ROC-SCE: Intro to Laser Cutter

What You'll Learn

This intro class is all about how to use the laser cutter. A laser cutter is a rapid prototyping machine that uses a CO2 laser beam for cutting and etching precise shapes out of wood, plastic and other rigid materials.

Skills Covered

Important Information

For all classes:

- Bring a notebook, writing instrument, and a flashdrive to download manuals & save work.

- Students will be required to sign Hacker Lab's general liability waiver prior to the start of the class.

- This class is run in partnership with Sierra Community Education, additional Hacker Lab courses may be required in order to be certified to use Hacker Lab equipment for personal projects.

- For issues with ticketing, rescheduling, etc. please contact Sierra Community Education through their website, http://sierracommunityed.org/ .

- This class is intended as a getting started / safety / introductory class and does not provide industry recognized certifications.

For Makerspace/Shop classes:

- Closed toe shoes or leather boots are ideal, and student wearing open toed shoes will not be permitted to participate.

- Don’t wear anything that you don’t mind getting dirty.

- Bring safety glasses/hearing protection if you have them.

- Long hair must be tied back.