Mirror alignment on Donner and Blitzen - 12/3/18

Problem with Donner today. Laser cuts had less power and looked like calligraphy.

I replaced the lens tube with the one from Blitzen. That fixed the problem - laser beam was catching part of the tube. The tube from Blitzen had a wider opening.

New problem - Blitzen lost power. It’s laser beam was catching the now narrower tube opening. I found a wider opening lens tube cap in the supplies and switched it. Fixed the problem.

Though both lasers are now working, I think the better long term solution is to fix the mirror alignment on the lens tube.

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I just realigned Donner and put the smaller opening tube cap on.

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Much better. Thank you.

Thank you for taking the time to fix it! I am someone who uses them, so I am grateful you took the time out of your day!!!

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