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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, software, 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.


'''Use LightBurn to import/layout/edit or create new artwork then control your laser cutter settings''' like power, speed, number of passes, etc.
<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, Macintosh OS, and&nbsp;Linux.
 
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It is installed on our Design Workstations 2 and 3 and the Boss Laser Computer.  
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==Classes==
 
===Watch these LightBurn videos BEFORE BOSSLASER CLASS!===


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:[https://youtu.be/BkNeVjbZncc '''Lesson 1 First Time User'''] (12:24&nbsp;mins)
At home LightBurn subscriptions can be purchased at a discounted rate for being a PPM member. Please see the pinned comment in the 'laser-cutter' channel in Slack for the&nbsp;code.


'''Please note:'''  Your at home subscription is unique to only you. 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 subscription. PPM does not have access to your registration&nbsp;key.
:[https://youtu.be/uzFsrUwONbw '''Lesson 2 LightBurn UI Walkthrough'''] (18:01&nbsp;mins)
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==Tips==


:'''-''' Vector file formats that LightBurn can import include AI, PDF, SVG, DXF, and PLT
:[https://youtu.be/nybhYtjElQU '''Lesson 3 Cut Settings'''] (24:18&nbsp;mins)
:'''-''' Raster file formats that LightBurn can import include PNG, JPG, GIF, and BMP
:(LightBurn does not support the stock M2-Nano board on K40 lasers)


Links to external sites:
:[https://youtu.be/al9pHi1dXlE '''LightBurn Basics #1 Importing, Selection, Grouping, Movement'''] (7:34&nbsp;mins)
:'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCW0fdgRa-o Design Graphics in Lightburn Like A Pro!]'''
==Training==
Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its  [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']


Links to external sites:
:[https://youtu.be/1fds7JdbiSo '''LightBurn Basics #2 Text and Offsetting'''] (7:42&nbsp;mins)
:[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51cXqmNHgeI '''LightBurn Demo - Booleans''']
:[https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/ '''LightBurn Support Forum''']
:'''[https://lightburnsoftware.com/ Product Home Page]'''
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File:Hot keyguideV1 2.pdf|alt=LightBurn HotKey List|<center>'''LIGHTBURN<br>HotKey List'''</center>
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==For Additional Help==
:[https://youtu.be/T6lQrcf2DtI '''LightBurn Basics #3 Trace Image and Weld'''] (9:45&nbsp;mins)
: Use the PPM Slack channels #laser-cutter or #computing
:Or message '''Mathew Palfenier''' on Slack
:[[How To Slack#Channel Names and Descriptions|'''List of all PPM Slack channels''']]
: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.


==See Also==
==Tips==
Links to other PPM Wiki pages:
=== Links to lightburnsoftware.com===


:[[Laser_--_BOSS|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#D81F2B">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Laser — BOSS'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
:[https://lightburnsoftware.com/ '''LightBurn Product Home Page''']


:[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
===File formats that LightBurn can import===
:'''Vector formats'''
::.ai, .dxf, .lbrn, .pdf, and .svg
:'''Image formats'''
::.bmp, .gif, .jpg, .png, .tiff, and .webp


:'''[[SVG File Format Tips]]'''
===File formats that LightBurn can export===
:'''Vector formats'''
::.ai, .dxf, and .svg
:'''Image formats'''
::(not .webp)


:'''[[QR Codes#QR Code Generation with LightBurn software|QR Codes]]'''
==Additional Help==
'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''


== Curated Links ==
:[[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


=== '''Watch these LightBurn videos BEFORE BOSSLASER CLASS!''' ===
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.
Links to member-recommended external sites:
:[https://youtu.be/BkNeVjbZncc '''Lesson 1 First Time User''']
:[https://youtu.be/uzFsrUwONbw '''Lesson 2 LightBurn UI Walkthrough''']
:[https://youtu.be/nybhYtjElQU '''Lesson 3 Cut Settings''']
:[https://youtu.be/al9pHi1dXlE '''LightBurn Basics #1 Importing, Selection, Grouping, Movement''']
:[https://youtu.be/1fds7JdbiSo '''LightBurn Basics #2 Text and Offsetting''']
:[https://youtu.be/T6lQrcf2DtI '''LightBurn Basics #3 Trace Image and Weld''']


==Other Fun Stuff==
Links to (frivolous?) external sites:
:This [https://youtu.be/uCW0fdgRa-o video] is great step-by-step guide for some general abilities in LightBurn
:'''https://lightburnsoftware.github.io/NewDocs/TipsAndTricks.html'''
:'''https://lightburnsoftware.github.io/NewDocs/QRCodeCreator.html'''
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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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