[FaireWench]

Hello, I was wondering if anyone can help me.

I have zero technical experience. I inherited a Cam5 laser machine from my Dad. He was always the one to fix it...

I had a friend with a similar machine try to help me set it up after he passed. We did ok, until we tried to test pulse it on thermal paper. The machine wouldn't fire and made an electrical popping sound. There was an electric smell if that makes sense.

We immediately turned it off. I lack the experience to fix this issue. I honestly have no idea where to start. I know how to use the software and design from scratch for the machine but know almost nothing about the machine itself!

I am more of a computer nerd than machine nerd.

Please give me some guidance if you can!

I wish my Dad was here.

[Jed L]

Sounds like the the laser tube is arcing electricity. Check to make sure the electrical connectors no the laser tube are securely fashioned. If they are loose, the electricity may arc to the sides of the machine. Make sure the machine is turned off when you do this.

[wmgeorge]

Find somebody with mechanical and electrical experience to help or sell the machine.