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- Learn to use Bitrafs lasercutters (English)Brenneriveien 9, Oslo
Note: This course is for paying Bitraf members only. If you’re not yet a member, please sign up before registering: https://bitraf.no/join.
### Course Overview
Learn to safely and effectively use Bitraf’s two laser cutters for cutting and engraving wood, some plastics, real leather, natural fabrics, and more. Lasercutters are powerful and can be hazardous if misused. Completion of this mandatory certification course is required before using the machines independently at Bitraf.
You’ll follow the complete workflow—from quick design preparation to finished object—so you can confidently create your own projects.### What You’ll Learn
- Lasercutter and process theory
- Safe operation of Bitraf’s laser cutters
- Machine setup and cutting/engraving workflow using Lightburn
### Format & Schedule
- Language: English
- Location: Sewing room at Bitraf (Saturday 5th July)
- Start time: 12:00 sharp — please arrive early for coffee and setup - if you're late: you either won't get some critical information and therefore won't be certified, or someone else might take your place! Bottom line, don't be late, treat the course seriously and respect others' time.
- Duration: We start with approx 1hr of theory in the sewing room altogether, then 2 people at a time will take the practical - taking around 1 hour for each group of 2. You may leave after your practical training is complete
### What to Bring
- Your own laptop with one of these installed:
- Illustrator (14 day free trial)
- Inkscape (Free download)
- Fusion 360 (Free Start-Up/Educational license)
- Rhino (3 month free trial)
- Bitraf has a PC available if you can’t bring a laptop.
- We use Lightburn on our laser cutters. Download it in advance and check out their tutorials: Lightburn. Bitraf members get a discount code!
### Before the Course
- Become a paying Bitraf member: Join Bitraf
- Join the Bitraf Slack workspace: Slack Invite
- Register with the Bitraf Google Calendar/Group: Booking Guide
- Review our laser documentation:
- Laser Overview
- Laser Step-by-Step
- Guidelines of Use
### Additional Notes
- Spots fill up fast. If you realise you can’t attend after signing up, please update your RSVP immediately so others can join.
- After completing the course, you’ll get access in the TOOLS system and can start booking and using the lasers straight away!
- 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 sewing room upstairs for the theory and continue 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.
- Learn to use Bitraf's Table SawBitraf, Oslo
This course is necessary for everyone who wants access to the table saw at Bitraf - beginner and experienced users - to establish baseline knowledge & standards that everyone can expect of each other.
This course is very popular - 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 time off in your calendar, even if you're on the waitlist. It is very common to get bumped up as the course date/time approaches.
Signing up to the waitlist means you take on the responsibility to check the event daily (even on the 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' as soon as you're aware.
The intention of the course is to develop safe working practices for the safety of you, others at Bitraf, and the machine. This is required knowledge that must put into use each time you use the table saw to be safe and excellent to each other.
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YOU are responsible for yourself, Bitraf has no liability if you are injured.
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.
3 people per course
It is a 5-part course with a small break, taking approx 4 hours
This course is in English
The course starts in the sewing room for the theory part, them we move to the workshop.
Things to have ready for course:
- Dust Mask (buy in Bitmart if needed)
- Eye and Hearing protection (Bitraf has if you don't)
- A mind of giving what you have - time, an open mind, an attitude of learning/sharing
Upon completion of course you will have table saw access via the p2k16 ‘TOOLS’ system. This enables use of the machine to be logged.
Thanks for your time and future attention
