Hi Greg. This is treasure! Do you know by any chance how to remove the laser head cover on the new Onyx R? Is it also held by magnets? I don't want to use too much force, but it doesn't seem to budge.
Thanks! On the new Onyx-R the laser cover lifts straight up- many of the covers have a set screw that must be removed or backed out on the right side. The remove the head its self- there's 4 screws behind the 3rd mirror housing # 2 Philips. There's also 2 large nuts on the down tube to remove just the laser tube assembly. It takes a little time but it can be done!
@@thelaserchannel1 Thank you for the wonderfully quick response! Yes, I was able to remove the two small screws on the top of the back side facing the rear of the machine. However, this only allowed me to take off the very top plastic cover with the Monport sticker. Are you saying I should now be able to lift the rest of the cover off as well? I will try to do it today. I am alread thinking about a way to upgrade the that top piece by 3d printing something with a magnet inside so it doesn't need screws...
The version one Onyx in the video uses Co2 specific "blue" laser coolant. If it's a little low it can be filled up with distilled water. The current Onyx machine, the Onyx-R uses what looks like bright green anti-freeze. Again, if it's low it can be filled with distilled water. Contact Monport directly for completely changing out the coolant. Both coolant types do have anti freezing benefits. Straight distilled water will, of course, freeze in cold climates breaking the laser tube.
Excellent question- in step one I wipe down the machine inside and out. I do this to see the smoke residue inside the machine and when start to see residue build up on the machine guide rails and or the laser nozzle then I know it's time to clean! Thanks for watching!
@@thelaserchannel1 Thank you for your wonderful channel! It has helped me so much I want to do acrylic more than wood. Being a newbie to lasers concern about CO2 difficulty but I am a smart gal. lol
Thanks for this. I came here specifically hoping you had gotten to this phase of your tutorials on the Onyx. Today will be a maintenance day.
Perfect timing!
Hi Greg. This is treasure! Do you know by any chance how to remove the laser head cover on the new Onyx R? Is it also held by magnets? I don't want to use too much force, but it doesn't seem to budge.
Thanks! On the new Onyx-R the laser cover lifts straight up- many of the covers have a set screw that must be removed or backed out on the right side. The remove the head its self- there's 4 screws behind the 3rd mirror housing # 2 Philips. There's also 2 large nuts on the down tube to remove just the laser tube assembly. It takes a little time but it can be done!
@@thelaserchannel1 Thank you for the wonderfully quick response! Yes, I was able to remove the two small screws on the top of the back side facing the rear of the machine. However, this only allowed me to take off the very top plastic cover with the Monport sticker. Are you saying I should now be able to lift the rest of the cover off as well? I will try to do it today. I am alread thinking about a way to upgrade the that top piece by 3d printing something with a magnet inside so it doesn't need screws...
What about the coolant? Do you know what kind of coolant it uses?
The version one Onyx in the video uses Co2 specific "blue" laser coolant. If it's a little low it can be filled up with distilled water. The current Onyx machine, the Onyx-R uses what looks like bright green anti-freeze. Again, if it's low it can be filled with distilled water. Contact Monport directly for completely changing out the coolant. Both coolant types do have anti freezing benefits. Straight distilled water will, of course, freeze in cold climates breaking the laser tube.
How often do you do this cleaning thanks
Excellent question- in step one I wipe down the machine inside and out. I do this to see the smoke residue inside the machine and when start to see residue build up on the machine guide rails and or the laser nozzle then I know it's time to clean! Thanks for watching!
@@thelaserchannel1 Thank you for your wonderful channel! It has helped me so much I want to do acrylic more than wood. Being a newbie to lasers concern about CO2 difficulty but I am a smart gal. lol
@@radiant4682 Glad you're enjoying the channel! A Co2 machine is perfect for cutting and engraving acrylics!