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* [[User:Leif|Leif]] - $50 | * [[User:Leif|Leif]] - $50 | ||
* [[User:Lizzard|Liz]] - $20 A bit extra for supplies | * [[User:Lizzard|Liz]] - $20 A bit extra for supplies | ||
* [[User:Molly|Molly]] - $25 | |||
There are two cutters we could buy: | |||
* 25" SC series - $300 | |||
* | * 28" MH series - $230 | ||
The MH series is purportedly less reliable than the SC. It has only a 90 day warranty, compared with a 1 year for the SC. The MH also does not support macs. We already have a windows XP machine in the space for the LaserCutter. I spoke to Nicole from Ardent Heavy Industries - she has a MH that has held up very well. | |||
I also expect to write some better control software for Inkscape that uses the serial port. | |||
With $9 for shipping and $20 for a pack of extra blades, that leaves us with $15 or $85 left over for vinyl and transfer tape. |
Revision as of 12:06, 16 January 2013
It was suggested that Noisebridge should have a vinyl cutter, which can be purchased for ~$300.
If you would like to contribute funds toward it, edit this page to add your name to this list:
There are two cutters we could buy:
- 25" SC series - $300
- 28" MH series - $230
The MH series is purportedly less reliable than the SC. It has only a 90 day warranty, compared with a 1 year for the SC. The MH also does not support macs. We already have a windows XP machine in the space for the LaserCutter. I spoke to Nicole from Ardent Heavy Industries - she has a MH that has held up very well.
I also expect to write some better control software for Inkscape that uses the serial port.
With $9 for shipping and $20 for a pack of extra blades, that leaves us with $15 or $85 left over for vinyl and transfer tape.