Differences
This shows you the differences between two versions of the page.
| Both sides previous revision Previous revision Next revision | Previous revision | ||
|
equipment:wishlist:laser_cutter [2015/08/05 19:45] zimmer62 |
equipment:wishlist:laser_cutter [2017/04/05 00:38] (current) |
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
| + | ---- | ||
| + | ---- | ||
| + | ---- | ||
| + | ---- | ||
| + | ======= Status: ======= | ||
| + | Laser cutter has been purchased and delivered. **The information below is for archive purposes** | ||
| + | ---- | ||
| + | ---- | ||
| + | ---- | ||
| + | ---- | ||
| + | |||
| ======= New Laser Cutter Working Group ======= | ======= New Laser Cutter Working Group ======= | ||
| Line 5: | Line 16: | ||
| ---- | ---- | ||
| + | |||
| + | |||
| === Working Group Members: === | === Working Group Members: === | ||
| * [[user:zimmer62:start|Joe Zimmerman]] | * [[user:zimmer62:start|Joe Zimmerman]] | ||
| + | * [[user:zik:start|Ed Symanzik]] | ||
| + | * [[user:wreality:start|Brian Adams]] | ||
| ---- | ---- | ||
| Line 22: | Line 37: | ||
| === Considerations: === | === Considerations: === | ||
| * The new laser cutter should be able to be shipped to LMN within a reasonable time frame | * The new laser cutter should be able to be shipped to LMN within a reasonable time frame | ||
| + | * Fibre lasers do not cut wood: http://www.engraversjournal.com/article.php/2743/index.html | ||
| ---- | ---- | ||
| Line 34: | Line 49: | ||
| * Power | * Power | ||
| * Venting | * Venting | ||
| + | - What can we expect for support? | ||
| + | * Will it be supported by an ebay distributor? | ||
| + | * Will we need a Chinese speaker? | ||
| + | - What software will we need? | ||
| + | * Some of these cutters list several supported graphics formats but not gcode. | ||
| + | * How do we mix cutting and engraving? | ||
| + | * Will we also need to purchase AutoCAD or the like? | ||
| + | - Keep in mind the weight and door size if we get a larger laser. | ||
| ---- | ---- | ||
| Line 43: | Line 66: | ||
| ---- | ---- | ||
| - | === Budget: === | + | === Budget: === |
| - | * It was suggested that $1300 could be paid for by LMN (gut feeling from Carl) | + | * $2500, of which 50% needs to be raised in new donations. |
| - | * Other possible donations could get an additional $1100 fairly easily. | + | * Any funds raised in excess of the 50% match will increase the Equipment Purchase line item, for the purpose of purchasing the laser. |
| + | |||
| + | ---- | ||
| + | |||
| + | === Fund Raising: === | ||
| + | * FIXME Ideas are needed here | ||
| ---- | ---- | ||