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full_spectrum_laser_pro_36x24_rotary_attachment [2017/03/14 14:54] santiagoricoyfull_spectrum_laser_pro_36x24_rotary_attachment [2017/05/28 13:08] (current) santiagoricoy
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 To align the rotary attachment, lower the cutting table until the laser head is clear of the rotary attachment. Place the laser head above the rotary attachment. To align the rotary attachment, lower the cutting table until the laser head is clear of the rotary attachment. Place the laser head above the rotary attachment.
  
-We check the alignment of our rotary attachment by simply running our red laser across the attachment's track (moving the x-axis along the . If it distances from the edge of the track, then we adjust so that it no longer happens. Once the red laser maintains the same distance along the entirety of the track, the attachment is aligned and you may proceed to the next step.+We check the x-axis alignment of our rotary attachment by simply running our red laser across the attachment's track (using the x-axis crossbeam to move the red laser along the very edge of the track). If it distances from the edge of the track, then we adjust so that it no longer happens. Once the red laser maintains the same distance along the entirety of the track, the attachment is aligned and you may proceed to the next step.
  
 **Small Note on Homing**: **Small Note on Homing**:
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 Power on the laser cutter, and allow it to boot. Power on the laser cutter, and allow it to boot.
  
-Following the introductory tutorial, you may have a preference for homing the laser head on the laser control panel, or homing it via the home button in RetinaEngrave3D; either is fine. However, with the rotary attachment, there is no longer a limit switch on the y-axis, and the homing process will drag on <fc #ff0000>indefinitely</fc>.+Following the introductory tutorial, you may have a preference for homing the laser head on the laser control panel, or homing it via the home button in RetinaEngrave3D; either is fine. However, with the rotary attachment, there is **no limit switch** on the y-axis, and the homing process will drag on <fc #ff0000>indefinitely</fc>.
  
 **To overcome this**, simply begin the homing process (the rotary attachment begins turning), and allow the x-axis to hit its limit switch. Then, manually push the x-axis beam toward the top and into the y-axis limit switch, after which the machine will consider itself homed. Return the x-axis crossbeam to wherever it was above the attachment. **To overcome this**, simply begin the homing process (the rotary attachment begins turning), and allow the x-axis to hit its limit switch. Then, manually push the x-axis beam toward the top and into the y-axis limit switch, after which the machine will consider itself homed. Return the x-axis crossbeam to wherever it was above the attachment.
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 With the laser cutter booted, and RetinaEngrave3D opened, find the rotary attachment option. The rotary attachment option is accessed via the button with the cylinder icon. Enable the attachment. With the laser cutter booted, and RetinaEngrave3D opened, find the rotary attachment option. The rotary attachment option is accessed via the button with the cylinder icon. Enable the attachment.
  
-**All default options should be correct, and as far as I am aware, should never be changed.**+**All default options should be correct for this friction-based rotary attachment, and at the time of writing, should never be changed.**
  
-**Note:** If the rotary attachment option within RetinaEngrave is **not** activated, the machine will operate the rotary attachment in the same increments that the normal y-axis is operated. To the user, it will appear that the rotary attachment is turning very large distances very quickly (spinning WAY TOO FAST). Be sure not to forget the activation step, as items to be engraved can be easily broken that way.+**Note:** If the rotary attachment option within RetinaEngrave is **not** activated, the machine will operate the rotary attachment in the same increments that the normal y-axis is operated. To the user, it will appear that the rotary attachment is turning very large distances very quickly (spinning WAY TOO FAST). Be sure not to forget the activation step, as items to be engraved can be easily broken in this manner.
  
  
 ===== Engraving ===== ===== Engraving =====
  
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 Place the round item to be engraved in between the wheels on the rotary attachment.  Place the round item to be engraved in between the wheels on the rotary attachment. 
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 Double check that the laser is directly over the axis of rotation of your object, and use the focusing ruler (found behind the left track for the y-axis) to place the laser head at the correct distance from your object. Using the knob on the left of the attachment, adjust your object so that the same distance from the object is held for the whole cut. Double check that the laser is directly over the axis of rotation of your object, and use the focusing ruler (found behind the left track for the y-axis) to place the laser head at the correct distance from your object. Using the knob on the left of the attachment, adjust your object so that the same distance from the object is held for the whole cut.
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 +The engraving can be started just the same way mentioned in the introductory tutorial. Simply press "go" or G on the keyboard.
  
  
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-Speculating future work derived from this tutorial, you may want to consider reviewing 3D projects created using a laser cutter, and a later post that will discussing engraving and cutting a variety of materials. In the big picture, the problem of engraving round objects can be quickly resolved using this tutorial.+Speculating future work derived from this tutorial, you may want to consider reviewing 3D projects created using a laser cutter, and a later post that will discussing engraving and cutting materials. In the big picture, the problem of engraving round objects can be quickly resolved using this tutorial, although items that are not cylindrical may require another approach.
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 For questions, clarifications, etc, Email: [email protected] For questions, clarifications, etc, Email: [email protected]
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