Universal Laser Tutorial with Marissa

Ever wondered how to use a laser cutter? Our Maker Space Manager, Marrisa, walks you through how to use the Universal Laser Cutter. She covers engraving, etching, and cutting settings. firstbuild.com/
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[@porternessstudio8599]

Thanks for the info and charm!

[@davidsierra6682]

It's a great video but very intimidating and intricate directions to follow. Can we just provide a vector file and it will print?

[@gledger1963]

Don;t you adjust the height of the laser focus before you lay down your substrate?

[@Firstbuild]

@gledger1963 yes. Marissa must have just done it off camera.

[@LarryjB53]

I understand the setting for the blue lines (etching) and the red lines (cutting) ...why do you need to set up the controls for black. Is that for engraving?

[@Firstbuild]

Is basically a secondary etch. That way you have 2 different areas that can have 2 different settings. Example: Blue areas can be set to 100% power and black to 10% creating more depth/different effects to the final picture. Hope that makes sense

[@jackierea841]

I am located in Peoria, IL at the Louisville Slugger Sports Complex. We have a Universal Laser System similar to yours. I have just a couple quick questions. Where do you purchase your wood and what types do you use? Did you have any type of training with your system or do you offer more online training?