Week 3¶

Assignments¶

Task 1: Design and cut with the laser cutter an object that can be used in your classroom
Task 2: Document in the learning diary what you did and include two pictures of the final object.

Steps followed:
- first, I learned to use Inkscape.
  - I had to learn how to make the outlines for my hall pass.
- second learned how to use the the mini EpilogLaser Machine.
  - learned the safety procedures, example: turn on the vacuum to extract the fumes , the compressor to help prevent it from catching fire.
- Send it to the program Epilog Engraver:
  - Adjusted the power and speed for the engraving, the cutting and the light cut to make the outline.
  - After it finished realize that the letters were a little to light
  - Printed it again this time the engraving speed was slowed down, the power was increased for a more deeper look.
Photos / screenshots of key stages
- InkScape Trying to figure out InkScape EpilogLaser Machine Video of first cut EpilogLaser Engraving program top- fail bottom–passed Breaking my head figuring it out.
Challenges and solutions
- The most challenge I encountered was tinkering with the settings of the laser so I can get the exact result I wanted.

Key learnings
- Learned how to use programs like InkScape, EpilogLaser Engraving program.
- While operating this safety is the upmost important, I was handling a heavy power laser. It must be looked after properly.
How it applies to your teaching / context
Next steps or improvements
- Play around with the program a little more to learn how to use it properly.

Tools or software used
- InkScape
- EpilogLaser Engraving program
- EpilogLaser Mini
References or tutorials followed
- My Teacher is the tutorial.