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Revision as of 16:48, 23 July 2023

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.


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Please post your suggestions on our Slack channel #ppm-wiki.


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, Macintosh OS, and Linux.
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. Please see the pinned comment in the 'laser-cutter' channel in Slack for the code.

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

- Vector file formats that LightBurn can import include AI, PDF, SVG, DXF, and PLT
- Raster file formats that LightBurn can import include PNG, JPG, GIF, and BMP
(LightBurn does not support the stock M2-Nano board on K40 lasers)

Links to external sites:

Design Graphics in Lightburn Like A Pro!
LightBurn Support Forum

Training

Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup

Links to external sites:

LightBurn Demo - Booleans
LightBurn Product Home Page

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.

See Also

Links to related PPM Wiki pages:

  Laser — BOSS  
  Computers  
SVG File Format Tips
QR Codes

Curated Links

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

Other Fun Stuff

Links to (frivolous?) external sites:

This video is great step-by-step guide for some general abilities in LightBurn
https://lightburnsoftware.github.io/NewDocs/TipsAndTricks.html
https://lightburnsoftware.github.io/NewDocs/QRCodeCreator.html
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