Build a 'pack' out of 3 batteries (AA or AAA) wired in series so as to create a 4.5vdc power pack. [+ TO - TO + ] = positive lead [- TO + TO -] = negative lead The barrel of the alignment laser is + or positive. The inner laser led is - or negative. Use jumper cables and connect the negative lead to the inner led. Connect the positive cable to any screw on the machines laser carriage.

@@jcbigdaddy9901 do happen to have a picture? In not very savy in this sense and just starting.

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I have 3 AAA batteries wired in a series configuration = 4.5vdc. Leave a pig tail coming out of the + and the - battery ends. You will need to play with the jumper wires to find the right combo to lite the red pointer. I clip one wire to the mirror retainer on top of the head. The other clip I attach to the carriage itself.

​@@jcbigdaddy9901 Sounds like an interesting way to go anyway. I can trouble you to take a picture of the setup so I can see the detail. Thanks!

Pls be more specific. How are you having issues?

Contract ANERICAN PHOTONICS direct. Try Google for their contact info. I no longer use the built in batteries as they do not last long enough. Instead I have made a battery pack from 3 AAA batteries and use jumper cables to place the pack out of the way.

@@jcbigdaddy9901 Hi John. Do you have any more info about your battery conversion for the photonics alignment tool? I checked your videos and didn't see anything in the titles or thumbnails. I just acquired one of these and boy do those batteries run out fast. lol Thanks! -Mike

It requires two jumper cables. Check with harbor freight. I think they sell a package of several with alligator clips on the ends. Use a 9v battery. Carefully squeeze one clip and push it up into the end of the AP laser where the button batteries would go. Catch and clip to the spring way up inside. I think that the spring is the + terminal. Clip the other end of that cable to the + of the 9v battery. Clip the other cable to the - of the battery. Touch the other end to the AP last housing and the LED should light. If not reverse the battery connections. When working you can clip to any other metal on the carriage.

Jakob, what does the X rail noise sound like? The X belt tension should be snug but NOT tight. Also the carriage should be snug on the rail but again not tight. Just no wiggle.

Also check UNDER the rail. I used compressed air and blew mine out and got a bunch of crap out. Was amazed.

Thank you.

Thank you.

I really do not have any idea. Why do you need a new head mount. ( I am thinking that you are referring to the top plate of the carriage. ) If the hole is not large enough for the new head, open it up. A 'step bit drill' will assist with that.

NO. The correct answer is to ignore the actual position of the plate as it will be totally dependent upon the alignment.

I suggest you review this video. You need to make the carriage assembly part of the alignment process. It is not possible to align from mirror 3 to the lens. The following makes this infinitely adjustable. K40 - Head - Adjustment Screws kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGmrYaNqe9Bmp9GDK ...

Where did you get the X rail?

If you type in rail 77.7cm it should come up

From ebay. This is my second board as I reversed the 12v board input power on my first. Other wise a great board. www.ebay.com/itm/USA-12-VDC-10-AMP-8-CHANNEL-HIGH-LOW-LEVEL-INPUT-RELAY-BOARDS/264235417087?hash=item3d85a87dff:g:l30AAOSwcgNch8yD

Thank you!