The document provides research on different laser cutter models for a project designing an iPad app for kids to use a laser cutter. It includes tables comparing specifications of Epilog, Hurricane, and Universal laser cutters including price, size, power, cooling system, ventilation, and materials that can be cut or engraved. The goal of the project is for kids to have fun creating things they are proud of using the laser cutter.

2. Advisor: Jessica Trybus
Sahana V. Dilara S. Sangyun H. Akshaya V. Regis F. Atulit K.

3. the CLIENT

4. our GOAL
Designing & Developing an iPad application that
allows kids (ages 6-10) to design for the laser
cutter installed at MAKESHOP.

5. our GOAL
Designing & Developing an iPad application that
allows kids (ages 6-10) to design for the laser
cutter installed at MAKESHOP.
what is SUCCESS?
Kids creating things that they are proud of.
Kids having fun making stuff.

6. Pre-production
RESEARCH

7. Games, Apps, Tools and Toys for We even read
books:
Kids

8. Interesting Uses of Laser
Cutting

9. Researching the purchasing decision:
BRAND MODEL PRICE SUPPORT/ LAS SIZE WORK WEIG MOTOR COOLING VENTILATION MATERIALS MATERIALS ENGRAVED PERSON OF CONTACT PROS CONS
MAINTENAN ER (WxDx ING HT TYPE CUT
CE PO H) AREA
WER
Epilog Mini 18 12090 Local support 30W 27.8" x 18" x 70 High- Attach an air compressor External exhaust Wood, Acrylic, Wood, Acrylic, Fabric, Glass, Allegheny Educational Good Support, High prices
Laser 30W 2 Years 26" x 12" lbs. speed, to our included Air Assist or internal Fabric, Delrin, Coated Metals, Ceramic, Systems, Inc. Contact: Quality, Already
13.5" continuo to remove heat and filtration system is Cloth, Leather, Delrin, Dan Walters 1425 approved by
us-loop, combustible gasses from required. There Matte Board, Cloth, Leather, Marble, Freeport schools, Located
DC the cutting surface by is one output port, Melamine, Paper, Matte Board, Melamine, Road Natrona Heights, near from
servo directing a constant 4" in diameter. Mylar, Paper, Mylar, Pressboard, PA 15065 Phone: 724- Pittsburgh, Local
motors stream of compressed air Pressboard, Rubber, 230-2400 | support
across the cutting surface. Rubber, Wood Veneer, Fiberglass, dwalters@alleghenyedu
Wood Veneer, Painted Metals, Tile, Plastic, sys.com Website:
Fiberglass, Cork, Corian, Anodized www.alleghenyedusys.c
Plastic, Cork, Aluminum, Ceramics om
Corian
Epilog Mini 18 13129 Local support 40W 27.8" x 18" x 70 High- Attach an air compressor External exhaust Wood, Acrylic, Wood, Acrylic, Fabric, Glass, Allegheny Educational Good Support, High prices
Laser 40W 2 Years 26" x 12" lbs. speed, to our included Air Assist or internal Fabric, Delrin, Coated Metals, Ceramic, Systems, Inc. Contact: Quality, Already
13.5" continuo to remove heat and filtration system is Cloth, Leather, Delrin, Dan Walters 1425 approved by
us-loop, combustible gasses from required. There Matte Board, Cloth, Leather, Marble, Freeport schools, Located
DC the cutting surface by is one output port, Melamine, Paper, Matte Board, Melamine, Road Natrona Heights, near from
servo directing a constant 4" in diameter. Mylar, Paper, Mylar, Pressboard, PA 15065 Phone: 724- Pittsburgh, Local
motors stream of compressed air Pressboard, Rubber, 230-2400 | support
across the cutting surface. Rubber, Wood Veneer, Fiberglass, dwalters@alleghenyedu
Wood Veneer, Painted Metals, Tile, Plastic, sys.com Website:
Fiberglass, Cork, Corian, Anodized www.alleghenyedusys.c
Plastic, Cork, Aluminum, Ceramics om
Corian
Hurrica Category 2 year 40W 35.4L x 16" x 175 no info CW5000 Water Chiller Air Compressor, paper, wood, paper, wood, plastic, acrylic, John Kasper cheaper prices, 2 located in Las
ne 1 Lisa $8485 unlimited 26w x 12" lbs Exhaust fan plastic, acrylic, cloth, leather, rubber, john@hurricanelasers.c year warranty, Vegas
Laser 40W and warranty 17.75h cloth, leather, fiberglass, cork, glass, metal, om 855-5LASERS water chiller
16x12 $5995 rubber, fiberglass, ceramic, anodized Hours: PST 9:00-6:00 included
Laser (30w) cork aluminum, tile Las Vegas, NV
includes
Water
Chiller
Univer VLS2.30 15300 Warranty 30W 26" x 16" x 70 lbs Stepper Because our laser One 3” external paper, fabric, fabric and leather, glass, Dave Karle Good quality High prices
sal Available Up 14" x 12" sources are air-cooled, no port or optional or plastic, rubber, metal, plastic, rubber, P: (215) 675-4740 reputation,
Laser To 5 Years 25" complicated liquid cooling Computer wood stone, wood C: (215) 317-8339 Smaller design,
System systems are required. Controlled Air Good design, 5
s Cleaner/Cart www.innotech- year warranty
laser.com
Univer VLS3.50 18300 Warranty 40W 34" x 24" x 95 lbs Stepper Because our laser One 3” external paper, fabric, fabric and leather, glass, Dave Karle Good quality High prices
sal Available Up 14" x 12" sources are air-cooled, no port or optional or plastic, rubber, metal, plastic, rubber, P: (215) 675-4740 reputation,
Laser To 5 Years 25" complicated liquid cooling Computer wood stone, wood C: (215) 317-8339 Smaller design,
System systems are required. Controlled Air Good design, 5
s Cleaner/Cart www.innotech- year warranty
laser.com
Full 40W CO2 4060 Only by 40W 31.5" x 12.5" x 70 lbs Stepper Water-cooling and Exhaust-fans, Air- paper, 1/4" acrylic paper, 1/4" acrylic and 1/4" Full Spectrum Laser Cheaper prices located in Las
Spectr
um
Laser
Deluxe
Hobby
Laser
phone 20" x
12"
16" protection system exhaust pipe and 1/4" wood as
well as marking
anodized
aluminum and
Thermark treated
wood as well as marking
anodized aluminum and
Thermark treated metals
LLC
4325 W Patrick Ln Ste
155, Las Vegas, NV
89118
MainTel: 702-605-7402
Vegas, support
only by phone
Full
Spectrum
metals Sales Tel: 702-425-4614
Tech Tel: 702-879-2762
Fax: 650-215-9917
sales@fslaser.com
support@fslaser.com
http://fslaser.com

10. Pre-production
BRAINSTORMING

11. [sheets on walls]

12. 3 Prototype Proposals

13. 2 Preferred by Client

14. Prototyped &
Tested

15. Pre-production
Visiting MAKESHOP

16. Playtest 1 February 17,
18
Shadow Puppet Making & Silkscreen
Printing
What do kids want to draw with crayon to be
cut with scissors?

17. Playtest 1 February 17,
18
Tracing Template Shapes on Paper
Do kids enjoy tracing template shapes?
Do they want to use them? Why?

18. Playtest 1 February 17,
18
What Do Kids Know Already?
What are lasers? What is a
laser cutter?

19. Playtest 2 March 3rd
3 Prototypes: # 1. Finger Drawing
How do kids feel about drawing with fingers on
iPad screen?

20. Playtest 2 March 3rd
3 Prototypes: # 2. Shape Manipulation
Move Move,
Shap Scale
e ,
Point &
s Rotat
e

21. Playtest 2 March 3rd
3 Prototypes: # 3. Set Operations
Do kids
understand
set operations?
(Union,
Intersection,

22. Playtest 2 March 3rd
Color vs. Complexity Test
Which do kids like better? Complexity or
Colors?

23. Playtest 3 March 10th
Merged Finger Drawing & Template
Shapes

24. Playtest 3 March 10th
Merged Finger Drawing & Template
Shapes

25. Pre-production
QUARTERS

26. What faculty said at QUARTERS?
 How long should the experience last?
 Should the design process be limited?
 What sort of things can be done by only a laser cutter?
 Think simple, get rid of the 3D element.
 What about activities (i.e. badge/medal designing)?

27. Pre-production
Laser Cutter at ETC
February 20th

28. Construction
Paper
Laser Intensity: 100% 55% 20%
Cutting Fabric 4 Passes required to cut plastic

29. Production
New Design

30.  Punch shapes
to cut
 Glue removes
 Mock-Up
cut lines
 Finger drawing
is etched

31.  Lazer Cutting

32. Observation Visit
What about our Schedule? Playtest
1/4 1/2 GDC Softs Finals
Week
Spring
Break
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Branding Materials Laser Cutter Setup Implementing
App-LC
Brainstorming Prototyping
communication
Research: Prototyping
Laser Cutter Polishing
Prototyping
Research: Installing
Proto-
Apps and Toys typing App and LC
at CMP
Research: Implementation Implementation
Laser Cutter Works
Prototyping

33. We want to Thank:
For their help so far...

34. Summary
 PROGRESS:
 MAKESHOP added a laser cutter to their toolbox.
 We are implementing a kid-friendly interface for this laser
cutter.
 We were asked not to build a kiosk; we have chosen iPad
instead.
 Implemented and tested a series of 5 prototypes.
 Decided on a design direction for final implementation.
 CHALLENGES:
• Laser cutter maintenance, Input to the laser cutter, Laser cutter
calibration, Schedule
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