laser_cutter
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This is not a formal proposal, at this point just a collection of possible ideas and whatnot.
Notes:
- Unless a big corporate sponsor is making us a donation or *really* good deal, I'd venture the most we could realistically afford is in the 40W range.
- What will the SHFD think?
Possible lasers
- eBay “K40” style laser
- Pro: Cheap ($4-500?)
- Con: Windows-software only (in stock configuration, anyway)
- Pro: Upgradeable over time (replace electronics w/SmoothieBoard, other improvements)
- GlowForge
- Epilog
- Con: Expensive
- Pro: Really nice
- Full Spectrum Laser
- LaserSaur
- Con: DIY
- Buildlog.net
- Con: DIY
- Random used find
- Con: Used (tube could be just about dead)
- Con:
- Pro: Could be a really good deal
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