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Open the software WeCreat MakeIt! on your computer, and click on New Project.
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Select Text in the left side menu, then click on the canvas to insert the text. You can double-click the text area to edit it, or drag it to zoom in/out and adjust its position.
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Select Circle in the left side menu, then drag and draw a circle around the text area.
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Open the the machine's lid and place the supplied 3mm Basswood on the laser beds. Click the Refresh button on the right-side menu to display the actual background. You can then drag the text to your desired location. Ensure that the Material option is set to 3mm Basswood.
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Drag the mouse to select the text and circle, choose Engrave on the right side menu, adjust the Power and Speed settings accordingly, or simply keep the default settings. Then click the Auto Focus button, the machine enclosure will descend, the laser module will move to the desired location, then return to the top left corner.
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Click the Start button, check the preview and estimated processing time in the pop-up window and click Send. Then, when you are ready to begin engraving or cutting, press the physical button on the machine to start the job.
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Wait until the task is finished, the top lid will rise up and you can now open it to meet your first project.
*If you'd like to learn more about how to create advanced projects, please visit our online learning center.