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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.
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LightBurn is a commercial software package for Windows, Macintosh OS, and&nbsp;Linux.
 
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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.
 
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.
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:Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its  [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
 
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Revision as of 18:42, 19 October 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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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.


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.

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
https://lightburnsoftware.com/ -- Developer Link

Other Fun Stuff

Links to other sites (external links):

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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