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1 1  Much like 3D printers, waterjet cutters need a slicing program to convert vector files into movement instructions for a given machine. Our program of choice is [[WazerCam>>https://wam.wazer.com/wazercam]], as it's UI is intuitive, the most important settings are readily available, and it's easy to set up for new users.
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3 -== Installation ==
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5 ---Versions of Lightburn for Windows, Linux, and Mac OS are available at their [[downloads page>>url:https://lightburnsoftware.com/pages/download-trial]]. Every **new** user is allowed a free 30 day trial period with full access to all features. After that, a **lifetime** license key can be purchased for $120 [[here>>url:https://lightburnsoftware.com/products/lightburn-dsp]]. You can always access Lightburn on the computers in the RPS for free. Students with a reservation for a laser cutter may also come in to prepare their file on one of our workstations beforehand. During laser-training, we will walk you through using Lightburn, and we are always here to help should any issues arise.--
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7 7  == Setting up for RPS use ==
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9 -==== New Device Setup ====
5 +=== Opening WazerCam ===
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11 -Download the setup file [[here>>url:https://wiki.rapidprototypingstudio.com/learning/laser1.lbdev]]. Open Lightburn, click //Import//, and select the //Laser 1// file. Alternatively, use the step-by-step instructions below to set up your laser device.
7 +Open WazerCam website, [[WazerCam>>url:https://wam.wazer.com/wazercam]] , and enter the following login information.
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13 -Machine controller type: **Ruida**
9 +**Username:** RPSpublic
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15 -Working area: **1400x900mm (XY)**
11 +**Password:** RPSpublic
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17 -Connection Method: **Packet/USB**
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29 -==== Additional Setup ====
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31 -Job origin: **Back Right (upper right)**
32 -Start From: **User Origin**
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34 -[[image:lightburn_2.png]]
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36 -Download the **material settings** with this link: [[Lightburn Library Material Settings>>url:https://wiki.rapidprototypingstudio.com/machines/lightburn_library_material_settings.clb]]. You can import these settings to Lightburn as part of the setup process. Click //Library// in the bottom right then click //Load// to load this file. All material settings should import to your library. To change the material type, click the desired material and click //Assign//.
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38 -If you will be using Lightburn more in the future, "linking" materials to certain colors has proven to be useful. Highlight the shape and click //Link//. This will allow you to assign colors to different materials, thicknesses, and cuts/engravings.
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40 40  == Usage ==
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42 42  Compared to 3D printing, the slicing process is quite simple, as there are far less parameters to take into account. Despite that, using the laser still requires utmost caution, as improper settings will lead to ineffective cutting at best, and will start a fire at worst.