Red Dot Pointer Bracket

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shiningslug
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Red Dot Pointer Bracket

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I am not sure if this was just the problem with my machine (LS6090) but the red dot pointer was not pointing where the laser actually hit. I can live with 0.2 - 0.3mm difference but not hefty 1.8mm. I tried swivelling it around to find the sweet spot with no success.

I ended up making an angle adjustable bracket for the pointer with my other toy, 3d printer.

laser-red-dot2.jpg

The original bracket came with my machine is on the right. My mod also comes with a little knot for a focus gauge :D

laser-red-dot.jpg

My red dot pointer is now pointing at exactly where it should be.

pointer.jpg

Did anyone else have the same issue? Is there any easier/better way to sort?
If so, I'd love to know.
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Re: Red Dot Pointer Bracket

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Nice work ;)

Mine are pretty much spot on unless I knock it when cleaning :roll:


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Re: Red Dot Pointer Bracket

Post by shiningslug »

Thank you, Dave :D

Sounds like the red dot pointer can match the laser by swivelling in your case.
Maybe my original bracket was manufactured in a slightly wrong angle or the pointer cables were too short to put in the right place.
Just out of interest where is yours positioned? Mine is set around 5 o'clock position looking from the top and then angle adjusted from there.
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Re: Red Dot Pointer Bracket

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My 3060's has the bracket at 9 o'clock like the following (nozzle removed)
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Re: Red Dot Pointer Bracket

Post by shiningslug »

Ah, I see. The cable arrangements, the shape of bracket and the vertical position of it are all different from mine.
Thank you for sharing the photo!
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