|
|
Post by gedditoffme on Oct 20, 2018 3:56:59 GMT
Hello,
A makerspace opened near me with a laser cutter. Has anyone managed to laser cut tokens for themselves? Are there any designs / templates around to use?
I haven't used a laser cutter before, so unsure how easy it would be or what file formats I'd need.
|
|
|
|
Post by Soul Samurai on Oct 20, 2018 19:07:43 GMT
Interesting. STL is a pretty standard format for this sort of thing I believe, but you should really be asking the place that will do the cutting. Well, it's usually easy enough to convert files between different formats.
|
|
|
|
Post by gedditoffme on Oct 20, 2018 22:16:21 GMT
Yeah, assume I can convert easily enough, more looking for the templates or patterns. Maker Space only opened yesterday and training tough to organise so far. Already have a database of abilities & descriptions from some paper tokens I've worked on, so hopefully can plug that into a generic pattern and go for it  |
|
|
|
Post by scarecrow on Oct 29, 2018 18:38:35 GMT
Most makerspaces, particularly with expensive equipment like (some) 3d printers, CNC machines, laser cutters, etc have mandatory training and the like before you're even allowed to sign up and use it.
There are lots of programs available that create file types that laser cutters will run, your makerspace might have a particular file type that they want to use, usually that will be dependent on the program types available on the computer that the laser cutter is hooked up to.
I would check on those things first, since any advice you get here may not be applicable at all to your unique situation.
|
|
|
|
Post by gedditoffme on Nov 11, 2018 4:12:12 GMT
NP - Was only at the opening of the makerspace on the day I posted this, and still haven't seen any training sessions (I've asked, but they don't seem too organised) Assume I'll be able to easily print measuring sticks and the like as well there. But will never know 'til they can get it together |
|
psyllus
Junior Strategist
Posts: 119
|
Post by psyllus on Nov 19, 2018 1:51:12 GMT
 Here's the MkII Legion tokens I made ages ago on a laser engraver. Had to do it from scratch, but it was well worth the time and effort. If you go this route, take your time. Don't rush it. Program the machine to go slowly so you can get nice, crisp lettering. This makes it much easier to read from across the table. EDIT: For reference, the Feat token is 40mm and the Host tokens are 30mm. |
|
