Difference between revisions of "Silhouette Vinyl Cutter"
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| + | The '''Silhouette vinyl cutter''' is a computer-controlled machine where the computer controls the movement of a sharp blade over a vinyl sheet to cut out shapes and letters. For self-adhesive vinyl sheet, the vinyl can then be stuck to a variety of surfaces. | ||
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| + | ==Usage== | ||
A good tutorial on the basics of weeding and application is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjqH0rfTCMM | A good tutorial on the basics of weeding and application is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjqH0rfTCMM | ||
| − | Generally, nose around | + | Generally, nose around YouTube and you can teach yourself the process in a few minutes! |
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| + | ==Status== | ||
| + | As of Jan 2020, the Silhouette vinyl cutter is not available in the Fab Lab. | ||
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| + | [[Category:Fabrication Lab]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:36, 18 January 2020
| Name: | Silhouette |
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| Zone: | Fabrication Lab |
| Owner: | npolanosky |
| Authorization Required: | No |
| Status: | Running |
| Documentation: | Software can be found here: https://www.silhouetteamerica.com/software#update |
The Silhouette vinyl cutter is a computer-controlled machine where the computer controls the movement of a sharp blade over a vinyl sheet to cut out shapes and letters. For self-adhesive vinyl sheet, the vinyl can then be stuck to a variety of surfaces.
Usage
A good tutorial on the basics of weeding and application is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjqH0rfTCMM
Generally, nose around YouTube and you can teach yourself the process in a few minutes!
Status
As of Jan 2020, the Silhouette vinyl cutter is not available in the Fab Lab.
