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LightBurn is a commercial software package for Windows, Macintosh OS, and Linux.<br>
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LightBurn is a commercial software package for Windows, Macintosh OS, and Linux: '''https://lightburnsoftware.com/'''
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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.<br>
 
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:File formats that LightBurn can import include AI, PDF, SVG, DXF, PLT, PNG, JPG, GIF, and BMP.
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:'''-''' LightBurn does not support the stock M2-Nano board on K40 lasers
  
 
===For Additional Help===
 
===For Additional Help===
 
:Use the PPM Slack channels #computers or #general
 
:Use the PPM Slack channels #computers or #general
:Or message Lisa MacNicol on Slack
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==Other Fun Stuff==
 
==Other Fun Stuff==

Revision as of 17:24, 1 April 2022

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


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LightBurn is a commercial software package for Windows, Macintosh OS, and Linux: https://lightburnsoftware.com/

Use LightBurn to import/layout/edit or create new artwork then control your laser cutter settings like power, speed, number of passes, etc.

Classes and Training

Classes

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

Training

LightBurn Demo - Booleans

Tips

- 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 #computers or #general
Or message our Boss Laser Captain Lisa MacNicol on Slack

Other Fun Stuff

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