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Intersection Road Sign for Toy Cars
Instruction
Information
Accessories for toy cars are always a hit with children. In this project, we will look at a process for designing an intersection road sign. You can use this project for many variations.
Instruction
Step1: Build the sign shape
The first step is to build the sign shape. I like to use simple shapes built in the XCS software. I used the square with rounded corners and rotated it 45 degrees. I then added a rectangle for the sign post.
Step2: Create the sign Icon
for this sign, we are creating a simple intersection icon for the sign. To do this I simply used two rectangles to intersect. An important note is that where the two rectangles intersect, there will be a square that will get engraved twice. I selected both rectangles and used the combine tool to unite them. This makes the icon one vector.
Step3: settings
The settings are for the D1 5W laser. You may need to adjust the settings for your laser configuration.
Be sure to follow all the safety guidelines for your laser and always wear personal protective equipment when the laser is in operation.
Step4: Assemble
Finally, I used super glue to bond the base to the sign post. Then slide the two base parts onto the post, You may also want to add some glue between the two plates.
