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iINNOVATE

Innovator Class

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Elementary

Winter Crafting with the Laser Cutter

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Sara Garcia

Katie Peters

We are the iINNOVATE team!

Welcome to today’s FIRST innovator class!

You can find us at

sgarcia@slcusd.org or kpeters@slcusd.org

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If we want our children to try new things and embrace the unknown, we need to show them that it’s possible.

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  • Unknown

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Today’s Class

Laser Cutting with the Dremel LC40

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This is the Dremel LC40 Laser Cutter

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Today’s Product

Wood Ornament

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Engraving On the Laser Cutter

Create & Save Image (JPEG)

Upload Image/Size

Turn it On

Engrave

Clean After Use

Capture your Work Space

Adjust Settings

Prepare Laser Cutter

Connect to Laser Cutter

Review Print

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Step 1:

Decide on your image!

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Choose and Customize Your Image

Option 1

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Option 3

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Option 2

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GOOGLE SLIDES TEMPLATE

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Save Your Image to Drive

In google slides follow these steps:

  1. File
  2. Download
  3. JPEG Image (Current Slide)
  4. Put somewhere you can find it (e.g. desktop, google drive folder etc.)

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Want to design your own?

Google Slides

Put any image in google slides and save it as a JPEG to engrave on any engravable material.

Canva

Get your own education account for free on canva.com. This site gives you access to thousands of beautiful designs and images.

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Learning Experience Design Tips:

  • Have students save their images in one place (like a google drive folder) where you can easily access all of their images from a District Secure Network Device.
  • Make sure the image is a JPEG or PNG to Engrave
  • Pro Tip: Use www.remove.bg to remove any unwanted backgrounds from your images.

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Step 2:

Prepare Laser Cutter

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Check Water Level

  1. Make sure there is water in the water pump.
  2. Make sure lid is closed tightly when done.

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Level the Laser

  • Insert the material you are printing on in the laser cutter.
  • Grab the Level (Black disk)
  • Level the laser to the appropriate distance from the material.
  • Tighten the laser.
  • Put laser in top left position

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Step 3:

Turn on the Laser Cutter and Filtration System

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Turn it On

  • Turn on the Laser Cutter
  • Turn on the filtration system
  • Let machine load
  • Machine will not work if the filtration system is not on, water pump is not working, air flow is not working or lid is not shut. (Will be in a red color at the top of the screen if they are not working)

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Step 4:

Enter IP Address to District Device

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IP Address

  • If the software doesn't load, keep refreshing the URL, it will eventually load.
  • Must be on SLCUSD Secure Network to connect via Wifi.
  • Do not connect to IP address on more than one device at the same time.

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Step 5:

Capture your Workspace

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Capture

If the machine does not capture currently, turn the laser cutter off, return the laser to the upper left corner of the machine and turn the laser cutter machine back on.

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Step 6:

Upload your Image

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Upload Image

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Step 7:

Size and Settings

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Size & Settings

  • Make sure your image is sized to your material, you can check this by running the perimeter.
  • If you do not see your material, you can add it to the list.
  • You can change the grayscale, black and white threshold, depth, speed and inversion settings to better fit your needs..

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Step 8:

Review Print

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Review the Print

  • Absolute means where you have it set, relative means in that general area.
  • Double check that the material is correct.
  • You must press all 3 buttons and go (2 times) before it will print.
  • Do not leave laser unattended.

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Step 9:

Engrave

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Engrave

  • The estimated time for your engraving will show up on the LCD screen and your computer.

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Step 10:

Clean after Use

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Clean After Use

  • Make sure the machine is off.
  • Make sure there is not debris or sap left behind.
  • Do not spray directly into the machine.
  • Remove the honeycomb before cleaning.

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iINNOVATE Website

LASER CUTTING

RESOURCE PAGE

Materials Links

Wood Slice Bookmark

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Engraving Crafting Ideas

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Bookmark

Acrylic

Family Recipe Cutting Board

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Sara Garcia

Katie Peters

Thank You for Your Participation!

You can find us at

sgarcia@slcusd.org or kpeters@slcusd.org

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