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==Hand-Curated Links==
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:[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCW0fdgRa-o '''Design Graphics in LightBurn Like A Pro!''']
 
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Latest revision as of 20:35, 8 December 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Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.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

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!

Additional Help

Links to related PPM Wiki pages:

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