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--- tools:laser_rabbit:maintenance [2024/09/06 21:28] – typo cookienoyousei
+++ tools:laser_rabbit:maintenance [2024/10/17 20:36] (current) – [Aiming] smartin015
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   - Add fresh water with 20 percent bleach. Cycle the bleach-water for 30 minutes. Flush this water out also.
   - Switch the inlet and outlet hoses. Flush with water. This should dislodge mold from inside the laser tube.
-  - The flow safety sensor could also be full of mold... The best solution is to take it apart and clean with a soft brush or pipe cleaners. Make sure to re-assemble the sensor correctly and without leaks. It is possible that
+  - The flow safety sensor could also be full of mold. The best solution is to take it apart and clean with a soft brush or pipe cleaners. Make sure to re-assemble the sensor correctly and without leaks. It is possible that harsh cleaners could creep into the sensor electronics and cause permanent damage.
-harsh cleaners could creep into the sensor electronics and cause permanent damage.
 Check the water level on a regular basis. Make sure the water is not low. It is a good idea to change the water after the first 3 months of usage and checked every 6 months thereafter.
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 ===== Aiming =====
 For now, we'll be using a masking tape method of aiming. We're looking into either reverse aiming or adding attachments that can use plain paper targets and will update the guide if so.
+See also this guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HqF4v4dy58CxrLZ7Xn5FZhOe5hOBJph7/view
 [[https://irp.cdn-website.com/9bb0421a/files/uploaded/Laser%20Beam%20Alignment%20for%20Flying%20Optics.pdf|One source]] recommended Harbor Freight masking tape as a high paper, low adhesive tape.  Make sure the tape is adhered flat around the mirror but not to the mirror itself. Make many ~2x2 inch pieces of tape for test targets. One source recommended using multiple layers of tape for the main target to minimize burn through and then adding other pieces on top to see new marks. Have a water sprayer ready in case of the tape catching fire.