Pre-sketch
Inventor
Using Inventor for this the maze was quite easy. All I had to do was create paths on a 8.5 X 11 workspace. My maze isn't the most complicated or hard but it does the work.
Fusion 360
After creating the maze in Inventor, I loaded it into Fusion 360 so then the router could read it and cut it out. To do this, I used the 2D contour process, Finally, I checked that the router would be able to cut this out by simulating the process.
Once I finished setting up my maze in Fusion 360, I saved the file to my class flash drive. I then took the flash drive and opened my file up on the router computer. I took the brushes off and set up the stock box to the appropriate spot. I then zeroed X and Y. I used the sensor for Z and clicked "sense Z zero" on the computer.
Engraving
I used Inventor to then engrave my name into my brake part. I used a special shade of blue and a stroke of .0001. This will then engrave my name in the part.
Final Project
Summary
I learned a lot of things during this project. First, I learned how to use the laser again. It had been awhile since I used the laser prior to this project. I also learned that setting up to router was hard at first, but then easy once I actually did it. I also learned that Fusion 360 is a complicated software but easy if you follow the handout.