Thunder Odin vs Bolt Laser Head Differences for Lens Swaps and Interchangeability
Covers the physical differences between the Odin and Bolt laser heads, including Y-axis depth, lens opening size, lens tray length, and what happens when trays are swapped incorrectly.
Preface: This article covers the physical differences of the Odin and Bolt Laser heads. At first glance, they will look the same but they are in fact not.
Y Axis Depth
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| Bolt is around 40mm deep in the Y Direction | Odin is around 36mm deep in the Y Direction |
Lens Opening
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| Bolt opening is larger | Odin opening is smaller |
Lens Tray Lengths
Bolt Tray on top is approximately 26.5mm long
Odin Tray on bottom is about 22.5mm long.
What Happens if You Put Them in the Wrong Laser Head
Odin in a Bolt
The Bolt lens tray will fit and you will be able to tighten the knurled knobs and even get a red dot and a pulse....but the pulse and red dot will be coming out shifted, you will experience off engraving and cutting. The Laser head was not moved for the test demonstrated in the picture below.
Bolt in an Odin
The Bolt lens tray is too long, you will not be able to make it fit in an Odin Laser Head