LASER BASICS

Our laser cutter requires training to use. Please check the schedule of events for training opportunities under What's Going On? to see if there is an upcoming class.  If there is not, you can schedule a 1/2 hour training session under Get Checked Out on a Machine

Follow these general steps to move from idea to cut object:

1. Convert the image to line art
   
2. Decide which lines and areas are cuts, engraving, or filled in areas.
   
3. Import the image into RDWorks
   
4. Lay out the action in RDWorks
   
5. Save the cut program to a jump drive or cloud drive.
   
6. Schedule time for the cutting
   
7. Show up at Cyberia and load the cut program from out local computers.

You should save time by preparing your cut program before scheduling Laser Cutter time. 

To Help with that, you can download the software (Windows only) from the Manufacturer HERE.  The file downloads as a .rar file, so you may need 7zip to unpack it.

Also, there is a version of the manual that has been translated into English by people who use that software.  An older version of the manual can be downloaded here: RDWorks Manual.pdf.

Boss Laser has also written a good manual for the software and hardware.

For help, tutorials, and useful files, visit the forums at RDWorks Labs, watch the YouTube playlist, or reach out.