Thanks for your interest in LAS120: Introduction to the Full Spectrum Pro-Series Laser

Part of the popular Laser Cutting workshop series, this is an intermediate workshop at the University of Wyoming Innovation Wyrkshop makerspace. Please note that immediately after signing up, you'll receive an email with the link and passcode to access the course. LAS120 can be found by enrolling in your local instance of the Maker Access Pass and navigating to Complete a Workshop > Lasers > LAS120: Introduction to the Full Spectrum Pro-Series Laser.

LAS120 teaches you how to use the Full Spectrum Pro-Series 36x24 laser cutter, which can be used to cut and engrave acrylic, plastic, wood, and most standard laser cutting materials. You'll need to attend this course either in-person or online before you can use the Full Spectrum PS36 unsupervised. As part of the LAS120 workshop, you'll learn all about how laser cutters and engravers work, basic laser cutter anatomy, how to operate the PS36 laser cutter hardware and software, and best practices for using Innovation Wyrkshop laser cutters safely and responsibly. By the end of the lesson, you'll have a firm handle on:

1. The inherent risks associated with laser cutting, and how to avoid them
2. General tips and tricks to operate the PS36 safely
3. What materials can be used by our PS36 laser cutter
4. Using the Retina Engrave software

Please make sure to enroll in the Maker Access Pass to ensure you receive a badge at the end of this course. You can use your badges to track what you've learned, show potential employers, and (after earning enough badges) even receive fun perks. Almost all of our equipment requires workshop training and badges before use.