Laser — Epilog Zing - Revision history

Warren at 16:07, 24 July 2026

2026-07-24T16:07:22Z

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	~~'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''~~

	~~:'''Laser — THUNDER'''~~
	~~:[[Laser — BOSS\|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#D81F2B">  '''Laser — BOSS'''  </span>]]~~
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Warren: /* Tips */

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Tips

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	==Tips==		==Tips==
	: ☐ '''"kerf"''' refers to the width of a cut (width of material that is removed). ~~This~~ term is also used in woodworking and metalworking.		:☐ '''"kerf"''' refers to the width of a cut (width of material that is removed).
			:☐ The term kerf is also used in woodworking and metalworking (and has the same meaning).

	== Equipment Lists==		== Equipment Lists==

Warren: /* PPM Training */

2026-06-03T21:07:46Z

PPM Training

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	== PPM Training ==		== PPM Training ==
	Our Zing laser does not require using our T.E.S.L.A. Access system. (Our BOSSLASER and Thunder Laser do.)		Our Zing laser does not require using our T.E.S.L.A. Access system. (Our BOSSLASER and Thunder Laser do.)

	===Epilog laser engraver/cutter ===		===Epilog laser engraver/cutter ===

Warren: /* Classes */

2026-05-26T15:00:08Z

Classes

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	~~Some instructors offer one-on-one training that we can help schedule.<br>So, if this time or date does not work with your schedule, please '''[https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/Contact Contact Us]'''~~		== PPM Training ==
			Our Zing laser does not require using our T.E.S.L.A. Access system. (Our BOSSLASER and Thunder Laser do.)
	==PPM Training==
	Our Zing laser does not require using our T.E.S.L.A. Access system. (~~Unlike our~~ BOSSLASER.)

	===Epilog laser engraver/cutter ===		===Epilog laser engraver/cutter ===
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	File:Zing Instruction Sheetv3.pdf\|'''Zing Instruction Sheetv3.pdf'''		File:Zing Instruction Sheetv3.pdf\|'''Zing Instruction Sheetv3.pdf'''
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	<br>		<br>'''DO NOT cut materials with PVC on any of our lasers,''' this will release chlorine gas which is toxic.
	'''DO NOT cut materials with PVC on any of our lasers,''' this will release chlorine gas which is toxic.
	:ALWAYS ensure the work area interior and exterior is clean before and after your work.		:ALWAYS ensure the work area interior and exterior is clean before and after your work.
	:The maximum bed size for vector cutting or raster etching is 16” x 12” or less.		:The maximum bed size for vector cutting or raster etching is 16” x 12” or less.
	<br>		<br>[[Laser Cutting Material Table\|'''Laser Cutting Material Table‏‎''']]
	[[Laser Cutting Material Table\|'''Laser Cutting Material Table‏‎''']]		<br>[[Laser Cutting Acrylic\|'''Laser Cutting Acrylic‏‎''']]
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	[[Laser Cutting Acrylic\|'''Laser Cutting Acrylic‏‎''']]
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	:'''[[Adobe Creative Cloud Tips#Adobe Illustrator Tips\|Adobe Illustrator Tips]]'''		:'''[[Adobe Creative Cloud Tips#Adobe Illustrator Tips\|Adobe Illustrator Tips]]'''

	:'''[[Adobe Creative Cloud Tips#Adobe Photoshop Tips\|Adobe Photoshop Tips]]'''		:'''[[Adobe Creative Cloud Tips#Adobe Photoshop Tips\|Adobe Photoshop Tips]]'''

Warren: /* Design Software */

2026-05-20T18:07:30Z

Design Software

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	==='''Design Software'''===		==='''Design Software'''===

	:'''[[Adobe Creative Cloud Tips#Adobe Illustrator Tips\|Adobe Illustrator Tips]]'''		:'''[[Adobe Creative Cloud Tips#Adobe Illustrator Tips\|Adobe Illustrator Tips]]'''

	:'''[[Adobe Creative Cloud Tips#Adobe Photoshop Tips\|Adobe Photoshop Tips]]'''		:'''[[Adobe Creative Cloud Tips#Adobe Photoshop Tips\|Adobe Photoshop Tips]]'''
	~~:'''[[Inkscape Tips]]'''~~

	==='''Printing Software'''===		==='''Printing Software'''===

Warren: /* PPM Policies */

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PPM Policies

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	:'''Avoid reflective material.''' (Avoid cutting or engraving compact discs, for example.)		:'''Avoid reflective material.''' (Avoid cutting or engraving compact discs, for example.)

	:~~Donate~~ for "Wood Sheet for Laser"~~: '''[https://bit.ly/ppmstuff bit.ly/ppmstuff]'''~~		:To donate for "Wood Sheet for Laser" use the Optix app.
	~~:Or, leave donations in a black payment box, or~~ use ~~a QR code~~.

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Warren: /* Equipment Reservations */

2026-05-16T15:47:52Z

Equipment Reservations

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	*Reserve 24 Hours in Advance to Guarantee Equipment.		*Reserve 24 Hours in Advance to Guarantee Equipment.
	*Reservations are given up after 15 minute no show.		*Reservations are given up after 15 minute no show.
	*'''[https://www.pikespeakmakerspace.org/equipment/reserve/ Use this form to sign in (No more paper)]'''
	'''If you don't have a reservation:'''		'''If you don't have a reservation:'''
	*Be sure your job does not run longer than an upcoming reservation or you are expected to stop your job.		*Be sure your job does not run longer than an upcoming reservation or you are expected to stop your job.

Warren at 21:01, 15 May 2026

2026-05-15T21:01:04Z

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	At Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM), '''our ~~two~~ laser engraver/cutters are the most popular tools in the front part of the building.'''		At Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM), '''our laser engraver/cutters are the most popular tools in the front part of the building.'''

	Our Epilog Zing laser requires a reservation to use.		Our Epilog Zing laser requires a reservation to use.

Warren at 19:06, 26 April 2026

2026-04-26T19:06:56Z

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	'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''		'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''

	:'''~~LASER~~ — THUNDER'''		:'''Laser — THUNDER'''
	:[[Laser — BOSS\|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#D81F2B">  '''Laser — BOSS'''  </span>]]		:[[Laser — BOSS\|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#D81F2B">  '''Laser — BOSS'''  </span>]]
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Warren: /* PPM Policies */

2026-03-25T06:48:36Z

PPM Policies

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	:Donate for "Wood Sheet for Laser": '''[https://bit.ly/ppmstuff bit.ly/ppmstuff]'''		:Donate for "Wood Sheet for Laser": '''[https://bit.ly/ppmstuff bit.ly/ppmstuff]'''
	:Or, leave donations in a black payment box, or use a QR code.		:Or, leave donations in a black payment box, or use a QR code.

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