LightBurn Tips

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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

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Tips

Design Graphics in Lightburn Like A Pro!

- 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 #laser-cutter, #computers or #general

Or message our Boss Laser Captain Lisa MacNicol on Slack

See Also

Links to other PPM Wiki pages (internal links):

Laser -- BOSS

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

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

This video is great step-by-step guide for some general abilities in Light Burn

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