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laser_cutter [2018/09/11 13:35] glassgiant [Pre-Cutting Checklist] |
laser_cutter [2018/11/29 19:02] zwmm |
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- Ensure the vent blast gate is open. | - Ensure the vent blast gate is open. | ||
- Ensure the vent fan is running. With the lid closed, you should be able to feel air being drawn into the front vents of the laser cutter. | - Ensure the vent fan is running. With the lid closed, you should be able to feel air being drawn into the front vents of the laser cutter. | ||
- | - Ensure the compressor has been recently drained. [How to drain the compressor] | + | - Ensure the compressor has been recently drained. |
- Ensure the compressor is on and air is coming out near the lens by feeling it with your hand. | - Ensure the compressor is on and air is coming out near the lens by feeling it with your hand. | ||
- If there are any problems, stuff doesn' | - If there are any problems, stuff doesn' | ||
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===== Monitoring ===== | ===== Monitoring ===== | ||
- | We've installed a nodeMCU on the wall which is monitoring | + | We've installed a nodeMCU on the wall which is monitoring the temperature in the vent tube and the position of the blast gate. The recent temperature |
- | You can also subscribe to hmslasermonitor on [[https:// | + | You can also subscribe to hmslasermonitor on [[https:// |
There are various commands you can send to the bot, including one to get an update of the current vent conditions. | There are various commands you can send to the bot, including one to get an update of the current vent conditions. |