Crookes Radiometer Desk Toy
How-to
elementsbyjon
2024/03/12 20:58 0
Bought a Crookes Radiometer or solar engine from the internet it, had an unatractive plastic base to it.
I cut the base away and turned a new one on my lathe made from Pau Amerello wood.
I then fitted an engraved fibreboard disc in the bottom of the base to complete the project.
Before fitting, I engraved the disc with my logo and information about the science behind the operation of the Radiometer.
I also used a cut layer to cut out the circle.
Basic Information
| MachineLP4 |
| MaterialWood |
| Size40 x 40 mm |
| Material InformationThe disc is made from Medium Density Fibreboard. The base is made from Pau Amerello wood. |
| Software UsedLaserPecker Design Space Android |
| Production Time180 min |
| Engraving Difficulty |
How-to Tutorial
Step 1 Drew a 40mm circular image in designspace.
Drew a 40mm circle in designspace.
Added a text box and modified each line of text to follow the contour of the circle
Added my logo to the design.
Aligned the text box, logo and circle.
Grouped the logo and text on the fill layer.
The circle was put in the cut layer.
Laser was set to do both operations in one job.
Settings 1
| Engraving MethodFill |
| MaterialWood |
| Resolution1 K |
| Power10% |
| Depth15% |
| Pass1 |
| Module Type10 W 450 nm |
| Other ParametersMDF IS 3mm thick |
Settings 2
| Engraving MethodCut |
| MaterialWood |
| Power100% |
| Depth40% |
| Pass6 |
| Module Type10 W 450 nm |
| Other ParametersUsed mutiple passes to reduce smoke damage |
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My Handmade Daily
Atmospheric Decoration
