According to the LightObject 1600W Water Chiller instructions, we should be periodically cleaning the 2 filters on each side of the unit. With the unit off, use the two locking catches to remove one of the white metal side panels: The goal is to remove the black mesh frame from the white metal panel, start …
Category: Maintenance Information
Basic Technique Advice from Light Object
This post is collected information from the Light Object Laser Lab Facebook page. BASIC TECHNIQUE OF RUNNING A LASER MACHINE Ok, the year 2021 is almost coming to an end. Let’s take a few minutes to review what you know about lasers. Many of you may know the techniques well, but there are some …
How to retire a filter
As of 20221024 this can be done directly on the Laser Access Point! To access the database you will need: Access to the ACE Grand Central – email [email protected] Step One – Add the item Assets in Grand Central You will need a user account first. Email [email protected] to request one. Link: https://acegcapi.azurewebsites.net/admin/ Choose “Filters” …
Laser keypad replacement
Over time, the exterior surface of keypad on the Barracuda laser starts to crack and break apart. Here’s a quick howto regarding replacement of the keypad. Open the laser tool kit, in the top you’ll find a padded envelope with a ribbon cable sticking out of it: Make 100% sure the laser is powered …
How the Laser 101 Knowledge Check is set up
The knowledge check is part two of laser certification. It is accessed on this web page: https://www.acemonstertoys.org/laser-101-knowledge-check/ We use a service called ClassMarker to post and score the knowledge check. Our login info is attached to the [email protected] email account. Results are also emailed to that account. One or two times a week that account …
How to change the filter before the blower
Right now we are using a blower to vent to the outside via the roof. the system looks like this: Laser > filter box > green blower > shop exhaust fan > exhaust to the roof (which runs through clean fab) This how-to article details how to change a variety of filter types. Use the …
How to do a smoke test
OUT OF DATE. This was applicable when we were using the ventilation through Clean Fab. This is no longer applicable as we are on a different exhaust. So all testing of home-brew systems like our laser ventilation are going to take some critical thinking and problem-solving. This works best with two people. One to hang …
How to cull laser materials storage
Culling and cleanup of the laser materials storage shelves including all shelving and the bottom bin. Culling and tagging is done according to the storage policy: [Storage] First, look through all the bins and remove any waste board that might have been stored in error. If the usable area is smaller than two hand widths, remove …
Manuals
PDF manuals for laser cutter and software: LightObject LO-1600W Chiller Barracuda Laser Cutter Manual Old/Out of Date Links: [[File:Laser Manual1280.pdf|RTENOTITLE]] – Manual for EXLAS 1280 laser. Out of Date – We no longer use this software [[File:Lasercut5.3 Manual.pdf|RTENOTITLE]] – Software manual for the laser cutting software LaserCut 5.3 which is included with XYZ-Tech’s machines Out …
Replacing Tube
Laser Tube from Lightobject for $550 From xyz-tech: [http://wiki.acemonstertoys.org/images/c/c1/EXLAS_Replacing_Laser_Tube.pdf Replacing Tube PDF] Report: The tube is dead NOW! The laser power supply generates exceedingly high voltage in order to excite the CO2 gas inside the laser tube So please MAKE Good insulating on the Anode. Please note the manual and other clear photos we prepared …