# Laser Resources and Techniques

**URL:** <https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/laser-resources-and-techniques/34475>\
**Category:** Tools\
**Created:** [18 May 2024 09:55 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/laser-resources-and-techniques/34475 "2024-05-18T09:55:23Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![Brendon\_Hatcher](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/brendon_hatcher/32/12769_2.png) [@Brendon\_Hatcher](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Brendon_Hatcher)\
**Post date:** [18 May 2024 09:55 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/laser-resources-and-techniques/34475/1 "2024-05-18T09:55:23Z")

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> The [Laser Tool Page](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/laser-cutter-trotec-speedy-300/14) provides a higher level overview and context for this page.

# YouTube

- The Trotec youtube channels ([USA](https://www.youtube.com/@TrotecLaser), [Canada](https://www.youtube.com/@TrotecLaserCanada))

- [Deep Dive With Dave](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_kbqGpBbU0&list=PLuZHfabM3gIXD0jYU-p6Q7Ze1SiZds92K) - Videos by Trotec showing techniques

- [Trotec Ruby Playlist](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a077ShoRDdI&list=PLuZHfabM3gIUtkJmWOCkoXcbGFa60AV89)

- [Trotec Techniques Playlist](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MNdiVj134s&list=PLuZHfabM3gIWr3nh2AYHKEs-4rVv8npCB)

- [Trotec Laser Hacks Playlist](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuZHfabM3gIVdhoEWLFiNcqhU8HYiVrba)

# Manuals

- [Our Ruby manual](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/trotec-ruby-software-user-manual/20164)
- [Official Ruby guides](https://www.troteclaser.com/en/learn-support/ruby-help)
- [Brendon’s Book](https://www.lasercuttingfundamentals.info/) - deep dive into laser cutting with lots of examples and learning activities.

# Generators

- [makercase.com](http://makercase.com) - Simple box generator
- [festi.info/boxes.py](http://festi.info/boxes.py) - Lots of different generators

# Techniques

Laser users are invited to contribute to a list of laser techniques. Over time, we can develop complete “how to” documents that match the technique to our specific laser, software and other tools.  
**Please only share successful techniques - if you have any questions post in the #Discussion > Discussion (Private) channel and @ lasertechs**

- [Paint Fill on Polished Surfaces](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmWBh1kKIxI)
- [Laser Engrave Masked Unfinished Wood](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6MKN6x_EcQ)
- [Leather Embossing and Debossing Dies with Delrin Plastic](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22CFt53Cbwk)
- [Creating Toolbox Foam Inserts](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaTxvMELTqo)

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**Author:** ![ed\_o](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/ed_o/32/21185_2.png) [@ed\_o](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/ed_o)\
**Post date:** [9 August 2024 09:26 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/laser-resources-and-techniques/34475/2 "2024-08-09T09:26:00Z")

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I found it useful to skip through this Ruby training from Trotec to get a better understanding of the software.  
[https://www.youtube.com/live/f516GsB53U4?si=Avysb\_3cawiq4ukI](https://www.youtube.com/live/f516GsB53U4?si=Avysb_3cawiq4ukI)