![[Laser cut and engrave] Toy Speed Square](https://image-res.xtool.com/resource/xtool/community/attachment/xtool-community/22c02405-58b8-48ed-91ac-80dce5029451?x-oss-process=image/resize,w_1200,h_900,limit_0/interlace,1/format,webp/auto-orient,1)
Toy Speed Square
Instruction
Information
Toy tools are a cherished element of playtime. Creating and personalizing them for your child can be both fulfilling and fun. This straightforward project employs built-in shapes from the XCS software to construct a simple, yet precise, speed square.
Instruction
Step1: Create the Squar's basic shape
The first step is to insert two right triangles from the shapes toolbox in the XCS software. We need one large triangle and one small triangle for the inner cut out. I decided a 4 inch by 4 inch along the legs of the triangle.
Step2: Add graduation marks
the next step was to add graduation marks to show the inch markings. To create these I simply added a rectangle I used the ruler along the y-axis in the XCS software to help align the mark at exactly one inch from the end of the square.
Next just copy and paste this rectangle at each inch mark.
Step3: Add Numbers
Next, let's add number at each mark on the ruler side of the square. Simply add in text and then rotate the number 90 degrees. Then place each by the marks on the ruler.
Step4: Settings
Finally, set the triangles to the cut process and the rectangles and numbers to engrave. I set the cut to 100% power and 4mm/s speed with 5 passes. The engrave is set to 100% power and 60mm/s speed and only 1 pass.
Be sure to consider the settings that are appropriate for your laser. I am using the D1 with a 5W laser, which may have too high of power settings and too slow of speed for your laser.
Always remember to follow the safety guidelines for your laser and wear personal protective equipment when the laser is in operation.
