Cheyenne Hawk Pen Failure

[eduki]

Seems like we'll have to wait to the Lollipop version for the Hawk pen as the current needs an update

[tnglc]

Sorry I disappeared for a while. The epoxy has worked great. As afar as cartridges not starting up, make sure the grip is screwed out start the machine and screw it in until you have the right hang of your needles. Mine starts at 5.5v on an Eikon EMS420, no kick start. If the problem persists, look and see if the dive bar is moving at all. If it is use a q-tip and apply a small amount of pressure to the dive bar and see if it just stops. If it does just stop, this is the issue I had.

I have done several 6+ hour running time tattoos and plenty of bangers since my repair and have had no issues whatsoever. In fact I haven't even thought of touching my Thunders or coils since.

If I get a chance this week I will tear the machine down and show you guys how to perform the repair. At this point I would say plain super glue (cyanoacrylate) would perform very well. At least it is a cheap fix readily available and the repair is easy as can be.

[tnglc]

For those who can follow a text walk through:

Things you need:
Masking tape
Antislip drawer liner
Two pairs of vice grips
Glue
Patience and time

1. remove grip from machine
2. remove both rubber o-rings from machine
3. wrap the flat section between the o-ring slots tightly with drawer liner
4. wrap several layers (10-15) of masking tape tightly around the liner
5. on the mid section of the body wrap the same way
6. using vice grips on the tape loosen the dive bar mechanism from the body
7. do not remove it entirely yet
8. wrap the upper section of the body the same way as the other two
9. loosen the middle section from the upper section
10. by hand remove the dive bar mechanism
11. remove middle part of body
12. you should now see the motor shaft and bearing assembly
13. pull the bearing assembly off of the shaft
14. clean the motor's shaft and the hole in the bearing assembly with alcohol
15. place a small drop of glue to a toothpick and use the toothpick to apply a small amount INSIDE the TOP of the bearing assembly
letting a small amount run down the hole
16. press bearing assembly back onto shaft
17. Clean excess glue from the top of the shaft let dry 24 hours
18. Screw the middle section of the body back onto the machine and tighten
19. (the tricky part) start the dive bar mechanism back into the machine
once you have a couple threads in, plug machine up and start it (this is a MUST)
20. While running screw the drive bar assembly all the way in
21. turn machine off and tighten all components

You can use threadlocker (blue) during reassembly. Do not use red.
While you are at it, use some superlube to lube the drive bar assembly

Tips: When wrapping the masking tape, pull it as tight as you can.
Masking tape and antislip provide protection from scratches, do not skip this if you want your machine pretty
when setting tightness on vice grips, only apply enough pressure to grip the body, too tight and you'll warp the body or crush it.

Use common sense, I am not responsible for your actions. If you aren't sure you can do this, don't try.
If you would like me to do it for you message me at [email protected] with repair request as subject.

[MR-NME]

so i found out that cheyenne sent out machines with the wrong adapter cords--- if it says "for use only with cheyenne hawk machine" its the wrong cord-- they sent me a new cord adapter that says " for use only with cheyenne pen machine " and now my pen starts "with my critical tattoo supply that has kick start enabled, at minimal volts maybe 3 to 4 volts!! with cheyenne or tech carts... awesome all fixed

[Bishopbyname]

so i found out that cheyenne sent out machines with the wrong adapter cords--- if it says "for use only with cheyenne hawk machine" its the wrong cord-- they sent me a new cord adapter that says " for use only with cheyenne pen machine " and now my pen starts "with my critical tattoo supply that has kick start enabled, at minimal volts maybe 3 to 4 volts!! with cheyenne or tech carts... awesome all fixed

Aha! That is the issue with mine then too! Where did you get your replacement cable from?

[fkirons]

I've heard that if you remove the chip in the back the problem is solved



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[MR-NME]

I just contacted cheyenne---- the guy said if my cord adapter said hawk only , then "it was broken" and he sent me the new cord adapter free. Now it starts up at like 3 volts-

[Ofeloner]

I've heard that if you remove the chip in the back the problem is solved



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When is the Fkirons pen machine coming out??.

[MR-NME]

I agree 👍 Fk pen ? 😜 gaston you make great products/ I use a lot of your tools.. I'd love to see what you would do with a pen-- I'm dying to try a edge out!! I have I think 6 halos already and some irons lol but not yet the edge

[Ofeloner]

Tnglc,,I sent u a message?.