LightBurn Tips
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 settings like power, speed, number of passes, etc.
LightBurn is a commercial software package for Windows, macOS, and Linux (but not mobile devices.)
It is installed 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.
Please note: 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.
Tips
File formats that LightBurn can import
- Vector formats: AI, PDF, SVG, and DXF
- Raster formats: PNG, JPG, GIF, and BMP
Links to external sites:
- https://lightburnsoftware.github.io/NewDocs/TipsAndTricks.html
- Design Graphics in Lightburn Like A Pro!
- LightBurn Support Forum
Training
Watch these LightBurn videos BEFORE BOSSLASER CLASS!
Links to member-recommended external sites:
- 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
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Links to external sites:
LIGHTBURN
HotKey List
For Additional Help
- Use the PPM Slack channels #laser-cutter or #computing
- Or message Mathew Palfenier on Slack
- 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.
Related Pages
Links to related PPM Wiki pages:
Curated Links
Links to member-recommended external sites:
- LightBurn Demo - Booleans — LightBurn Software on YouTube
- This video is great step-by-step guide for some general abilities in LightBurn
Other Fun Stuff
Links to external sites:
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Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.