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Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is dedicated to supporting our maker community in their creative process by providing shared space, shared tools, materials and a knowledge base to turn their ideas into reality.
'''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.


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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.
 
<br>'''At home LightBurn subscriptions can be purchased at a discounted rate''' for being a PPM&nbsp;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&nbsp;note of that key because you will need it again if you renew your&nbsp;subscription.
 
Your at home subscription is unique to only&nbsp;you. 
 
PPM does not have access to your registration key.
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LightBurn is a commercial software package for Windows 7 and 10 (and Macintosh, but not Linux).


Pikes Peak Makerspace has a license for the Adobe Creative Cloud software, and it is installed on our [https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/Computers#Equipment_Lists Design Workstations 1 and 2]
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==Classes and Training==
 
===Classes===
==Classes==
:Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its  [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
 
===Training===
===Watch these LightBurn videos BEFORE BOSSLASER CLASS!===
 
:[https://youtu.be/BkNeVjbZncc '''Lesson 1 First Time User'''] (12:24&nbsp;mins)
 
:[https://youtu.be/uzFsrUwONbw '''Lesson 2 LightBurn UI Walkthrough'''] (18:01&nbsp;mins)
 
:[https://youtu.be/nybhYtjElQU '''Lesson 3 Cut Settings'''] (24:18&nbsp;mins)
 
:[https://youtu.be/al9pHi1dXlE '''LightBurn Basics #1 Importing, Selection, Grouping, Movement'''] (7:34&nbsp;mins)
 
:[https://youtu.be/1fds7JdbiSo '''LightBurn Basics #2 Text and Offsetting'''] (7:42&nbsp;mins)
 
:[https://youtu.be/T6lQrcf2DtI '''LightBurn Basics #3 Trace Image and Weld'''] (9:45&nbsp;mins)
 
==Tips==
=== Links to lightburnsoftware.com===
 
:[https://lightburnsoftware.com/ '''LightBurn Product Home Page''']
 
===File formats that LightBurn can import===
:'''Vector formats'''
::.ai, .dxf, .lbrn, .pdf, and .svg
:'''Image formats'''
::.bmp, .gif, .jpg, .png, .tiff, and .webp
 
===File formats that LightBurn can export===
:'''Vector formats'''
::.ai, .dxf, and .svg
:'''Image formats'''
::(not .webp)
 
==Additional Help==
'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''
 
:[[Laser — BOSS|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#D81F2B">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Laser — BOSS'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
<br>Use the PPM Slack channels #laser-cutter or #computing


===Tips -- Trainer(s) needed===
Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the&nbsp;community.
:'''-''' If large format printer reports "Print Head Path Error 2", check the file to see if it has elements that need to be trimmed to fit within the artboard.


===For Additional Help===
:Use the PPM Slack channels #computers or #general
:Or message Warren Jokinen on Slack
==See Also==
===[[Inkscape Tips]]===
===[[Adobe Photoshop Tips]]===
==Other Fun Stuff==
===[https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/how-to/illustration-techniques.html Essential techniques for beginners]===
===[https://duckduckgo.com/?q=illustrator+tips 35 Adobe Illustrator Tutorials to Master Vector Design]===
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Latest revision as of 15:11, 1 October 2026

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 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 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 outdated information.


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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)

Tips

Links to lightburnsoftware.com

LightBurn Product Home Page

File formats that LightBurn can import

Vector formats
.ai, .dxf, .lbrn, .pdf, and .svg
Image formats
.bmp, .gif, .jpg, .png, .tiff, and .webp

File formats that LightBurn can export

Vector formats
.ai, .dxf, and .svg
Image formats
(not .webp)

Additional Help

Links to related PPM Wiki pages:

  Laser — BOSS  


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 outdated information.

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