General Information
D57CM31-0-S30 Motor
86CM45 Motor
2 phase, NEMA 34 frame size 80 mm (3.15 inch) long 6 A phase current 4.5 N.m (638 oz-in) holding torque 12.7 mm (0.5 inch) shaft size Built with high quality materials including bearings and shaft made by Japanese manufacturers High precision, low ...
573S20 Motor
Features: 3 phase 1.2° stepping angle Standard NEMA 23 dimensions Holding toque of 1.5 Nm (212 oz-in) High precision Smooth movement Low motor heating Low movement noise Specification: Step angle: 1.2 deg Step per revolution: 300 Phases: 3 No. wires: ...
3DM580 Driver
Features: Extra-low motor noise offers excellent quietness Anti-Resonance, provides optimum torque and nulls mid-range instability Self-test and Auto-configuration technology, offers optimum responses with different motors Microstep resolutions ...
Mini 60 Wiring Diagram
Please see attachment
Mini 60 User Manual
Please see attached
Using Extension Cords With Thunder Laser Nova Series
Preface: This article covers the use of extension cords for your Thunder Laser Nova Series machines Extension cords are not recommended but if you need to extend from the machines 6ft power cord and it is your only option then the details will be ...
Understanding 20A Plug - 15A Receptacle Incompatibility
The full resolution PDF is attached at the end of the article
Thunder Laser Uninterruptible Power Supply Guide
This article covers protecting Thunder Laser Nova series machines with Uninterruptible Power Supplies. We do not typically recommend this type of device and selecting one that will not adequately support the laser and its peripherals can damage the ...
Thunder Laser Main Power Requirements
Preface: This article covers the main power requirements for your Thunder Laser. It is your responsibility to properly install a Local Code Compliant power feed for the machine. Nothing in this guide will supersede a Local Jurisdiction and you should ...
Plug Strips & Surge Protectors
This is a guide to the quality and performance differences of a generic surge protector strip versus a proper line protection device. Most off the shelf surge protectors are not suitable for use with our machines, even the expensive multimedia ones. ...
Plug Adapters for External Exhaust Fans and Stock Compressor
The stock wiring in the Thunder Laser Machine is rated for 10amps. Do not exceed more than 10amps (1200watts) of load per plug (exhaust fan and compressor output each. Total load should not exceed 10 amps. Plug identification: General location on the ...
Disabling The Safety Interlocks (Door Sensor Checking Board)
USE OF PROPER SAFETY EYEWEAR AND PPE IS PRESCRIBED WHEN DEFEATING THE SAFETY SYSTEMS TO PULSE, TEST, ETC... PLEASE SEE HERE: SAFETY INFO: C02 Laser Radiation, PPE, & Fire Suppression Preface: This article covers how to bypass the safety interlocks, ...
LightBurn Bridge
HERE IS THE LINK TO THE OEM DOCUMENTATION: https://lightburnsoftware.github.io/NewDocs/LightBurnBridge.html HERE IS THE LINK TO THE KIT AND THE FREE DISK IMAGE IF YOU WANT TO ASSEMBLE ONE YOURSELF FOR PERSONAL USE: ...
ThunderCAM Preset Lens Correction in LightBurn
THE CAM FIELD OF VIEW HAS CHANGED. USE THE 85 or 120 FOR CURRENT LB CAMS:85 and 120 FOV LB Cam Lens Correction Values
Is It Hard To Run A Thunder Laser?
We have been getting this question quite often, especially from those coming from epilog, glowforge, and others. So we thought we would demonstrate how easy it is to import and export from other software, create and edit from within lightburn, and do ...
Adding Wireless Capability To Thunder Laser DSPs
THE INFORMATION BELOW IS LEGACY INFORMATION AND FOR REFERENCE ONLY! WE CAUTION YOU AGAINST USING WIFI TO SEND FILES TO YOUR MACHINE. WARNING: This capability is not intended for remote monitoring and/or operation of your laser. You should always ...
RF Excited CO2 Laser Tubes
The Thunder Laser Nova (special order) and Odin series CO2 laser gantry engravers employ a high-quality Chinese RF Excited metal tube. Every tube is inspected and tested to ensure that it conforms to our stringent specifications. One of those ...
Testing/Adjusting Peripheral Systems using The TL Timer
Preface: This article covers information about the new TL timers in the V8 and V9 generations. Please use the Table Of Contents to get the the pertinent section About the TL Timer: The TL-Timer is an IO interface board for Thunder Laser machines. It ...
Magnets
Stepped Focus Tool
Mark Lazarz, an active Thunder Laser user and owner of markswoodchips.com, developed this focus tool with stepped graduations.
Thunder Laser 2" Head Focus Tool File
See below for the LightBurn file for the Nova Focus Tool. Be sure to check the scale and power & speed settings.
Complimentary Thunder File Pack 1
The following repo includes files have been purchased for Thunder Laser USA by Chris Baker with a license that allows Thunder Laser USA Clients to use these files for their personal and commercial use. It also includes more CO2 gantry files and ...
Crash Course - Photos In LightBurn
This is a recorded webinar of Chris Locascio going over preparing a photo in LightBurn. The LightBurn file, original image, and meeting notes are attached below.
DC vs RF vs Fiber Deep Engrave Resolution On Stone
THIS DOCUMENT IS IN PROCESS. CHECK BACK OFTEN! This was my first time using the multi-cam 'live production' workflow with a remote so please excuse my excessive use of 'uh' as well as all of the other hiccups :) This test will be done on stone ...
Can I Cut Vinyl/PVC In A Laser?
This question has been asked a few times so I thought it may be good to do a write-up about it so that this information is readily available to everyone. The short answer: Sure you "can" process PVC and vinyls in a CO2 laser. You can also cut your ...
Raster vs. Vector Images
Rasters: A raster file (bitmap) is an image made of hundreds, thousands and even millions of tiny little squares of color, these little squares are referred to as either pixels or dots. now if we are getting technical, pixels are color blocks that ...
Understanding Kerf and Kerf Offset
Kerf Description Kerf is defined as the width of material that is removed by a cutting process. It was originally used to describe how much wood was removed by a saw, because the teeth on a saw are bent to the side, so that they remove more material ...
Frosty Acrylic And Flashback
FROM A CLIENT (Nova 35-80): I cut through 3/4" acrylic (cast, i think) like butter with 4” lens, 4 speed, 95 power, and about a 7mm focal length. I didn’t have time or the material to get the perfect edge (it was a little frosty 1/4” down from the ...
Parameter Comparison
Preface: This article covers various cuttings speeds for different materials based on testing. Your specific results will rely on having a similar material and setup. Results are not guaranteed. Parameters Chart: Find the material you want to cut in ...
Thunder Laser Machine Preventative Maintenance Checklist - PM Checklist
Preface: Proper care and routine maintenance of the machine will ensure optimal performance over a long service life. As you operate the machine, you need to build in time to your schedule for maintenance tasks. Also how you have the machine ...
Rotate Mode Disables Absolute Coordinates
If you get a "Rotate mode disables absolute cs" message on the HMI while using the rotary, that means that you tried to start a Rotary Job using absolute coordinates which is not permissible. Go back into Lightburn and set the Start from to "User ...
Troubleshooting Ruida Communication Issues
Preface: This article covers how to troubleshoot when you have communication issues that are hardware related (Software has been properly configured but still will not communicate. Cables and adapters can present communication issues in their ...
The Machine Beeps Continuiously
Problem description: You can hear a beep continuously that comes from the indicates light, even if the machine is rebooted. Reasons: 1. Temperature sensing probe is bent The heat alarm sensor board is installed in the middle under the X-axis rail. ...
Machine Protected Work Paused
New Style with door checking board LCD panel shows the following information: Door Sensor Safety Systems Our machine has sensors for door protection, we’ve installed 5 door sensors totally. 2 mounted at top flap, 1 mounted at the front door, 1 ...
Connecting To Controller Message on Ruida HMI
Preface: This article covers some scenarios if you get the "Connecting to Controller" message on the Laser Machine Control Screen. This is not the same procedure if you cannot send files from your computer, though the cause may be the same. Error ...
Estimating Power Output Without A Laser Power Meter
You will need the 50mmx50mmx6mm acrylic square that comes in the toolbox: Keep the laser power at 95% and you want to determine the fastest you can cut through in one pass: A decent starting speed can be found if you aren't sure where to begin. for ...
Loose Optic Presents As Mechanical Backlash And/Or Offset Issue
Preface: A Loose Optic (Mirror, lens) can present itself as excessive mechanical backlash and/or scanning offset value issue. This article will address the symptom and possible causes. Example on a Rotary: Client was in the middle of engraving a ...
How To Use A Multimeter
Preface: This article hopes to help guide you on to utilize a multimeter. There is a large variety of multimeters out there from basic to complex, so be sure to read your specific meter's manual to understand how to set it up properly. Safety First ...
Eliminating The LPSU Opto-Isolator Board
Preface: This articles covers different versions of the Opto-Isolator board and how those versions were wired. In order to be able to bypass you Opto-Isolator board you need to know which version you have and how it was wired at the Ruida controller. ...
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