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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, etc.
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'''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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'''Please note:''' 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.
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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&nbsp;note of that key because you will need it again if you renew your subscription.
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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&nbsp;note of that key because you will need it again if you renew your&nbsp;subscription.
  
 
PPM does not have access to your registration key.
 
PPM does not have access to your registration key.
 
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==Tips==
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=== File formats that LightBurn can import===
 
:svg, ai, pdf, dxf, hpgl, plt, png, jpg, bmp, tiff, gif, and webp
 
 
 
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''']
 
  
==Training==
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==Classes==
 
==='''Watch these LightBurn videos BEFORE BOSSLASER CLASS!'''===
 
==='''Watch these LightBurn videos BEFORE BOSSLASER CLASS!'''===
Links to member-recommended external sites:
 
 
:[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''']
PPM announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
 
  
Links to external sites:
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:The Boss Laser Safety and Certification class is offered twice per month.
:[https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/ '''LightBurn Support Forum''']
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:'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5NpPInh5Z0&t=5s Pikes Peak Makerspace Boss Laser Intro] — external link to PPM YouTube channel'''
:'''[https://lightburnsoftware.com/ LightBurn Product Home Page]'''
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:PPM announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
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==Training==
  
 
<gallery widths="200" heights="125">
 
<gallery widths="200" heights="125">
 
File:Hot keyguideV1 2.pdf|alt=LightBurn HotKey List|'''LIGHTBURN HotKey List'''
 
File:Hot keyguideV1 2.pdf|alt=LightBurn HotKey List|'''LIGHTBURN HotKey List'''
 
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:[https://lightburnsoftware.com/ '''LightBurn Product Home Page''']
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==Tips==
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=== File formats that LightBurn can import===
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:svg, ai, pdf, dxf, hpgl, plt, png, jpg, bmp, tiff, gif, and webp
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=== Links to lightburnsoftware.com ===
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:[https://docs.lightburnsoftware.com/TipsAndTricks.html '''Tips and Tricks''']
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:'''[https://docs.lightburnsoftware.com/UI/Menus.html LightBurn Software Documentation - Menus]'''
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:[https://docs.lightburnsoftware.com/QRCodeCreator.html '''QR Code Generation''']
  
 
==Related Pages==
 
==Related Pages==
Links to related PPM Wiki pages:
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'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''
 
:'''[[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]]'''
  
:[[Laser_--_BOSS|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#D81F2B">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Laser — BOSS'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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:[[Laser_--_BOSS|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#D81F2B">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Laser — BOSS'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]] - '''[https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/reserve make a reservation]'''
 
:[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers — Windows'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
 
:[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers — Windows'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
  
 
==Hand-Curated Links==
 
==Hand-Curated Links==
Links to member-recommended external sites:
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'''Links to member-recommended external sites:'''
 
:'''[https://svgnest.com/ SVGnest]''' — arrange parts to use as little material as possible
 
:'''[https://svgnest.com/ SVGnest]''' — arrange parts to use as little material as possible
:[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51cXqmNHgeI '''LightBurn Demo - Booleans'''] — LightBurn Software on YouTube
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:[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51cXqmNHgeI '''LightBurn Demo - Booleans'''] — LightBurn Software
:[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCW0fdgRa-o '''Great step-by-step guide for some general abilities'''] — on YouTube
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:[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCW0fdgRa-o '''Design Graphics in LightBurn Like A Pro!''']
:[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCW0fdgRa-o '''Design Graphics in LightBurn Like A Pro!'''] — on YouTube
 
 
 
 
==For Additional Help==
 
==For Additional Help==
 
:Use the PPM Slack channels #laser-cutter or #computing
 
:Use the PPM Slack channels #laser-cutter or #computing
: Or message '''Cap'n Mat''' on Slack
 
 
:[[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&nbsp;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&nbsp;community.

Latest revision as of 21:48, 10 November 2024

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.

 


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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 Product Home Page

Tips

File formats that LightBurn can import

svg, ai, pdf, dxf, hpgl, plt, png, jpg, bmp, tiff, gif, and webp

Links to lightburnsoftware.com

Tips and Tricks
LightBurn Software Documentation - Menus
QR Code Generation

Related Pages

Links to related PPM Wiki pages:

SVG File Format Tips
QR Codes
  Laser — BOSS   - make a reservation
  Computers — Windows  

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!

For Additional Help

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.

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