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Revision as of 20:49, 6 April 2022

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.


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LightBurn is a commercial software package for Windows, Macintosh OS, and Linux.

Use LightBurn to import/layout/edit or create new artwork then control your laser cutter settings like power, speed, number of passes, etc.

Developer Link

https://lightburnsoftware.com/

Classes and Training

Classes

Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup

Training

LightBurn Demo - Booleans
LightBurn Support Forum

Tips

- File formats that LightBurn can import include AI, PDF, SVG, DXF, PLT, PNG, JPG, GIF, and BMP
- LightBurn does not support the stock M2-Nano board on K40 lasers

For Additional Help

Use the PPM Slack channels #computers or #general
Or message our Boss Laser Captain Lisa MacNicol on Slack

Curated Links

Watch these videos on LightBurn BEFORE (BOSSLASER) CLASS!
Lesson 1 First Time User
Lesson 2 LightBurn UI Walkthrough
Lesson 3 Cut Settings
LightBurn Basics #1 Importing, Selection, Grouping, Movement
LightBurn Basics #2 Text and Offsetting
LightBurn Basics # 3 Trace Image and Weld

Other Fun Stuff

https://lightburnsoftware.github.io/NewDocs/TipsAndTricks.html



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