LightBurn Tips
Use LightBurn to import/layout/edit or create new artwork then control your laser cutter's settings like power, speed, number of passes, and other important settings.
LightBurn is a commercial software package for Windows, macOS, and Ubuntu Linux (but not mobile devices.)
At Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM), we have installed LightBurn on our Design Workstations 2 and 3 and the Boss Laser Computer.
At home LightBurn subscriptions can be purchased at a discounted rate for being a PPM member.
The discount code is saved as a Pinned Message in our 'laser-cutter' channel in Slack.
You will receive an email from LightBurn with your unique registration key.
Make note of that key because you will need it again if you renew your subscription.
Your at home subscription is unique to only you.
PPM does not have access to your registration key.
Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.
Classes
Watch these LightBurn videos BEFORE BOSSLASER CLASS!
- Lesson 1 First Time User (12:24 mins)
- Lesson 2 LightBurn UI Walkthrough (18:01 mins)
- Lesson 3 Cut Settings (24:18 mins)
- LightBurn Basics #1 Importing, Selection, Grouping, Movement (7:34 mins)
- LightBurn Basics #2 Text and Offsetting (7:42 mins)
- LightBurn Basics #3 Trace Image and Weld (9:45 mins)
- Pikes Peak Makerspace Boss Laser Intro — external link to PPM YouTube channel
- PPM announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup
- The Boss Laser Safety and Certification class is offered twice per month.
Training
LIGHTBURN HotKey List
Tips
Links to lightburnsoftware.com
File formats that LightBurn can import
- vector formats
- .ai, .dxf, .lbrn, .pdf, and .svg
- image formats
- .bmp, .gif, .jpg, .png, .tiff, and .webp
- plotter formats
- .hpgl, and .plt
File formats that LightBurn can export
- vector formats
- .ai, .dxf, and .svg
Hand-Curated Links
Links to member-recommended external sites:
- SVGnest — arrange parts to use as little material as possible
- LightBurn Demo - Booleans — LightBurn Software on YouTube (11:31 mins)
- Design Graphics in LightBurn Like A Pro! — on YouTube (21:58 mins)
Additional Help
Links to related PPM Wiki pages:
Use the PPM Slack channels #laser-cutter or #computing
Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the community.
Search the PPM Wiki — include Content pages as well as Multimedia.
Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.