

The communal stock is kept in two plastic boxes under the printers. Please make sure you keep the stock in its plastic bags, with the silica gel -- filament absorbs moisture and this causes lots of printing problems.

If you want to buy your own filament (much cheaper than 10p/gramme if you're doing a lot of printing), try http://www.shop.3dfilaprint.com/ Makespace members get a 5% discount with the code: cambmake

= Makerbot Replicator 2X 3D Printer =
==Gallery of 3D printed things in Makespace using Replicator 2X==
<gallery>
File:Unicorn Horn.jpg|unicorn horn http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:83012
File:Dremel Turbine.jpg|Dremel turbine http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:13188 <br />Watch the turbine in action on [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQ66rMH4eZQ YouTube]
File:Ying Yang Cylinder.jpg|Yin Yang cylinder http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:22682
File:Ying Yang.JPG|Ying Yang proper http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:22764
File:Trefoil Knot.jpg|trefoil knot http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:577364
File:TrifoilKnotTwoI.JPG|trefoil knot II http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:387146
File:2_color_cube_2.JPG|2 color cube http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:562955
File:3D twirl.jpg|3D twirl http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:604403
</gallery>

This is the Makerbot Replicator 2X, currently the only 3D printer working in the space. There is a dedicated PC next to it with the MakerWare software used to drive it. MakerWare can import STL design files (eg. from Thingiverse) for printing. The manual for this printer can be found here: https://s3.amazonaws.com/downloads.makerbot.com/replicator2x/MakerBot_Replicator_2X_User_Manual.pdf

== Specific Safety Tips ==

There is a burn hazard from the nozzles and the heated platter, as mentioned above. The Makerbot will display its current temperatures for you if you use the arrow keys to navigate on its small display (see manual). The platter may also move unexpextedly. Do not open the front hatch or lift off the top transparent cover during printing. ABS fumes over a long period may be harmful - if you feel light-headed take a break in a well ventillated area.

Don't let the machine run unattended - you don't need to watch a print constantly but keep an eye on it and always remain in the same room. Possible problems that would require you to pause or stop the machine include filament getting wrapped around the spool holder at the back and sticking, and a software crash on the PC. If you're unsure of a situation you can always pause your print and restart it.

Always switch the printer off at the back when you are finished.

== Avoiding Damage to the Machine ==

The bed is covered with Kapton tape. This green, shiny tape is very fragile and expensive to replace and so you MUST NOT use a knife, scraper or other sharp object to remove your finished models. Use your hands only, or the plastic scraper with the Makerbot logo on in the red box as a last resort. Often, models will easily come free once the bed is allowed to cool, so give it 10 minutes and try again before resorting to this.

The kapton tape needs to be kept clean so that plastic extruded onto it has a nice base finish and sticks well. If you notice smears or marks on the tape give it a gentle clean with a dry cloth from the red box on the shelf. Make sure your hands are clean and not greasy before you touch the platen or try to remove printed objects from it.

If you do damage the tape, please let the owners know as soon as possible. The owners group email address is on the sign on the side of the machine.

== Using SD cards with the Makerbot ==

We would recommend driving the Makerbot directly from the dedicated software on the PC next to it. If you want to use an SD card, it is very fussy. SD cards have to be PHYSICALLY 2GB or smaller (formatting a big card small doesn't work). They also have to be formatted in FAT16 (mostly Linux machines do this most easily). There is a small card formatted this way, currently in the slot of the printer free to use. It's labelled "MAKESPACE"; please don't absent-mindedly take it away! The SD card should contain .thing files to print from.

== Loading and Unloading ==

You will notice there are two print heads for this printer, driven by two separate spools of plastic on different axles.

When you want to change spools, either to change colour or because a spool has nearly run out, follow these instructions, found on page 31 of the Manual. Go there if you have any questions about detail or need further instructions with illustrations. https://s3.amazonaws.com/downloads.makerbot.com/replicator2x/MakerBot_Replicator_2X_User_Manual.pdf

If you need to unload the MakerBot Filament, the LCD menu will walk you through the process. To run the script for unloading the filament from either extruder, go to the LCD panel and select Utilities > Filament Options > Unload (specify left or right). The LCD menu will walk you through the process. You will need to first remove the transparent lid to access the filament tubes. Be patient - yanking at the filament before it is ready to be removed may leave residue inside the extruders which is VERY DIFFICULT TO REMOVE.

When you are ready to load a fresh filament, the menu will walk you through the process. There is no need to worry about allowing extra printing to change colours fully afterwards because you'll print a test strip during changeover that does that. There is a step of 'cut off lump' which means you'll need to use the wire cutters provided to snip away this excess lump of test printed material.

It is very important to make sure your spools are running in the correct direction. Ensure that the filament mounted on the right spool holder [when viewed from the back] unspools clockwise and that the filament mounted on the left spool unspools counterclockwise. Refer to the diagram you were shown during training, or to the manual.

Also beware of wrapping round axle - sometimes the spools can get misaligned and filament ends up tightening and wrapping around the axle. This is very dangerous and printing should be stopped straight away to correct it. There is more of a danger of this happening if the spools are set up incorrectly.

If you are changing between PLA and ABS you also need to change the temperature settings of the machine, since PLA will burn at the temperatures used for ABS, and ABS will not print at PLA temperatures.

== Printing ==

The printer always extrudes a test line along the front of the bed first. Make sure to remove this when you remove your print, and that your print location doesn't clash with it.

Preheating the bed is helpful but not necessary - it will save you time. The printer will not print until the bed has heated up enough. You can select the left and/or right extruders to heat up as well. If you are only printing with one material, just select that extruder. Go to Utilities > Preheat > Start Preheat

If a model is stuck, wait for the bed to cool - often they will come away very easily once cooled enough. Otherwise apply a gentle twisting action manually. As a last resort, use the plastic MakerBot branded paddle to scrape it away from the bed. Do NOT use metal knives - they will damage the kapton bed.

Keep an eye on it. prints can go strange half way! Be ready to pause or stop while printing. You can find those options by pressing the left arrow while printing. You can always pause a print if you are uncertain - as long as you resume it within a couple of minutes, this shouldn't alter your final result.

== Levelling ==

This is not often needed. The symptoms of unlevelness are:

- first layer too thin or varying thickness
- part not sticking

In the worst case: the print head ends up touching the bed - HEAD CRASH. This is bad news. Level the bed before this stage is reached!

To level the bed, go to Utilities > Level Build Plate. There are 3 screws underneath the build plate - see p23 of the Manual for a diagram on where they are located. The MakerBot software will guide you through the process of adjusting them to level the plate. The ideal to aim for is that a piece of paper should *just* slide through the gap between the extruder nozzle and the plate in each location.

Be careful not to damage kapton tape while doing this!

== Software ==

The software used with the MakerBot 2X is called MakerWare. It is well documented in the Manual and there are many online tutorials for its use, so we will not go into detail here.

Some tips on our experience with the software:

If there seems to be an unspecified software problem/crash, try selecting Services > Restart Background Service. This resets the connection to the printer. Don't do this while printing.

Edit > Settings lets you select which plastic you have loaded into each extruder. You need to change this each time you load new plastic. When switching to PLA make sure to change the temperature profile here as well as switching colours.

The Make button gives you settings for supports (colour matched is best), whether to have a raft (generally not needed), and resolution (standard is best). For a general guide, 4 shells with layer height h = 0.2mm generally works well. Experiment with infill settings - 15% is generally fine.

== Multicolour ==

Can't do scaffolding and multicolour - This is not true anymore, we think.
Issues with mixed materials. It might seem like a good idea to use a PLA scaffold for an ABS piece and then dissolve away the PLA in hot water, but this is in fact very difficult. It's better to think about scaffolding with weaker pieces of the same plastic, or changing a piece's orientation.

== Other Details ==

Don't leave the room while printing! The printer is very expensive and you don't want to have to explain the lump of plastic stuck to a now-unusable extruder is your fault. Play it safe, keep an eye on your prints.

You need to pay for your prints once you have made them. The current rate is 10p/gram of material used - use the little scales on the shelves on top of the printer area to weigh your finished prints.

== Hardware Updates ==

The drive blocks on both extruders are OEM, and are known to have problems with filament feeding. They are also unable to work with NinjaFlex 3D Flexible Printing Filament, of which we now have a roll. Several 3D printable repacement drive blocks are available. one of them from Makerbot. The most useful for our purposes is the "Replicator 2X Extruder Drive Block Upgrade", thingiverse #222667.

This has been printed, and all of the hardware assembled with one exception: the tension spring. In testing, the new drive block works well, BUT the spring does not provide sufficient tension. The recommended spring is from McMasters in the US (see http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:222667 for details), and we have been unable to source a cost-effective alternative in the UK. So for now, this update project is stalled. If someone wants to take on the task of finding a suitable spring, the drive block parts are on the shelf above the printer, and there is a note attached with details and contacts.

= Using the UP! 3D Printer =
The Up! 3D printer now has it's own page: [[Equipment/3D_Printer/Up]]

= Maintenance =

The maintenance of the 3D printer is carried out by the Owners, with some basic maintenance being carried out by Users on every job.

== Maintenance Schedule ==

Continuous Maintenance ('''Every job, done by all 3D Printer Users''')
* Clean the platen of any plastic remnants
* Check the new material is feeding OK and the reel has enough on it

Basic Maintenance (Every week, done by 3D Printer Maintainers)
* Check the security and condition of all cabling
* Check the UP! platen coating and re-paint any areas if necessary (green paint is in a pot with the printer)

Full Maintenance (Every 4 weeks, done by 3D Printer Maintainers)
* Tasks as per Basic Maintenance, plus
* Strip coating off UP! platen and re-paint with a fresh coat
* Calibration check, if issues have been reported

== Maintenance Log ==

'''Reactive Maintenance'''
* None

'''Regular Maintenance'''
* Week Number, Date, Type, Owner (Notes)

2013
* Week 08, February 18, Simon Stirley (Re-painted holes in platen coating)
* Week 09, February 25,
* '''Week 10, March 4, '''
* Week 11, March 11, Simon Stirley (checked wiring, posted safety notice, re-painted platen holes)
* Week 12, March 18,
* Week 13, March 25,
* '''Week 14, April 1,'''



== Maintenance Shopping List ==

* TBD

= Further Information =
== Manual ==
The manual is installed in the machine attached to the printer and also available here: [http://makespace.org/wiki/images/5/5d/Up_plus_user_manual-v3.0.pdf Manual]

== Repairs ==

We expect to have to change the following parts for general maintenance:
* TBD

Maintenance and Spares:
* One UK supplier of consumables is [http://www.coolcomponents.co.uk/catalog/consumables-c-89_98.html Cool Components]

* www.shop.3dfilaprint.com/ 5% Discount code is: cambmake



== Software ==

You can download Quickstart manual and latest driver software from [http://www.pp3dp.com/index.php?option=com_jdownloads&view=viewcategories&Itemid=89 pp3dp].

* [http://sketchup.google.com/ Google SketchUp] with STL plugin as below
** [http://www.guitar-list.com/download-software/convert-sketchup-skp-files-dxf-or-stl This plugin] seems to work quite well. Use 'File/Export to DXF or STL' from Sketchup once you have installed it and select 'STL' as the last item in the type list when asked
* [http://www.netfabb.com/ NetFabb] repairs any incomplete STL files
* [http://meshlab.sourceforge.net/ Meshlab] is a good free program (Sourceforge) for visualising and modifying STL files
* [http://www.openscad.org/ OpenSCAD] is a script-based modeller ('3D compiler'), well-suited for technical CAD (less so for artistic design)

[[Equipment/3D_Printer/RiskAssessment|Risk Assessment]]

Equipment/3D Printer

2015-03-13T20:42:01Z

BrianS: /* Using the UP! 3D Printer */

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[[Equipment|Equipment]] / 3D Printer

= Introduction =
3D printing is a way of creating small, custom objects from plastic filament. The printer melts the filament, held on a spool, and prints with it to create 3D structures. Makespace has two 3D printers, an UP! and a Makerbot Replicator 2X. Currently, the Makerbot is the only printer working in the space. The UP! is out of action until it can be fixed by the owners (needs new electronic components).

== Owners ==

The Owners are those nominally in charge of the equipment, organising its maintenance, training others to use it, and generally being a point of contact.

The current Owners of the 3D printers are:

* [[User:Kim_SJ|Kim Spence-Jones]]
* Brian Starkey (for the Up!)

If you have any questions, problems or concerns around the 3D printer, these are the people to contact.

== Trainers ==

The Trainers are not in charge of maintaing equipment, but have been more thoroughly instructed in its use and can train others. They may run extra classes for recently trained learners.

The current Trainers for the 3D printers are:


* Peter Knight
* James Hutton
*[[User:Pinski1|Robert K.]]
* Jonny Waite

== Training ==

<div style="background:#FADADD; border:1px solid #FFC0CB; padding:5px">
<b>YOU CAN ONLY USE THE 3D PRINTER IF YOU HAVE BEEN TRAINED</b><br>
and have been added to the [[Equipment/3D Printer/Training#Trained_Users|Trained Users]] list by one of the Owners or Trainers
</div>

To get trained on the 3D Printer and be added to the qualified user list, you will need to arrange for a training session with one of the 3D Printer Owners.

If you'd like to arrange training, please see:
* [[Equipment/3D Printer/Training|3D Printer Training]]

Note that persons who were previously trained on the UP! are allowed to use the Makerbot after reading its manual. See https://s3.amazonaws.com/downloads.makerbot.com/replicator2x/MakerBot_Replicator_2X_User_Manual.pdf

== General Health and Safety ==

The 3D printers are excellent tools for either making small parts, or rapid prototyping. At the same time it is an expensive tool with a (small) risk of injury and fire, so is very important you know how to use it to avoid damaging yourself and the machine. The 3D printer is a potentially dangerous piece of equipment which must only be operated by members who have received appropriate training and who take due care. The top things to always remember when using the 3D printers are:

* '''ONLY USE THE 3D PRINTER IF YOU HAVE BEEN TRAINED'''
* '''ONLY USE THE 3D PRINTER IF YOU HAVE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS'''
* '''NEVER LEAVE THE PRINTER RUNNING UNATTENDED'''

As a responsible user, you should be very aware of the following risks and how to deal with them:

'''HEAD CRASH''' - incorrect calibration could cause the nozzle to hit the platen at job start
* Calibration must be carefully checked on each startup

'''TRAPPING''' - The head and bed of the machine are moved by programs in the machine's memory.
* Be careful when near the machine, it will possibly move even if the PC is off
* Ensure you are familiar with the 'pause' and 'stop printing' functions on the Makerbot so that in an emergency you can quickly halt printing.

'''BURN RISK''' - the platen on the printers are heated, and will reach temperatures up to 253 degrees during a print run which could cause skin burns. The extrusion nozzles also get very hot. Do not touch either of these areas while printing, and keep the Makerbot's guard door securely closed while printing.
* Be careful when the machines have recently been used, as they may still be hot enough to burn.

'''ELECTROCUTION''' - as with all mains powered devices there is a small risk of danger from exposed wires. Always do a manual check that the wiring is safe, no cores are exposed or wires trapped.

== Plastics used in the printers ==

The 3D printers can print with two different plastics, PLA and ABS. PLA has a much lower melting point than ABS, so all temperature settings for the printer need to be changed if you are switching between plastics. Normally ABS is what we would reccomend printing in: it is more durable and strong.

Telling the difference between the plastics is fairly simple: if you take a piece of the PLA filament between your fingers you can break it off and snap it easily - it is brittle. When you try to break off a piece of ABS, it bends and the filament starts to go white, not breaking straight away.

The communal stock is kept in two plastic boxes under the printers. Please make sure you keep the stock in its plastic bags, with the silica gel -- filament absorbs moisture and this causes lots of printing problems.

If you want to buy your own filament (much cheaper than 10p/gramme if you're doing a lot of printing), try http://www.shop.3dfilaprint.com/ Makespace members get a 5% discount with the code: cambmake

= Makerbot Replicator 2X 3D Printer =
==Gallery of 3D printed things in Makespace using Replicator 2X==
<gallery>
File:Unicorn Horn.jpg|unicorn horn http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:83012
File:Dremel Turbine.jpg|Dremel turbine http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:13188 <br />Watch the turbine in action on [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQ66rMH4eZQ YouTube]
File:Ying Yang Cylinder.jpg|Yin Yang cylinder http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:22682
File:Ying Yang.JPG|Ying Yang proper http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:22764
File:Trefoil Knot.jpg|trefoil knot http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:577364
File:TrifoilKnotTwoI.JPG|trefoil knot II http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:387146
File:2_color_cube_2.JPG|2 color cube http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:562955
File:3D twirl.jpg|3D twirl http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:604403
</gallery>

This is the Makerbot Replicator 2X, currently the only 3D printer working in the space. There is a dedicated PC next to it with the MakerWare software used to drive it. MakerWare can import STL design files (eg. from Thingiverse) for printing. The manual for this printer can be found here: https://s3.amazonaws.com/downloads.makerbot.com/replicator2x/MakerBot_Replicator_2X_User_Manual.pdf

== Specific Safety Tips ==

There is a burn hazard from the nozzles and the heated platter, as mentioned above. The Makerbot will display its current temperatures for you if you use the arrow keys to navigate on its small display (see manual). The platter may also move unexpextedly. Do not open the front hatch or lift off the top transparent cover during printing. ABS fumes over a long period may be harmful - if you feel light-headed take a break in a well ventillated area.

Don't let the machine run unattended - you don't need to watch a print constantly but keep an eye on it and always remain in the same room. Possible problems that would require you to pause or stop the machine include filament getting wrapped around the spool holder at the back and sticking, and a software crash on the PC. If you're unsure of a situation you can always pause your print and restart it.

Always switch the printer off at the back when you are finished.

== Avoiding Damage to the Machine ==

The bed is covered with Kapton tape. This green, shiny tape is very fragile and expensive to replace and so you MUST NOT use a knife, scraper or other sharp object to remove your finished models. Use your hands only, or the plastic scraper with the Makerbot logo on in the red box as a last resort. Often, models will easily come free once the bed is allowed to cool, so give it 10 minutes and try again before resorting to this.

The kapton tape needs to be kept clean so that plastic extruded onto it has a nice base finish and sticks well. If you notice smears or marks on the tape give it a gentle clean with a dry cloth from the red box on the shelf. Make sure your hands are clean and not greasy before you touch the platen or try to remove printed objects from it.

If you do damage the tape, please let the owners know as soon as possible. The owners group email address is on the sign on the side of the machine.

== Using SD cards with the Makerbot ==

We would recommend driving the Makerbot directly from the dedicated software on the PC next to it. If you want to use an SD card, it is very fussy. SD cards have to be PHYSICALLY 2GB or smaller (formatting a big card small doesn't work). They also have to be formatted in FAT16 (mostly Linux machines do this most easily). There is a small card formatted this way, currently in the slot of the printer free to use. It's labelled "MAKESPACE"; please don't absent-mindedly take it away! The SD card should contain .thing files to print from.

== Loading and Unloading ==

You will notice there are two print heads for this printer, driven by two separate spools of plastic on different axles.

When you want to change spools, either to change colour or because a spool has nearly run out, follow these instructions, found on page 31 of the Manual. Go there if you have any questions about detail or need further instructions with illustrations. https://s3.amazonaws.com/downloads.makerbot.com/replicator2x/MakerBot_Replicator_2X_User_Manual.pdf

If you need to unload the MakerBot Filament, the LCD menu will walk you through the process. To run the script for unloading the filament from either extruder, go to the LCD panel and select Utilities > Filament Options > Unload (specify left or right). The LCD menu will walk you through the process. You will need to first remove the transparent lid to access the filament tubes. Be patient - yanking at the filament before it is ready to be removed may leave residue inside the extruders which is VERY DIFFICULT TO REMOVE.

When you are ready to load a fresh filament, the menu will walk you through the process. There is no need to worry about allowing extra printing to change colours fully afterwards because you'll print a test strip during changeover that does that. There is a step of 'cut off lump' which means you'll need to use the wire cutters provided to snip away this excess lump of test printed material.

It is very important to make sure your spools are running in the correct direction. Ensure that the filament mounted on the right spool holder [when viewed from the back] unspools clockwise and that the filament mounted on the left spool unspools counterclockwise. Refer to the diagram you were shown during training, or to the manual.

Also beware of wrapping round axle - sometimes the spools can get misaligned and filament ends up tightening and wrapping around the axle. This is very dangerous and printing should be stopped straight away to correct it. There is more of a danger of this happening if the spools are set up incorrectly.

If you are changing between PLA and ABS you also need to change the temperature settings of the machine, since PLA will burn at the temperatures used for ABS, and ABS will not print at PLA temperatures.

== Printing ==

The printer always extrudes a test line along the front of the bed first. Make sure to remove this when you remove your print, and that your print location doesn't clash with it.

Preheating the bed is helpful but not necessary - it will save you time. The printer will not print until the bed has heated up enough. You can select the left and/or right extruders to heat up as well. If you are only printing with one material, just select that extruder. Go to Utilities > Preheat > Start Preheat

If a model is stuck, wait for the bed to cool - often they will come away very easily once cooled enough. Otherwise apply a gentle twisting action manually. As a last resort, use the plastic MakerBot branded paddle to scrape it away from the bed. Do NOT use metal knives - they will damage the kapton bed.

Keep an eye on it. prints can go strange half way! Be ready to pause or stop while printing. You can find those options by pressing the left arrow while printing. You can always pause a print if you are uncertain - as long as you resume it within a couple of minutes, this shouldn't alter your final result.

== Levelling ==

This is not often needed. The symptoms of unlevelness are:

- first layer too thin or varying thickness
- part not sticking

In the worst case: the print head ends up touching the bed - HEAD CRASH. This is bad news. Level the bed before this stage is reached!

To level the bed, go to Utilities > Level Build Plate. There are 3 screws underneath the build plate - see p23 of the Manual for a diagram on where they are located. The MakerBot software will guide you through the process of adjusting them to level the plate. The ideal to aim for is that a piece of paper should *just* slide through the gap between the extruder nozzle and the plate in each location.

Be careful not to damage kapton tape while doing this!

== Software ==

The software used with the MakerBot 2X is called MakerWare. It is well documented in the Manual and there are many online tutorials for its use, so we will not go into detail here.

Some tips on our experience with the software:

If there seems to be an unspecified software problem/crash, try selecting Services > Restart Background Service. This resets the connection to the printer. Don't do this while printing.

Edit > Settings lets you select which plastic you have loaded into each extruder. You need to change this each time you load new plastic. When switching to PLA make sure to change the temperature profile here as well as switching colours.

The Make button gives you settings for supports (colour matched is best), whether to have a raft (generally not needed), and resolution (standard is best). For a general guide, 4 shells with layer height h = 0.2mm generally works well. Experiment with infill settings - 15% is generally fine.

== Multicolour ==

Can't do scaffolding and multicolour - This is not true anymore, we think.
Issues with mixed materials. It might seem like a good idea to use a PLA scaffold for an ABS piece and then dissolve away the PLA in hot water, but this is in fact very difficult. It's better to think about scaffolding with weaker pieces of the same plastic, or changing a piece's orientation.

== Other Details ==

Don't leave the room while printing! The printer is very expensive and you don't want to have to explain the lump of plastic stuck to a now-unusable extruder is your fault. Play it safe, keep an eye on your prints.

You need to pay for your prints once you have made them. The current rate is 10p/gram of material used - use the little scales on the shelves on top of the printer area to weigh your finished prints.

== Hardware Updates ==

The drive blocks on both extruders are OEM, and are known to have problems with filament feeding. They are also unable to work with NinjaFlex 3D Flexible Printing Filament, of which we now have a roll. Several 3D printable repacement drive blocks are available. one of them from Makerbot. The most useful for our purposes is the "Replicator 2X Extruder Drive Block Upgrade", thingiverse #222667.

This has been printed, and all of the hardware assembled with one exception: the tension spring. In testing, the new drive block works well, BUT the spring does not provide sufficient tension. The recommended spring is from McMasters in the US (see http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:222667 for details), and we have been unable to source a cost-effective alternative in the UK. So for now, this update project is stalled. If someone wants to take on the task of finding a suitable spring, the drive block parts are on the shelf above the printer, and there is a note attached with details and contacts.

The Up! 3D printer now has it's own page: [[Equipment/3D_Printer/Up]]

= Maintenance =

The maintenance of the 3D printer is carried out by the Owners, with some basic maintenance being carried out by Users on every job.

== Maintenance Schedule ==

Continuous Maintenance ('''Every job, done by all 3D Printer Users''')
* Clean the platen of any plastic remnants
* Check the new material is feeding OK and the reel has enough on it

Basic Maintenance (Every week, done by 3D Printer Maintainers)
* Check the security and condition of all cabling
* Check the UP! platen coating and re-paint any areas if necessary (green paint is in a pot with the printer)

Full Maintenance (Every 4 weeks, done by 3D Printer Maintainers)
* Tasks as per Basic Maintenance, plus
* Strip coating off UP! platen and re-paint with a fresh coat
* Calibration check, if issues have been reported

== Maintenance Log ==

'''Reactive Maintenance'''
* None

'''Regular Maintenance'''
* Week Number, Date, Type, Owner (Notes)

2013
* Week 08, February 18, Simon Stirley (Re-painted holes in platen coating)
* Week 09, February 25,
* '''Week 10, March 4, '''
* Week 11, March 11, Simon Stirley (checked wiring, posted safety notice, re-painted platen holes)
* Week 12, March 18,
* Week 13, March 25,
* '''Week 14, April 1,'''



== Maintenance Shopping List ==

* TBD

= Further Information =
== Manual ==
The manual is installed in the machine attached to the printer and also available here: [http://makespace.org/wiki/images/5/5d/Up_plus_user_manual-v3.0.pdf Manual]

== Repairs ==

We expect to have to change the following parts for general maintenance:
* TBD

Maintenance and Spares:
* One UK supplier of consumables is [http://www.coolcomponents.co.uk/catalog/consumables-c-89_98.html Cool Components]

* www.shop.3dfilaprint.com/ 5% Discount code is: cambmake



== Software ==

You can download Quickstart manual and latest driver software from [http://www.pp3dp.com/index.php?option=com_jdownloads&view=viewcategories&Itemid=89 pp3dp].

* [http://sketchup.google.com/ Google SketchUp] with STL plugin as below
** [http://www.guitar-list.com/download-software/convert-sketchup-skp-files-dxf-or-stl This plugin] seems to work quite well. Use 'File/Export to DXF or STL' from Sketchup once you have installed it and select 'STL' as the last item in the type list when asked
* [http://www.netfabb.com/ NetFabb] repairs any incomplete STL files
* [http://meshlab.sourceforge.net/ Meshlab] is a good free program (Sourceforge) for visualising and modifying STL files
* [http://www.openscad.org/ OpenSCAD] is a script-based modeller ('3D compiler'), well-suited for technical CAD (less so for artistic design)

[[Equipment/3D_Printer/RiskAssessment|Risk Assessment]]

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[[Equipment|Equipment]] / 3D Printer

= Introduction =
3D printing is a way of creating small, custom objects from plastic filament. The printer melts the filament, held on a spool, and prints with it to create 3D structures. Makespace has two 3D printers, an UP! and a Makerbot Replicator 2X. Currently, the Makerbot is the only printer working in the space. The UP! is out of action until it can be fixed by the owners (needs new electronic components).

== Owners ==

The Owners are those nominally in charge of the equipment, organising its maintenance, training others to use it, and generally being a point of contact.

The current Owners of the 3D printers are:

* [[User:Kim_SJ|Kim Spence-Jones]]
* Brian Starkey (for the Up!)

If you have any questions, problems or concerns around the 3D printer, these are the people to contact.

== Trainers ==

The Trainers are not in charge of maintaing equipment, but have been more thoroughly instructed in its use and can train others. They may run extra classes for recently trained learners.

The current Trainers for the 3D printers are:


* Peter Knight
* James Hutton
*[[User:Pinski1|Robert K.]]
* Jonny Waite

== Training ==

<div style="background:#FADADD; border:1px solid #FFC0CB; padding:5px">
<b>YOU CAN ONLY USE THE 3D PRINTER IF YOU HAVE BEEN TRAINED</b><br>
and have been added to the [[Equipment/3D Printer/Training#Trained_Users|Trained Users]] list by one of the Owners or Trainers
</div>

To get trained on the 3D Printer and be added to the qualified user list, you will need to arrange for a training session with one of the 3D Printer Owners.

If you'd like to arrange training, please see:
* [[Equipment/3D Printer/Training|3D Printer Training]]

Note that persons who were previously trained on the UP! are allowed to use the Makerbot after reading its manual. See https://s3.amazonaws.com/downloads.makerbot.com/replicator2x/MakerBot_Replicator_2X_User_Manual.pdf

== General Health and Safety ==

The 3D printers are excellent tools for either making small parts, or rapid prototyping. At the same time it is an expensive tool with a (small) risk of injury and fire, so is very important you know how to use it to avoid damaging yourself and the machine. The 3D printer is a potentially dangerous piece of equipment which must only be operated by members who have received appropriate training and who take due care. The top things to always remember when using the 3D printers are:

* '''ONLY USE THE 3D PRINTER IF YOU HAVE BEEN TRAINED'''
* '''ONLY USE THE 3D PRINTER IF YOU HAVE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS'''
* '''NEVER LEAVE THE PRINTER RUNNING UNATTENDED'''

As a responsible user, you should be very aware of the following risks and how to deal with them:

'''HEAD CRASH''' - incorrect calibration could cause the nozzle to hit the platen at job start
* Calibration must be carefully checked on each startup

'''TRAPPING''' - The head and bed of the machine are moved by programs in the machine's memory.
* Be careful when near the machine, it will possibly move even if the PC is off
* Ensure you are familiar with the 'pause' and 'stop printing' functions on the Makerbot so that in an emergency you can quickly halt printing.

'''BURN RISK''' - the platen on the printers are heated, and will reach temperatures up to 253 degrees during a print run which could cause skin burns. The extrusion nozzles also get very hot. Do not touch either of these areas while printing, and keep the Makerbot's guard door securely closed while printing.
* Be careful when the machines have recently been used, as they may still be hot enough to burn.

'''ELECTROCUTION''' - as with all mains powered devices there is a small risk of danger from exposed wires. Always do a manual check that the wiring is safe, no cores are exposed or wires trapped.

== Plastics used in the printers ==

The 3D printers can print with two different plastics, PLA and ABS. PLA has a much lower melting point than ABS, so all temperature settings for the printer need to be changed if you are switching between plastics. Normally ABS is what we would reccomend printing in: it is more durable and strong.

Telling the difference between the plastics is fairly simple: if you take a piece of the PLA filament between your fingers you can break it off and snap it easily - it is brittle. When you try to break off a piece of ABS, it bends and the filament starts to go white, not breaking straight away.

The communal stock is kept in two plastic boxes under the printers. Please make sure you keep the stock in its plastic bags, with the silica gel -- filament absorbs moisture and this causes lots of printing problems.

If you want to buy your own filament (much cheaper than 10p/gramme if you're doing a lot of printing), try http://www.shop.3dfilaprint.com/ Makespace members get a 5% discount with the code: cambmake

= Makerbot Replicator 2X 3D Printer =
==Gallery of 3D printed things in Makespace using Replicator 2X==
<gallery>
File:Unicorn Horn.jpg|unicorn horn http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:83012
File:Dremel Turbine.jpg|Dremel turbine http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:13188 <br />Watch the turbine in action on [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQ66rMH4eZQ YouTube]
File:Ying Yang Cylinder.jpg|Yin Yang cylinder http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:22682
File:Ying Yang.JPG|Ying Yang proper http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:22764
File:Trefoil Knot.jpg|trefoil knot http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:577364
File:TrifoilKnotTwoI.JPG|trefoil knot II http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:387146
File:2_color_cube_2.JPG|2 color cube http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:562955
File:3D twirl.jpg|3D twirl http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:604403
</gallery>

This is the Makerbot Replicator 2X, currently the only 3D printer working in the space. There is a dedicated PC next to it with the MakerWare software used to drive it. MakerWare can import STL design files (eg. from Thingiverse) for printing. The manual for this printer can be found here: https://s3.amazonaws.com/downloads.makerbot.com/replicator2x/MakerBot_Replicator_2X_User_Manual.pdf

== Specific Safety Tips ==

There is a burn hazard from the nozzles and the heated platter, as mentioned above. The Makerbot will display its current temperatures for you if you use the arrow keys to navigate on its small display (see manual). The platter may also move unexpextedly. Do not open the front hatch or lift off the top transparent cover during printing. ABS fumes over a long period may be harmful - if you feel light-headed take a break in a well ventillated area.

Don't let the machine run unattended - you don't need to watch a print constantly but keep an eye on it and always remain in the same room. Possible problems that would require you to pause or stop the machine include filament getting wrapped around the spool holder at the back and sticking, and a software crash on the PC. If you're unsure of a situation you can always pause your print and restart it.

Always switch the printer off at the back when you are finished.

== Avoiding Damage to the Machine ==

The bed is covered with Kapton tape. This green, shiny tape is very fragile and expensive to replace and so you MUST NOT use a knife, scraper or other sharp object to remove your finished models. Use your hands only, or the plastic scraper with the Makerbot logo on in the red box as a last resort. Often, models will easily come free once the bed is allowed to cool, so give it 10 minutes and try again before resorting to this.

The kapton tape needs to be kept clean so that plastic extruded onto it has a nice base finish and sticks well. If you notice smears or marks on the tape give it a gentle clean with a dry cloth from the red box on the shelf. Make sure your hands are clean and not greasy before you touch the platen or try to remove printed objects from it.

If you do damage the tape, please let the owners know as soon as possible. The owners group email address is on the sign on the side of the machine.

== Using SD cards with the Makerbot ==

We would recommend driving the Makerbot directly from the dedicated software on the PC next to it. If you want to use an SD card, it is very fussy. SD cards have to be PHYSICALLY 2GB or smaller (formatting a big card small doesn't work). They also have to be formatted in FAT16 (mostly Linux machines do this most easily). There is a small card formatted this way, currently in the slot of the printer free to use. It's labelled "MAKESPACE"; please don't absent-mindedly take it away! The SD card should contain .thing files to print from.

== Loading and Unloading ==

You will notice there are two print heads for this printer, driven by two separate spools of plastic on different axles.

When you want to change spools, either to change colour or because a spool has nearly run out, follow these instructions, found on page 31 of the Manual. Go there if you have any questions about detail or need further instructions with illustrations. https://s3.amazonaws.com/downloads.makerbot.com/replicator2x/MakerBot_Replicator_2X_User_Manual.pdf

If you need to unload the MakerBot Filament, the LCD menu will walk you through the process. To run the script for unloading the filament from either extruder, go to the LCD panel and select Utilities > Filament Options > Unload (specify left or right). The LCD menu will walk you through the process. You will need to first remove the transparent lid to access the filament tubes. Be patient - yanking at the filament before it is ready to be removed may leave residue inside the extruders which is VERY DIFFICULT TO REMOVE.

When you are ready to load a fresh filament, the menu will walk you through the process. There is no need to worry about allowing extra printing to change colours fully afterwards because you'll print a test strip during changeover that does that. There is a step of 'cut off lump' which means you'll need to use the wire cutters provided to snip away this excess lump of test printed material.

It is very important to make sure your spools are running in the correct direction. Ensure that the filament mounted on the right spool holder [when viewed from the back] unspools clockwise and that the filament mounted on the left spool unspools counterclockwise. Refer to the diagram you were shown during training, or to the manual.

Also beware of wrapping round axle - sometimes the spools can get misaligned and filament ends up tightening and wrapping around the axle. This is very dangerous and printing should be stopped straight away to correct it. There is more of a danger of this happening if the spools are set up incorrectly.

If you are changing between PLA and ABS you also need to change the temperature settings of the machine, since PLA will burn at the temperatures used for ABS, and ABS will not print at PLA temperatures.

== Printing ==

The printer always extrudes a test line along the front of the bed first. Make sure to remove this when you remove your print, and that your print location doesn't clash with it.

Preheating the bed is helpful but not necessary - it will save you time. The printer will not print until the bed has heated up enough. You can select the left and/or right extruders to heat up as well. If you are only printing with one material, just select that extruder. Go to Utilities > Preheat > Start Preheat

If a model is stuck, wait for the bed to cool - often they will come away very easily once cooled enough. Otherwise apply a gentle twisting action manually. As a last resort, use the plastic MakerBot branded paddle to scrape it away from the bed. Do NOT use metal knives - they will damage the kapton bed.

Keep an eye on it. prints can go strange half way! Be ready to pause or stop while printing. You can find those options by pressing the left arrow while printing. You can always pause a print if you are uncertain - as long as you resume it within a couple of minutes, this shouldn't alter your final result.

== Levelling ==

This is not often needed. The symptoms of unlevelness are:

- first layer too thin or varying thickness
- part not sticking

In the worst case: the print head ends up touching the bed - HEAD CRASH. This is bad news. Level the bed before this stage is reached!

To level the bed, go to Utilities > Level Build Plate. There are 3 screws underneath the build plate - see p23 of the Manual for a diagram on where they are located. The MakerBot software will guide you through the process of adjusting them to level the plate. The ideal to aim for is that a piece of paper should *just* slide through the gap between the extruder nozzle and the plate in each location.

Be careful not to damage kapton tape while doing this!

== Software ==

The software used with the MakerBot 2X is called MakerWare. It is well documented in the Manual and there are many online tutorials for its use, so we will not go into detail here.

Some tips on our experience with the software:

If there seems to be an unspecified software problem/crash, try selecting Services > Restart Background Service. This resets the connection to the printer. Don't do this while printing.

Edit > Settings lets you select which plastic you have loaded into each extruder. You need to change this each time you load new plastic. When switching to PLA make sure to change the temperature profile here as well as switching colours.

The Make button gives you settings for supports (colour matched is best), whether to have a raft (generally not needed), and resolution (standard is best). For a general guide, 4 shells with layer height h = 0.2mm generally works well. Experiment with infill settings - 15% is generally fine.

== Multicolour ==

Can't do scaffolding and multicolour - This is not true anymore, we think.
Issues with mixed materials. It might seem like a good idea to use a PLA scaffold for an ABS piece and then dissolve away the PLA in hot water, but this is in fact very difficult. It's better to think about scaffolding with weaker pieces of the same plastic, or changing a piece's orientation.

== Other Details ==

Don't leave the room while printing! The printer is very expensive and you don't want to have to explain the lump of plastic stuck to a now-unusable extruder is your fault. Play it safe, keep an eye on your prints.

You need to pay for your prints once you have made them. The current rate is 10p/gram of material used - use the little scales on the shelves on top of the printer area to weigh your finished prints.

== Hardware Updates ==

The drive blocks on both extruders are OEM, and are known to have problems with filament feeding. They are also unable to work with NinjaFlex 3D Flexible Printing Filament, of which we now have a roll. Several 3D printable repacement drive blocks are available. one of them from Makerbot. The most useful for our purposes is the "Replicator 2X Extruder Drive Block Upgrade", thingiverse #222667.

This has been printed, and all of the hardware assembled with one exception: the tension spring. In testing, the new drive block works well, BUT the spring does not provide sufficient tension. The recommended spring is from McMasters in the US (see http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:222667 for details), and we have been unable to source a cost-effective alternative in the UK. So for now, this update project is stalled. If someone wants to take on the task of finding a suitable spring, the drive block parts are on the shelf above the printer, and there is a note attached with details and contacts.

= Using the UP! 3D Printer =
[[File:Up_3d_printer.jpg|thumb|left]]

<div style="background:#FADADD; border:1px solid #FFC0CB; padding:5px">
<b>YOU CAN ONLY USE THE UP 3D PRINTER IF YOU HAVE BEEN TRAINED ON IT</b><br>
Being trained on the Makerbot is a different induction from being trained on the Up!<br/>
</div>

The UP! 3D printer suffered an electronics failure, and has had its control circuitry replaced with a RepRap Melzi controller board.
Software required to control the Up! is installed on the 3D printer PC, alongside the Makerbot.

'''Owners/Trainers''': [[User:BrianS|Brian Starkey]]

[[Equipment/3D_Printer/Training#UP_Trained_Users|'''Trained Users''']]

== Caveats ==

The Up! is intended for use by those who wish to take more control of the 3D printing process and are interested in experimentation. The software workflow is less-friendly than the Makerbot, but infinitely more flexible.

== Instructions ==

<span style="color:red">'''DO NOT EVER LEAVE THE PRINTER UNATTENDED'''</span>

''' Startup '''
The Up! requires two power supplies - a 20V high power supply which drives the bulk of the print (motors, heaters) and a separate 5V supply which drives the [[#Filament Feeder]].

Both supplies are plugged in to a switchable power strip plugged in to the wall behind the PC - it is marked "Up". Turning this strip on will power up the printer.

Note: Upon powering up, the [[Filament Feeder]] and extruder fan will come on immediately. Due to a blown FET the fan is permanently on, the feeder however should stop after a number of seconds.

''' Bed Levelling/Calibration '''

The Up! seems to be less sensitive to slight misalignments in the bed to the Makerbot. In part this is probably due to the high-adhesion ABS build plate.

If you do feel the need to level the build plate, then there are 3 bolts on the underside of the pinkish bed mounting block. The bed rides on 3 silicone grommets, and by adjusting the bolts you can compress the grommets to varying degrees to achieve a level build plate.

At present the bed levelling procedure is a fairly manual affair, requiring manual entry of G-code into the Pronterface command window. The suggested calibration procedure is given below.

# Load your G-code file into Pronterface.
# Take note of the part dimensions reported in the command window.
:In the G-codes below, the following substitutions should be used:<br/>
::<centre_x>, <centre_y>: The build centre coordinates as specified when [[Slicing]]<br/>
::<min_x>, <min_y>, <max_x>, <max_y>: The minimum x,y coords as shown by pronterface. e.g.: ''from <min_x> mm to <max_x> mm in X''
G28 {{Color|Green|# Home all axes}}

{{Color|Green|# '''Note:''' Use Z2 initially to make sure there is enough clearance on the extruder}}
G0 X<centre_x> Y<centre_y> Z2
{{Color|Green|# If you are happy that there is 2 mm more space in the Z-axis, continue with the calibration with <z_min> {{=}} 0}}
{{Color|Green|# Otherwise try larger values of <z_min> (decimals are allowed) e.g. <z_min> {{=}} 0.2}}
{{Color|Green|# In this case you should re-slice your part, specifying <z_min> in the ''Z offset'' field on the ''Printer Settings'' tab}}

{{Color|Green|# Repeat the following commands, adjusting the bolts to provide a < 1 mm gap between the extruder and the bed in all positions}}
G0 X<centre_x> Y<centre_y> Z<min_z>
G0 X<min_x> Y<min_y> Z<min_z>
G0 X<max_x> Y<max_y> Z<min_z>
G0 X<min_x> Y<max_y> Z<min_z>
G0 X<max_x> Y<min_y> Z<min_z>

G28 {{Color|Green|# Home all axes}}

'''If you had to use a <min_z> greater than 0, remember to re-slice your model with the correct Z Offset!'''

{{color|red|'''Note:''' The firmware end-stops will not allow Z-coordinates < 0 so don't try!}}

''' Slicing '''

'''Finishing'''

'''Power Down'''

'''Cost'''

Currently we charge 10 pence per gram for prints, this is to cover the cost of material plus a little for wear and tear and other consumables. You can weigh printed parts using the scales next to the blue honesty box. Please put your money into the blue labelled honesty box on the shelf above the printer.

= Maintenance =

The maintenance of the 3D printer is carried out by the Owners, with some basic maintenance being carried out by Users on every job.

== Maintenance Schedule ==

Continuous Maintenance ('''Every job, done by all 3D Printer Users''')
* Clean the platen of any plastic remnants
* Check the new material is feeding OK and the reel has enough on it

Basic Maintenance (Every week, done by 3D Printer Maintainers)
* Check the security and condition of all cabling
* Check the UP! platen coating and re-paint any areas if necessary (green paint is in a pot with the printer)

Full Maintenance (Every 4 weeks, done by 3D Printer Maintainers)
* Tasks as per Basic Maintenance, plus
* Strip coating off UP! platen and re-paint with a fresh coat
* Calibration check, if issues have been reported

== Maintenance Log ==

'''Reactive Maintenance'''
* None

'''Regular Maintenance'''
* Week Number, Date, Type, Owner (Notes)

2013
* Week 08, February 18, Simon Stirley (Re-painted holes in platen coating)
* Week 09, February 25,
* '''Week 10, March 4, '''
* Week 11, March 11, Simon Stirley (checked wiring, posted safety notice, re-painted platen holes)
* Week 12, March 18,
* Week 13, March 25,
* '''Week 14, April 1,'''



== Maintenance Shopping List ==

* TBD

= Further Information =
== Manual ==
The manual is installed in the machine attached to the printer and also available here: [http://makespace.org/wiki/images/5/5d/Up_plus_user_manual-v3.0.pdf Manual]

== Repairs ==

We expect to have to change the following parts for general maintenance:
* TBD

Maintenance and Spares:
* One UK supplier of consumables is [http://www.coolcomponents.co.uk/catalog/consumables-c-89_98.html Cool Components]

* www.shop.3dfilaprint.com/ 5% Discount code is: cambmake



== Software ==

You can download Quickstart manual and latest driver software from [http://www.pp3dp.com/index.php?option=com_jdownloads&view=viewcategories&Itemid=89 pp3dp].

* [http://sketchup.google.com/ Google SketchUp] with STL plugin as below
** [http://www.guitar-list.com/download-software/convert-sketchup-skp-files-dxf-or-stl This plugin] seems to work quite well. Use 'File/Export to DXF or STL' from Sketchup once you have installed it and select 'STL' as the last item in the type list when asked
* [http://www.netfabb.com/ NetFabb] repairs any incomplete STL files
* [http://meshlab.sourceforge.net/ Meshlab] is a good free program (Sourceforge) for visualising and modifying STL files
* [http://www.openscad.org/ OpenSCAD] is a script-based modeller ('3D compiler'), well-suited for technical CAD (less so for artistic design)

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[[Equipment|Equipment]] / 3D Printer

= Introduction =
3D printing is a way of creating small, custom objects from plastic filament. The printer melts the filament, held on a spool, and prints with it to create 3D structures. Makespace has two 3D printers, an UP! and a Makerbot Replicator 2X. Currently, the Makerbot is the only printer working in the space. The UP! is out of action until it can be fixed by the owners (needs new electronic components).

== Owners ==

The Owners are those nominally in charge of the equipment, organising its maintenance, training others to use it, and generally being a point of contact.

The current Owners of the 3D printers are:

* [[User:Kim_SJ|Kim Spence-Jones]]
* Brian Starkey (for the Up!)

If you have any questions, problems or concerns around the 3D printer, these are the people to contact.

== Trainers ==

The Trainers are not in charge of maintaing equipment, but have been more thoroughly instructed in its use and can train others. They may run extra classes for recently trained learners.

The current Trainers for the 3D printers are:


* Peter Knight
* James Hutton
*[[User:Pinski1|Robert K.]]
* Jonny Waite

== Training ==

<div style="background:#FADADD; border:1px solid #FFC0CB; padding:5px">
<b>YOU CAN ONLY USE THE 3D PRINTER IF YOU HAVE BEEN TRAINED</b><br>
and have been added to the [[Equipment/3D Printer/Training#Trained_Users|Trained Users]] list by one of the Owners or Trainers
</div>

To get trained on the 3D Printer and be added to the qualified user list, you will need to arrange for a training session with one of the 3D Printer Owners.

If you'd like to arrange training, please see:
* [[Equipment/3D Printer/Training|3D Printer Training]]

Note that persons who were previously trained on the UP! are allowed to use the Makerbot after reading its manual. See https://s3.amazonaws.com/downloads.makerbot.com/replicator2x/MakerBot_Replicator_2X_User_Manual.pdf

== General Health and Safety ==

The 3D printers are excellent tools for either making small parts, or rapid prototyping. At the same time it is an expensive tool with a (small) risk of injury and fire, so is very important you know how to use it to avoid damaging yourself and the machine. The 3D printer is a potentially dangerous piece of equipment which must only be operated by members who have received appropriate training and who take due care. The top things to always remember when using the 3D printers are:

* '''ONLY USE THE 3D PRINTER IF YOU HAVE BEEN TRAINED'''
* '''ONLY USE THE 3D PRINTER IF YOU HAVE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS'''
* '''NEVER LEAVE THE PRINTER RUNNING UNATTENDED'''

As a responsible user, you should be very aware of the following risks and how to deal with them:

'''HEAD CRASH''' - incorrect calibration could cause the nozzle to hit the platen at job start
* Calibration must be carefully checked on each startup

'''TRAPPING''' - The head and bed of the machine are moved by programs in the machine's memory.
* Be careful when near the machine, it will possibly move even if the PC is off
* Ensure you are familiar with the 'pause' and 'stop printing' functions on the Makerbot so that in an emergency you can quickly halt printing.

'''BURN RISK''' - the platen on the printers are heated, and will reach temperatures up to 253 degrees during a print run which could cause skin burns. The extrusion nozzles also get very hot. Do not touch either of these areas while printing, and keep the Makerbot's guard door securely closed while printing.
* Be careful when the machines have recently been used, as they may still be hot enough to burn.

'''ELECTROCUTION''' - as with all mains powered devices there is a small risk of danger from exposed wires. Always do a manual check that the wiring is safe, no cores are exposed or wires trapped.

== Plastics used in the printers ==

The 3D printers can print with two different plastics, PLA and ABS. PLA has a much lower melting point than ABS, so all temperature settings for the printer need to be changed if you are switching between plastics. Normally ABS is what we would reccomend printing in: it is more durable and strong.

Telling the difference between the plastics is fairly simple: if you take a piece of the PLA filament between your fingers you can break it off and snap it easily - it is brittle. When you try to break off a piece of ABS, it bends and the filament starts to go white, not breaking straight away.

The communal stock is kept in two plastic boxes under the printers. Please make sure you keep the stock in its plastic bags, with the silica gel -- filament absorbs moisture and this causes lots of printing problems.

If you want to buy your own filament (much cheaper than 10p/gramme if you're doing a lot of printing), try http://www.shop.3dfilaprint.com/ Makespace members get a 5% discount with the code: cambmake

= Makerbot Replicator 2X 3D Printer =
==Gallery of 3D printed things in Makespace using Replicator 2X==
<gallery>
File:Unicorn Horn.jpg|unicorn horn http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:83012
File:Dremel Turbine.jpg|Dremel turbine http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:13188 <br />Watch the turbine in action on [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQ66rMH4eZQ YouTube]
File:Ying Yang Cylinder.jpg|Yin Yang cylinder http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:22682
File:Ying Yang.JPG|Ying Yang proper http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:22764
File:Trefoil Knot.jpg|trefoil knot http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:577364
File:TrifoilKnotTwoI.JPG|trefoil knot II http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:387146
File:2_color_cube_2.JPG|2 color cube http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:562955
File:3D twirl.jpg|3D twirl http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:604403
</gallery>

This is the Makerbot Replicator 2X, currently the only 3D printer working in the space. There is a dedicated PC next to it with the MakerWare software used to drive it. MakerWare can import STL design files (eg. from Thingiverse) for printing. The manual for this printer can be found here: https://s3.amazonaws.com/downloads.makerbot.com/replicator2x/MakerBot_Replicator_2X_User_Manual.pdf

== Specific Safety Tips ==

There is a burn hazard from the nozzles and the heated platter, as mentioned above. The Makerbot will display its current temperatures for you if you use the arrow keys to navigate on its small display (see manual). The platter may also move unexpextedly. Do not open the front hatch or lift off the top transparent cover during printing. ABS fumes over a long period may be harmful - if you feel light-headed take a break in a well ventillated area.

Don't let the machine run unattended - you don't need to watch a print constantly but keep an eye on it and always remain in the same room. Possible problems that would require you to pause or stop the machine include filament getting wrapped around the spool holder at the back and sticking, and a software crash on the PC. If you're unsure of a situation you can always pause your print and restart it.

Always switch the printer off at the back when you are finished.

== Avoiding Damage to the Machine ==

The bed is covered with Kapton tape. This green, shiny tape is very fragile and expensive to replace and so you MUST NOT use a knife, scraper or other sharp object to remove your finished models. Use your hands only, or the plastic scraper with the Makerbot logo on in the red box as a last resort. Often, models will easily come free once the bed is allowed to cool, so give it 10 minutes and try again before resorting to this.

The kapton tape needs to be kept clean so that plastic extruded onto it has a nice base finish and sticks well. If you notice smears or marks on the tape give it a gentle clean with a dry cloth from the red box on the shelf. Make sure your hands are clean and not greasy before you touch the platen or try to remove printed objects from it.

If you do damage the tape, please let the owners know as soon as possible. The owners group email address is on the sign on the side of the machine.

== Using SD cards with the Makerbot ==

We would recommend driving the Makerbot directly from the dedicated software on the PC next to it. If you want to use an SD card, it is very fussy. SD cards have to be PHYSICALLY 2GB or smaller (formatting a big card small doesn't work). They also have to be formatted in FAT16 (mostly Linux machines do this most easily). There is a small card formatted this way, currently in the slot of the printer free to use. It's labelled "MAKESPACE"; please don't absent-mindedly take it away! The SD card should contain .thing files to print from.

== Loading and Unloading ==

You will notice there are two print heads for this printer, driven by two separate spools of plastic on different axles.

When you want to change spools, either to change colour or because a spool has nearly run out, follow these instructions, found on page 31 of the Manual. Go there if you have any questions about detail or need further instructions with illustrations. https://s3.amazonaws.com/downloads.makerbot.com/replicator2x/MakerBot_Replicator_2X_User_Manual.pdf

If you need to unload the MakerBot Filament, the LCD menu will walk you through the process. To run the script for unloading the filament from either extruder, go to the LCD panel and select Utilities > Filament Options > Unload (specify left or right). The LCD menu will walk you through the process. You will need to first remove the transparent lid to access the filament tubes. Be patient - yanking at the filament before it is ready to be removed may leave residue inside the extruders which is VERY DIFFICULT TO REMOVE.

When you are ready to load a fresh filament, the menu will walk you through the process. There is no need to worry about allowing extra printing to change colours fully afterwards because you'll print a test strip during changeover that does that. There is a step of 'cut off lump' which means you'll need to use the wire cutters provided to snip away this excess lump of test printed material.

It is very important to make sure your spools are running in the correct direction. Ensure that the filament mounted on the right spool holder [when viewed from the back] unspools clockwise and that the filament mounted on the left spool unspools counterclockwise. Refer to the diagram you were shown during training, or to the manual.

Also beware of wrapping round axle - sometimes the spools can get misaligned and filament ends up tightening and wrapping around the axle. This is very dangerous and printing should be stopped straight away to correct it. There is more of a danger of this happening if the spools are set up incorrectly.

If you are changing between PLA and ABS you also need to change the temperature settings of the machine, since PLA will burn at the temperatures used for ABS, and ABS will not print at PLA temperatures.

== Printing ==

The printer always extrudes a test line along the front of the bed first. Make sure to remove this when you remove your print, and that your print location doesn't clash with it.

Preheating the bed is helpful but not necessary - it will save you time. The printer will not print until the bed has heated up enough. You can select the left and/or right extruders to heat up as well. If you are only printing with one material, just select that extruder. Go to Utilities > Preheat > Start Preheat

If a model is stuck, wait for the bed to cool - often they will come away very easily once cooled enough. Otherwise apply a gentle twisting action manually. As a last resort, use the plastic MakerBot branded paddle to scrape it away from the bed. Do NOT use metal knives - they will damage the kapton bed.

Keep an eye on it. prints can go strange half way! Be ready to pause or stop while printing. You can find those options by pressing the left arrow while printing. You can always pause a print if you are uncertain - as long as you resume it within a couple of minutes, this shouldn't alter your final result.

== Levelling ==

This is not often needed. The symptoms of unlevelness are:

- first layer too thin or varying thickness
- part not sticking

In the worst case: the print head ends up touching the bed - HEAD CRASH. This is bad news. Level the bed before this stage is reached!

To level the bed, go to Utilities > Level Build Plate. There are 3 screws underneath the build plate - see p23 of the Manual for a diagram on where they are located. The MakerBot software will guide you through the process of adjusting them to level the plate. The ideal to aim for is that a piece of paper should *just* slide through the gap between the extruder nozzle and the plate in each location.

Be careful not to damage kapton tape while doing this!

== Software ==

The software used with the MakerBot 2X is called MakerWare. It is well documented in the Manual and there are many online tutorials for its use, so we will not go into detail here.

Some tips on our experience with the software:

If there seems to be an unspecified software problem/crash, try selecting Services > Restart Background Service. This resets the connection to the printer. Don't do this while printing.

Edit > Settings lets you select which plastic you have loaded into each extruder. You need to change this each time you load new plastic. When switching to PLA make sure to change the temperature profile here as well as switching colours.

The Make button gives you settings for supports (colour matched is best), whether to have a raft (generally not needed), and resolution (standard is best). For a general guide, 4 shells with layer height h = 0.2mm generally works well. Experiment with infill settings - 15% is generally fine.

== Multicolour ==

Can't do scaffolding and multicolour - This is not true anymore, we think.
Issues with mixed materials. It might seem like a good idea to use a PLA scaffold for an ABS piece and then dissolve away the PLA in hot water, but this is in fact very difficult. It's better to think about scaffolding with weaker pieces of the same plastic, or changing a piece's orientation.

== Other Details ==

Don't leave the room while printing! The printer is very expensive and you don't want to have to explain the lump of plastic stuck to a now-unusable extruder is your fault. Play it safe, keep an eye on your prints.

You need to pay for your prints once you have made them. The current rate is 10p/gram of material used - use the little scales on the shelves on top of the printer area to weigh your finished prints.

== Hardware Updates ==

The drive blocks on both extruders are OEM, and are known to have problems with filament feeding. They are also unable to work with NinjaFlex 3D Flexible Printing Filament, of which we now have a roll. Several 3D printable repacement drive blocks are available. one of them from Makerbot. The most useful for our purposes is the "Replicator 2X Extruder Drive Block Upgrade", thingiverse #222667.

This has been printed, and all of the hardware assembled with one exception: the tension spring. In testing, the new drive block works well, BUT the spring does not provide sufficient tension. The recommended spring is from McMasters in the US (see http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:222667 for details), and we have been unable to source a cost-effective alternative in the UK. So for now, this update project is stalled. If someone wants to take on the task of finding a suitable spring, the drive block parts are on the shelf above the printer, and there is a note attached with details and contacts.

= Using the UP! 3D Printer =
[[File:Up_3d_printer.jpg|thumb|left]]

<div style="background:#FADADD; border:1px solid #FFC0CB; padding:5px">
<b>YOU CAN ONLY USE THE UP 3D PRINTER IF YOU HAVE BEEN TRAINED ON IT</b><br>
Being trained on the Makerbot is a different induction from being trained on the Up!<br/>
</div>

The UP! 3D printer suffered an electronics failure, and has had its control circuitry replaced with a RepRap Melzi controller board.
Software required to control the Up! is installed on the 3D printer PC, alongside the Makerbot.

'''Owners/Trainers''': [[User:BrianS|Brian Starkey]]

[[Equipment/3D_Printer/Training#UP_Trained_Users|'''Trained Users''']]

== Caveats ==

The Up! is intended for use by those who wish to take more control of the 3D printing process and are interested in experimentation. The software workflow is less-friendly than the Makerbot, but infinitely more flexible.

== Instructions ==

<span style="color:red">'''DO NOT EVER LEAVE THE PRINTER UNATTENDED'''</span>

''' Startup '''
The Up! requires two power supplies - a 20V high power supply which drives the bulk of the print (motors, heaters) and a separate 5V supply which drives the [[#Filament Feeder]].

Both supplies are plugged in to a switchable power strip plugged in to the wall behind the PC - it is marked "Up". Turning this strip on will power up the printer.

Note: Upon powering up, the [[Filament Feeder]] and extruder fan will come on immediately. Due to a blown FET the fan is permanently on, the feeder however should stop after a number of seconds.

''' Bed Levelling/Calibration '''

The Up! seems to be less sensitive to slight misalignments in the bed to the Makerbot. In part this is probably due to the high-adhesion ABS build plate.

If you do feel the need to level the build plate, then there are 3 bolts on the underside of the pinkish bed mounting block. The bed rides on 3 silicone grommets, and by adjusting the bolts you can compress the grommets to varying degrees to achieve a level build plate.

At present the bed levelling procedure is a fairly manual affair, requiring manual entry of G-code into the Pronterface command window. The suggested calibration procedure is given below.

# Load your G-code file into Pronterface.
# Take note of the part dimensions reported in the command window.
:In the G-codes below, the following substitutions should be used:<br/>
::<centre_x>, <centre_y>: The build centre coordinates as specified when [[Slicing]]<br/>
::<min_x>, <min_y>, <max_x>, <max_y>: The minimum x,y coords as shown by pronterface. e.g.: ''from <min_x> mm to <max_x> mm in X''
G28 # Home all axes
# '''Note:''' Use Z2 initially to make sure there is enough clearance on the extruder
G0 X<centre_x> Y<centre_y> Z2
# If you are happy that there is 2 mm more space in the Z-axis, continue with the calibration with <z_min> = 0
# Otherwise try smaller values of Z (decimals are allowed) e.g. <z_min> = 0.5.
# In this case you should re-slice your part, specifying <z_min> in the ''Z offset'' field on the ''Printer Settings'' tab
# Repeat the following commands, adjusting the bolts to provide a < 1 mm gap between the extruder and the bed in all positions
G0 X<centre_x> Y<centre_y> Z<min_z>
G0 X<min_x> Y<min_y> Z<min_z>
G0 X<max_x> Y<max_y> Z<min_z>
G0 X<min_x> Y<max_y> Z<min_z>
G0 X<max_x> Y<min_y> Z<min_z>
G28 # Home all axes

'''If you had to use a <min_z> greater than 0, remember to re-slice your model with the correct Z Offset!'''

{{color|red|'''Note:''' The firmware end-stops will not allow Z-coordinates < 0 so don't try!}}

''' Slicing '''

'''Finishing'''

'''Power Down'''

'''Cost'''

Currently we charge 10 pence per gram for prints, this is to cover the cost of material plus a little for wear and tear and other consumables. You can weigh printed parts using the scales next to the blue honesty box. Please put your money into the blue labelled honesty box on the shelf above the printer.

= Maintenance =

The maintenance of the 3D printer is carried out by the Owners, with some basic maintenance being carried out by Users on every job.

== Maintenance Schedule ==

Continuous Maintenance ('''Every job, done by all 3D Printer Users''')
* Clean the platen of any plastic remnants
* Check the new material is feeding OK and the reel has enough on it

Basic Maintenance (Every week, done by 3D Printer Maintainers)
* Check the security and condition of all cabling
* Check the UP! platen coating and re-paint any areas if necessary (green paint is in a pot with the printer)

Full Maintenance (Every 4 weeks, done by 3D Printer Maintainers)
* Tasks as per Basic Maintenance, plus
* Strip coating off UP! platen and re-paint with a fresh coat
* Calibration check, if issues have been reported

== Maintenance Log ==

'''Reactive Maintenance'''
* None

'''Regular Maintenance'''
* Week Number, Date, Type, Owner (Notes)

2013
* Week 08, February 18, Simon Stirley (Re-painted holes in platen coating)
* Week 09, February 25,
* '''Week 10, March 4, '''
* Week 11, March 11, Simon Stirley (checked wiring, posted safety notice, re-painted platen holes)
* Week 12, March 18,
* Week 13, March 25,
* '''Week 14, April 1,'''



== Maintenance Shopping List ==

* TBD

= Further Information =
== Manual ==
The manual is installed in the machine attached to the printer and also available here: [http://makespace.org/wiki/images/5/5d/Up_plus_user_manual-v3.0.pdf Manual]

== Repairs ==

We expect to have to change the following parts for general maintenance:
* TBD

Maintenance and Spares:
* One UK supplier of consumables is [http://www.coolcomponents.co.uk/catalog/consumables-c-89_98.html Cool Components]

* www.shop.3dfilaprint.com/ 5% Discount code is: cambmake



== Software ==

You can download Quickstart manual and latest driver software from [http://www.pp3dp.com/index.php?option=com_jdownloads&view=viewcategories&Itemid=89 pp3dp].

* [http://sketchup.google.com/ Google SketchUp] with STL plugin as below
** [http://www.guitar-list.com/download-software/convert-sketchup-skp-files-dxf-or-stl This plugin] seems to work quite well. Use 'File/Export to DXF or STL' from Sketchup once you have installed it and select 'STL' as the last item in the type list when asked
* [http://www.netfabb.com/ NetFabb] repairs any incomplete STL files
* [http://meshlab.sourceforge.net/ Meshlab] is a good free program (Sourceforge) for visualising and modifying STL files
* [http://www.openscad.org/ OpenSCAD] is a script-based modeller ('3D compiler'), well-suited for technical CAD (less so for artistic design)

[[Equipment/3D_Printer/RiskAssessment|Risk Assessment]]

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= 3D Printer Training =

This page documents the process for being trained on the 3D Printer, and the list of members who have completed that training.

== Summary ==

Training takes place in three main steps:
* Group Training of 1-4 members, going through the equipment and how to use it (~1hr)
* Individual Training Task, where an individual member is set a task to complete to prove and improve understanding (~30min each)
* Project Oversight, where more experienced users oversee the projects being undertaken when cutting (first 2-3 projects)

Training on the 3D Printer is run by the 3D Printer Owners. The 3D Printer Owners are a group of people responsible for maintaining and training on the 3D Printer, and hence have been trained to train, and trained to perform the weekly and monthly maintenance on the 3D Printer.

== Booking ==

This is no longer handled here on the wiki.

For discussing and arranging slots, please use the mailing list thread
[https://groups.google.com/forum/#!searchin/cammakespace/training/cammakespace/-mfP-5cif6g/-jGHstuHXJQJ]. New training sessions will be announced on the Meetup group.

Notes:
* You can only be trained if you have RSVP'd to a Meetup session

= Trained Users =

The following members of Makespace are trained and qualified to use the 3D Printer (note, they are not qualified to train others however):

* Chris Abri
* Rachel Rayns
* Tom Ingham
* Paul Osborn
* Moin Ali
* Andy Fisher
* Edward Imhagwe
* Yi Wei
* Errol McMullen
* Mark Watson
* Catarina Violante
* Maciek Piatek
* Adrian van den Heever
* Brian Corteil
* Rod Williams
* Peter Provis
* Ben Evans
* Roeland Schumacher
* Archie Reid
* Adrian Carr
* Ward Hills
* Paul Holland
* Pop Sharma
* Patrick Greaney
* Kevin Latter
* Martin de Selincourt
* Alexis Mather
* Andrew Dunn
* Hannah Wray
* Anne Harrison
* Ben Alper
* Ajith Shadakshari
* Mark Mellors
* Toby Moncaster
* Alan Tennant
* Jake Young
* John Sturdy
* David Bebb
* Ben Wheatley
* Diana Probst
* Richard Mitchell (mandatory only)
* Christie Nel (mandatory only)
* Andrew Lipson (mandatory only)
* Toby Roberts (mandatory only)
* Dan Tidhar
* Jennifer Herbert
* Matthew Ireland
* Harry Braviner
* Saar Drimer
* Robert Hoff
* Daniel Garden
* Armando Carlone
* Marcin Izo
* James Hutton (mandatory only)
* Anthony Wainman (mandatory only)
* Jia Wei Lim (mandatory only)
* Julius Schmidt (mandatory only)
* Hazel Jenkins (mandatory only)
* Benjamin Kidder (mandatory only)
* Joshua Keeler (mandatory only)
* Simon Birrell (mandatory only)
* John Simm (mandatory only)
* Theo Sanderson (mandatory only)
* Jon Aas (mandatory only)
* Stephen Jeapes (mandatory only)
* Anna Stoilova (mandatory only)
* Jim Dilks (mandatory only)
* Katia Dilks (mandatory only)
* Aleksandar Tomic (mandatory only)
* Gaye Saykok (mandatory only)
* Fergus Riche (mandatory only)
* David Barham (Mandatory only)
* Marco Aita (Mandatory only)
* Jason White (Mandatory only)
* Brian Starkey (Mandatory only)
* David Cox (Mandatory only)
* Matt Grimes (Mandatory only)
* Tim Regan (Mandatory only)
* Stuart Wilson (Mandatory only)
* Andy Spencer (Mandatory only)
* Ester Leighton (Mandatory only)
* Richard Fosh (Mandatory only)
* Peter Knight
* John Campbell
* Arun Rao
* Peter Mottram
* Marcin Zaba
* Jon Green
* Dave Potts
* Reid Potts
* Mark Roberts
* Piccardo Gheradi
* Edward Imhagwe
* Robert Hogg
* Michal Stefanow
* Charlie Stokes
* Leo Impett
* Patrick Wollner
* Patrick Baigent
* Kate Aston
* Shelagh Shepherd
* Damien Guihen
* Paul Edgington
* Wayne Keenan
* Liza Read
* David Horsnell
* Emyr James
* Francisco Cordobes Aguilar
* Nicola Powys
* Jia Wei Lim
* Sonya Sireau
* Andrew Gale
* Andre Powell
* Tom Myers
* Hidde-Jan Lemstra
* Mark Cheverton
* Robert Karpinski
* Alex Wortley
* Jason Holloway
* Alex Holloway
* Mat Cook (1/5/2014)
* Toby Norman (1/5/2014)
* Toby Bunting (1/5/2014)
* Rob Voisey (1/5/2014)
* Joe Tapply (1/5/2014)
* Carl Phillips (1/5/2014)
* Alberto Santos (6/5/14)
* Owen McAree (6/5/14)
* Eric Jones (6/5/14)
* Martin Hollis (8/5/14)
* Mark Tillotson (8/5/14)
* Neil Tan (8/5/14)
* Mat Greenwood (8/5/14)
* Alex Atkinson (15/5/14)
* Al Napp (15/5/14)
* Ian McFarlane (15/5/14)
* Michael Dales (20/5/14)
* Lihua Han (20/5/14)
* Rick Lupton (20/5/14)
* Stephen Woodhead (20/5/14)
* Tim Rower (20/5/14)
* Kristof Klos
* Antony Quinn
* Thomas Keller
* Matthew Taylor
* Shashank Srinivasan
* Milosz Wasilewski
* Tom Roberts
* Alex Gee
* Rob Yates
* Joe Watson
* Brandon Invergo
* Marco Galardini
* Owen Woods (09/07/2014)
* David Taylor (25/07/2014)
* Craig Richardson (25/07/2014)
* Kevin Rathbone
* Simon West
* Guillaume Tucker
* Zizwani Mhango
* Joe Gribbom
* Richard Armstrong
* Rachel Bow
* Will Hartley
* Donatien Garnier
* Graeham Douglas
* Stevan Wing
* John Sidiropoulos
* Emilio Monti
* Alba Diez
* Rob Shore
* Katy Marshall
* Daniel Farrant
* Jonathan Waite
* Giovanni Orlando
* John Clarke
* Ben Week
* Abhimanyu Singh
* Gustavo de Rojas Foschtinski
* Tariq Harris
* Joe Turner
* Clara Todd

= UP Trained Users =
* Martin Lenz (Brian Starkey 12/3/15)
* Alex Gee (Brian Starkey 12/3/15)
* Harry Braviner (Brian Starkey 12/3/15)
* Kim SJ (Brian Starkey 12/3/15)
* Paul Edgington (Brian Starkey 12/3/15)

'''Delayed training blacklist:'''

Now on the wall in Makespace, near the 3D printers.

= Training Cheatsheet =

The training structure and prompt sheet. Please note, this is used by the 3D Printer Owners as a prompt to ensure training is executed in a consistent and complete fashion is included on this page; this does not constitute and is not a substitue for the training itself.

== Group Training ==

The group training introduction structure, suitable for 1-5 members at a time in a 1 hr session.

3D Printing Induction syllabus:

how 3D printing works

safety
burn hazard
nozzle and platter
unit may move unexpectedly
avoid prolonged exposure to ABS fumes

damage to machine
kapton
is fragile - don't use scraper!
is expensive
needs to be clean
don't leave the machine unattended
heater could stick on if software crashes, for example

general
SD card eccentricities
keep lid on when printing
switch off when finished

PLA vs ABS
how to tell the difference
different temperature
biodegradable
need to change temperature profiles!

unload/load,
different axles for different spools
spool from under reel
beware of wrapping round axle!
colours (no need to run out all because test strip does that)
setting PLA/ABS
cut off lump

printing
preheating
if model stuck, wait to cool
keep an eye on it. can go strange half way!

levelling
not often needed
symptoms of unlevelness
first layer too thin or varying thickness
part not sticking
worst case: head touching bed
be careful not to damage kapton

software/workflow
(it is proposed that the course should not include detailed introduction to the
software, as this is mostly obvious, can freely be downloaded, and is well documented) - if there is high demand, consider running a software training course
scaffolding
setting colours

multicolour
can't do scaffolding and multicolour - maybe not true anymore?
issues with mixed materials

other stuff
strength characteristics - orientation is important
don't use fine
don't leave the room
paying

== Individual Training Task ==

The individual task to get familiar, prompt questions and check understanding:

Task
* Make something?
* Should demonstrate import, setup, position and run
* possible examples (around 10m printing time)
** plain_game_tokes 1/2/5
** SpaceShuttle-small
** CookieCutter_apple_small

Steps
* Set individual to work, don't prompt but do answer questions (or pose if needed)
* Talk through design once done, question/check things etc
* Proceed to printing (watch carefully all steps)

Assuming all ok:
* Get them to read the health and safety notes about operation and materials
* Add to the trained member list!

== Project Oversight ==

For next 2-3 projects, ensure member will find another more experienced trained user to support them (second pair of eyes)

Equipment/3D Printer

2015-03-09T19:37:33Z

BrianS: /* Using the UP! 3D Printer */

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[[Equipment|Equipment]] / 3D Printer

= Introduction =
3D printing is a way of creating small, custom objects from plastic filament. The printer melts the filament, held on a spool, and prints with it to create 3D structures. Makespace has two 3D printers, an UP! and a Makerbot Replicator 2X. Currently, the Makerbot is the only printer working in the space. The UP! is out of action until it can be fixed by the owners (needs new electronic components).

== Owners ==

The Owners are those nominally in charge of the equipment, organising its maintenance, training others to use it, and generally being a point of contact.

The current Owners of the 3D printers are:

* [[User:Kim_SJ|Kim Spence-Jones]]
* Brian Starkey (for the Up!)

If you have any questions, problems or concerns around the 3D printer, these are the people to contact.

== Trainers ==

The Trainers are not in charge of maintaing equipment, but have been more thoroughly instructed in its use and can train others. They may run extra classes for recently trained learners.

The current Trainers for the 3D printers are:


* Peter Knight
* James Hutton
*[[User:Pinski1|Robert K.]]
* Jonny Waite

== Training ==

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<b>YOU CAN ONLY USE THE 3D PRINTER IF YOU HAVE BEEN TRAINED</b><br>
and have been added to the [[Equipment/3D Printer/Training#Trained_Users|Trained Users]] list by one of the Owners or Trainers
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To get trained on the 3D Printer and be added to the qualified user list, you will need to arrange for a training session with one of the 3D Printer Owners.

If you'd like to arrange training, please see:
* [[Equipment/3D Printer/Training|3D Printer Training]]

Note that persons who were previously trained on the UP! are allowed to use the Makerbot after reading its manual. See https://s3.amazonaws.com/downloads.makerbot.com/replicator2x/MakerBot_Replicator_2X_User_Manual.pdf

== General Health and Safety ==

The 3D printers are excellent tools for either making small parts, or rapid prototyping. At the same time it is an expensive tool with a (small) risk of injury and fire, so is very important you know how to use it to avoid damaging yourself and the machine. The 3D printer is a potentially dangerous piece of equipment which must only be operated by members who have received appropriate training and who take due care. The top things to always remember when using the 3D printers are:

* '''ONLY USE THE 3D PRINTER IF YOU HAVE BEEN TRAINED'''
* '''ONLY USE THE 3D PRINTER IF YOU HAVE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS'''
* '''NEVER LEAVE THE PRINTER RUNNING UNATTENDED'''

As a responsible user, you should be very aware of the following risks and how to deal with them:

'''HEAD CRASH''' - incorrect calibration could cause the nozzle to hit the platen at job start
* Calibration must be carefully checked on each startup

'''TRAPPING''' - The head and bed of the machine are moved by programs in the machine's memory.
* Be careful when near the machine, it will possibly move even if the PC is off
* Ensure you are familiar with the 'pause' and 'stop printing' functions on the Makerbot so that in an emergency you can quickly halt printing.

'''BURN RISK''' - the platen on the printers are heated, and will reach temperatures up to 253 degrees during a print run which could cause skin burns. The extrusion nozzles also get very hot. Do not touch either of these areas while printing, and keep the Makerbot's guard door securely closed while printing.
* Be careful when the machines have recently been used, as they may still be hot enough to burn.

'''ELECTROCUTION''' - as with all mains powered devices there is a small risk of danger from exposed wires. Always do a manual check that the wiring is safe, no cores are exposed or wires trapped.

== Plastics used in the printers ==

The 3D printers can print with two different plastics, PLA and ABS. PLA has a much lower melting point than ABS, so all temperature settings for the printer need to be changed if you are switching between plastics. Normally ABS is what we would reccomend printing in: it is more durable and strong.

Telling the difference between the plastics is fairly simple: if you take a piece of the PLA filament between your fingers you can break it off and snap it easily - it is brittle. When you try to break off a piece of ABS, it bends and the filament starts to go white, not breaking straight away.

The communal stock is kept in two plastic boxes under the printers. Please make sure you keep the stock in its plastic bags, with the silica gel -- filament absorbs moisture and this causes lots of printing problems.

If you want to buy your own filament (much cheaper than 10p/gramme if you're doing a lot of printing), try http://www.shop.3dfilaprint.com/ Makespace members get a 5% discount with the code: cambmake

= Makerbot Replicator 2X 3D Printer =
==Gallery of 3D printed things in Makespace using Replicator 2X==
<gallery>
File:Unicorn Horn.jpg|unicorn horn http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:83012
File:Dremel Turbine.jpg|Dremel turbine http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:13188 <br />Watch the turbine in action on [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQ66rMH4eZQ YouTube]
File:Ying Yang Cylinder.jpg|Yin Yang cylinder http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:22682
File:Ying Yang.JPG|Ying Yang proper http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:22764
File:Trefoil Knot.jpg|trefoil knot http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:577364
File:TrifoilKnotTwoI.JPG|trefoil knot II http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:387146
File:2_color_cube_2.JPG|2 color cube http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:562955
File:3D twirl.jpg|3D twirl http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:604403
</gallery>

This is the Makerbot Replicator 2X, currently the only 3D printer working in the space. There is a dedicated PC next to it with the MakerWare software used to drive it. MakerWare can import STL design files (eg. from Thingiverse) for printing. The manual for this printer can be found here: https://s3.amazonaws.com/downloads.makerbot.com/replicator2x/MakerBot_Replicator_2X_User_Manual.pdf

== Specific Safety Tips ==

There is a burn hazard from the nozzles and the heated platter, as mentioned above. The Makerbot will display its current temperatures for you if you use the arrow keys to navigate on its small display (see manual). The platter may also move unexpextedly. Do not open the front hatch or lift off the top transparent cover during printing. ABS fumes over a long period may be harmful - if you feel light-headed take a break in a well ventillated area.

Don't let the machine run unattended - you don't need to watch a print constantly but keep an eye on it and always remain in the same room. Possible problems that would require you to pause or stop the machine include filament getting wrapped around the spool holder at the back and sticking, and a software crash on the PC. If you're unsure of a situation you can always pause your print and restart it.

Always switch the printer off at the back when you are finished.

== Avoiding Damage to the Machine ==

The bed is covered with Kapton tape. This green, shiny tape is very fragile and expensive to replace and so you MUST NOT use a knife, scraper or other sharp object to remove your finished models. Use your hands only, or the plastic scraper with the Makerbot logo on in the red box as a last resort. Often, models will easily come free once the bed is allowed to cool, so give it 10 minutes and try again before resorting to this.

The kapton tape needs to be kept clean so that plastic extruded onto it has a nice base finish and sticks well. If you notice smears or marks on the tape give it a gentle clean with a dry cloth from the red box on the shelf. Make sure your hands are clean and not greasy before you touch the platen or try to remove printed objects from it.

If you do damage the tape, please let the owners know as soon as possible. The owners group email address is on the sign on the side of the machine.

== Using SD cards with the Makerbot ==

We would recommend driving the Makerbot directly from the dedicated software on the PC next to it. If you want to use an SD card, it is very fussy. SD cards have to be PHYSICALLY 2GB or smaller (formatting a big card small doesn't work). They also have to be formatted in FAT16 (mostly Linux machines do this most easily). There is a small card formatted this way, currently in the slot of the printer free to use. It's labelled "MAKESPACE"; please don't absent-mindedly take it away! The SD card should contain .thing files to print from.

== Loading and Unloading ==

You will notice there are two print heads for this printer, driven by two separate spools of plastic on different axles.

When you want to change spools, either to change colour or because a spool has nearly run out, follow these instructions, found on page 31 of the Manual. Go there if you have any questions about detail or need further instructions with illustrations. https://s3.amazonaws.com/downloads.makerbot.com/replicator2x/MakerBot_Replicator_2X_User_Manual.pdf

If you need to unload the MakerBot Filament, the LCD menu will walk you through the process. To run the script for unloading the filament from either extruder, go to the LCD panel and select Utilities > Filament Options > Unload (specify left or right). The LCD menu will walk you through the process. You will need to first remove the transparent lid to access the filament tubes. Be patient - yanking at the filament before it is ready to be removed may leave residue inside the extruders which is VERY DIFFICULT TO REMOVE.

When you are ready to load a fresh filament, the menu will walk you through the process. There is no need to worry about allowing extra printing to change colours fully afterwards because you'll print a test strip during changeover that does that. There is a step of 'cut off lump' which means you'll need to use the wire cutters provided to snip away this excess lump of test printed material.

It is very important to make sure your spools are running in the correct direction. Ensure that the filament mounted on the right spool holder [when viewed from the back] unspools clockwise and that the filament mounted on the left spool unspools counterclockwise. Refer to the diagram you were shown during training, or to the manual.

Also beware of wrapping round axle - sometimes the spools can get misaligned and filament ends up tightening and wrapping around the axle. This is very dangerous and printing should be stopped straight away to correct it. There is more of a danger of this happening if the spools are set up incorrectly.

If you are changing between PLA and ABS you also need to change the temperature settings of the machine, since PLA will burn at the temperatures used for ABS, and ABS will not print at PLA temperatures.

== Printing ==

The printer always extrudes a test line along the front of the bed first. Make sure to remove this when you remove your print, and that your print location doesn't clash with it.

Preheating the bed is helpful but not necessary - it will save you time. The printer will not print until the bed has heated up enough. You can select the left and/or right extruders to heat up as well. If you are only printing with one material, just select that extruder. Go to Utilities > Preheat > Start Preheat

If a model is stuck, wait for the bed to cool - often they will come away very easily once cooled enough. Otherwise apply a gentle twisting action manually. As a last resort, use the plastic MakerBot branded paddle to scrape it away from the bed. Do NOT use metal knives - they will damage the kapton bed.

Keep an eye on it. prints can go strange half way! Be ready to pause or stop while printing. You can find those options by pressing the left arrow while printing. You can always pause a print if you are uncertain - as long as you resume it within a couple of minutes, this shouldn't alter your final result.

== Levelling ==

This is not often needed. The symptoms of unlevelness are:

- first layer too thin or varying thickness
- part not sticking

In the worst case: the print head ends up touching the bed - HEAD CRASH. This is bad news. Level the bed before this stage is reached!

To level the bed, go to Utilities > Level Build Plate. There are 3 screws underneath the build plate - see p23 of the Manual for a diagram on where they are located. The MakerBot software will guide you through the process of adjusting them to level the plate. The ideal to aim for is that a piece of paper should *just* slide through the gap between the extruder nozzle and the plate in each location.

Be careful not to damage kapton tape while doing this!

== Software ==

The software used with the MakerBot 2X is called MakerWare. It is well documented in the Manual and there are many online tutorials for its use, so we will not go into detail here.

Some tips on our experience with the software:

If there seems to be an unspecified software problem/crash, try selecting Services > Restart Background Service. This resets the connection to the printer. Don't do this while printing.

Edit > Settings lets you select which plastic you have loaded into each extruder. You need to change this each time you load new plastic. When switching to PLA make sure to change the temperature profile here as well as switching colours.

The Make button gives you settings for supports (colour matched is best), whether to have a raft (generally not needed), and resolution (standard is best). For a general guide, 4 shells with layer height h = 0.2mm generally works well. Experiment with infill settings - 15% is generally fine.

== Multicolour ==

Can't do scaffolding and multicolour - This is not true anymore, we think.
Issues with mixed materials. It might seem like a good idea to use a PLA scaffold for an ABS piece and then dissolve away the PLA in hot water, but this is in fact very difficult. It's better to think about scaffolding with weaker pieces of the same plastic, or changing a piece's orientation.

== Other Details ==

Don't leave the room while printing! The printer is very expensive and you don't want to have to explain the lump of plastic stuck to a now-unusable extruder is your fault. Play it safe, keep an eye on your prints.

You need to pay for your prints once you have made them. The current rate is 10p/gram of material used - use the little scales on the shelves on top of the printer area to weigh your finished prints.

== Hardware Updates ==

The drive blocks on both extruders are OEM, and are known to have problems with filament feeding. They are also unable to work with NinjaFlex 3D Flexible Printing Filament, of which we now have a roll. Several 3D printable repacement drive blocks are available. one of them from Makerbot. The most useful for our purposes is the "Replicator 2X Extruder Drive Block Upgrade", thingiverse #222667.

This has been printed, and all of the hardware assembled with one exception: the tension spring. In testing, the new drive block works well, BUT the spring does not provide sufficient tension. The recommended spring is from McMasters in the US (see http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:222667 for details), and we have been unable to source a cost-effective alternative in the UK. So for now, this update project is stalled. If someone wants to take on the task of finding a suitable spring, the drive block parts are on the shelf above the printer, and there is a note attached with details and contacts.

= Using the UP! 3D Printer =
[[File:Up_3d_printer.jpg|thumb|left]]

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<b>YOU CAN ONLY USE THE UP 3D PRINTER IF YOU HAVE BEEN TRAINED ON IT</b><br>
Being trained on the Makerbot is a different induction from being trained on the Up!<br/>
</div>

The UP! 3D printer suffered an electronics failure, and has had its control circuitry replaced with a RepRap Melzi controller board.
Software required to control the Up! is installed on the 3D printer PC, alongside the Makerbot.

'''Owners/Trainers''': [[User:BrianS|Brian Starkey]]

== Caveats ==

The Up! is intended for use by those who wish to take more control of the 3D printing process and are interested in experimentation. The software workflow is less-friendly than the Makerbot, but infinitely more flexible.

== Instructions ==

WIP.

<span style="color:red">'''DO NOT EVER LEAVE THE PRINTER UNATTENDED'''</span>

''' Startup '''

''' Calibration '''

''' Slicing '''

'''Finishing'''

'''Power Down'''

'''Cost'''

Currently we charge 10 pence per gram for prints, this is to cover the cost of material plus a little for wear and tear and other consumables. You can weigh printed parts using the scales next to the blue honesty box. Please put your money into the blue labelled honesty box on the shelf above the printer.

= Maintenance =

The maintenance of the 3D printer is carried out by the Owners, with some basic maintenance being carried out by Users on every job.

== Maintenance Schedule ==

Continuous Maintenance ('''Every job, done by all 3D Printer Users''')
* Clean the platen of any plastic remnants
* Check the new material is feeding OK and the reel has enough on it

Basic Maintenance (Every week, done by 3D Printer Maintainers)
* Check the security and condition of all cabling
* Check the UP! platen coating and re-paint any areas if necessary (green paint is in a pot with the printer)

Full Maintenance (Every 4 weeks, done by 3D Printer Maintainers)
* Tasks as per Basic Maintenance, plus
* Strip coating off UP! platen and re-paint with a fresh coat
* Calibration check, if issues have been reported

== Maintenance Log ==

'''Reactive Maintenance'''
* None

'''Regular Maintenance'''
* Week Number, Date, Type, Owner (Notes)

2013
* Week 08, February 18, Simon Stirley (Re-painted holes in platen coating)
* Week 09, February 25,
* '''Week 10, March 4, '''
* Week 11, March 11, Simon Stirley (checked wiring, posted safety notice, re-painted platen holes)
* Week 12, March 18,
* Week 13, March 25,
* '''Week 14, April 1,'''



== Maintenance Shopping List ==

* TBD

= Further Information =
== Manual ==
The manual is installed in the machine attached to the printer and also available here: [http://makespace.org/wiki/images/5/5d/Up_plus_user_manual-v3.0.pdf Manual]

== Repairs ==

We expect to have to change the following parts for general maintenance:
* TBD

Maintenance and Spares:
* One UK supplier of consumables is [http://www.coolcomponents.co.uk/catalog/consumables-c-89_98.html Cool Components]

* www.shop.3dfilaprint.com/ 5% Discount code is: cambmake



== Software ==

You can download Quickstart manual and latest driver software from [http://www.pp3dp.com/index.php?option=com_jdownloads&view=viewcategories&Itemid=89 pp3dp].

* [http://sketchup.google.com/ Google SketchUp] with STL plugin as below
** [http://www.guitar-list.com/download-software/convert-sketchup-skp-files-dxf-or-stl This plugin] seems to work quite well. Use 'File/Export to DXF or STL' from Sketchup once you have installed it and select 'STL' as the last item in the type list when asked
* [http://www.netfabb.com/ NetFabb] repairs any incomplete STL files
* [http://meshlab.sourceforge.net/ Meshlab] is a good free program (Sourceforge) for visualising and modifying STL files
* [http://www.openscad.org/ OpenSCAD] is a script-based modeller ('3D compiler'), well-suited for technical CAD (less so for artistic design)

[[Equipment/3D_Printer/RiskAssessment|Risk Assessment]]

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