1 Week learning the fundamentals of using the cutter
Over 1 week you'll learn the basics of laser cutter design, leveraging its incredible precision, but also learning its limitations.
You'll create a press-fit dove-tailed box, a set of gears that interface perfectly, and a custom made Geneva stop of your own design. You'll learn basic mechanical design, design specific to our cutter, and advanced Adobe Illustrator techniques.
Documents:
Laser Cutter Template: Download, and start all your work HERE!.
Laser Cutter Reflection: Close of Laser Cutter Project assignment.
Video Tutorials and Associated Links:
Just getting Started: Some things have changed since I updated my DP, but you're a bright kid, you'll figure it out.
Gear Generator:Gear Generator Site used in the tutorial above.
Box Generator:Box Generator Site used in the tutorial above.
Geneva Stop Illustrator Tutorial: A text tutorial on how to make a custom Geneva stop using Adobe Illustrator
Geneva Stop Video: Video referenced in the above tutorial.