Here it is, you guys are the first to know.
My web guy is not going to be tickled with my quick photos or soft launching again on the site, but heck I pay him… 
Please don’t buy anything additional off the site right now, we are deep into a number of products that may change or have incorrect prices and quantities. We are getting close though. This product is ready for purchase, click below and lets end your dusty nightmares!
Also remember guys we are working with some guys to create a dynamic boot, but not sure when that will be complete.
Here is the static guy that we have been using.
https://www.hobby-fab.com/dust-boot-for-r7-cnc
I received my R7 dust boot with Laser today and got it installed. Taking apart the Z to get the new spindle mount installed was the hardest part. I haven’t finished the wiring for the Laser, as I ran into a problem. The Laser is supposed to be specifically made for the R7, (I believe Brandon said the wiring was), but I found that the wiring only reaches to the X motor. That in mind, I believe my only choice is to make a mount for the controller on the X Stepper (location). I still have to figure that out. As well as a mounting configuration, as the controller has no provisions for mounting.
Additionally, the location of the dust boot interferes with the laser (or vice versa). Something is going to need to be modded, I’d prefer to not just add washers, as that will require longer screws and reduces the flat surface area between the laser and the dust boot.
Lastly, one of the magnets on the dust boot is not level, its elevated, causing a slight rocking. It probably won’t be an issue in use, just something that could have been fixed during assembly.
One real gripe I have is the laser is touted as a 2.8w, but the instructions CLEARLY state that anything over 1.3-1.7 is considered “over-driving” it, and will significantly shorten the life of the laser. Frankly, this is misleading. 1.5w is 1.5, not 2.8w.
Dust boot for the laser is a absolute requirement because the unit is not easily removable.
I’m going in for some nerve burning in my back tomorrow, and once that heals, hopefully they will be doing the other side. I’m not sure at this point when I’ll get to figure out how to mount the laser controller.
Gen 1 troubleshooting!
@Corey_Perez
Thanks for the beta feedback.
A few comments.
You do not want the dust boot installed at the same time the laser is being used, but did note the mount hits the boot. On ours we just trimmed the lower edges. Will design and print a new mount or speak with J-Tech about this and see if they can come up with a shorter version. We took about 3mm off the two legs with a pair of wire cutters. Shoudl take about 5 minutes. Be gentle. This is the reason the laser was sold at retail and no upcharge added as things are still getting flushed out.
Wires, they should have been 1800mm long, the instructions in the manual now state that if the leads are not long enough one can extend them. Splice the leads around the X motor with 16 AWG wire. This will be easier than making a new mount. J-tech also sells extending wires sets. Do apologize they did not make it all the way. Will speak with J-Tech on the wire length, they have been coming at this length but did not get a chance to check these units.
All things are rated at the maximum output in lasers, it cannot be advertised as a nominal output. If you ever get into Co2 and calculate you need 60w buy a 150w, so are motors, power supplies, etc.
Magnet being rocked, it wont be an issue, we did make a modification recently to resolve this. Again it is a beta unit and the price reflected it, material cost on the boot and retail on the laser. You know me though bud if your not happy send it back and we will get you a full refund.
Again, thanks for the feedback and hope you get back up and running shortly.
I"ll make it work! It will just be a few days. I’m in the process of moving my R7 (again). Hopefully, this will be a long-term location. Unless I get my garage extension in the near future, then I’ll be moving it again.
But, I did expect some growing pains, as this was a Gen1 run!
Thanks,
Corey
