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:'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCW0fdgRa-o Design Graphics in Lightburn Like A Pro!]'''
 
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Revision as of 15:51, 8 August 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.

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

Developer Link

https://lightburnsoftware.com/

Classes and Training

Classes

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

Training

LightBurn Demo - Booleans
LightBurn Support Forum

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):

Laser -- BOSS


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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