Lightburn FAQ, The Most Frequently Asked Questions

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@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy 2 года назад

This video moves pretty quickly and it's just the most frequently asked questions that I get here and on other platforms. I'm guessing many of you will have the same questions. *Thank you so much for watching!*

@OutfoxedYa 2 года назад

Fantastic video that really helps set up Lightburn correctly. Thanks so much for taking the time👍🏻

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy 2 года назад

Very welcome!

@billvichi2327 Год назад

I just find LA hobby guy to be a wonderful teacher. Each and every time I watch I am guaranteed to learn! Thank you!

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy Год назад

Wow! Thank you so much Bill! I appreciate the comment!

@Bharma69 2 года назад

Man, it is so awesome of you to share your hard work. Will be donating soon my friend.

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy 2 года назад

Thank you Craig! I appreciate that!

@24-Card 2 года назад

I found you just a couple of days ago, but due to your videos (FULL CREDIT for your methods, planned or otherwise), you have provided me with an excellent foundation for this AMAZING piece of software. I simply cannot say THANK YOU to any degree that reflects your educational skills, and it seems almost like an accident - Turbo AWESOME! You bring me in because the basics will kill you, and you put that piece very clearly. I just can’t say enough!! Thank YOU!

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy 2 года назад

I'm glad it helped you, thank you! 👍

@romanwrzos244 Год назад

Krótko zwięźle i na temat - to co bardzo lubię. Poświęciłem minuty na obejrzenie Twoich wskazówek a zyskałem długie godziny z mojego życia! Bardzo dziękuję!

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy Год назад

Nie ma za co, dziękuję za oglądanie!

@joelambertz2670 2 года назад

Thank you so much I have been working with lightburn for over a year and the section on making a library is a dream as of now I have at least 100 saved lightburn layouts for my different images if I would have only known I did not need them you are a godsend

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy 2 года назад

Thanks so much Joe!

@Fancylooks Год назад

Thank you very much for such an informative session, sir!

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy Год назад

Most welcome!

@jjdominguez4616 2 года назад

Definitely I had almost all the parameters wrong, thank you very much for all that valuable information, great way to explain.

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy 2 года назад

*My pleasure Joaquin!*

@charleswilkinson6975 2 года назад

Perfectly Done. This video saved me hours. Thank you so much. I'm located in Texas and would love to take a tour of your work area one day.

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy 2 года назад

Glad it helped Charles! You'd be welcome here anytime neighbor!

@randyday3278 2 года назад

Really good info on this video----Thank you!

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful Randy! *Thanks for watching!*

@gregmullins1296 2 года назад

OMG. There are so many settings I hadn’t even thought about. Gonna watch the video a second time in front of my computer. Thank you!

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful Greg!

@garthhowe297 2 года назад

You have a very pleasant voice, and a good technique for teaching. Oh, and that "Boolean Assistant" will really save me some time trying to figure out what is the correct one to use. Thanks, really enjoying these lessons.

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy 2 года назад

Thank you kindly Garth!

@jacka.williamsjr.8066 2 года назад

Thank you!! This answers so many of my questions!!!!

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy 2 года назад

You are so welcome! *Glad it helped Jack!* 👍

@rjlatheart 2 года назад

thanks again for sharing GREAT job!

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy 2 года назад

My pleasure Rich! Have a great day!

@karenkuykendall9423 Год назад

This video helped me so much I'm up and running. Thank You so much

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy Год назад

Glad it helped Karen!

@rebeccareulet131 2 года назад

This video was extremely helpful for me. Thanks so much.

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful Rebecca!

@SoulRelaxationMusic 2 года назад

WOW, I have learned a lot in this video. Thank you.

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful! *You're very welcome!*

@BaybekaRanch Год назад

Thank you again for everything you do. Marco :)😊

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy Год назад

My pleasure Marco!

@chrisdixonstudios Год назад

A great review of what I learned, so far, and then some. My controller was a dud but used a cheap CNC controller and fired it up with your settings, offset, github config and some logical guesswork of steps per mm. .a very bumpy start for first laser. Your guiding videos make you the laser captain! 😄

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy Год назад

Wow, thanks Chris! Welcome to the obsession! 🤪

@zina6581 10 месяцев назад

Great information! Thank you!!

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy 10 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful!

@frankstella7947 7 месяцев назад

Good morning Rich. I’m new to Lightburn. Just wanted to drop you a quick note: awesome videos. Learning a lot from you. Thank you. Frank

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy 7 месяцев назад

Awesome, thank you Frank!

@larrydm62 Год назад

you are helping me look like I know what I'm doing.. Thank you . i was ready to scrap the whole laser idea. ..

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy Год назад

Don't do that! You can do it Larry!

@baronleathercraft Год назад

Thank you Rich, Do to dyslexia it has always been easier for me to retain information when I am given a demonstration. For this reason your videos have been invaluable. You have true teaching skills and the obvious desire to share your knowledge. I am not just blowing smoke. (pun intended.) I have a sincere appreciation for all people that take their time out to share and help people grow in knowledge and understanding. Thank you. :)

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy Год назад

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the comments! 👍

@baronleathercraft Год назад

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy Just sent a Pay Pal donation, Thank you!

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy Год назад

@@baronleathercraft Thanks! Much appreciated!

@michaelbosen879 2 года назад

I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your videos! I couldn't get my laser to turn on off so I used a relay. Your frequently asked questions helped me to find the problem. I was almost ready to buy a new laser. Mines kind of a Frankenstein diode laser. 40 watt CNC controls so I have a z axis. 1000 x 1000 mm.

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy 2 года назад

Nice size! Bigger is better Michael! 😎

@benzeeno8150 2 года назад

Thanks. Lots of good info.

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy 2 года назад

*Glad it was helpful!*

@junkeaable 2 года назад

Thanks! Another useful video

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful Evan! Thanks for the support!

@michaelmcdonough1989 2 года назад

Thanks so much for all the videos. I am hoping my ORTUR Master2 Pro-LF comes soon so I try some of your ideas out. Mike

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy 2 года назад

My pleasure Michael! Just sharing my experiences as I enjoy the ride! Glad to have you along! 👍 You\ll like the new LM2 Pro LF! That's what I was using in this video.

@nayefkadoura7638 Год назад

You are awesome man

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy Год назад

Wow! Thank you so much! I appreciate the comment!

@craigc2721 2 года назад

Great video 👍

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy 2 года назад

Thanks 👍

@herbertbrowning6753 Год назад

Wow Thank You Richard, Very helpful to a noob 😊

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy Год назад

Glad it was helpful Herbert!

@mp6814 2 года назад

Excellent!!

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy 2 года назад

*Thank you!* 👍

@jrmccann4140 2 года назад

Thanks!

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy 2 года назад

Thank you for the support JR!

@nickbayliss9110 2 года назад

Great tutorial. I've learnt some much from this. Thanks.

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy 2 года назад

*Glad it was helpful Nick!* Thanks so much for watching! 👍

@jillmaher8555 2 года назад

I finally got somewhere today after 7 hours of figuring lots of things out (shhh..don't tell anyone it took me that long lol) my sculpfun s6 pro doesn't automatically go to home it goes to a random place until it hits a side and chatters..I managed to make my first engraving but I know my settings are all wonky...I'm going to listen to more of your videos(this one in particular and take lots of notes!! Please keep your knowledgeable videos coming!! Thank you for everything!

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy 2 года назад

My pleasure jill! Take a look at this one: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-T8DZLl1O0xo.html

@LarryDMitchell Год назад

Another winning video. I see I'm going to have to check/update some of my settings for my OLM3 just to be sure Lightburn is at max efficiency. 👍👍👍👍👍. Just a quick note for others who are watching this...Rich mentions his forums - If you haven't already joined you're just doing yourself a disservice. Great place to get information, files and interact with others in our community!

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy Год назад

Wow! Thank you so much Larry!

@Bandit-di3pi 2 года назад

i love you viedos you are very good teacher and explain things very well i have learned so much about light burn and how to actually how to use my laser from you .... i cant thank you enought for doing what you do ... hope you have a great day

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy 2 года назад

So nice of you Mark, *thank you!*

@flakk1989 2 года назад

You are the man. Now I'm gonna use my laser a lot more. Thank you for this video!!!

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy 2 года назад

*You bet!* Glad you liked it!

@albertofilippetti5654 2 года назад

molto istruttivo ! grazie

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy 2 года назад

Sei il benvenuto amico mio!

@yvettereynolds5945 2 года назад

Thank you much, lightburn the best software ever

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy 2 года назад

You're welcome Yvette! Thanks for watching!

@yertelt5570 Год назад

Thank you!! I thought I had an alignment issue. Just got an xtool d1 20w pro and thought I'd start with something simple like a business card. I created the image, set the origin, hit the frame button and every thing lined up. I would hit start and everything would engrave approximately 15-20 mm to the left. The only way I could align the card properly was to do the low power 4 pass burn on the outside shape and position the card to match. I actually burned the outside shape into my spoil board just so I could line up a business card again. While following along with the device settings I noticed the pointer offset was enabled at -16mm. Disabled the pointer offset, problem solved. I knew it had to be something simple. Thanks again.

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy Год назад

Wonderful! Glad you found the fix!

@darrenmckray7860 Год назад

Hi I'm very new to lasers infact I've never even opened a laptop before I've watched so many of your videos over and over and I've learnt so much from you I joined your forum so glad I did I really appreciate your time and effort I have an omtech 50w laser I couldn't find it in materials library which would you recommend so many questions I don't want to burden you with again thank you so much Darren 😊

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy Год назад

There's a 55W library in the Co2 library download section of the forum Darren. That one will work.

@darrenmckray7860 Год назад

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy thank you so much I can't tell you how much I appreciate your breadth of knowledge on this subject in such a busy world you would put time aside to help a Newby like me again thank you 😊

@miguelmendoza7078 4 месяца назад

Hi there, I love your channel. I will really love a video on how to do lettering stencils for spray painting

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy 4 месяца назад

Just search Google for the free stencil font Miguel.

@lonniedupont 2 года назад

Learneded some more stuff

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy 2 года назад

Awesome! 👍

@Farfulitis Год назад

Rich - thank you for this and all your other videos. I'm very new and just set up my xTool D1 laser running Lightburn v 1.3.01. While only just setting up my system, I have watched many of your excellent videos. Thank you for all you do for the community. I also became a member of your forum. I ran my first engraving using your alphabet library you were so generous to offer. The only problem is that the job printed in reverse image while the preview showed correctly. I used the mirror image that flipped the image on the workspace and the engraving printed correctly. Interestingly, the preview of the workspace showed the image in the correct orientation while the workspace had the flipped image. Still working to figure out how to fix.

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy Год назад

The xTool has an origin of top left, the file was created on a laser with the origin of bottom left, so it has to be mirrored to work correctly on your laser.

@Farfulitis Год назад

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy Thanks Rich. Always knew it was the Indian and not the arrow. Really appreciate the feedback. Just finished watching your video for using Lightburn's material test card and located xTool D1's extensive material parameter list. It will be great help setting up the library.

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy Год назад

I already have the xTool library converted to a Lightburn Library on my forum Sil. lahobbyguy.com/bb. In the members only download section.

@Farfulitis Год назад

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy Got it! Thanks again. Really appreciate your help.

@kevinhunt8863 2 года назад

So so good to watch a tutorial where the tutor does go flat out, great job!

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy 2 года назад

Thanks so much Kevin! 😊

@merrillalbury8214 2 года назад

Good information. Like the Lightburn setup information. Plan to review while lightburn is open. Do you have an written doc with all this?

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy 2 года назад

No, sorry Merrill.

@fredwienbarg5051 8 месяцев назад

I am amazed. How in the hell do you learn all this stuff? You are my go to for learning. Thank you! Lightburn should hire you! They are missing out.

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy 8 месяцев назад

I am retired Fred, so I have lots of time to spend doing this. Plus, my degree is in Computer Science, so some of it comes naturally after a 40 year career. Thanks for the comment!

@fredwienbarg5051 8 месяцев назад

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy I’m retired too and have a degree in mathematics but I’m still don’t think that I could be as knowledgeable as you.

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy 8 месяцев назад

We're all learning together Fred!

@GunnerAl9 2 года назад

Great video! I wrote down a lot of stuff to change on my setting and library creation. Membership to website and forum happens today. Wish and recommendation for another video. I have the AtomStack X7 Pro and an MAC computer in my office. My Laser Engraver is in the woodshed so I'll be using the SD Micro Card Chip to move a design from Lightburn to the Laser Handheld Controller. Would you do a step by step video on that process? Thanks, MarineCWO4 Retired!

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy 2 года назад

Yes Sir, as soon as I get one! I just got the M40 so I'll see if it uses an SD card! Oorah!

@jimshackelford4267 Год назад

Rich, can you review the sample supplies sent with the orturlm2, there are some items I don’t know what they are and how to engrave each item. Thanks

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy Год назад

I'm sure they're long gone by now Jim, sorry!

@chucklenz9011 Год назад

I can’t wait until I get my laser and load light burn.🎉

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy Год назад

You can use the trial version now Chuck for 30 days.

@georgechambers3197 2 года назад

Still feeling the burn? 😁 I hope you've healed now. Great video as usual I learned more about Lightburn. Have you updated your N40640 library yet? I've got mine now and all I can say is WOW what a difference even from the 30W. I assume you only use Lightburn with your CNC for cutting 2D files, I can't see how it could do 2.5D or 3D files? Thanks for the video!

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy 2 года назад

*Yes I am!* 😎 But getting better every day, thank you! Yeah, Lightburn is purely 2D, and only supported by machines that have a laser (GRBL or Marlin) standard, like the 3018 for instance. I use it on my 3018 for simple engraving and cutting. Much easier to cut acrylic and thick wood on the CNC.

@Bojammer 2 года назад

I thought I was smart...I"ll have to watch this a few times before I can organize libraries

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy 2 года назад

You'll get it! It's easy once you know how.

@brendanclarke1979 2 года назад

I really appreciate your channel which I just found being new to laser cutting and engraving, I’ve imported the cut library settings for my Neje 3 Max that I downloaded from your website (many thanks for that), I see that your Ortur cut library has many more material settings, do you plan on adding the others from the Ortur? If not is there any rule of thumb to ‘scale’ the Ortur settings to use on the Neje? Thanks in advanced and keep up the great work

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy 2 года назад

No I don't Brendon. Creating libraries on my own is very time consuming. However, you can use any library and customize it by clicking on Edit Cut and change the settings manually. Double the speed as a starting point.

@brendanclarke1979 2 года назад

Thanks for the reply, actually come to think of it I have seen a chart from Neje with a list of materials with corresponding speeds and passes for cutting and engraving. I’ll start there and do some trials to test the settings

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy 2 года назад

Those Lightburn cut libraries are available on my forum Brandon.

@kymzim2863 2 года назад

Thank you for taking the time to do this video (and all the others as well...they are super informative!!) I have a diode but my OMTech 60W will be coming sometime this week. I have a question...I'm trying to follow your tutorial but lightburn doesn't seem to want to cooperate and for some reason my whitespace scanning won't let me go past 1500 mm/sec and I cannot figure out what I'm doing wrong. Is there somewhere else I have to go to set another setting before it will allow me to go that high?

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy 2 года назад

Thanks for watching! Yeah, diode lasers are set to mm/min. C02 lasers are mm/sec.

@kymzim2863 2 года назад

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy Thank you for the information...so I'm guessing that once I get my OMTech I'll be able to set it to 7000 for the CO2 laser then?

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy 2 года назад

@@kymzim2863 No, 999 mm/sec is the highest setting for a C02, however, you won't ever be using that speed. Watch some of OMTech's videos and you'll get a good idea of speeds & power.

@atienne_navarre 2 года назад

Have you run into any practical limits on library capacity where lightburn starts to choke? Number of files, number of libraries etc, or is it better to load/unload them as needed?

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy 2 года назад

No, when you import a graphic or photo into the library they take up only a fraction of the space of the original artwork. Having a multiple libraries doesn't affect Lightburn at all since it's not accessing them all. It only grants access to the art files on your drive, and only when a folder is selected. So you could have 50 art libraries in the list and LB only access the one your actually using..

@danam664 Год назад

Thank you for your comprehensive videos. Is there an updated version of the settings you demonstrate in this video? I'm using LightBurn V1.3.01 trying to follow your configuration settings and find that the latest version contains new features. In addition, the snap to grid doesn't seem to work for me.

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy Год назад

No updated version, since all of the features are in the updates of the software. They just add new features and I cover them in newer videos. The snap works fine, you just have to get the numbers right.

@rustyp21 2 года назад

Good evening Rich. I ordered some of the LED Light Bases from your affiliate link. Is that acrylic safe to engrave or does it produce chlorine gas?

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy 2 года назад

Nothing is really safe to engrave David, but it is cast acrylic, so it's the safest form of acrylic to use.

@davidfonseca7158 Год назад

So I become a member went to Website to download your free graphics I mean your website joined I can’t figure out how to get these into my computer or open them up I know I know I’m a rookie thank you for your help

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy Год назад

You have to read the directions and watch the video on the download page David. You don't open the files.

@timd5597 Год назад

Thanks for the great content, newby with lightburn I have small picture currently 37.mm x 36 mm just to test quality on a mirror but when I frame it runs larger but more of a rectangular frame. Any suggestions? And nothing else is on canvas. Thanks!!

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@bigbadstig 2 года назад

What an informative video, thank you. I'm just beginning my Laser journey and your vids are a great help.One thing however I have copied your settings to follow along but cannot get my things on screen to 'snap' like i said my settings are exactly the same as yours...Any ideas? Thank you

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy 2 года назад

Check your settings, the Gear icon. Make sure snap to grid and snap to objects are both selected.

@bigbadstig 2 года назад

Yeah they sure are!

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy 2 года назад

@@bigbadstig Then you need to adjust the snap distance and object snap distance.

@bigbadstig 2 года назад

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy You Sir are an absolute star! That fixed it for me. Thank you

@karlriley1314 2 года назад

Nice. Now I have a different question. I made an ART LIBRARY and was trying to but in a wreath into it but instead labeled it as wreath. How do I change the name. I tried everything I could think of except to make a new one. I am afraid that I will loose the grafics I have of santa, tree and the wreath.

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy 2 года назад

*Easy Karl!* Double click the wreath to get it on your bed. Now, with the wreath on your work bed, go to the Art Library, click once on the wreath in there, and hit the Delete button on the bottom right with the trash can on it. Next, select the wreath on your work bed, and click, Import Graphic from Project. Give it a new name, and viola, you're good to go!

@jeffwilliams4709 4 месяца назад

Can you show us how to design Mandela art on lightburn?

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy 4 месяца назад

I'll be doing some layered art soon Jeff.

@queenbvanity727 3 месяца назад

Hey, hi, you do make good videos. I do have a question. I'm having problems with how to set my minimum power. it looks like it's off, and I can't add any number. Is there a sin away if there's a settings, or I could turn it on. Because in all of them I have them in minimum power of 20% and I would like to lower it to 10%. I tried to look for some videos but can't find any. If you could help me out, I would appreciate it. Thank you

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy 3 месяца назад

Min power is a feature in Co2 machines. The only time you can set the min power otherwise is on an image or grayscale file.

@jessetutterrow4320 2 года назад

Thanks for the video. Question: between 6 minutes and 7 minutes in you explain Object Snap Distance and refer the number as in millimeters but LightBurn's window says, "Object Snap Distance (pixels)". Does LightBurn consider the pixel size to be 1mm?

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy 2 года назад

Grid spacing and grid snap distance are mm. Object tolerance and snap distance are pixels. As with most of us, I don't always use the correct terminology. 🤪

@jocelynmyre1424 2 года назад

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy thanks for clarifying...i'm just learning and got lost a few times.

@brianhaywood7372 10 месяцев назад

Hi there I'm a long way from Louisiana !! I am about to enter the world of laser engraving. I am only a hobbyist, and have exhausted the creative possibilities using my scroll saw and other tools. I have used many drawing programs, Corel, Illustrator etc, so I am conversant with most of the terminology of these. What I am struggling to understand is does the laser engraver technology need grbl or lightburn programs. I see in these the instruction "line" and "burn" instructions, and the colour coding accorded to them. This I assume is the engine that drives the process of engraving, and is only in Grbl programs. I am worried that I may purchase my machine, and then be unable to understand the software. Having mastered photoshop, illustrator etc over the years, I hope this will not be the case, but it is new territory. Having read every review I can on RU-vid for every machine I can find, in my price range, I have decided upon Twotrees TS2 10W model. Finally, I had wondered how to get graphics that were used on these machines. I have many stock items myself. may I assume that I can print these to my laser provided that they are loaded by lightburn. I thank you for your excellent videos, and the advice and knowledge they contain. I am now going to your forum website to learn more. Best regards Brian (Heysham Lancashire)

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy 10 месяцев назад

If you mastered all those other programs, Lightburn will be 2nd nature in no time. The only thing you'll need to know is how to get settings for cutting and engraving. A good start would be to buy my 10W library for cut settings from engraveandcutfiles.com. Then watch some of my videos on Libraries.

@m.e.t6810 2 года назад

Question for you. Do you have a video on how you are connected to your laser? I have a Longer Ray 5 and I would be much more productive setting at my desktop than using my laptop connected to my laser via printer cable. Thanks for all of your videos.

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy 2 года назад

It connects to the desktop the same way as the laptop.

@m.e.t6810 2 года назад

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy Thanks. I understand that. I currently use a usb cable to connect the laptop. I do not want to move my desktop and 43in monitor down to my garage. So for now I have set up lightburn on my desktop and saving gcode to sdcard and carrying that to the laser. Im hoping to find a solution that cuts out the transferring to sd card step.

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy 2 года назад

You could run an amplified USB 2.0 cable. That's what I use in the shop.

@brendanclarke1979 2 года назад

Hi M.E.T., I’m just starting out on my laser cutting journey and will have a similar setup to what you described, my plan will be to work from my desktop and use TeamViewer (free) to ‘remote’ into my laptop that’ll be visible through glass sliding doors, I’ll have Lightburn installed on the laptop but ‘drive’ it from close by. I’ll use Dropbox to keep artwork I download or create on my desktop synched between the two computers as my CAD and Illustration programs are installed on my desktop and I prefer to do most of my work using it.

@Izalteu 7 месяцев назад

Is there a way to invert the x and y axis so I can engrave cups without having to rotate the image?

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy 7 месяцев назад

Turn the rotary.

@irfanali5311 Год назад

VINAKA-VAKALEVU-A++

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy Год назад

Thanks!

@truckerdan1250 2 года назад

I appreciate all your content my question is because I am new to this can I use an iPad Pro to put light burn on it to be able to use for by ortur laser printer or do I have to go out and buy a PC and it’s so can I purchase an apple thank you for your feedback

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy 2 года назад

No, there is no app at this time. I would highly recommend a Windows 10 or 11 system for Lightburn. It just works flawlessly, which can't be said for a Mac. I have several in my shop, most came from eBay as off-lease machines. You can get a nice Win 10 or 11 off-lease for under $100 with a Core i3 or i5 processor on eBay. I bought mostly Dell 7000 series refurbs Dan.

@squidskunk 2 года назад

i have a question about the use of lightburn...please help. i bought an Omtech co2 that includes lightburn...can that version of lightburn also be used with a zTool D1 diode laser or would i have to purchase another license of lightburn to use with the diode laser..?

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy 2 года назад

You get the DSP version with OMTech, so yes, diode or Co2.

@karenkuykendall9423 Год назад

Which of your video's did you show how to remove/smooth pixels from photos

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy Год назад

ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Y58aLiHFyiM.html

@rodkramer616 7 месяцев назад

Does lightburn automatically set up suggested settings when you import a photo

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy 7 месяцев назад

Nope

@DavidBishopinc Год назад

Every time I right click the devices button in light burn, the laser disconnects and will not respond to a second right click.( I hit this accidentally from time to time) Once disconnected I have to unplug the machine and plug it back up to get reconnected. Mac user. Any help as to why this is happening is much appreciated. Thanks.

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy Год назад

No idea, it doesn't happen to me. You can ask on the Lightburn forum David.

@lukaspotgieter7363 Год назад

My libraries just vanish off my computer all the time.

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy Год назад

Not if your file organization is structured properly.

@Beecher_Dikov 9 месяцев назад

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuyI have the same issue...guessing my file structure is also incorrect....

@RichardMichaels-zj4nr Год назад

when my laser is on and go to send it tell's me that my laser is busy or at a paused

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy Год назад

Probably a USB issue. Try another port on your computer, or maybe unplug and re-plug the cable Richard.

@WILDMACK 2 года назад

In the settings why do you have to choose millimeter if you using a diode laser why can it not be inches?

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy 2 года назад

I use both. I sometimes like mm because a lot of my products are measured in mm and it's a bit easier.

@kentharris7427 8 месяцев назад

If "S-value max" is set to 255 instead of a 1,000 in device settings. Does that mean when I use the Diode laser I'm only getting 25% power?

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy 8 месяцев назад

Yes.

@kydenj28 2 года назад

I have a question. I bought some stand files and the slot for the connection is for 3 mm wood. My 3 mm wood is almost 5 mm. How can I increase the size of the slot without distorting the shape of the stand?.

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy 2 года назад

Select all and increase the size proportionately. Use the ruler tab to measure the size.

@kydenj28 2 года назад

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy I did that but the stand was too big after that. I want to retain the actual size. Just increase the slot size. Is there any way to erase things on light burn?

@robertstrickland1979 2 года назад

I have downloaded Lightburn but i do not have a laser yet as i am researching them. I assuming that why i can do much in the software other than design

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy 2 года назад

Nope, all you can do is design for now Robert.

@doen.8724 Год назад

You can "create a placeholder device" until you get your laser. Just search for that term in the Lightburn user manual. Have not done this myself, just stumbled upon this reading some other stuff.

@ReelSpider Год назад

Why do diode laser users use mm per minute? I have always run mm per second on my xtool d1. Is there a reson to switch it? Other than a desire to do math?

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy Год назад

It's the standard for diode lasers and Gcode. Co2 are mm/sec. If you look in the Devices Settings you'll see the recommendations.

@BuddyClontz Год назад

Hi, I am very new to all of this but after viewing some of your videos, I decided to give you an example of what is happening with my new laser with the hope you can help me solve this issue. First of all, I have aligned the mirrors, adjusted the autofocus, and performed a ramp test. My machine will cut and engrave very nicely but here is my issue. When I send a file from Lightburn from my computer via USB to my laser with an updated Ruida panel the laser seems to often not follow the file. For example, if I cut a circle it will cut as it should without errors on the first attempt usually but when I try to run the same file again, the laser frequently will start cutting “inside” the circle and cut a straight line to the outside of the circle. At this point, the laser begins to cut the circle but then stops before the circle is completed or “closed”. This happens with most of my files and is costing me too much in time and material for the laser to be of practical use so I hope you or someone can help me figure out how to resolve this issue I am having with my new machine. Thanks in advance!

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy Год назад

Watch my most recent video Buddy. You _should be_ connecting via Ethernet.

@BuddyClontz Год назад

I don’t know what to do?…This has been an extremely frustrating experience thus far. My problem with Ethernet is that my wireless router is located upstairs in my home while my laser is in my shop which is a good distance from the wireless router. Should I just opt to buy another wireless router and use it only for the laser? The folks I purchased the laser from are telling me two different things(Reset to Factory Parameters and in another message they suggested to Reset to Default Parameters). Both of these options concern me because I can’t seem to get any advice that is working. As I said before, I’ve adjusted mirrors etc. and the laser will cut and etch very nicely but I can’t ruin 8-10 pieces of material to get one that actually worked as shown in the file. Thanks for your help and helpful videos…

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy Год назад

You plug the Ethernet cable from the laser to the computer, not the router.

@randyfry50 2 года назад

help. the cut and layer drop down does not show on my laptop using lightburn

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy 2 года назад

Shrink the window size Randy.

@robertarmstrong2323 Год назад

Can we lovk work area..far too often my work area gets knicked out by pop up windows like console cuts etc

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy Год назад

Not that I know of.

@robertarmstrong2323 Год назад

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy had to try..I'm guessing it's not an issue for those that have a big work space

@RTSFoto Год назад

Hi Rich, at the moment we are abroad for a few weeks, I want to download Lightburn while we are away, my question is if I practise Lightburn without connecting to a laser, save what I am doing/learning and when we get back to the U.K. will any work/files that I have saved in Lightburn be accessible the next time I sign onto the software.

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy Год назад

The work and the files need to be saved to your hard drive, or you can use a cloud software like Google Drive Russell.

@RTSFoto Год назад

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy Thanks Rich, I appreciate the time you take to answer my sometimes silly questions. I am just trying to learn mate, thanks again buddy, stay well and stay safe.

@johndiego3105 Год назад

Wait, you said that you use lightburn for your CNC. Can you explain that process please.

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy Год назад

You create the 2D graphics (one path) and save the Gcode.

@FamilyValues101 Год назад

Hi Rich, I have a problem 😅 or problems w making a project w ortur laser 2 that is bigger than the work area. If You have time would You please guide Me one time? 🙏 Thanks in advance. I am from Lake Charles area.

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy Год назад

Sure, check this video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-n__saOKVupA.html

@FamilyValues101 Год назад

Thanks Rich, I greatly appreciate You Sir. Would like to cashapp you some $ for time and help especially I know I will need some more.

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy Год назад

Thank you Kyle! For help, it's best to use my calendar: calendly.com/thelahobbyguy Or my free forums: lahobbyguy.com/bb/

@DaBalloonGuy67 Год назад

I’ve subscribed and clicked the bell. I’m wondering how everyone on RU-vid is able to connect their XTool laser engraver to Lightburn and my lightburn is unable to find my engraver. In order to run lightburn I need to have a laser enabled. My XTool Creative Space is able to connect with my laser via USB. Anything I create in XCS is around 3mm wide and about 100mm long. My maple leaf was a somewhat crooked line. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy Год назад

Create the xTool in Lightburn manually. If you're unable to connect, you may have the newer version of the D1 which does not use the CH340 driver, it uses the CH341SER driver. You can find more information here, along with the link for the CH341 driver: support.xtool.com/hc/en-us/articles/7934477424407-Target-device-not-found-when-connecting

@DaBalloonGuy67 Год назад

I created an engraver manually just to get the software to run. I’m not sure if I downloaded the DPS version or something else. I just clicked on the link and prayed for the best. Do you have any ideas as to why I can’t get anything to print using XCS? I made three boxes going outward from each other. When they were printed, they were about 1/2” wide by 4” long. On my screen they appeared to be about 40mm square. I’ve used a Universal 60 watt laser engraving system running Corel Draw and had no problems with it. Thanks again for your help

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy Год назад

The xTool uses the Gcode version of Lightburn. The DSP is for a Co2. They are both the same software and the only difference is the license price. Sorry, but I don't know what XCS is.

@DaBalloonGuy67 Год назад

XCS is short for XTool Creative Space. It’s their engraving software.

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy Год назад

Ah, I don't use xTool's proprietary software.