What we’re about
Bitraf opened on March 1st 2012, and is Norway's largest hackerspace and makerspace. We cover a wide range of creative activities: electronics, wood- and metalwork, 3D printing, laser cutting, sewing, molding/casting, costume making and a whole lot of other things. More information at http://bitraf.no
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See all- Lasercutter: basic use and safetyBrenneriveien 9, Oslo
This course is for paying Bitraf members only. If you are not a paying member, sign up for membership at https://bitraf.no/# before the course.
If you want to make precise cuts in thin materials, a laser cutter may just be what you need.
Bitraf has 2 laser cutters capable of cutting lines and engraving patterns in wood, plastic, fabric, leather and more. It's entirely possible to do dangerous and harmful things with the cutter. Therefore it is mandatory to complete a laser-course at Bitraf before using the machinery. During this course we will look at the whole process from a simple and quick design project to a finished object.To create cutting files you can use programs such as Illustrator, Inkscape, Fusion 360 or Rhino. Both Inkscape and Fusion can be installed for free; https://inkscape.org/en, https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/overview. For Fusion, sign up for «Start-Up or Educational licensing». During this course we will use Bitraf's PC so bringing your own laptop is optional.
Documentation for the laser can be found at
https://wiki.bitraf.no/wiki/Laser
https://wiki.bitraf.no/wiki/Laser-steg
https://paper.dropbox.com/doc/Lasercutter-Guidelines-of-use--Bu19hdZzo6KoAg6AlpgjTMPgAg-SJmzPpa01ts2cHiMjybQEThe software we use on the lasers is called Lightburn.
https://lightburnsoftware.com
Please look through the plethora of tutorials available on youtube and their website - you can download the software to your own laptop before the course too.The course will be in English,
• These courses tend to fill up. If you realize that you can't attend after signing up, please RSVP 'no' to sign off asap, so that someone else can take your spot.
• The course starts at 17:00 precisely in the lab (tables next to the kitchen). You are welcome to come earlier to grab coffee etc before the course starts. Be sure to be on time, if you come late as you will miss important information essential to complete the course, and not get certified to use the machines.
• Because of high expenses and running costs for the laser, you need to be a paying member of Bitraf to attend this course. Please join Bitraf at http://bitraf.no/join before signing up to the course.
• The course starts with a group theory presentation (about 45 min), then practical training that can take up to an hour each. You will be added to the 'TOOLS' tool access system at this point, meaning you will have everything you need to start using the lasers straight away. You are free to leave after the practical part.Please join Bitraf Slack workspace and register for the bitraf google calendar before attending the course:
Click here to join Bitraf’s slack workspace
https://bitraf.no/slack-invite/
Click here for how to join Bitraf's google group
https://wiki.bitraf.no/wiki/Booking - Band saw: basic use and safetyBrenneriveien 9, Oslo
Details
This course is for paying Bitraf members only. If you are not a paying member, sign up for membership at https://bitraf.no/# before the course.
Band saws are ideal for cutting curves and intricate shapes in wood. They can also be used for ripping lumber to size, resawing, and cutting joints. Using the band saw can can be dangerous and harmful. Therefore, it is mandatory to complete a band saw-course at Bitraf before operating the machinery. Although band saws are generally considered safer than table saws, any machine with a moving blade must be taken seriously. Band saws generate noise while cutting, and their blades can be just as dangerous as spinning table saw blades, though with a lower risk of kickback. During this course, you will learn how to use the band saw safely.
Norwegian documentation for the band saw can be found here;
Norsk wiki, English wikiImportant information:
• These courses tend to fill up. If you realize that you can't attend after signing up, please RSVP 'no' to sign off asap, so that someone else can take your spot.
• The course starts at 17:00 precisely in the wood workshop. You are welcome to come earlier to grab coffee etc before the course starts. Be sure to be on time, if you come late you will miss important information essential to complete the course, and not get certified to use the machines.
• Because of high expenses and running costs for the machines at Bitraf, you need to be a paying member of Bitraf to attend this course. Please join Bitraf at http://bitraf.no/join before signing up to the course.
• The course starts with a group theory presentation, then practical training. At the end of the course you will be added to the 'TOOLS' tool access system at this point, meaning you will have everything you need to start using the band saw.Please join Bitraf Slack workspace and register for the bitraf google calendar before attending the course:
Click here to join Bitraf’s slack workspace
https://bitraf.no/slack-invite/
Click here for how to join Bitraf's google group
https://wiki.bitraf.no/wiki/Booking - Shopbot CNC theory and practicalBitraf, Oslo
This course is necessary for new users of the Shopbot CNC at Bitraf to establish baseline knowledge & safety standards that everyone can expect from each other.
It will be held in English.
This course is fills up quickly - be the person that signs up and takes the opportunity to join a course seriously. If you don't turn up, you take away the opportunity to learn from someone else. Book the course time & date in your calendar, even if you're on the wait list. It is very common to get bumped up as the course date/time approaches.
Signing up to the wait list means you take on the responsibility to check the event daily (even on the day of/hours before the event) and the possibility to turn up at short notice. If you know it's likely you won't have the time anymore, please change your RSVP to 'no' to remove yourself from the wait list as soon as you're aware.
Don't cancel last minute
** IMPORTANT **
This course is for paying Bitraf members only. It's a free course, but if you RSVP 'yes' and don't actually show up, you'll be fined 300 kroner, as an extra compensation to the course organizer.Norwegian and English documentation for the CNC Shopbot machine can be found at
https://wiki.bitraf.no/wiki/ShopBot
https://paper.dropbox.com/doc/Shopbot-CNC-Practical-Course--CPuhw4ZeIcusxBHmxQHNSskPAg-oloV0VUdz7KmXWh7OTA9KWe start in the lab for the theory and move up to the practical section in the workshop after.
Things to do before the course;
- Install Dropbox (for transferring files to the CNC machine as memory cards or USB sticks cannot be used)
- Be part of Bitrafs 'google group'
Click here for how to join Bitraf's google group! - Join Bitrafs slack channel
https://bitraf.no/slack-invite/
It's an advantage if you look through the Shopbot tutorial videos:
Shopbot Training TutorialsUpon completion of course you will have Shopbot CNC access via the p2k16 ‘TOOLS’ system. This enables use of the machine to be logged.
Thank you for your time and future attention.
