More trouble with the D1 Pro- Flame alert sensor
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- Опубліковано 9 вер 2022
- I can't recall seeing anyone talking about cleaning this sensor but my findings indicate that it is needed. If you don't know where it is or how to do it, this is for you. Finally back running.
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Really appreciate these videos. I ordered a 20 watt pro last week, just waiting on delivery. Your videos have given me a ton of useful info and tips to help me get up and running.
I hope they help, that’s why I share what I learn. Maybe you won’t have experience the panic of thinking your machine is dead…lol
As usual, your observations and tips were of good practical use. I just started TiO2 engraving on some experimental discarded tiles. The D1Pro would shut down EVERY TIME after a few seconds. Your painters tape on the IR sensor idea was the trick. I was back in the shop after half of your video…(I’ll finish it now). I made a bunch of dots with a hole punch set putting the painters tape on an old plastic phone card and they are on the laser bench for use when necessary. That shutdown sensor is a PITA! But like you said it is something probably made necessary to be on at all times by the lawyers. I’m 77 and have worked with my hands and brain all of my life and still have all of my fingers…..so I won’t be leaving the tape on when I’m cutting/engraving flammable materials. I’m going to check out your channel regularly for good tips. Thanks bro.
It can be turned off if needed. At your own risk of course.
Hello. Just got the 20 watt d1 pro last week. Your videos are awesome. Already bought your jig kit and honeycomb holder files. About the flame sensor. My flame sensor was being set off by bright sunlight when I tried using it outside. I have limited work space so I tried using my d1 pro outside on my patio during the bright sunlight. The flame detector kept going off. I moved the laser into my shed and it worked flawlessly. Moved it back outside and again the flame detector when off immediately when I started a job. Just to convince myself the bright sunlight was setting off the sensor, I took a large piece of cardboard, held it just above the laser to shade it and started the job again. No flame sensor. For the last week, I have been using it inside my shed without issue.
I've noticed with lightburn, if you look at the console tab, it shows why the alarm is going off. Limit or Flame. In the last week, I've set both off.
Mine was in an enclosure and going off. I think the sensor was just gummed up.
You're the man Brother! Keep doing what you're doing. I'm just getting my start & you have helped so much. I'm not one to comment but I just wanted to tell ya I appreciate you.
Thanks, I am really glad it helps
I just started using my new 10Watt pro, and have been getting the same issue, very frustrating. Thanks for the tips. I'm trying to get some tumblers out for Christmas, it my first attempt at etching coated tumblers as well.
I hope it helps
Love the video about the flame sensor. I have no problem when I'm using XCS with the sensor but when I use Lightburn that's where I get the flame alert, not all the time though. I will clean the sensor and hopefully that will fix the problem with Lightburn. I thought it was a Lightburn issue we'll see. Thanks
good luck
Thank you so much!
You're welcome!
That makes sense. If your lens is dirty then IR (infrared) sensor is dirty too. I tested mine for the noise I was getting. The timing bar is bent but. It’s not causing the noise. It appears when the unit homes the firmware uses a different stepper motor PWM setting. Not sure, I know how the stepper motor control works. It sound like the dwell between pulses is longer during homing. Under normal conditions there is no noise and the laser works great. Regardless I’m glad you were able to figure out the issue with the sensor. Were you in the sun? Haze on the sensor may have diffused the light from the laser or the sun resulting in a false trigger. I agree with you, there should be a software switch for the sensor. Otherwise, it would be easy to put a switch in line with the sensor. Or, possibly a rubber cap on the sensor to resume monitored operation. Thanks for all you do.
It was in my enclosure under a roof
Great video. thanx
Thanks
I have the 20w D1 Pro and I was having the same issue. I was out in the garage with the door up in bright sun. As soon as I closed the door enough to block the sun it went away
Yea, it is common.
Hi,
You can turn the sensor off in creative space by turning the "Do not show again" for the flame sensor. That's what I did on mine and haven't had any problem since. I will try to clean the sensor as you mention.
Thanks
Do not show again? So they mislabeled the switch….SMH…
With a 40W D1 Pro, I discovered that the bright yellow paper under one of my jigs may have been reflecting some direct sunlight back into the sensor. I removed the paper and pulled down a blind and got no further Fire Alarms!
Cool
Awesome videos
Thanks
Covering sensor SOLVED IT, THANKSSSS
You can go into XCS and select " do not show again" to turn it off
@@TheClackShack if i turn it off on XCS , will that setting transfer over to lightburn? mine just started acting up as well, super frustrating
There is a shut off switch in the creative space software. When you start up the creative space look at the top right corner, connect to the machine (Must do this first) then where the gear wheel is and click on it. then on that page click on the working parameters and right in the middle of the page you can choose high,low or do not show this again and that one shuts it off. Hopefully that helps you
Yes, it was named “do not show again” title didn’t match function.I figured it out finally
Thank you
I keep getting this alarm I decided to turn the alarm off,
For your truck, you can get a device that automatically leaves the shutoff switch in the same position as when you last shutoff the vehicle. I shutoff my flame sensor the same as others said.
You can also plug a trailer light tester into the back… lol.. thanks
I'm pretty sure that the flame sensor can be turned off by clicking the "Do not show again" box right under the low setting in the XCS firmware settings.
That’s an odd label for turning off a sensor. Maybe they could fix the label….lol
Yes, I had to disable mine in XCS. This was the method I used.
@@TheClackShackdid it work and can you do a update for us on it if you haven't already thanks in advance
@@genedunlap8384 , yes. Turned it off
@@TheClackShack it took a fat minute to find it I'll keep you updated if it works lol ty guys for the help
My method of tensioning the belts is to "tune" them... Like a guitar string. As long as they are the same length... when you pluck them, if the two belts sound the same then they are identically tensioned.
As long as it works…
Welll..... Thank You... I was getting fustrated figuring this thing out..... I was trying to use my D1 pro outside until I get a spot out in my shop.... the sun was setting my sensor off.
Glad it helped….
Mine is giving the alarm but it’s brand new and it did not complete the first cut
Yea, I disabled mine.
Clack its not just Ford, my 2022 Kia Soul has that same cutoff, and it's aggravating to have to remember to press that button when you start your vehicle. There's got to be a way to bypass that.
You feel my pain…lol
You can also slide a piece of heat shrink tubing over the sensor if working outside. Don't leave it unattended if you do this however. This seamed to fix that stupid alarm for me. Also, If the machine does stop in the middle of a job you can start off where it left off (or really close) if you have the pro. Using Lightburn.
many more issues and it will get fixed...lol
How do you start where you left off?
@@MattMolnar10 , Very difficult to do. Long process and not always a success.
Have you had any trouble with accuracy i seem to be getting a drift that was not very noticeable till i tryed to burn a template of wood coins
No, my machines have both had good accuracy and consistency
I cleaned the sensor and it is still doing this. I am extremely frustrated with it right now.
You can turn it off in XCS.
Im hoping this helps me with my sensor issues. Can you please tell me what that additional cable is that is connected to the laser? I see the main wire, but there is also a skinnier black wire connected into the white piece that hangs on the side of the box, Can you tell me if that is something that is needed for an attachment piece or if Im missing something that is vital because I never got a smaller cable like that with mine.
I have an air assist hose and the power wires on the module. That is it
Can you tell me how to or where I can connect the WiFi to lightburn and xtoold1?
You can only connect the D1 wirelessly using XCS.
I have trouble with the flame alert sensor. I follow your advice to clean the sensor and the housing, but the flame alarm kept turned on at the "same spot" while running the framing. How can I block the sensor?
You can turn it off in XCS.
Does LM3 have similar issues over time?
Haven't had any so far
Is there a way to communicate with you. I continue to get my questions and posts removed from the official d1 site.
My FB page is best. Just send me a message there. I have a message me on the website as well as email. Yea, I left the official site because they kept deleting my comments when I tried to help folks.
I tried to order a t-shirt but the place order doesn't work.
There should be a banner below the videos.. maybe they had an issue.
That’s one reason I didn’t want the pro I was concerned that sensor would malfunction.
It is back going now. There was just alot that I was unaware of with the new sensors. I hope I have all the bugs figured out now.
I do too!!!
How does one continue processing the project where it left off after the flame alarm was triggered?
In lightburn, rehome, change the angle of the engrave 180 degrees. Wait for it to get to the completed part and stop the engrave,
@@TheClackShack I'm using creative space currently 😖