{"id":3565,"date":"2015-12-16T16:20:03","date_gmt":"2015-12-16T21:20:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/?page_id=3565"},"modified":"2023-12-05T15:21:03","modified_gmt":"2023-12-05T21:21:03","slug":"x-carve-upgrade","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/?page_id=3565","title":{"rendered":"X Carve Compatible Laser Upgrade"},"content":{"rendered":"

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*Disclaimer*\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

All instructions for upgrading machines are all done at the buyers or viewers\u00a0own risk<\/strong>. \u00a0Lasers are inherently dangerous and all safety measures are the responsibility of the buyer or viewer. \u00a0While we provide some safety features on our laser kits, it is not a complete laser machine, so all additional features are up to you when you build your machine including interlocks, fume extraction, and fire prevention. \u00a0Inventables is not affiliated\u00a0with J Tech Photonics Inc. and they in no way endorse these instructions.<\/em><\/p>\n

These are the instructions for the newest models of the X Carve with the Controller.\u00a0 We no longer mount the laser driver on top of the Z Axis.\u00a0 We figured this allows for more upgrades of the Z Axis, including the Z axis slider upgrades.\u00a0 It also just cleans up the upgrade and makes it easier to install.\u00a0 We just did our install in under 10 minutes.<\/p>\n

If you have the older mounting kit with the laser driver mounted on the top of the Z Axis, then you can find them here:\u00a0\u00a0OLD VERSION OF MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Let’s now get started with the upgrade!<\/p>\n

In order to complete the following instructions, you need to purchase the laser and mounting kit.\u00a0 You can get them here:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Purchase Laser Bundle HERE<\/a><\/h2>\n

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44W Metal Mount Instruction Update<\/h2>\n

If you purchased the new 44W laser and are watching the video below, there will be two changes.<\/p>\n

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  1. The extension cables are now just one black 4 pin molex cable.\u00a0 Ignore the two cables in the video.<\/li>\n
  2. The metal mount attaches to a different area.\u00a0 Look below here how to install it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    The metal mount has two screw holes for the mounting.\u00a0 Install the metal mounting plate on the left side of the router holder.\u00a0 There are two screws included in the kit for this.\u00a0 Note, if you have a dust boot, you need to take off the side rails.<\/p>\n

    For normal operation, use the two lower holes to mount.\u00a0 For using the rotary, then use the two higher holes.<\/p>\n

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    You can tighten the screws to hold the laser onto the mount tighter for more stability.<\/p>\n

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    We are working on the new video instructions now.\u00a0 If you have any questions about how to install the laser, please contact us<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    Paw Paw’s Installation Video Guide<\/h2>\n

    This video will walk you through the installation steps.\u00a0 You can also look below for the step by step instructions as well.<\/p>\n