moshidraw questions

[dominic gailgan]

I have a k40 laser engraver with moshidraw and I have some questions about moshidraw.
1 How do I change the speed of lasering?
2 How do I set the depth of engraving?
3 On the final output screen there's a output class box. What is this for?

If there was some decent English instructions for the software it would make things so much easier but the sellers of this machine have been as useful as a helicopter ejection seat.

Any help will be appreciated.

Thanks Dom

[mondo50m]

The speed of the engraving is changed after you select 'output selection'. This will take you to a new page. The speed for engraving is listed on the right hand side and is called "CARVE". Of course, a lower number decreases the speed and the higher the number the faster.
The depth of the engraving is set by changing the power output via the control panel on the machine. If you are engraving at a slow speed, the more power you dial in from the front panel, the deeper the cut.
Maybe someone else can help with the 'output class' as I have no idea. On my machine, it is set at 3.
I hope thisis some help. Any more questions, just ask.
Got it!!
3.1.3 Class III Lasers
Class III lasers and laser systems (medium power) produce radiation that can cause eye damage when viewed directly, or when a specular reflection is viewed. A diffuse reflection is usually not a hazard.


Milt

[dominic gailgan]

Thanks ill have a play with the machine and see what I can do.

Thanks Dom

[cinematic2]

ALL engraving lasers are class IV lasers.
This is basic in safety.

[mondo50m]

Sorry for the misinformation. My laser (cheap Chinese) says 'class 3' when I bring it up. But t makes sense as a class 4 laser is capable of burning skin.

Milt

[antoniou]

how do I rotate in MoshiDraw? help!!!

[antoniou]

I've been looking for a 'rotate button' for hours now

[mondo50m]

I believe that you are going to be looking for hours more, Moshi will only let you rotate text. All rotations and so on must be done in the program that you are using for drawing the file. At least, I do not think it can be done in Moshi.

Milt

[antoniou]

Thanks for your help, moshidraw has to be the worse software I've used.

[hedges2]

Is it possible to cut fabric using Moshidraw, with a k40 laser ? I want to cut out 2 cm x 2 cm shapes in polyester. Anyone know the process ? Help much appreciated.

[mondo50m]

Have you downloaded the new version of Moshidraw? It is 2012.9. If you need a link, just let me know. I have not tried to cut fabric, but I would find out what kind of chemicals or toxins (if any) may be given off when burning polyester. You should be able to get this information on the internet.

Milt

[hedges2]

Thanks for the reply, a link to the new version of Moshi would be very helpfull.