diff --git a/week2/Readme.md b/week2/Readme.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..b0310b9 --- /dev/null +++ b/week2/Readme.md @@ -0,0 +1,24 @@ +Week 2 Laser + +This week we focus on tools, and we learn about images. + +1. Coordinate system + +Last week we used the Absolute Coordinates system. This week we get some practice using the *Current Position*, as well as *User Origin*. + +Additionally, we will learn how the *Print and Cut* feature can be used to recover cuts that may have gotten out of alignment. + +2. Tools + +We will create a *speed/power grid* that we can use any time we are working with a new material in order to tune our settings. This tool will help us to find pleasing levels of "grayscale" that we can use in our fills. + +Learn to create a *settings library* that you can save and keep for your use. + +Exercise: Fake Transparency +Overlap two fills. Learn to create a boolean difference between them. Use selections from your speed/power grid to make it look like the overlapping fills have transparency. + +3. Images + +Learn the difference between grayscale images and dithered images. Learn when is the best time to use each. + +Dithered images are technically black-and-white images that "fake" grayscale via the patterns they employ. These are good on all materials, including those that have a very narrow flashpoint, such as acrylic. (Grayscale does NOT react well on acrylic) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/week2/docs/Images in Lightburn.pdf b/week2/docs/Images in Lightburn.pdf new file mode 100644 index 0000000..6fc0830 Binary files /dev/null and b/week2/docs/Images in Lightburn.pdf differ