Epilog Helix Laser Cutter - Revision history

Jschrempp: Jschrempp moved page Epilog Helix to Epilog Helix Laser Cutter: to help search

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Jschrempp moved page Epilog Helix to Epilog Helix Laser Cutter: to help search

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Jschrempp: /* Do you want to cut a vector more than one time? Make a copy! */

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Do you want to cut a vector more than one time? Make a copy!

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	=== Do you want to cut a vector more than one time? Make a copy! ===		=== Do you want to cut a vector more than one time? Make a copy! ===
	* The Epilog will cut all vectors once, so if you layer a shape on top of itself (and use the same color if you are in Color Mapping mode) you will get an extra cut		* The Epilog will cut all vectors once, so if you layer a shape on top of itself (and use the same color if you are in Color Mapping mode) you will get an extra cut

			=== Vector Cutting with Adobe Illustrator ===
			* The line weight needs to be set to .072 pt. BUT you have to go into Settings and re-set the path units to "Points" even though it may already be displayed as such. The final screen looks exactly the same but after manually setting it to 'inches' then back to 'points' we got vectors cutting on the Epilogue.

	== Documentation ==		== Documentation ==

Amylee: /* Tips / Tricks specific to the Helix */

2025-06-30T21:52:33Z

Tips / Tricks specific to the Helix

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	== Tips / Tricks specific to the Helix ==		== Tips / Tricks specific to the Helix ==
	* To perform more than one cut/raster operation use Color Mapping
	* Is your design not being cut? Are you sure you set the line weights right but the laser doesn't seem to be working? Does it beep and the display just says "Done"?		=== To perform more than one cut/raster operation use Color Mapping ===
	** Check that your document is in ''inches''! (No, it's not enough just to check the ruler units.)		Is your design not being cut? Are you sure you set the line weights right but the laser doesn't seem to be working? Does it beep and the display just says "Done"?
	** Ensure your line weights are less than 0.001"		* Check that your document is in ''inches''! (No, it's not enough just to check the ruler units.)
	** Make a new document ''in inches'' and copy your design over if you need to		* Ensure your line weights are less than 0.001"
	* Are some of your cuts burning through the material but other parts of the design are not?		* Make a new document ''in inches'' and copy your design over if you need to
	** Make sure your material is flat
	** Use tape or a weight (''be very sure the laser head won't collide with the weight'') to keep the material down		=== Are some of your cuts burning through the material but other parts of the design are not? ===
	** Make sure the compressed air isn't blowing your material around		* Make sure your material is flat
	** Make sure the bed is relatively flat, or put a supporting piece under it		* Use tape or a weight (''be very sure the laser head won't collide with the weight'') to keep the material down
	** Temporarily set the home coordinate in the center of the material and focus there before setting the home back		* Make sure the compressed air isn't blowing your material around
	** Or use a little more power because the beam will be more unfocused		* Make sure the bed is relatively flat, or put a supporting piece under it
	* Do you want to cut a vector more than one time? Make a copy!		* Temporarily set the home coordinate in the center of the material and focus there before setting the home back
	** The Epilog will cut all vectors once, so if you layer a shape on top of itself (and use the same color if you are in Color Mapping mode) you will get an extra cut		* Or use a little more power because the beam will be more unfocused

			=== Do you want to cut a vector more than one time? Make a copy! ===
			* The Epilog will cut all vectors once, so if you layer a shape on top of itself (and use the same color if you are in Color Mapping mode) you will get an extra cut

	== Documentation ==		== Documentation ==

Amylee at 21:51, 30 June 2025

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	Unlike Lightburn, if you want to cut different layers and designs in the same session you need to differentiate each vector+raster operation using a different color.		Unlike Lightburn, if you want to cut different layers and designs in the same session you need to differentiate each vector+raster operation using a different color.
	* Ensure that your document uses RGB color mode (not CMYK)		* Ensure that your document uses RGB color mode (not CMYK)
	* Open the print dialog, Epilog preferences, Color ~~Settings~~ tab		* Open the print dialog, Epilog preferences, Color Mapping tab
	* Note that there are defaults for red (hex code #FF0000), green (#00FF00), blue (#0000FF), and more. You can create new colors if you like.		* Note that there are defaults for red (hex code #FF0000), green (#00FF00), blue (#0000FF), and more. You can create new colors if you like.
	* Each color lets you do one vector and one raster operation		* Each color lets you do one vector and one raster operation
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	** Temporarily set the home coordinate in the center of the material and focus there before setting the home back		** Temporarily set the home coordinate in the center of the material and focus there before setting the home back
	** Or use a little more power because the beam will be more unfocused		** Or use a little more power because the beam will be more unfocused
			* Do you want to cut a vector more than one time? Make a copy!
			** The Epilog will cut all vectors once, so if you layer a shape on top of itself (and use the same color if you are in Color Mapping mode) you will get an extra cut

	== Documentation ==		== Documentation ==

Amylee at 21:50, 30 June 2025

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 * links to specific BossLaser videos
 * [[Laser Cutters|Information common to all lasers]]
 == Tips / Tricks specific to the Helix ==

Amylee: /* Tips / Tricks specific to the Helix */

2025-06-30T21:29:13Z

Tips / Tricks specific to the Helix

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	** Ensure your line weights are less than 0.001"		** Ensure your line weights are less than 0.001"
	** Make a new document ''in inches'' and copy your design over if you need to		** Make a new document ''in inches'' and copy your design over if you need to
			* Are some of your cuts burning through the material but other parts of the design are not?
			** Make sure your material is flat
			** Use tape or a weight (''be very sure the laser head won't collide with the weight'') to keep the material down
			** Make sure the compressed air isn't blowing your material around
			** Make sure the bed is relatively flat, or put a supporting piece under it
			** Temporarily set the home coordinate in the center of the material and focus there before setting the home back
			** Or use a little more power because the beam will be more unfocused

	== Documentation ==		== Documentation ==

Amylee at 21:24, 30 June 2025

2025-06-30T21:24:53Z

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	== Tips / Tricks specific to the Helix ==		== Tips / Tricks specific to the Helix ==
	* To perform more than one cut/raster operation use Color Mapping		* To perform more than one cut/raster operation use Color Mapping
			* Is your design not being cut? Are you sure you set the line weights right but the laser doesn't seem to be working? Does it beep and the display just says "Done"?
			** Check that your document is in ''inches''! (No, it's not enough just to check the ruler units.)
			** Ensure your line weights are less than 0.001"
			** Make a new document ''in inches'' and copy your design over if you need to

	== Documentation ==		== Documentation ==

Amylee at 14:30, 30 June 2025

2025-06-30T14:30:23Z

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	== Specifics ==		== Specifics ==
	* 45 Watt		* 45 Watt
	* 24" x 18" bed (600 ~~x 450~~ mm)		* 18" x 24" bed (450 x 600 mm)
	* vents to a filter. No MDF, leather, or other smokey/smelly materials.		* vents to a filter. No MDF, leather, or other smokey/smelly materials.
	* on long term loan to MN		* on long term loan to MN

Amylee at 14:29, 30 June 2025

2025-06-30T14:29:57Z

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	== Specifics ==		== Specifics ==
	* 45 Watt		* 45 Watt
	* 18" x 24" bed		* 24" x 18" bed (600 x 450 mm)
	* vents to a filter. No MDF, leather, or other smokey/smelly materials.		* vents to a filter. No MDF, leather, or other smokey/smelly materials.
	* on long term loan to MN		* on long term loan to MN