Air Assist Adapter for AtomStack A5 Pro Laser Engravers

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<p>Air Assist Adapter</p> <p>by RebelTaz</p> <p>This is an air assist adapter plate for an AtomStack A5 Pro. This replaces the left side UV panel and is designed to accept a 3/16" metal pipe. I used an old brake line cut and bent to the correct shape. The angle of the hole puts the air at the focus point of the laser - just push the pipe through the hole until the end of the pipe is even with the bottom edge of the UV panels.</p> <p>For an air pump, I am using a Lewisia 20W aquarium air pump rated at 571 gph (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08R387CN3). Since this pump doesn't have a power switch for some reason, I plan on building an electronic relay circuit so that I can control power to the pump directly from LightBurn through the laser controller. The pump is connected to the pipe through standard aquarium hose.</p> <p>With this setup, you can build your own air assist for under $40 - even less if you, like me, have everything but the pump on hand.</p> <p>As you can see in the photos, there is a significant difference between with and without air assist.</p> <p>This is best printed standing up on it's bottom edge with a brim using tree supports everywhere.</p> <h3>Print Settings</h3> <p><strong>Printer Brand:</strong></p> <p>TEVO</p> <p class="detail-setting printer"><strong>Printer: </strong> <div><p>Tarantula</p></div> <p><strong>Supports:</strong></p> <p>Yes</p> <p class="detail-setting resolution"><strong>Resolution: </strong> <div><p>0.1 - 0.2mm</p></div> <p><strong>Infill:</strong></p> <p>100</p> </p></p> Category: DIY