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Best Practices for using Auto Focus on a Nova Series MachineNova · General — Best practices for using Auto Focus on Nova Series machines, including when not to use it, constraints, preparation steps, and how to initiate it.How to calibrate and use the manual focus on the Thunder Laser Aurora Lite LaserAurora · Maintenance & Calibration — Preface: This article covers how to calibrate the manual focus T-Bar and how to use the red dot focusing tool for your Aurora Lite Laser Quick start Video:How to Install TL Auto Focus Software on a Mac ComputerAll machines · General — Step-by-step instructions for installing the TL Auto Focus software (autofocus.app) and its CH34xVCPDriver on a Mac computer.How to Manually FocusAll machines · General — Learn why and how to manually focus your Thunder Laser, including when it's faster or more accurate than using the autofocus feature.How to Run a Ramp Test and Set Autofocus Height on the Nova PlusNova Plus · Maintenance & Calibration — Step-by-step guide to running a coarse and fine ramp test in LightBurn to find and set the correct autofocus focal distance on the Nova Plus.Laser Lenses, Optics, and FocusAll machines · General — A beginner-level guide covering CO2 laser beam theory, steering mirrors, focusing lenses, and proper optics cleaning and maintenance procedures.Nova Series Auto Focus 101Nova · General — Also be sure to see our head overview article: Nova Series Overview - Heads, Optics, Focus Nova Series Overview - Heads, Optics, FocusNova · General — This is an overview on the Thunder Laser USA Nova series head, optics, focus, etc... And be sure to have a look at how to use the Auto-Focus: Nova Series Auto Focus 101 Nova Series: Testing Z Axis Endstops and AutoFocus EyesNova · Troubleshooting — Step-by-step checks for the Z axis upper (AutoFocus) and lower (mechanical) endstops on Thunder Laser Nova Series machines.Stepped Focus ToolAll machines · General — Mark Lazarz, an active Thunder Laser user and owner of markswoodchips.com, developed this focus tool with stepped graduations.The Basics Of FocusAll machines · General — An overview of laser focus principles for Thunder Laser Nova Series head assemblies, including autofocus, ThunderCAM calibration, and fixed-bed workarounds.Thunder Bolt Auto Focus Post Maintenance and Tightening ProcedureBolt · Maintenance & Calibration — How to tighten and maintain the Thunder Bolt auto focus post, including a follow-up ramp test recommendation.Thunder Bolt Ramp Test and Setting Autofocus Height for Best Engraving ResultsBolt · General — Step-by-step guide to performing a ramp test on the Thunder Bolt laser to determine and set the correct autofocus focal distance and manual focus tool length.Thunder Laser 2" Head Focus Tool FileAll machines · General — See below for the LightBurn file for the Nova Focus Tool. Be sure to check the scale and power & speed settings.Thunder Laser Aurora Galvo Focus Height SoftwareAurora · General — Overview of the Focus Height Software for Aurora 2.0 and Pro Aurora 1.0 machines with Feeltek Scanning heads and Thunder Laser AF Board.ThunderCam Focusing the Image and Proper SetupAll machines · General — Step-by-step guide to focusing and setting up your ThunderCam or built-in camera for the best image before calibrating and aligning it in LightBurn.Nova Plus & Titan: Lens Tube Swapping, Nozzles, and Autofocus Sensor OverviewNova Plus · General — General overview of swapping lens tubes, selecting nozzles, and using the autofocus sensor on Thunder Laser Nova Plus and Titan machines.Common Focus Lens Failure & ZnSe InfoAll machines · General — Covers common ZnSe lens failures for Nova, Odin, and Bolt series lasers, including causes, failure examples, prevention tips, and replacement sourcing.How to replace the Auto Focus probe on a Bolt Series and Odin Series Thunder LasersBolt · Maintenance & Calibration — Quick Start Video: For More videos and How To's please check out the Thunder Laser Youtube and Thunder Laser Academy How to use the Auto Focus on the Thunder Laser Nova PlusNova Plus · General Manually Focusing When Using The Pass-throughAll machines · General Thunder Bolt and Odin: How to use the Auto and Manual FocusBolt · General Thunder Laser Nova Plus - How to manually Focus the laser headNova Plus · General — Please see the video below:Autofocus Sensor Array Accuracy TestAll machines · Maintenance & Calibration Calibrating The Stock 2″ Head To The Autofocus For Nova SeriesNova · Maintenance & Calibration Optical Autofocus Sensor Array Wiring BreakdownAll machines · General — wiring diagram: https://support.thunderlaserusa.com/portal/en/kb/articles/nova-series-dsp-tl-timer-mid-2020-block-diagram-v8-3 testing z axis endstops: https://support.thunderlaserusa.com/portal/en/kb/articles/testing-z-axis-endstops 3D Relief Engraving on AcrylicAll machines · Materials & Parameters — Here is a 3D Relief engraving workflow on acrylic. This is the same file we used on the wood 3d relief engraving: 3D Relief Engraving On Natural Wood The acrylic is 6"x 6" x0.75" cast. Thunder Nova 35-80, stock 2" lens, standard focus (6mm from ...Aurora 8 Series: How to perform a lens swapAurora · Maintenance & Calibration — Step-by-step guide for swapping and configuring a new lens on the Thunder Aurora 8 Series Galvo Laser with auto focus, including Lightburn profile setup and calibration.Aurora Feeltek PS10-Lite Scanning Head Technical InformationAurora · General — Technical specifications for the Feeltek PS10-Lite galvo scanning head and external autofocus sensor used in Aurora series machines from February 2025 onward.Aurora LensesAurora · General — Overview of standard and non-standard lenses for the Aurora fiber laser, plus step-by-step autofocus setup instructions for Aurora 8 and Aurora 8 PRO.How to Level your Honeycomb bed to your Laser Head on your Thunder Bolt MachineBolt · Maintenance & Calibration — Step-by-step guide to leveling the honeycomb bed on the Thunder Bolt laser using the manual focus tool and allen wrenches.How to use Print and Cut with the Pass Through on your Thunder Laser Nova Series machineNova · General — Learn how to prepare your Nova Series machine for Pass Through Print and Cut, including panel removal, honeycomb positioning, manual focus setup, and tips for success.Loose Optic Presents As Mechanical Backlash And/Or Offset IssueAll machines · General — A loose mirror or focus lens can mimic mechanical backlash or scanning offset problems; this article explains the symptoms, root cause, and checks to perform.The Russ Sadler Formula For Successful Photo EngravingAll machines · General — A deep dive into the Russ Sadler Formula for Successful Photo Engraving, covering dot tests, speed/power/focus variables, and viewer feedback on CO2 laser photo engraving.Thunder Laser Beam Spot Size based on Tube and Source Wattage All machines · General — This data is assuming all stock machines with proper optics/alignment/focus... etc...dot size will also increase with power output. Nova Series Nova Plus Bolt Titan Odin Aurora Nova Series The Nova series machines have DC excited watercooled glass ...Thunder Laser Bolt and Odin Flare up, Fire and Flames while cutting and EngravingBolt · General — Covers the most likely causes of flare ups, fires, and flames on the Thunder Laser Bolt or Odin, including a bent air nozzle bracket, dirty auto focus post, and fouled lens.Thunder Laser Nova Series: Gaining Extra Clearance With The 4" HeadNova · General — Do not use autofocus with this lens assembly or any other Thunder or aftermarket lens assembly! Autofocus is meant for the stock 2" head that was installed in the machine from the factory. Even with this modification, the distance from the lens to ...Titan - Lens Selection on the touchscreen and Focal Distance ParametersTitan · General — How to use the Lens Change function on the Titan touchscreen panel to select the correct Auto-Focus distance value for optional lenses and barrels.Tuning The Focal Length on The Stock 2" HeadAll machines · Maintenance & Calibration — This documentation is specific to the Thunder Nova series stock 2" (50.8mm) focal length lens assembly. We have typically used 6mm (1/4") as the reference for focus but it can vary. Thunder Laser actually specifies the focal distance as 4.5mm~6.5mm: ...Typical 1 Hour Training SessionsAll machines · General — These are some typical 1 Hr. Initial Training Sessions. Thunder Laser USA Support 1 hr. Initial Training Ticket #806 We cover scanning offset adjustments, time estimation settings, backing up lightburn settings, focus, air assist, and more. Thunder ...