Calibration and Replacement
How to replace the Exhaust Fan on a Bolt or Bolt Plus Thunder Laser
Preface: This article covers how to replace the fan body of a Thunder Laser Bolt or Bolt Plus desktop laser. For this instruction, the existing mount and duct cones are re-used to simplify the swap. Before starting work on your machine, disconnect it ...
Thunder Laser Bolt and Odin X and Y Driver Replacement or Swap
Preface: This article covers how to uninstall and install a driver for the Bolt and Odin series machines. The information here can also be used to swap the X and Y driver with each other for troubleshooting. Quickstart Video: Complete Guide This ...
How to replace the Z-axis lead screw on the Thunder Bolt
Tools needed： 1. Allen wrench set × 1 set 2. Steel ruler × 1 pcs 3. Lead screw × 1 pcs 4. Open-end wrench M5 * M8 × 1 pcs 5. Marker × 1 pcs 6. Positioning fixture × 1 pcs Note: A three-dimensional triangular wooden block is used to secure the lead ...
How to Clean RF Tube Air Filters on a Thunder Laser Bolt and Odin Series machines
Preface: This article covers how to clean your air filters for your RF Tube on your Thunder Laser Bolt and Odin Machine While performing this work, the machine should be powered off. Do not run your machine without the filters installed. Quickstart ...
How to Clean and Lubricate the Z Honeycomb Bed Screws on a Thunder Laser Bolt Series machine
Preface: This article covers how to clean and lubricate the Z Screws on the Bolt series laser machines. The article was written based on the desktop bolt version of the machine. Quickstart Video: Complete Guide: Tools and Supplies Needed: Tool and ...
Thunder Bolt Auto Focus Post Maintenance and Tightening procedure
Preface: This article covers how to tighten your Thunder Bolt Auto focus post and its maintenance Quick Start Video:
How to re-seat the Bolt or Odin Laser Head after a head crash
Preface: This article shows how to reinstall the bolt laser head after a head crash or any reason that the head got displaced from the gantry bar Quick Start Video: Other Considerations: After a head crash you may also need to check your X/Y ...
How to set the belt Tension on a Thunder Laser Bolt Series Laser Machine
Preface: this article covers how the tensioner and belt clamp works on the X axis for a Bolt Laser machine. The belts on these axes are tooth cogged belts (timing belts) and do not require are great deal of tension. Tools Needed: 1. 7mm Crescent ...
How to replace the Auto Focus probe on a Bolt Series and Odin Series Thunder Lasers
Quick Start Video: For More videos and How To's please check out the Thunder Laser Youtube and Thunder Laser Academy
Bolt Series RF Tube Beam Expander Tuning
Preface: This article covers the tuning of the Beam expander on a Bolt Series Laser machine Quick-start Video: Please use this video as an explanation of how the beam expander works, the test and adjustment. File Download: Link Here
How to adjust the 48V 30W RF Tube Power Supply Voltage for a Thunder Laser Bolt
Preface: This article covers how to adjust the 48V power supply voltage for the Thunder Bolt DC 30W RF tube. Power must be on the machine and the Laser must complete the startup sequence. This procedure requires work to be done near live voltage. ...
How to replace the 30W RF Laser Tube on your Thunder Laser Bolt Machine
Preface: This article covers the steps to replace your 30w RF Laser Tube source on your Thunder Laser Bolt machine. This article does not cover alignment Quick Start Video: Complete Guide: The work performed should be done with the power off and the ...
How to Level your Honeycomb bed to your Laser Head on your Thunder Bolt Machine
Preface: This article covers the basics of leveling your Honeycomb bed on your Thunder Bolt Laser Quick Start Video: Complete Guide: Tools you will need: 2.5mm Allen Wrench (silver) 4mm Allen Wrench (red) Small Flat uniform material (MDF Disc) Bolt ...
How to fix the Thunder Bolt Camera Live Preview that is rotated or flipped upside down
Preface: The OEM camera manufacturer sold cameras of the same part number but with varying firmware which caused the images to be flipped on some Thunder Laser machines. Three Solutions: 1. Physically Invert Camera Position 2. Send Camera to Thunder ...
Thunder Bolt Touchscreen Calibration Procedure
Preface: This article covers how to perform a Touchscreen calibration on your Bolt GT5 Touchscreen Quickstart Video: Video shows how to perform the calibration and the recovery method if it is messed up\non responsive Complete Guide: Basic ...
How to Change Bolt touchscreen Ruida GT5 to English from displaying Chinese
Preface: This article covers how to change the language back to English. If your touchscreen is not in English, do not worry. You are only a few clicks away from having it back in English. Quick Start Video: Complete Guide Step by Step: 1. Power off ...
How to Flash Screen (HMI) and Controller (DSP) Firmware on a Thunder Bolt Laser using the Screen and USB
Preface: This article covers flashing the firmware on your Bolt, for either the Screen or the Controller. Be sure to perform this only under the guidance of Thunder Laser USA. Make sure you have stable power and have time to be at the machine. ...
How To Set up Air Assist Protection on the Odin 32 with the built in Air Pressure Sensor
Preface: This article covers the steps required to set up the Air Assist protection feature on your laser machine Things you will need: -Computer than Can Run RD Works -Ability to configure RDworks to communicate with your laser Steps to Enable Air ...
Odin Series Lens Assembly Check
Previous Design: A is the fixing nut for the lens assembly. B is the lens assembly: Here is how you can check that the lens is properly positioned and secure: New Design: We have new design of lens assembly, the video is coming: To inspect the lens, ...
Odin Series Beam Alignment Procedure
Preface: This article covers the basics of aligning the laser beam on your Odin RF Laser Tools Required: Flat Head screwdriver Allen Wrenches - 1 Roll of Masking Tape 1 safety goggles SAFETY INFO: C02 Laser Radiation, PPE, & Fire Suppression Warning ...