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Tom T
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Wow very nice. Great buy. Keep us posted on how it works with photos of great pens
Fibonacci
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Verify that the lens is installed the correct direction. I have found the chances to be about 50/50.
Also, the rated focus distance might or might not be accurate, check that too.
I would also recommend upgrading the mirror mounts to make alignment easier. You can emulate a kinematic mount by removing a couple of the nuts and replacing them with springs. It makes a world of difference, especially if you have to move it very often.
Other than that, enjoy. They are a great toy to have around and you will never stop finding interesting uses for it.
Also, the rated focus distance might or might not be accurate, check that too.
I would also recommend upgrading the mirror mounts to make alignment easier. You can emulate a kinematic mount by removing a couple of the nuts and replacing them with springs. It makes a world of difference, especially if you have to move it very often.
Other than that, enjoy. They are a great toy to have around and you will never stop finding interesting uses for it.
LagniappeRob
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The lens was replaced. The 1st one had cracked in shipping and FSE sent the OO a replacement. The focal length was a hair different (shorter) but he did a nice test of about a dozen different depths and got it spot on. I have the original lens to that does work as the crack was to one side out of the laser's way.
The OO also gave me a ton of nice model airplane ply to play with... as well as all of the settings he worked out for cutting & engraving various materials. He took lots of notes and passed those on to me.
I'm looking at a rotary option for it... the one I'm looking at is a pretty straightforward design, and I think I could replicate it on my own. Plus that would give me some play time with the laser itself.
The OO also gave me a ton of nice model airplane ply to play with... as well as all of the settings he worked out for cutting & engraving various materials. He took lots of notes and passed those on to me.
I'm looking at a rotary option for it... the one I'm looking at is a pretty straightforward design, and I think I could replicate it on my own. Plus that would give me some play time with the laser itself.
Hexhead
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And your talking about what?? Clueless.
LagniappeRob
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Hexhead - which post or part are you asking about? This thread is about the laser cutter/engraver mentioned in the OP.