How to adjust the strength of the tattoo machine

Dec 07, 2023

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Connect the tattoo-specific power supply to 220 volt AC voltage, the indicator light will be red, turn the voltage adjustment knob clockwise to 10 volts, and then insert the two plugs of the tattoo-specific hook wire into the "+ (positive) and - (negative)" of the tattoo power supply. pole, hook the two metal hooks on the other end into the two jacks on the back of the tattoo machine respectively, then insert the tattoo foot switch plug into the power hole next to it, and then loosen the elastic screw on the tattoo machine until it touches the shrapnel. .

Use your foot to gently step on the tattoo foot switch to turn on the power, and then slowly rotate the elastic adjustment screw. At this time, the working current of the tattoo machine also increases with the contact tightness between the elastic screw and the elastic piece. Use your finger to lightly touch the end of the square iron hanging needle to feel intensity. Continuously adjust the voltage, the contact tightness of the elastic screw and the shrapnel to achieve sufficient strength, speed and smooth stroke at the square iron hanging needle of the tattoo machine. In the best state, the tattoo machine has a crisp and pleasant sound, and there is no noise when working for a long time.

Special power supplies for tattoos are equipped with overload or short-circuit electronic protection devices. Due to improper adjustment or unintentional short-circuit of the power hook wire, the green light of the power indicator will light up and the voltage is zero. At this time, turn off the power switch button on the tattoo power supply, check the cause, and find out After the problem has been solved, turn on the switch button on the tattoo power supply and re-adjust. After the adjustment is satisfactory, tighten the screw to lock the elastic screw.