How to Install Laser Head for IDraw Pen Plotter

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How to Install Laser Head for IDraw Pen Plotter

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After you assembled the iDraw Pen plotter, you can unlock more fun by installed the laser head, which can laser on wood, paper, leather and more. This laser head is only 500wm, check more detail about the laser head here

Make Sure You Got All Laser Head Parts

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Untighten the End Block on the Small Axis by Using the Provided Allen Key.

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Install the Laser Head in the Other End of the Rods

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Connect the Laser Head to the Motherboard

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Set Up the Laser Power On

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Open the software, which is downloaded online here, open Extensions->AxiDraw Control-> Setup->Laser Power on

Adjust the Laser With the Protective Glasses, Make Sure It's Focused on the Surface

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Set Up the Writing/drawing Speed Into 5

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Cause it takes time to laser on wood, paper or leather, you need to set up the writing/drawing speed from default 25 into 5.

Done! You Can Start to Laser Now!

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