--- layout: presentation title: FOOBAR --Week N-- description: Accessibility class: middle, center, inverse --- background-image: url(img/people.png) .left-column50[ # Welcome to the Future of Access Technologies Week N, FOOBAR {{site.classnum}}, {{site.quarter}} ] --- name: normal layout: true class: --- # Important Reminder ## This is an important reminder ## Make sure zoom is running and recording!!! ## Make sure captioning is turned on --- [//]: # (Outline Slide) # Learning Goals for today --- # Some key things to know about Laser Cutting .left-column50[ We're using a [Glowforge](https://glowforge.com/). - It takes SVGs as input - It can engrave, cut, etc - We're providing plywood, 3mm thick [double check with calipers] ] .right-column50[ Software options - Powerpoint: Can even [merge shapes](https://www.indezine.com/products/powerpoint/learn/shapes/2016/shape-union.html). Probably best for total beginners if you have it. - [Adobe Illustrator](https://www.adobe.com/products/illustrator.html). Best for most tasks if you have it - [AutoCAD](https://www.autodesk.com/products/autocad/overview?term=1-YEAR&tab=subscription) (free for students). Probably overkill - [Inkscape](https://www.autodesk.com/products/autocad/overview?term=1-YEAR&tab=subscription) (free). Best free option ] --- # What can you do? .left-column40[ ![:img Illustration of cutting scoring and engraving first with those words and then with stars. Cutting cuts a hole; Scoring outlines something; and Engraving burns it into the wood, 70%, width](img/3dprinting/laser-Cut-Score-Engrave.png) ] .right-column60[ Cutting: Makes a hole. - Any line can be cut Scoring: Doesn't cut all the way through. - Again, any line Engraving: Burns. Can do greyscale. - Expand with fill - Images. Make sure they're not too dark. ] --- # Essential Measurements The amount of wood removed by the laser cutter as it burns through the wood. Should always test for each new type of wood and wood thickness [Instructable](https://www.instructables.com/How-to-Adjust-for-Wood-Thickness-and-Kerf-on-a-Las/) on how to do this Only an issue if you're making a box or something else that has to assemble Use calipers to measure! --- # Your process .left-column50[ Measure thrice Make an svg Print it on paper Cut it out and check your measurements AGAIN ] .right-column50[ Decorate Save to SVG - First "expand" (if needed) - Include mm as units - Include images ] --- # The End!