Upgraded Air Assist for Chinese | OM Tech CO2 Laser

[@robwenzel9833]

I just completed this upgrade on my 20-28 100W Red/Black. I was able to mount the solenoid where the factory compressor was and keeps it a little cleaner. Thanks to guys like you, it makes the process that much simplified. Kudos to you!

[@alovlien]

Your video saved my bacon and sanity... I just got my OMTech 55W laser. I watched numerous videos and installed the upgraded air assist. It didn’t work! I checked and rechecked my wiring and connections, took voltage readings of the +24V and Wind terminals (no voltage), I was pulling out what little hair I had. I watched your video and, eureka, you solve my problem. NO other videos addressed the “enable air assist” machine setting for the Ruida controller! I made the change and air assist works as it should. Thanks

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

Glad I could help!

[@MarkMaimbourg]

Wow man 24hrs after following your video instruction and WOW I have a new Laser, the difference is INCREDIBLE!! Thank you so much!

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

You’re welcome! 🤜🏻💥🤛🏻

[@Ezanity]

You sure are a legend. I purchased an air compressor and most of the parts months ago but never got around to fitting them and seeing that if I got a solenoid I could get it to automatically turn on was pure brilliance as I never saw anyone else do that. I had to try so my solenoid turned up today and I can't believe how much better it cuts. I've just lowered my setting from 40- 32 for cutting 3mm ply and that's before cleaning the mirrors. I will have to get a new compressor as this one is way too noisy but it's given me more joy to play with knowing there's going to be less of a clean up afterwards. You got a sub from me.

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

Glad to heard that you are loving it! 🤜🏻💥🤛🏻

[@kimberlybartlett2835]

You are my my number 1 go to guy for any of my Omtech 60 watt laser issues, upgrades and/or information. Thank you for this tutorial :)

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

💪🏼you’re welcome!

[@rogeralder3066]

Just wanted to say thank you so much for this video. Got my air assist hooked up this afternoon and I could not have made it without your help. Thanks, Roger

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

You’re welcome!

[@MSRWorkshop]

Just ordered my 80w Omtech and used your code! Thanks so much saved over $200. And just ordered the parts for the air assist to install when the laser arrives

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

Awesome! Thank you for the support!

[@gregsandidge5649]

Keep in mind, that is not a "continuous duty" compressor. The air to my laser is supplied through my shop compressor. I installed a 20 gal. auxiliary air tank dedicated to the laser. World of difference. The electric, "normally closed", solenoid is a must. Plugged into the power supply for the OEM pump, will improve longevity of compressor. Great video!

[@khertler]

So I'm watching this video and wondering: what about his OEM pump? Does his disconnect it? I have an OMT 60W, too, though mine is a little different in that my air assist pump is installed inside the cabinet. There is no external air assist port. Would I wire my solenoid leads to the OEM pump blocks?

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

You will want to disconnect the pump and wire the solenoid to the controller as outlined in the video. On my 100watt I had to drill a hole for the air hose and wires.

[@adaur981]

I have been sharing the video when I see people ask about the upgrade. I have used this on all 3 of my machines. Thanks!

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

Thanks! Glad it helps! 🤜🏻💥🤛🏻

[@janiceoconnor9997]

Thanks Brant - my husband set this up for me today and I just ran the test - I'm ready to play!!

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

Awesome! Glad I could help!

[@bartoplayer]

I have a 2020 OMtech 60W and I cut the power from the air compressor and hooked it up to the solenoid with no issue. Thank you for making this easy.

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

You’re welcome!

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

You’re welcome!

[@paulrockcliffe]

Already wrote to say great info. well my Green 6 pin conector block just arrived in the mail and wired up, already had the solenioid, wiring and pipework run, my main sticking points where your info was invaluable was the correct wiring (I thought 24v Grd WRONG) and the vendor settings to activated the air assist in Lightburn. Set to 20psi and test cut, worked first time and lovely cut with zero residue. Saved me some head scratching. Thanks again.

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

You’re welcome!

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

Make sure that you purchase a 24v solenoid not a 12v. The seller that was linked was out of the 24v. I have linked a different one for the time being.

[@BLagather]

Cool video. I use a couple of California air compressors at work. They are oil free which is perfect for this kind of application, but the seals only last 1500 hours before they need a rebuild. i would suggest purchasing an inexpensive vibration sensing hour meter. They are not too expensive and will keep you from being blind sided by an unexpected performance loss. The good thing is that they do sell rebuild kits…

[@BLagather]

Two more upgrades would be an auto drain for your compressor. it will reduce the strain on your air-water separator/filter and will greatly extend the life of your compressor. The husky brand auto drain from home depot is decent. The other thing is Nitra solenoid valves like the dvp-2cc1c-24a and /or DIN LED indicating leads from Automation direct. They are not too expensive (~ $26)will last you a good long time, are stackable (with an inexpensive kit) if you have more than one thing you are trying to supply with air and the LED on the DIN connector helps with troubleshooting when they do go. Again, great video!

[@TheClubbinator]

AWESOME VIDEO! Let me say pay ATTENTION to the list he has listed below the video. My mistakes 1) missed seeing this and not ordering 1/4 connectors. 2) Ordering the 110v and not the 24v solenoid. Attention to detail! I am running a Model 350 50w laser engraver with an AC Infinity CLOUDLINE T6 and California 8010 8 gal air compressor. Love the instructions! Keep up the great work on the videos!!!!

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

Thank you for the support and kind words! 🤜🏻💥🤛🏻

[@79tonyn]

As a future addition you can add an additional 2 way solenoid so you can have low pressure for engraving and use the aux output to trigger air assist for higher pressure cutting pressure.

[@martinduffy3835]

I just watched a video where MW Laser does almost what this video shows , but goes that extra step and wires an extra solenoid to turn the compressor on and off. However this video seems a lot easier to follow. Looking at the other video comparisons with wood and plastic it was a huge difference to have less air on the plastic.

[@jaxman1978]

Or you could adjust the regulator 🤷‍♂️

[@twinpalmsvideo2741]

As a new owner of an OMTech laser cutter, (like 2 days ago), this is a great improvement to add at the start. Thanks.

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

You’re welcome!

[@richardoshields264]

So shouldn't it turn off after the project is completed? Mine just keeps going.

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

Yes it should turn off the air when the job ends. Make sure you have a 24v solenoid, the wiring is as instructed in the video, and you have made the instructed changes to the machine settings in lightburn.

[@williambennett2570]

Adding to last comment. My system has duel air assist. One is to be used with regular compressed for everything but steel. The second system is for oxygen (or possibly nitrogen) for the steel cutting.

[@savagecaliber2706]

How did you completely diss able or disconnect the stock pump? I have the Gray/blue OMTech 60watt and it had the same stock air pump as yours, is there a way to cut power to it or something now that the new air compressor is hooked up?

[@hagensiekerj]

Outstanding video and I ordered parts to upgrade mine. Only one suggestion is to use jacketed 18ga two wire. There is nothing wrong with what you did at all. Electrically it is great, just in my opinion it's easier to monkey around one cable through the wiring troughs and the extra layer of insulation doesn't hurt either. Many thanks............John

[@retailbyhales375]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@naRevolution]

I hung the little tiny compressor off the stand I built. Just suspended it with a clothes hanger. It makes it 50% quieter for sure.

[@splocal]

Man this is such a legit upgrade. I already have a compressor so this might not cost me too much to do. Can you do a video of before and after cuts to see how it has improved? Thanks for the parts list, gonna check this out. 🤙🏾

[@naRevolution]

I really don't think it would improve performance at all. The air is only there to blow smoke and debris away from the laser and lens. Increasing PSI output would just cause work pieces to possibly blow around, especially when cutting. This is a noise improvement, and possibly maintenance, but I assume he has to keep PSI set very low or it just would blow loudly and possibly move your work piece while in progress.

[@billmulcahy3594]

@@naRevolution use magnets and more air the better cut without charring of any type. Also cut thicker product.

[@king1833]

Thanks for posting this video. Installing the upgraded air assist today.

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

You’re welcome!

[@JoePalumbo221]

Good video. I actually upgraded my air assist to a harbour freight air compressor. Its super quiet but the air capacity isn't there so it continuesly runs if I run high air.

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

I have the same thing happen.

[@bartela]

Compressor will die fast, those silenced units must be at least 420 l/min to work 1/3 for laser

[@JoePalumbo221]

@@bartela I'm sure the life expectancy will be shortened. I can possibly add a supplemental tank to offset the cycle times.

[@bartela]

Bigger tank will put more stress to motor, so it is better to have more tank than factory one, but it will make motor work more. In short yes and no, better is to bought bigger output and forget. This solution will die faster as you think. I know because i gone trough this allready :)

[@JoePalumbo221]

@@bartela I hear you. I will just wait for it to eventually give me issues then upgrade from there. Thanks for the guidance!

[@MarshallCNC]

Love the video (already commented prior) ... doing the upgrade now. My stock air pump was on bottom (in back) and was not even attached. I want to take it all the way out, not sure where the wire leads to. I don't want to cut the power wire to this and just leave it plugged in somewhere. Appreciate your videos.

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

Just follow the wires and you can disconnect them. It will be connected to the power supple or one of the power terminals.

[@jeffjohnson2792]

Have you considered running a low pressure switch that is in series with your lid switch? This way if the air compressor is off (for whatever reason) or not connected as you expected, the laser won't fire. That's what I did with mine.

[@johnnymullins9237]

This was AWESOME. Thank you for listing ALL the parts with Amazon links. I haven't bought my OMTech yet, but when I do, I plan on doing the air assist upgrade. I will also use your 5%OFF coupon for the laser (I think that is what that is for) THANKS

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

Yep! LASERGUYS5OFF with get you 5% off your purchase.

[@nathandcole]

Great video man! Thank you for taking the time to put it together!

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

You’re welcome!

[@AdamsLeatherWorks]

How’s that compressor working for you on longer, higher psi cut jobs now that you’ve had it a while? I’ll be moving my laser to a new location and plan on doing the air assist upgrade at the same time and want to make sure I don’t get an under powered compressor that has to run continuously to keep the tank pressurized.

[@SpotlesstileNet]

I DID IT! Thank you so much! The air pump that came on my 60W was USELESS!

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

🤜🏻💥🤛🏻

[@DavidBarratt-kc3hq]

Excellent upgrade, simple to install and use. 2 Questions though. I watched a similar video adding the air assist upgrade almost exactly as you did except they added a diode across the contacts of the relay valve. Reasoning was to prevent backfeeding current back to the controller. This makes no sense to me. The 24V is the only voltage on this circuit so I don't see how it would be even possible for that to happen. It's not like a typical relay that has a low voltage control turning on/off a higher voltage circuit. Don't want to smoke a controller for lack of a 50 cent diode. You have been running this setup for a while, what is your opinion/thoughts. Second I see where you upgraded from the California Air compressor to the 26 gallon Kobalt. I thought the California Air would have been ample. I was planning on using a 4.0 -4.5 scfm with a 10 to 17 gallon tank range compressor. Would be running mostly cutting with run times 4-5 minutes per cut at most. Only supplying a single laser. Will this size compressor be adequate. Thanks for the help

[@derekhoy515]

I have the same question on the diode.

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

I have also seen commentary about adding the diode. After years of running this setup I have not had any issues but I have heard of others that had a controller go bad but I could not confirm that a lack of diode was the cause. Seems like a cheap insurance policy though. As far as the compressor it’s really a matter of run time. The Cali air will run more often and the larger tank kobalt will turn on less both will “get the job done”. The Cali air is more quiet.

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

I have also seen commentary about adding the diode. After years of running this setup I have not had any issues but I have heard of others that had a controller go bad but I could not confirm that a lack of diode was the cause. Seems like a cheap insurance policy though.

[@derekhoy515]

@@BeardedBuildsCo Thanks!! FWIW, I noticed the screw from removing the factory air assist fits the solenoid you recommend. Made for a nice (and quick) place to mount it:)

[@par195]

Just getting my machine on Friday. This will be very informative.

[@ericphillips4369]

Thank you for the video. I have bought all my parts and hooking it up today.

[@DanCoastie]

Where do the 1/4 Elbow Connectors come into play? Just ordered everything using your links...thank you!

[@adam24817]

I was wondering also but I ended up using mine when I mounted the regulator to the front of the machine. The elbows run the line out of and back into the machine

[@bearingtonbear3162]

Some of the extra pieces in the tubing kit aren't used, like the 4 of the other colors of wire, extra post connectors etc

[@addictedtottelevision]

Great video. I ordered, installed works great. EXCEPT.. how do you power off the built in air? It’s makes way too much noise and now that the air hose is pulled out, its even louder.

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

You need to disconnect the power to it. You either trace the wires back to where they are connected or cut and cap.

[@edge2k2]

Just ordered my OMtech 100W black and red and all the gear on your list! Loving your videos and going to be a lot of tweaking and setup later this month :)

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

Awesome congrats!

[@Jeff_369]

I just found your channel, you have some great content. I have a laser on order so I can't get enough. Thank you!

[@RDAnderson1]

When you order the parts listed here make sure that you select the correct voltage for the solenoid from the four listed 24V AC

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

This same instruction is in the video description.

[@brianpenn6782]

Thank you so much for sharing these detailed videos. They help me immensely.

[@tresalasike4996]

I have the red and black 100watt. I have not set up lightburn yet. just did all the steps. just trying to figure out the settings on the machine to make it kick in. thanks for your time!!

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

In the video it shows you all the steps to change the machine settings using lightburn. The same setting can be accessed with RDWorks, you just have to look for the vendor settings.

[@Gvalenz12]

Hats off for sharing your hard work, thank you for parts list and great video.

[@DS-ng2kj]

Thank you so much! Your videos are awesome!! Lots of diode experience here and I just purchased my Omtech 80w today!

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

Awesome! Did you use the LASERGUYS affiliate code?

[@DS-ng2kj]

No, I didn't know about it. I bought it from Amazon. Hoping that wasn't a mistake but too late now lol

[@3wildbird]

Just an FYI, the solenoid in the link looks different until you change the direction of the cabling outlet

[@dianeschmid6296]

Your videos are the BESTEST!!! Thank you so much!

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

Thank you and You’re welcome! 🤜🏻💥🤛🏻

[@mikebuzz5784]

Awesome video brother. I ordered everything in you list except the air compressor. Already had that. Thanks again.

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

You’re welcome!

[@Sandercats]

I recently bought a co2 laser that came with one of those cheap water bubblers and I wanted to upgrade to a compressor and I was wondering if it was possible to make the air assist turn on only when used, thank you for this video

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

You’re welcome!

[@paultest4544]

Excellent Video. I really appreciate it, and thanks for the links to buy the parts.

[@notw8626]

If I get the connector kit from your link, do I still need the additional connectors you’ve listed from Amazon? Great vid as usual!

[@davidjvs]

Great video. Do You have a sample how it cuts before/after upgrade to see difference?

[@esentl]

with that compressor setup and running 1 filter how have your water moisture levels been to the laser itself, are you running any other filters currently?

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

Mine has been flawless. Keep in mind that I do live in a dryer climate. Still the original set up with only one filter/separator.

[@esentl]

@@BeardedBuildsCo yeah I live in the high desert very dry climate also, just wondering what stage I should do single or double, just curious thanks for the fast reply

[@Divyesh_Sinha]

I had a doubt How long can it cut at 15 psi pressure before the system looses air pressure

[@GODcosta]

Dear Sir, 5 star video, thank you very much, will do as you showed.

[@humbertomedina4231]

Thank you for the knowledge shared. We all appreciate it big time!

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

You’re welcome!

[@alexw190]

Question on the solenoid. Is it supposed to let some air through when the air is off? I can hear the airflow when it kicks on, and when it's off there is still a small amount of air going to the laser head.

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

If you are using the setup from this video then there should be no air when a job is not running.

[@alexw190]

@@BeardedBuildsCo I am using your setup. I just looked at the Amazon reviews, and there are comments about it leaking. So, it looks like I received a bad solenoid.

[@nicholascage8523]

Saving this for later! Do you have a video on how to install a laser pointer?

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

I don’t. The laser pointer on mine was already part of the assembly when I purchased the laser.

[@hecope]

Can you please make a video how to level the bed.

[@chaunster]

Any reason not to just use the built in regulator on the compressor?

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

So you can have the control mounted to a more convenient place.

[@Jaidevbhoomiukwale]

Make a video how to setup red dot pointer

[@HerschellHitchcock]

where did you get the electrical connector that you attached the wire to, going to the laser power

[@kevins3730]

Great video. Just curious, why didn't you use the original air assist nozzle and put the solenoid inside the machine? Seems like that would have given a cleaner look.

[@veroariail615]

Correct me if I’m wrong please but I can’t find where he changed the nozzle. It’s looks like the original nozzle and only changed the tubes

[@sundeshbalraj]

Great video - exactly what I needed to set up my compressor for my laser properly !

[@trialnterror]

The only thing I’d change is to have a bulkhead fitting into the machine.

[@twelfthstreetsparkles3078]

Love how helpful you and your videos are!

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

Thanks! Glad I could help!

[@evanwolf193]

I appreciate the video and went through all steps. I still can not get the air assist to connect. I don’t know if maybe the black hose that connects to the laser nozzle has a blockage but at a loss here.

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

Have you set the pressure at the regulator and on the compressor? Are you sure you have a 24v solenoid?

[@evanwolf193]

@@BeardedBuildsCo yes I have set the pressure at the regulator and the solenoid says 26.4 v

[@DomzGarage]

Did you had to raise the cutting power due to more air cooling downs the parts?

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

In most cases no. The exception is acrylic or other plastics.

[@DomzGarage]

@@BeardedBuildsCo thank you for responding man. I know is an old post but I'm in those steps now.

[@marthaosborne4763]

Just purchased through your links. Thank you for these very helpful videos!

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

Thanks for the support! 🤜🏻💥🤛🏻

[@thekylenovak]

you have a link to your magnets?

[@emilyt3218]

Great video, just purchased everything from you links. A quick question though. Am I able to keep the current compressor in place and tie into the line? I would think this would be able to keep the stock airflow going for engraves without having to always manually change the regulator. If not an option, how do you change everything in time? Do you setup some sort of pausing mechanism or do you just do 2 separate projects, one for engrave other for cut? Thanks again!

[@MSRWorkshop]

Did air come out of the nozzle before you changed the settings in light burn ? Mine has air coming out when I turned the regulator on.

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

The solenoids are a normally closed valve until they are told by the machine to open. Did you wire the solenoid to the correct spot on the 24v and wind ports?

[@MSRWorkshop]

@@BeardedBuildsCo I did, but I’ll go back and check again. I get air coming out even with the machine off, maybe it’s a faulty solenoid 🤔

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

Faulty solenoid or incorrect voltage. If it is not a 24v solenoid it could have burned out and stuck open.

[@MSRWorkshop]

@@BeardedBuildsCo I actually just figured it out and I think there is supposed to be a washer or something inside the solenoid because I can see straight through where one shade should be closed. so yes it’s missing a part Or they accidentally drilled through that small metal block. So lame ….. I get to order a third one. The first time they sent me the entirely wrong one even though my order was correct🤦‍♂️

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

Glad you got it sorted out!

[@roeboy8212]

Why add an in line regulator when the air compressor has a regulator for outgoing air?

[@mchitarrini]

Thank you very much! This video has helped me tremendously to make my MDF cuts clean. One question: Is it normal for the air compressor to run continuously during the whole cutting process? Does this happen to you too? I have a 13 Gallon capacity compressor.

[@RussellRay]

Do you need to buy the extra elbow connectors and regular connectors or are the ones that come in the hose kit enough?

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

All depends on how you want to set yours up.

[@NYCustomize]

My kit came with a relay and a manual switch, but I can't find any good quality videos other than MW laser that includes these parts in the install video. Are they necessary?

[@gunner_woodworks]

Hey brother did you disconnect the wire for the old air assist? I think I saw that in other videos

[@seanpeterson13]

Excellent video! Just did my upgrade. Is there a way that I can make it so the air assist is on while doing a project vs when the laser fires? The relay just keeps clicking when the laser fires. Is there a setting in lightburn somewhere?

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

You most likely have a specific controller that has a setting that I hidden from Lightburn called “blow type”. If you use RDWorks you can access it and change the setting to processing and that will fix your problem.

[@billkaroly]

This is an excellent video. Thanks for putting this together.

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

Thank you! Glad I could help!

[@billkaroly]

I passed it on to the RDWorks group as well.

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

Cool! Thanks!

[@Cessna172G]

Can you do this on a GweikeCloud laser machine?

[@imagineengine]

great video, and thanks for the helpful info. I am wondering though if I'm doing a project that has engraving and cutting in it all in the same job how is the pressure changed from say using cutting pressure to lowering it to engraving pressure? Will the controller regulate the pressure automatically and if not how is that done? If not would I need to pause the job and adjust it manually?

[@rickvestuto]

question is 10 gln tank enough to supply the air for a long run? Regards, Rick

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

On a long run your compressor is going to run retárdales of the tank size. Bigger tank and higher CFM motor will minimize the number of cycles.

[@elizabethbanzhaf7169]

hello can you please share the settings for the air assist for engraving, cutting and scoring and how to set when a design has all 3 components? This would be extremely helpful. Have it all set up and ready to go but uncertain of the settings

[@AKugler-e6r]

I haven’t got my laser yet. I ordered the 100 watt. Question if I go this route with a air compressor will I still need to upgrade my inline fan?

[@matraca1023]

Is the parts list still correct? I didn't see where eu used the elbow connectors. Also what guage wire ?

[@alessandrodelduca]

Is the kit you bought also good for the 100w omtech blue and gray?

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

Yes, I did the same exact thing on my 100w as well.

[@jrbarker7362]

Great Video! A few questions for you as Im looking to do the same thing. Does that compressor have enough capacity and CFM to complete all of your jobs? I was looking at the CAT 10 GAL 2HP but if I can get away with the compressor you’re using, I’d save $400 CAD. Which controller does your Laser have? Do all OMTech lasers only require a checkbox in light burn to activate or do some need firmware reconfiguration? Finally, is there a forum or channel or something where people mod OMTech lasers? I’d like a place to go to find info on these lasers. One more thing, did you upgrade your laser head or is that the one that your machine came with? If it’s the former, which laser head? Thank you!!

[@hovedskou]

You need to make a adjustable bypass for the walve, so a tiny amount of air is floating even when the walve is off! Otherwise you wil have smoke and dirt on your lens when not using air assist, fx by engraving!

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

That is what I use the regulator for. I turn it down so there is just a small amount of air flow to keep the junk off the lens.

[@jcatcreatives]

@@BeardedBuildsCo what do you turn the regulator down to for engraving?

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

5psi

[@RussellRay]

Is the regulator quarter inch?

[@wesselgeldenhuys9556]

What magnets do you use to hold material down? Also, do you cut 1/4 plywood with your laser?

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

Yes, I can cut 1/4 ply. These are the magnets amzn.to/3sALgdy

[@TommyLuong-h1p]

How do you bypass the cover door??? so can you the test

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

Disable Door Alarm and Machine Protect Sensors on OMtech Laser kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2evmaitpcard7c

[@DomzGarage]

What PSI are you running on it now?

[@aytugkaraca8659]

Hi thanks for good video. I am beginner for laser stuff and I want to ask that is air pressure important for cutting or is just airflow enough?

[@garym4329]

Only 25 psi can operate the valve, i see this on every selinoid i look at, so this selinoid will only alow 25 psi and up? Just making sure

[@rwhipple73]

no grommet for the hole in the back?

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

I did not add one.

[@automaticprojects]

Thanks again for the great video. I set this up last night and got everything from your Amazon links :) But I noticed the solenoid clicks on and off whenever the laser fires, chattering with filled shapes throughout a scan line. Reading online it seems RDWorks has a Blow Type setting you can change from LaserOn to Processing, but Lightworks doesn’t have this setting. I guess an alternative would be to hook the solenoid up to Status rather than Wind so the air is on for every job, basically giving up software control and instead using the regulator to switch between 10psi for engraving and 30psi for cutting for example? Curious if you’ve had this issue?

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

Yes, there is a specific controller that has this setting. That is the same solution that I have worked through with other users. Use RDWorks and change the blow type to processing.

[@sueadkins8057]

I am trying to get this upgrade accomplished. I have a brand new 60 watt red and black. It has the factory air assist mounted in the back, underneath the bed. And in the "board" of the laser I only see "24 W and aux air" for places to accept new red and black electrical wires. Is this where I should wire to? Do I cut the power to the stock air assist?

[@jim2405]

@beardedbuildsco thanks for the instructional video. I have the same co2 laser as you. Curious to know if you’ve ever encountered this issue before. Sometimes, my laser freezes mid cut. Machine is still on and laser freezes at a random spot and stops cutting. Has this happen to you before? It’s happening more often after installing your setup, but it could be other factors.

[@vcap7886]

Another great video. Thanks!

[@mariselabadillo]

Is that an inline fan along the duct under your bench? It is not mentioned in the video or listed on the purchase list. If it is, what model are you using?

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

Yes it is an inline fan. The inline fan is not part of the air assist. It helps with exhaust. Here are the two options that I recommend. amzn.to/3l5WXFA amzn.to/3rFAEcf

[@mariselabadillo]

@@BeardedBuildsCo That makes sense, not sure why I thought it was part of the air assist when I was watching the video. :)

[@warriors475]

hi if i get this compressor do i still need the regulator you talk about in your video and do you think this compressor will be suitable for my 80w laser thanks as could not get California air tools one as in the uk

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

The regulator have a moisture trap as part of it. That is essential to make sure that it operates with out any water coming through to the lens.

[@warriors475]

@@BeardedBuildsCo sorry here is the link www.ebay.co.uk/itm/293677392738

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

Looks like a solid unit from what I can see.

[@warriors475]

@@BeardedBuildsCo thanks so do I need to install a separate regulator..??? But I was thinking if I install the other regulator I could position it closer to me to dial in the pressure rather than keep going to the compressor just wanted to know if it would reduce anything by having 2 on the system thanks for your time

[@genamartens7789]

does ir matter when adding to a thunder laser due to the fact it has high and low assist options. Is this process of installation the same? I also have seen where someone (i cant find the video) added to pressure guage to the machine to see what the high setting is and can adjust and same for the low....... I would have to drill a hole for each one and insert in the each line.

[@adamarzo559]

My air assist seems to have died. Haven't really used the laser like a work horse, just kind of. I want to do this, but this is a lot of work and I'm already weary of being in the guts of this thing, the laser scares me period. Can I just hook some air compressor up to the hole in the back for now and deal with everything else later? I am not really engraving much and if I am I can just output engrave layer separate to cut and manually turn my air assist on or off?