LightBurn Tips - Revision history

Warren at 15:11, 1 October 2026

2026-10-01T15:11:36Z

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	PPM does not have access to your registration key.		PPM does not have access to your registration key.
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	~~'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''~~

	~~:[[Laser — BOSS\|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#D81F2B">  '''Laser — BOSS'''  </span>]]~~
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	==Additional Help==		==Additional Help==
	Use the PPM Slack channels #laser-cutter or #computing		'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''

			:[[Laser — BOSS\|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#D81F2B">  '''Laser — BOSS'''  </span>]]
			<br>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.		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.

Warren at 10:02, 8 August 2026

2026-08-08T10:02:44Z

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	LightBurn is a commercial software package for Windows and macOS (but not Linux or mobile devices.)		LightBurn is a commercial software package for Windows and macOS (but not Linux or mobile devices.)

	At Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM), we have installed LightBurn on our Design Workstations 2 and 3 and the Boss and Thunder Laser ~~Computers~~.		At Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM), we have installed LightBurn on our Design Workstations 2 and 3 and the Boss and Thunder Laser computers.

	<br>'''At home LightBurn subscriptions can be purchased at a discounted rate''' for being a PPM member.		<br>'''At home LightBurn subscriptions can be purchased at a discounted rate''' for being a PPM member.

Warren at 21:10, 27 July 2026

2026-07-27T21:10:57Z

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	~~:'''Laser — Thunder'''~~
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Warren: /* Classes */

2026-06-09T08:29:00Z

Classes

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	===Watch these LightBurn videos BEFORE BOSSLASER CLASS!===		===Watch these LightBurn videos BEFORE BOSSLASER CLASS!===

	:[https://youtu.be/BkNeVjbZncc '''Lesson 1 First Time User'''] (12:24 mins)		:[https://youtu.be/BkNeVjbZncc '''Lesson 1 First Time User'''] (12:24 mins)

	:[https://youtu.be/uzFsrUwONbw '''Lesson 2 LightBurn UI Walkthrough'''] (18:01 mins)		:[https://youtu.be/uzFsrUwONbw '''Lesson 2 LightBurn UI Walkthrough'''] (18:01 mins)

	:[https://youtu.be/nybhYtjElQU '''Lesson 3 Cut Settings'''] (24:18 mins)		:[https://youtu.be/nybhYtjElQU '''Lesson 3 Cut Settings'''] (24:18 mins)

	:[https://youtu.be/al9pHi1dXlE '''LightBurn Basics #1 Importing, Selection, Grouping, Movement'''] (7:34 mins)		:[https://youtu.be/al9pHi1dXlE '''LightBurn Basics #1 Importing, Selection, Grouping, Movement'''] (7:34 mins)

	:[https://youtu.be/1fds7JdbiSo '''LightBurn Basics #2 Text and Offsetting'''] (7:42 mins)		:[https://youtu.be/1fds7JdbiSo '''LightBurn Basics #2 Text and Offsetting'''] (7:42 mins)

	:[https://youtu.be/T6lQrcf2DtI '''LightBurn Basics #3 Trace Image and Weld'''] (9:45 mins)		:[https://youtu.be/T6lQrcf2DtI '''LightBurn Basics #3 Trace Image and Weld'''] (9:45 mins)

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	==Tips==		==Tips==

Warren: /* Classes */

2026-06-09T08:27:42Z

Classes

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	===Watch these LightBurn videos BEFORE BOSSLASER CLASS!===		===Watch these LightBurn videos BEFORE BOSSLASER CLASS!===
	:[https://youtu.be/BkNeVjbZncc '''Lesson 1 First Time User'''] (12:24 mins)		:[https://youtu.be/BkNeVjbZncc '''Lesson 1 First Time User'''] (12:24 mins)
	:[https://youtu.be/uzFsrUwONbw '''Lesson 2 LightBurn UI Walkthrough'''] (18:01 mins)		:[https://youtu.be/uzFsrUwONbw '''Lesson 2 LightBurn UI Walkthrough'''] (18:01 mins)
	:[https://youtu.be/nybhYtjElQU '''Lesson 3 Cut Settings'''] (24:18 mins)		:[https://youtu.be/nybhYtjElQU '''Lesson 3 Cut Settings'''] (24:18 mins)

	:[https://youtu.be/al9pHi1dXlE '''LightBurn Basics #1 Importing, Selection, Grouping, Movement'''] (7:34 mins)		:[https://youtu.be/al9pHi1dXlE '''LightBurn Basics #1 Importing, Selection, Grouping, Movement'''] (7:34 mins)
	:[https://youtu.be/1fds7JdbiSo '''LightBurn Basics #2 Text and Offsetting'''] (7:42 mins)		:[https://youtu.be/1fds7JdbiSo '''LightBurn Basics #2 Text and Offsetting'''] (7:42 mins)
	:[https://youtu.be/T6lQrcf2DtI '''LightBurn Basics #3 Trace Image and Weld'''] (9:45 mins)		:[https://youtu.be/T6lQrcf2DtI '''LightBurn Basics #3 Trace Image and Weld'''] (9:45 mins)

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Warren at 00:52, 21 May 2026

2026-05-21T00:52:22Z

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			:'''Laser — Thunder'''
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Warren at 00:46, 21 May 2026

2026-05-21T00:46:46Z

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	'''Use LightBurn to import/layout/edit or create new artwork then control your laser cutter's settings''' such as power, speed, number of passes, and other important settings.		'''Use LightBurn to import/layout/edit or create new artwork then control your laser cutter's settings''' such as power, speed, number of passes, and other important settings.

	LightBurn is a commercial software package for Windows and macOS (but not mobile devices.)		LightBurn is a commercial software package for Windows and macOS (but not Linux or mobile devices.)

	At Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM), we have installed LightBurn on our Design Workstations 2 and 3 and the Boss and Thunder Laser Computers.		At Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM), we have installed LightBurn on our Design Workstations 2 and 3 and the Boss and Thunder Laser Computers.

Warren at 00:45, 21 May 2026

2026-05-21T00:45:14Z

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	'''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.		'''Use LightBurn to import/layout/edit or create new artwork then control your laser cutter's settings''' such as power, speed, number of passes, and other important settings.
	~~<br>~~
	LightBurn is a commercial software package for Windows and macOS (but not mobile devices.)		LightBurn is a commercial software package for Windows and macOS (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 Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM), we have installed LightBurn on our Design Workstations 2 and 3 and the Boss and Thunder Laser Computers.

	<br>		<br>'''At home LightBurn subscriptions can be purchased at a discounted rate''' for being a PPM member.
	'''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.		The discount code is saved as a Pinned Message in our 'laser-cutter' channel in Slack.

Warren: /* Classes */

2026-05-11T18:30:37Z

Classes

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	==Classes==		==Classes==

	===Watch these LightBurn videos BEFORE BOSSLASER CLASS!===		===Watch these LightBurn videos BEFORE BOSSLASER CLASS!===
	:[https://youtu.be/BkNeVjbZncc '''Lesson 1 First Time User'''] (12:24 mins)		:[https://youtu.be/BkNeVjbZncc '''Lesson 1 First Time User'''] (12:24 mins)
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	:[https://youtu.be/1fds7JdbiSo '''LightBurn Basics #2 Text and Offsetting'''] (7:42 mins)		:[https://youtu.be/1fds7JdbiSo '''LightBurn Basics #2 Text and Offsetting'''] (7:42 mins)
	:[https://youtu.be/T6lQrcf2DtI '''LightBurn Basics #3 Trace Image and Weld'''] (9:45 mins)		:[https://youtu.be/T6lQrcf2DtI '''LightBurn Basics #3 Trace Image and Weld'''] (9:45 mins)

	~~:'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5NpPInh5Z0&t=5s Pikes Peak Makerspace Boss Laser Intro] — external link to PPM YouTube channel'''~~

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Warren at 16:12, 26 April 2026

2026-04-26T16:12:24Z

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	'''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.		'''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.
	<br>		<br>
	LightBurn is a commercial software package for Windows, macOS~~, and Ubuntu Linux~~ (but not mobile devices.)		LightBurn is a commercial software package for Windows and macOS (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 Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM), we have installed LightBurn on our Design Workstations 2 and 3 and the Boss Laser Computer.