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Maintenance & Calibration guides for Thunder Laser machines, organized by machine.
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32Thunder Laser External Air Compressor Guidelines and InstallPreface: This article describes adding 3rd party bolt-on performance peripherals. Your stock Thunder Laser…Venting The Exhaust From Your Thunder LaserPreface: This article covers some key points about Venting Your Laser and adapting aftermarket exhaust…Filtrabox Fume ExtractorsYou can find specs on all the units listed here on the Filtrabox Website:…Tuning The Focal Length on The Stock 2" HeadThis documentation is specific to the Thunder Nova series stock 2" (50.8mm) focal length lens assembly. We…Quantifying Air Assist PressuresHow to measure and monitor air assist pressures on Thunder Laser machines using an external air compressor…SMC ISE30A-01-N-L Pressure Switch Implementation ReferenceInstallation and configuration reference for the SMC ISE30A-01-N-L digital pressure switch used to monitor…Using Aftermarket Inline Exhaust and non OEM Replacement FansWhy use an aftermarket fan? The usual reason is to mitigate noise levels on the CZ-TD550 centrifugal fan.…Cleaning Your Stock Exhaust FanStep-by-step instructions for cleaning the exhaust fan and air flow path on Thunder Laser CO2 and galvo…Adding Manual Exhaust Fan ControlHow to add a manual SPST switch to control your exhaust fan independently of the TL-Timer, including an…Calibrating Axes In LightBurnHow to calibrate an axis in LightBurn using the built-in wizard, including kerf accounting and step-by-step…HF-150PE 6 Inch 381.81 CFM ECO-Watt Mixed-Flow Inline Exhaust FanNOVA 24, NOVA 35, Bolt Pro 22, Bolt Pro 31m ODIN22, and Odin 32 are now are equipped with HF-150PE. 1. 6 inch…Selecting Between Low and High Dual Air Assist Stages In LightBurnSelecting Between Low and High Dual Air Assist Stages In LightBurn If yours is working backwards please see…LightObject Laser Engraving Air Assisted Enhancer TestA hands-on evaluation of the LightObject Air Assisted Enhancer (long tip, 21mm) installed on a Thunder Laser…Dual Air Assist Theory of Operation and SchematicsExplains how the dual-stage air assist system works in Nova series laser machines, including solenoid…Thunder Laser Dual-Stage Air Assist Sequencing IssuesHow to fix dual-stage air assist sequencing issues on Thunder Laser machines, most commonly caused by USB…Controlling Fume Extractors With Your Thunder LaserHow to wire a Filtrabox fume extractor to a Thunder Laser machine using the relay outputs, including a…How to Flash a Thunder Laser Ruida DSP Controller Firmware using RdWorks for WindowsStep-by-step guide to flashing the Ruida DSP controller firmware on Thunder Laser machines using RDworksV8…How To Replace The Small X Axis Belt LoopLearn how to identify and replace the small X axis belt loop on your Thunder Laser, including tension…Air Solenoid DifferencesOverview of the three air solenoid models used on Thunder Laser machines, including part numbers,…How to adjust the tightness of the Y Axis beltCalifornia Air Tools 8010A Owner's ManualPlease see attachedChecking The Blade System Before Using The Z AxisHow to inspect, remove, and reinsert the blade system before using the Z axis, as blades can become dislodged…Using Laser 2 Output To Test For Possible Laser 1 Output AnomalyStep-by-step procedure for using the Channel 2 output in place of the Channel 1 output on your Thunder Laser…How to replace the Long X Axis beltHow to Remove or Replace the Stack Light Status Red Green LampStep-by-step guide to replacing the stack light on a Nova series laser machine, including wiring, removal,…How to replace the Y Axis beltMitigating Excessive Condensate in Pneumatic Air Assist SystemsLearn where air compressor condensate comes from, how it damages laser systems, and the separation and…HF-75S 3 Inch 27 CFM MIXED FLOW INLINE FANAutofocus Sensor Array Accuracy TestW150 Inline Exhaust Fan SpecsThe Vtronic W150-01 inline axial blower fan is a 2 speed fan with the following specs (323 CFM high speed and…Air Pump Models by Series for Thunder Gantry LasersPreface: The below tables show Air Pump models for the current series machines. Older machines may have…Troubleshooting why Air is not flowing on a Thunder Laser with Air AssistStep-by-step guide to diagnosing air assist flow problems on Thunder Laser machines by tracing the electrical…
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Nova
11Thunder Laser Nova Series - How to Align your mirrors - Quick Start Alignment GuidePreface: This article covers How To align your laser beam in a 3 mirror gantry based Nova laser. The first…Nova Series LPSU ReplacementStep-by-step guide to safely removing and reinstalling the Laser Power Supply on Thunder Laser Nova series…Thunder Laser Nova Series: Checking And Adjusting Bearing TensionTwo methods for adjusting bearing tension on the Thunder Laser Nova series, plus bearing locations on the…Nova X and Y Verticality AdjustmentStart off by scoring at 100mm square on a flat piece of material, then proceed with the adjustments of the…Calibrating The Stock 2″ Head To The Autofocus For Nova SeriesNOVA series How To replace the 24VDC Controls Power SupplyStep-by-step guide to replacing the Meanwell LRS-75-24 24V controls power supply on NOVA series laser…Thunder Laser Nova Series: Mirror Retaining Ring RemovalHow to loosen and tighten a stubborn mirror retaining ring on a Nova Series laser using snap ring pliers and…Thunder Laser Nova Series: Replacing The Head Receiver AssemblyAlso see: How to Align your Thunder Laser Nova Series machine - Quick Start Alignment Guide Red Dot Pointer…NOVA series How To replace the 36VDC Driver Power SupplyStep-by-step guide to replacing the 36V DC driver power supply on a Thunder Laser NOVA machine, including…Nova Series Bearing ReplacementExample of Belt Wear on a Thunder Laser Nova Series MachineVisual guide to identifying worn belts on the Nova series laser, including odometer readings, comparison…
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Nova Plus
3Thunder Nova Plus Camera Information, Calibration and SetupGuide to setting up, connecting, and calibrating the Thunder Nova Plus lid camera in LightBurn, including…Nova Plus 60w Fan Power and Speed Control Wiring ChangeStep-by-step instructions for changing the cooling fan power and speed signal wires on the Nova Plus 60W from…How to Run a Ramp Test and Set Autofocus Height on the Nova PlusStep-by-step guide to running a coarse and fine ramp test in LightBurn to find and set the correct autofocus…
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Bolt
27Thunder Bolt Series Laser Beam Mirror Alignment GuidePreface: This article covers How To align your laser beam in a three mirror gantry based Bolt laser. Quick…How to Level your Honeycomb bed to your Laser Head on your Thunder Bolt MachineStep-by-step guide to leveling the honeycomb bed on the Thunder Bolt laser using the manual focus tool and…How to Flash Screen (HMI) and Controller (DSP) Firmware on a Thunder Bolt Laser using the Screen and USBStep-by-step guide for flashing the HMI screen and Ruida DSP controller firmware on a Thunder Bolt laser…How to Replace the 30W RF Laser Tube on Your Thunder Laser Bolt MachineStep-by-step instructions for removing and installing the 30W RF laser tube source on the Thunder Laser Bolt…How to fix the Thunder Bolt Camera Live Preview that is rotated or flipped upside downThree solutions to fix a Thunder Bolt camera live preview that is rotated or flipped 180°, caused by varying…Bolt Series RF Tube Beam Expander TuningHow to tune the beam expander on a Bolt Series laser machine, including a video explanation and downloadable…How to square your X and Y Axis gantry on a Thunder Laser Bolt MachineStep-by-step procedure for manually squaring the X and Y axis gantry on a Thunder Laser Bolt machine,…Thunder Bolt Auto Focus Post Maintenance and Tightening ProcedureHow to tighten and maintain the Thunder Bolt auto focus post, including a follow-up ramp test recommendation.How to adjust the 48V 30W RF Tube Power Supply Voltage for a Thunder Laser BoltHow to measure and adjust the 48V DC power supply output voltage on a Thunder Laser Bolt with a 30W RF tube.How to set the belt Tension on a Thunder Laser Bolt Series Laser MachineStep-by-step guide to adjusting X-axis timing belt tension on a Thunder Laser Bolt series machine, covering…Thunder Bolt Touchscreen Calibration ProcedureStep-by-step instructions for performing a basic 5-point touchscreen calibration on the Bolt GT5, plus a…How to Clean RF Tube Air Filters on a Thunder Laser Bolt and Odin Series machinesStep-by-step guide for cleaning the RF tube air filters on Thunder Laser Bolt and Odin series machines to…How to Replace the Exhaust Fan on a Bolt or Bolt Plus Thunder LaserStep-by-step guide to replacing the exhaust fan body on a Thunder Laser Bolt or Bolt Plus desktop laser,…How to replace the signal cable from Fan Board to TL Timer on the Bolt Series LasersStep-by-step guide for replacing the fan board signal cable to the TL Timer on Bolt Series lasers, applicable…How to Change Bolt Touchscreen Ruida GT5 to English from Displaying ChineseStep-by-step guide to changing the Bolt machine's Ruida GT5 touchscreen language back to English from Chinese.How to Clean and Lubricate the Z Honeycomb Bed Screws on a Thunder Laser Bolt Series machineStep-by-step guide to cleaning and lubricating the Z screws on the Bolt series laser machines, including…How to re-seat the Bolt or Odin Laser Head after a head crashLearn how to reinstall the Bolt or Odin laser head after a head crash or any event that displaced the head…How to replace the Auto Focus probe on a Bolt Series and Odin Series Thunder LasersQuick Start Video: For More videos and How To's please check out the Thunder Laser Youtube and Thunder Laser…Thunder Laser Bolt and Odin X and Y Driver Replacement or SwapStep-by-step guide to uninstalling, replacing, or swapping the X and Y axis drivers on Thunder Laser Bolt and…How to replace the Fan Board on a Bolt Series LaserPreface: This article covers how to change the fan board on a Bolt Series Laser. Note that the process is…How to replace the Z-axis lead screw on the Thunder BoltStep-by-step guide for disassembling, replacing, and reinstalling the Z-axis lead screw on the Thunder Bolt…How to replace the Bolt Air Assist PumpPreface: This article covers how to replace the Air Assist Pump on your Thunder BoltHow to replace rubber roller bearing on Bolt and Odin Series MachinesStep-by-step guide to replacing rubber roller bearings on the X axis laser head and Y axis gantry trolley of…How to reseat a Bolt or Odin Laser head that has popped off the gantry railStep-by-step guidance and video for reseating a Bolt or Odin laser head that has popped off the gantry rail,…Thunder Bolt: How to - USB Hub replacement How to Re-Seat the Bolt Gantry that has Popped off the RailsStep-by-step guide for re-seating a Thunder Laser Bolt gantry back onto the guide rails after a head crash,…Bolt Series BeltsPreface: This article covers Bolt Series Belts for the X, Y, and Z axes. How to read a Belt Part Number:…
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Aurora
8EzCad Red Light Pointer Marking Tips for Lining Up a Jig for Aurora FiberTips for using the Red Light Pointer on the Aurora Fiber Laser in EzCad to align a jig, including…How to calibrate and use the manual focus on the Thunder Laser Aurora Lite LaserPreface: This article covers how to calibrate the manual focus T-Bar and how to use the red dot focusing tool…Aurora Beeps Continuously Autofocus out of rangeAurora Series Over Temperature ErrorSteps to mitigate an over temperature message in EzCad on Aurora series fiber laser machines, including…Aurora Top Panel RemovalStep-by-step instructions for safely removing the top panel on the Aurora laser machine, including screw…Aurora Camera Setup and UsageGuide to setting up and using the Aurora Camera with LightBurn, including compatibility notes and a…Aurora Series BeltsPreface: This article covers Aurora Series Belts for the door. How to read a Belt Part Number: (Note that…Aurora 8 Series: How to perform a lens swapStep-by-step guide for swapping and configuring a new lens on the Thunder Aurora 8 Series Galvo Laser with…
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Odin
4Odin Series Beam Alignment ProcedurePreface: This article covers the basics of aligning the laser beam on your Odin RF Laser Tools Required: Flat…How To Set up Air Assist Protection on the Odin 32 with the built in Air Pressure SensorStep-by-step guide to enabling the Air Assist protection feature on the Odin 32 laser machine using RDworks…Odin Series Lens Assembly CheckHow to inspect and verify the lens assembly is properly positioned and secure on the Odin series laser,…Odin Series BeltsPreface: This article covers Odin Series Belts for the X, Y and Z axes. How to read a Belt Part Number: (Note…
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Titan
4Titan: How to tram your honeycomb bed to the laser headStep-by-step instructions for vertically adjusting the honeycomb bed on the Titan series laser to tram it to…Titan Series BeltsPreface: This article covers Titan Series Belts for the Z, Y and Z axes. How to read a Belt Part Number:…Titan: How to Replace X or Y axis Servo Motor DriversStep-by-step guide for Titan series machines covering how to uninstall, reinstall, and swap X-axis and Y-axis…How to upgrade the TiTan Pro firmware to support modifying the parameter of the Y driverStep-by-step guide to upgrading the TiTan Pro hardware and firmware to support modifying the Y-axis driver…