LightBurn Tips
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LightBurn is a commercial software package for Windows, Macintosh OS, and Linux.
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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Classes and Training
Classes
- Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup
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LIGHTBURN
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Tips
- Design Graphics in Lightburn Like A Pro!
- - File formats that LightBurn can import include AI, PDF, SVG, DXF, PLT, PNG, JPG, GIF, and BMP
- - LightBurn does not support the stock M2-Nano board on K40 lasers
For Additional Help
- Use the PPM Slack channels #laser-cutter, #computers or #general
- Or message our Boss Laser Captain Lisa MacNicol on Slack
See Also
Links to other PPM Wiki pages (internal links):
Curated Links
Links to other sites (external links):
- Watch these videos on LightBurn 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
Other Fun Stuff
- https://lightburnsoftware.github.io/NewDocs/TipsAndTricks.html
- https://lightburnsoftware.github.io/NewDocs/QRCodeCreator.html
- This video is great step-by-step guide for some general abilities in LightBurn
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