BOSS 100 LS3655 LASER
This is a heavy-duty CO2 laser cutter and engraver with a large work area of 48" x 36", with a pass-through. This tool was purchased for the Cedar Valley Makerspace, thanks in part by Black Hawk Gaming.
This machine can be used when you become a subscription member at Cedar Valley Makers. We offer a required machine orientation that is required before first use, and that orientation is available anytime as a refresher for free.
Please note that you can request free access to this tool when working on projects with school-age children, just email us at info@cedarvalleymakers.org.
Learn how to create a digital design file, learn what gcode is, and determine the different requirements for cutting or engraving different types of material.
Included below are the manufacturer's resources and guides. Please note that the operations manual includes instructions for Lightburn, which can be used to design simple projects and also works as the laser control interface.
The following documents are great resources as you hone your skills:
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Inkscape is a free, open-source digital design tool for laser projects
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MakerCase.io is a very popular web tool that allows you to quickly create a box or project enclosure file, which can then be opened in Inkscape or another design program for further customization
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Check out this link on how to use Gimp to prepare an image for better raster results
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Raster engraving is something that can be done on this machine. The following video has good information on engraving.
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Please note that the make and model is different than the Boss LS3655, so make some test cuts to determine the best results before committing them to your project.
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CVM has a higher power CO2 laser, so power and speed settings may vary for the same results. See the material setting link above and select 100 Watt as the starting point from the BOSS material guide.
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Important material information timestamps in the below video:
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Image Prep at 1:56
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Wood at 14:00
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Acrylic at 17:00
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Leather at 21:20
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Stone at 23:45
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Glas at 27:00
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Ceramics at 29:21
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Metals at 30:21
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