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Here's a Macbook air I laser etched the other night, a couple people asked me if it was possible and the answer is yes... the settings are the same (100 power / 100 speed, depending on your laser) and you'll need a few 1/4" "jacks" underneath the front of the Macbook air to make it level - that's pretty much it.
Macbook air - yes, it can be laser etched
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Feb 22, 2008 12:05 AM
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Of course it can be laser etched, just like all the other laptops that have been laser etched.
Really, this post isn't about hacks, but about "ooh look I got a macbook air"
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@nickjohnson - no, this isn't my macbook air (i don't have one). materials *do* change and this laptop as at an angle and needs a specific height adjustment.
someone will find it useful who has a laser cutter, in fact a maker already emailed me.
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available on request :)
http://adventuresonearth.blogspot.com/2007/12/apple-pimping.html
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Is it just me, or is this Steven Tze's artwork from freeverse.com?
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sure is.
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where can I get a laser set up to do stuff like this?
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where can I get a laser set up to do stuff like this?
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Does anyone have a template for masking out the air for engraving? Or know where to get one?
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question, what settings did you use
Laser watt:
Speed:
Power:
PPI:
?
Would you be able to recomend goood settings for a 50w laser?
Thanks
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