
Flappy Bird
Just Wing It.

- Safety First: Ensure workspace is free of fire, electrical and other safety hazards. Be aware of all safety issues when cutting materials with a laser. Always have a fire extinguisher on hand
- Power on the laser and all of its components.
- Ensure that:
- The laser is powered and the boot up cycle begins on the screen.
- The cooling system is connected properly and water is flowing through the tube.
- The air compressor is powered and exhausting air to the laser head.
- The exhaust system is on and vented into a safe location. - Connect to RetinaEngrave 2.0 software using your machine’s touch screen to copy the software IP address into your favorite browser. The Wired IP address is displayed at the bottom of your touch screen.
- Import your design and adjust power and speed settings. Double check settings including the number of passes and cut order.
- Insert material into the laser bed. Use the focus tool to adjust to the top of the material. Focusing should be done each time a new material is introduced.
- Use the “Perimeter” function to ensure that the file will fit within the cutting area. Adjust accordingly.
- Run the job file. Do not leave a job running unattended.
CUT
Import the included files and cut all the pieces from their respective materials. This file contains vector cuts.
Lay both wings flat as shown and tie them to the body tightly using stretch string.
At any point you can tie a string to the center hole of the top bracket. (this string does not need to stretch and will tie to a ceiling or high place.)
The same goes for the bottom hole on the body of the bird. At the end of this string you want to tie up something with a little weight to hold the body down and help it bounce up and down, and in consequence flap.
Finally the most tricky part is to run the stretchy string through the two wing holes and up into each end of the main top bracket. Getting each wing string even can be a bit of trial and error.
Difficulty: ★★☆
Minimum Requirements: 40W
Raw Materials: ⅛ Inch Material, Bungee String
Optional: Paint
Estimated Laser Time: 7 to 9 Mins
Project Files Below ▼