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| − | '''Use LightBurn to import/layout/edit or create new artwork then control your laser cutter settings''' like power, speed, number of passes, | + | '''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. |
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LightBurn is a commercial software package for Windows, macOS, and Linux (but not mobile devices.) | LightBurn is a commercial software package for Windows, macOS, and Linux (but not mobile devices.) | ||
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| − | ''' | + | '''At home LightBurn subscriptions can be purchased at a discounted rate''' for being a PPM member. |
| − | Your at home subscription is unique to only you. 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. | + | The discount code is saved as a Pinned Message in our 'laser-cutter' channel in Slack. |
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| + | Your at home subscription is unique to only you. 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. | ||
PPM does not have access to your registration key. | PPM does not have access to your registration key. | ||
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==='''Watch these LightBurn videos BEFORE BOSSLASER CLASS!'''=== | ==='''Watch these LightBurn videos BEFORE BOSSLASER CLASS!'''=== | ||
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:[https://youtu.be/BkNeVjbZncc '''Lesson 1 First Time User'''] | :[https://youtu.be/BkNeVjbZncc '''Lesson 1 First Time User'''] | ||
:[https://youtu.be/uzFsrUwONbw '''Lesson 2 LightBurn UI Walkthrough'''] | :[https://youtu.be/uzFsrUwONbw '''Lesson 2 LightBurn UI Walkthrough'''] | ||
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:[https://youtu.be/1fds7JdbiSo '''LightBurn Basics #2 Text and Offsetting'''] | :[https://youtu.be/1fds7JdbiSo '''LightBurn Basics #2 Text and Offsetting'''] | ||
:[https://youtu.be/T6lQrcf2DtI '''LightBurn Basics #3 Trace Image and Weld'''] | :[https://youtu.be/T6lQrcf2DtI '''LightBurn Basics #3 Trace Image and Weld'''] | ||
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| − | + | :The Boss Laser Safety and Certification class is offered twice per month. | |
| − | :[https:// | + | :'''[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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| + | :PPM announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events/ '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup'''] | ||
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| + | ==Training== | ||
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| − | == | + | :[https://lightburnsoftware.com/ '''LightBurn Product Home Page'''] |
| − | Links to related PPM Wiki pages: | + | |
| + | ==Tips== | ||
| + | === Links to lightburnsoftware.com=== | ||
| + | :[https://docs.lightburnsoftware.com/TipsAndTricks.html '''Tips and Tricks'''] | ||
| + | :'''[https://docs.lightburnsoftware.com/UI/Menus.html LightBurn Software Documentation - Menus]''' | ||
| + | :[https://docs.lightburnsoftware.com/QRCodeCreator.html '''QR Code Generation'''] | ||
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| + | ===File formats that LightBurn can import=== | ||
| + | :svg, ai, pdf, dxf, hpgl, plt, png, jpg, bmp, tiff, gif, and webp | ||
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| + | === File formats that LightBurn can export === | ||
| + | :SVG, AI, and DXF formats | ||
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| + | == Hand-Curated Links == | ||
| + | '''Links to member-recommended external sites:''' | ||
| + | :'''[https://svgnest.com/ SVGnest]''' — arrange parts to use as little material as possible | ||
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| + | :[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51cXqmNHgeI '''LightBurn Demo - Booleans'''] — LightBurn Software | ||
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| + | :[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCW0fdgRa-o '''Design Graphics in LightBurn Like A Pro!'''] — on YouTube (21:58 mins) | ||
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| + | ==Additional Help== | ||
| + | '''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:''' | ||
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:'''[[SVG File Format Tips]]''' | :'''[[SVG File Format Tips]]''' | ||
:'''[[QR Codes#QR Code Generation with LightBurn software|QR Codes]]''' | :'''[[QR Codes#QR Code Generation with LightBurn software|QR Codes]]''' | ||
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:[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27"> '''Computers — Windows''' </span>]] | :[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27"> '''Computers — Windows''' </span>]] | ||
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:[[How To Slack#PPM Channel Names and Descriptions|'''List of all PPM Slack channels''']] | :[[How To Slack#PPM 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 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. | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:49, 4 February 2025
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.
LightBurn is a commercial software package for Windows, macOS, and Linux (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 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.
Your at home subscription is unique to only you. 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.
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 information that is outdated.
Classes
Watch these LightBurn videos 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
- The Boss Laser Safety and Certification class is offered twice per month.
- Pikes Peak Makerspace Boss Laser Intro — external link to PPM YouTube channel
- PPM announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup
Training
LIGHTBURN HotKey List
Tips
Links to lightburnsoftware.com
File formats that LightBurn can import
- svg, ai, pdf, dxf, hpgl, plt, png, jpg, bmp, tiff, gif, and webp
File formats that LightBurn can export
- SVG, AI, and DXF formats
Hand-Curated Links
Links to member-recommended external sites:
- SVGnest — arrange parts to use as little material as possible
- LightBurn Demo - Booleans — LightBurn Software
- Design Graphics in LightBurn Like A Pro! — on YouTube (21:58 mins)
Additional Help
Links to related PPM Wiki pages:
- Use the PPM Slack channels #laser-cutter or #computing
- 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 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 information that is outdated.