Issues adding an auto-focus sensor

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Jerry Camel
Posts: 5
Joined: Thu Nov 18, 2021
Location: Colorado
Country: United States
Laser Machine Make or Type: Y-1200
Laser Power: 150W
Laser Bed Size: 24" x 48"
Home Position: TL
Control Software: LIGHTBURN
RDWorks Version: 0
Ruida Controller: RDC6445
Windows Version: 10

I have a CloudRay C-Series laser head and a CloudRay autofocus sensor. The issue I'm having is that the sensor is getting in the way of the material. It's a 20mm/50.8mm lens. My focus point is only about 3.5 mm below the nozzle. Most folks say they are about 7 to 8mm below the nozzle. Is there a way to adjust the position of the lens a little lower in the tube, perhaps? When the machine auto-focuses, the bed doesn't lower enough to get the sensor trigger off the material.

Thanks.
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