Laser Engraved Memorial Plaque Offline Dad Not Forgotten

Instruction
OfflineDad.xcs
OfflineDad
.xcs
Application scenario
Laser processing (30min)
Machine & module
xTool S1
20W
Compatible xTool Machine
New
M2
10W, 20W
F2 Ultra UV
5W
F2
15W
P3
80W
F2 Ultra
40W
F1 Ultra
20W
M1
5W, 10W
D1
5W, 10W, 20W
D1 Pro
5W, 10W, 20W, 40W
P2
55W
F1
10W
S1
10W, 40W
M1 Ultra
10W, 20W
P2S
55W
Material used
1/8"(3mm) Basswood Plywood
gift
7
977

Information

      This design was made in memory of a gamer dad who logged off far too soon. I wanted to create a tribute that felt true to the culture and comfort of growing up in pixels, something that says "we miss you" in the same language he loved. It’s soft, a little bit silly, and achingly sincere. A small token for big loss, especially for those who grieve with controllers in hand and nostalgia in their inventory.
    

Instruction

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Step1: Design Prep

Laser Engraved Memorial Plaque Offline Dad Not Forgotten instruction: step 1 - Design Prep
Preview

Created vectorized design in Adobe Illustrator and exported to Xtool Creative Space. (Already done for you.)
SVG included for those not utilizing Creative Space.

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Step2: Wood Prep and Laser Settings

Laser Engraved Memorial Plaque Offline Dad Not Forgotten instruction: step 2 - Wood Prep and Laser Settings
Preview

Used 3mm basswood. No masking but Air Assist was on high for this one. Settings can be tweaked for denser wood or material or darker linework, but be mindful of the darker coloring at the bottom for this one, it could burn if tweaked too heavily. Ever so lightly sanded with a sanding sponge after just to smooth it out.

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