General Information
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 ...
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
You will need to know How To Use A Multimeterto facilitate this diagnostic procedure. You will be measuring live 110vac and other voltages so care must be taken to follow all safety guidelines and best practices. LCD panel 1. Remove the connector ...
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 can present itself as excessive mechanical backlash and/or scanning offset value issue. This article will address the symptom and possible cause. What The Client Reported, the symptoms: was in the middle of a water bottle and ...
How To Use A Multimeter
Safety First Important Life Safety Notice Injury, death, loss of property, fire, electric shock, malfunction, reduced performance & machine life, and critical failures can result from not reading, understanding, and following the Operation Manual: ...
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. ...
Electrical Noise, Ground Loops, and USB Communication
There is a lot of buzz around the grounding of Chinese lasers. It is generally in reference to earth ground and the safety of the machines. I have been down many rabbit holes about why or why not to add an additional earth ground to the machines and ...
Typical 1 Hour Training Sessions
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 ...
Thunder Laser USA 1st Run Workflows
These are some recorded !st time projects we have done with new clients. These can get kind of long but there's lots of gold in here :)
Machine Dimensions
Preface: This article cover machine dimensions, crate sizes, and weights. Nova 24* and Mini 60 Reference: Nova 35, 51, and 63 Reference: Machine Weights & Dimensions Note that models will vary slightly based on the selected sources, the peak weight ...
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