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'''The Kaitian CM1309''' is Noisebridge's BIG laser cutter. It was so big that walls had to be removed to get it through the door from our elevator at [[2169]].
'''RELATED:''' ''This page contains information about Noisebridge's Kaitian laser.''
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[[Image:Kaitian.jpg|thumb|400px|right|Kaitian CM1309]]
[[Image:Kaitian.jpg|thumb|400px|right|Kaitian CM1309]]
''This page contains information about Noisebridge's Kaitian 100W laser. You might be looking for [[Laser_Cutter/Full_Spectrum_Laser_40W|Full Spectrum Laser]], our older laser cutter, or information about our [[Resources/Network#Monkeybrains_Wireless_Link|gigabit laser uplink to the internet]].''


'''Some friends of Noisebridge from China have donate a really nice brand new, fully supported, laser cutter to Noisebridge!'''
'''Some friends of Noisebridge from China have donate a really nice brand new, fully supported, laser cutter to Noisebridge!'''


In February of 2016 we were approached by [http://www.kaitianlaser.com/ Beijing Kaitian Tech. Co., Ltd], after Mitch gave them a tour of Noisebridge they offered us a new 100w laser cutter as a donation (with the stipulation of us taking care of shipping costs). As of July 1st 2016 (and after a crazy adventure involving a rental truck, a forklift, and a lot of Indian pizza), we now have the laser in house. Please check out our action items to see what needs to happen next.
'''You need training to use this laser; see the [[Laser Manual]] for details.'''
 
=Current Action Items=
* Review what else needs to happen to get the laser installed and the area in the Sparkle Forge it sits in happy
* Source some computer gear and a new monitor
** Rubin has a plan for a pair of Intel NUCs (running Windows for reliability and Linux for hackability) and have it securly mounted to monitor
* Start the process of documentation
** Safety
** Training
** Materials
** Donations for laser time and expendables
** How to schedule time
** How to actually use the damn thing
* Discussion about ACL
* Some work to better figure out the laser software
* Fundraising for the remainder of the $4000 plus extra for expendables


====Done Items====
In February of 2016 we were approached by [http://www.kaitianlaser.com/ Beijing Kaitian Tech. Co., Ltd], after Mitch gave them a tour of Noisebridge they offered us a new 100w laser cutter as a donation (with the stipulation of us taking care of shipping costs). As of July 1st 2016 (and after a crazy adventure involving a rental truck, a forklift, and a lot of Indian pizza), we now have the laser in house. Please check out our action items to see what needs to happen next.  
* Get someone who knows enough about structural engineering to look at the place we want to use the laser cutter at Noisebridge, and let us know if the floor can handle the 1,000 pounds weight of the machine.
* Raise $4,000 for shipping, import tax, and warranty maintenance charge.  This will get the laser to us, and give us full support from Kaitian.
** We've raised about $1500 so far
* Build a room for it, with some sound insulation and ventilation that can handle the fumes.
** The laser current lives in the Sparkle Forge.
* Come up with a plan for the room, and raise funds for buildout of the room.


=Specs=
=Specs=
====Machine====
====Machine====
* Laser: 100W
* Laser: 150W (upgraded the tube)
* Working area: 1300mm × 900mm × 210mm / 51.1811in × 35.4331in × 8.26772in
* Working area: 1300mm × 900mm × 210mm / 51.1811in × 35.4331in × 8.26772in
* Table size: 1360mm × 1080mm / 53.54331in × 42.51969in
* Table size: 1360mm × 1080mm / 53.54331in × 42.51969in
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* Looks very similar to the CW5000 so that user manual may be helpful https://noisebridge.net/wiki/File:CW_5000-5200_UserManual.pdf
* Looks very similar to the CW5000 so that user manual may be helpful https://noisebridge.net/wiki/File:CW_5000-5200_UserManual.pdf


====Exhaust Fan====
====Fume Extractor====
* 12 foot adjustable ventilation duct
We have a fume extractor that needs to be plugged in to its own circuit
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=Resources=
=Resources=
Brochure for the Kaitian CM1309 laser cutter:<br>
Brochure for the Kaitian CM1309 laser cutter:<br>
* [[File:KAITIAN_CM1309_part1of2.pdf|thumb|left|Kaitian CM1309 brochure (part 1 of 2) ''(1.30MB)'']]
* [[File:Kaitian_CM1309_Merged.pdf|thumb|left|Kaitian CM1309 brochure ''(730KB)'']]
* [[File:KAITIAN_CM1309_part2of2.pdf|thumb|left|Kaitian CM1309 brochure (part 2 of 2) ''(855KB)'']]
* [https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Laser_Cutter_Manual_Source_Documents Manual Source Docs]
* [http://www.kaitianlaser.com/2-cutting-engraving-machine-3.html Page!]
* [http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/D2XX.htm Manual Driver]
* [https://www.bosslaser.com/Download_pdf/laser-alignment.pdf Laser Alignment]


=Fundraising=
=Fundraising=

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The Kaitian CM1309 is Noisebridge's BIG laser cutter. It was so big that walls had to be removed to get it through the door from our elevator at 2169.

RELATED: This page contains information about Noisebridge's Kaitian laser.


Kaitian CM1309

Some friends of Noisebridge from China have donate a really nice brand new, fully supported, laser cutter to Noisebridge!

You need training to use this laser; see the Laser Manual for details.

In February of 2016 we were approached by Beijing Kaitian Tech. Co., Ltd, after Mitch gave them a tour of Noisebridge they offered us a new 100w laser cutter as a donation (with the stipulation of us taking care of shipping costs). As of July 1st 2016 (and after a crazy adventure involving a rental truck, a forklift, and a lot of Indian pizza), we now have the laser in house. Please check out our action items to see what needs to happen next.

Specs[edit]

Machine[edit]

  • Laser: 150W (upgraded the tube)
  • Working area: 1300mm × 900mm × 210mm / 51.1811in × 35.4331in × 8.26772in
  • Table size: 1360mm × 1080mm / 53.54331in × 42.51969in
  • Function: Engraving/Cutting
  • Workpiece maximum weight: 25kg / 55.1156lbs
  • Cutting speed (cm/min): ≤4800
  • Resolution ratio: 4000dpi

Chiller[edit]

Fume Extractor[edit]

We have a fume extractor that needs to be plugged in to its own circuit (add details)

Resources[edit]

Brochure for the Kaitian CM1309 laser cutter:

Fundraising[edit]

Pledge here for raising $6,000 buildout for our new laser cutter!

($4K for shipping, import tax, and warranty maintenance charge; $2K for direct room buildout)

Donations to the laser cutter project can be made here (also shows status of donations; currently <$2,500)

Donations are tax deductible