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Appendix B: Rotary Attachment Installation
The Full Spectrum Laser Hobby Advanced Rotary Attachment is an accessory to the HSeries
Hobby Laser and is not included with the base purchase. You can order the rotary attachment from
the Full Spectrum Laser website at
http://fslaser.com/Products/LaserAccessories
. The rotary
attachment is capable of engraving on objects from 0.25in diameter. This Appendix explains the
typical install method of the rotary attachment into a HSeries Hobby Laser (HL405g Hobby
Advanced). Once you have unpacked your rotary attachment, you will need to connect it to your
laser’s RetinaEngrave controller before running any jobs.
ROTARY ATTACHMENT INSTALLATION
The rotary attachment is a frictionwheel type—objects rest on two driven and two idling wheels
and are turned to engrave an image onto the surface of a cylindrical object. The rotary attachment
works by translating Y motion along a cylindrical surface.
STEPS
1. Power Off Machine.
Power off and unplug your unit. Wait at least 1 hour for capacitors to
discharge.
2. Position Rotary.
Place the rotary attachment into your laser’s work area.
3. Disconnect Y Motor.
Disconnect the Y motor from the RetinaEngrave PRO control card.
Note the orientation of the connector as you do, you will connect the rotary with this same
orientation.
4. Connect Rotary.
Connect the rotary attachment motor in its place keeping the same
orientation of the connector and the wiring as the disconnected Y motor.
PRO TIP! Once you have connected your rotary attachment, you can
activate your laser and move the rotary attachment and laser head into a
position to engrave on your workpiece. The red dot should be in the same
vertical (XZ) plane as the center axis of the workpiece.
USING THE ROTARY ATTACHMENT
The rotary attachment is designed to be used within the laser case, however its maximum
engraving diameter can be increased by modifying your laser system’s bottom panel. Please be
aware that any system modifications must be performed by an authorized technician and in
accordance with all applicable state and federal laws.
Technical Support is available from 8:00 am (PST) to 5:00 pm (PST) Monday through Friday at
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