That is great to hear. Now onto the next project!

That was exactly our goal with this one! Thank you.

It definitely is a quicker video but it was by design to just get a project done and have a win before diving into anything further. For things like speed and power a good place to start is typically in the manufacturer recommendations. For dialing this in, we have a speed and power tool that we just recently did a video on here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/prqoY7V4xJq7kqc.html

@@lightburnsoftware7189 Can you either make a video for actual beginners, going slowly, and making it very clear where you're selecting things in the program? The drawing stuff is obvious to anyone who's used graphic design programs, so I'm less interested in that, and more interested in making sure the laser cutter is connected, and where to find the necessary settings and menus in Lightburn (and the manufacturer), for specific materials and cuts/etchings. Also, I'd link to the sample project web page right at the top of your video info. I found that, and then worked backwards to find the actual first steps. This software is pretty expensive (and more than I can afford right now), so I really need to get some good instruction during the trial period to decide if I want to save up to purchase it. (I got the laser cutter for free, as a donation for a non-profit program I'm running.)

@@erickrodella9661 - I do not understand what you mean by “engraving in alliance”, what you mean by “seeing letter by letter”. Can you explain in more detail?

​@@lightburnsoftware7189 Of course, when I engrave ring using the rotary in EzCad I can visualize letter by letter that I am going to grave but in Lightburn it only shows bounds, hull and contour.

Thank you for the feedback. I have added it to our list!

in machine adjustments you can change the point of orientation from the 4 different corners...

Ever heard of punctuation? They're things like periods, commas, question marks, etc., that exist and help readers differentiate where a sentence begins and ends. Wonderful little additions to structuring sentences.

The origin point of nearly all GCode machines is front left, so that’s likely the problem.

Have you selected the COM port? There is a drop-down list that should say “(Choose)” next to the devices button. Choose a port from that list, until you see connection messages in the console window.

There is no requirement that you connect to a machine to use LightBurn.

There is usually one provided by the company that makes your laser. Since LightBurn doesn’t know what type or wattage of laser you have, we can’t provide this.

We’d need to know what kind of “the laser” it is, but typically you’d need to contact the maker of the machine for this.

Where you able to have it detected during setup with Find My Laser? If not, its possible that a driver is needed. Reach out to our support team - support@lightburnsoftware.com

@@lightburnsoftware7189 No. During that phase of the setup, it didn't see it. I'll follow up.

Will the machine complete the job if the air is disabled? If so, it is possible that there is a hardware issue. I would contact Sculpfun if that is the case.

Because it exceeds maximum passes.

Did you confirm with the manufacturer that the machine can be controlled with LightBurn? A few videos I am watching looks like they are designing in LightBurn and then exporting the gcode. I would contact the laser manufacturer to see what they say about using LightBurn to control their laser. There is a forum post where another user mentions needing to use a web interface to upload the gcode after it has been exported from LIghtBurn: forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/connection-via-wifi/110949/4

The color tabs display at the bottom by default. If they are not visible they may have been removed from the Window menu or it could be resolution related. Under the window menu you can click "Reset to default layout" or confirm there is a check box by "Cut Palette". If there is no check mark click to enable it. If it is resolution related, you can reach out to our support. We also have a video covering common resolution issues and fixes this Friday. Support email is support@lightburnsoftware.com

I’d recommend just restarting LightBurn, and if that doesn’t work, restarting your computer. If that also fails, please email support@lightburnsoftware.com so we can gather some more info.

If you go under the device settings (wrench icon in top toolbar) there is a laser on while framing that you can disable. To keep it on but adjust its power it will use whatever power is set in the Move window.

The material surface came with the Ortur Laser Master 3. It looks like they sell it as a standalone: ortur.net/collections/optional-parts/products/ortur-laser-engraving-platform-1-0

You probably have the “aspect ratio lock” enabled. Unlock it and you can set width & height without affecting each other.

@@lightburnsoftware7189 hi thanks for your reply. The trouble is I have opened the aspect ratio and put in 150mm width and 35mm height, then I have locked the aspect ratio and when I come to do the cut or the frame, the width is correct, but the height goes literally 3 times the size,

@@ipitombiful you have likely left rotary mode enabled.

@@lightburnsoftware7189 If I have? How do you switch it off?

Thank you,I found it Cheers I have trying for two days much appreciated 🙂

The window menu in the top toolbar has a reset to default option that will reset all windows and menus to the original places. For what you are wanting you need to delete the prefs file. This forum post explains how to do this: forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/software-reset-to-new/111314

Contact our support for further assistance - support@lightburnsoftware.com

We don't currently have this unit in but it looks like they have instructions on how to configure it available in their user manual: drive.google.com/file/d/1AhPedY8zHq3EM9fjV2AyhpqgAGx57qtx/view There is a config file that they have you download and then import.

There could be a number of causes for this from hardware related things to settings set in LightBurn. I would start by taking a photo of the results you are getting and send the settings you are using to our team - support@lightburnsoftware.com

Under the Window Menu in the top tool bar make sure Cut Palette is enabled. If that doesn't do it, then in the same menu click Reset To Default Layout.

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The laser window is in the bottom right of the default workspace layout. If you do not see it you can reset the layout by going to the Window dropdown in the top toolbar and selecting "Reset To Default Layout".

We created a video specifically for the LM3 that covers Mac setup as well. Here is the link: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/baqjoctqpp23doU.htmlsi=l34X68h-huVscSH1&t=317

It sounds like your laser isnt connected to LightBurn. What laser is it? Does the status say "disconnected" or "ready" in the laser window? If it says disconnected make sure its powered on and connected with USB. Also check that you have the correct COM port selected. If your still having issues contact out team - support@lightburnsoftware.com

We have not tested that laser specifically but if it is running GRBL firmware it should be compatible. I would recommend downloading our Trial to confirm before purchasing: lightburnsoftware.com/pages/download-trial

It looks like the manufacture has a config available for it: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bp-kY9CVy8q0do0.html If you dont have the config file on the memory card I would contact them to get a copy sent over.

On the toolbar you should see icons that loosely resemble airplanes. Hover over one with your curser to see the function (ie mirror vertically, mirror horizontally) click the mirror horizontally icon to flip the selected design to the proper orientation.

Both. It has a powerful library of design and laser tools. If you already are proficient in a different design software you can strictly use LightBurn for laser control.

@@lightburnsoftware7189 awsome. Ty for the reply. I'm going to upgrade my motherboard and start using this software.

What laser are you trying to connect?

@@lightburnsoftware7189 I have a 2 IN 1 CNC 3018PRO

Minimum speed will be dependent on your laser. A lower powered laser will need to be ran slower than a higher powered laser. The best way to find the correct speed\power combination is to run a material test. We recently did a video on this that you can find here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/prqoY7V4xJq7kqc.html

Window menu. You can turn on any of the LightBurn windows from there, or click “Reset to Default”.

@@lightburnsoftware7189 thanks

For help, email support@lightburnsoftware.com - there’s no way for us to send screen shots or get them from you here in a KZfaq comment.

There's a Window menu in LightBurn, and all the various windows are listed there and can be turned on and off from that menu. You can also bring it up by right-clicking any empty part of the toolbar, and the Window menu also has a "Reset to Default" function.

It would have been nice to have this info in the video, I couldn't follow b/c I had no idea where his windows were coming from.@@lightburnsoftware7189

What controller or software does it use?

@@lightburnsoftware7189 I don't know yet :( HELP

I'm about to buy it

This means that the job you are trying to run or frame is going out of your printers work area. There is some information on this here along with things to check: forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/xy-frame-over-size/51470

They’re right there in the video description. If you’re on a mobile device you might need to click the “more” tag to see the full description.

Click the “Devices” button in the Laser window (lower right). Find My Laser is in that window, however if you don’t have a laser configured yet this window comes up automatically.

Thanks for replying. I had to reset the configuration. I dunno how to do it properly. There was no devises window. I must of closed the tab on accident. It wasn't exactly intuitive to find, but I got there in the end. :)

@@lightburnsoftware7189 I closed the window that had "Devices" It took me a while to find out how to open the window again. After I reset the config it was easy :)

I am not sure what you mean? It shows the laser being plugged in and Find My Laser being selected. That is how you use Find My Laser. As long as you have any needed drivers installed it guides you through the setup process.

At 3:05 it shows the preview button and shortcut.

@@lightburnsoftware7189 I apologize. I totally missed that!...Thank you.

We have a whole other video for that, and we try to keep these relatively short. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/prqoY7V4xJq7kqc.html

What type of laser is it? Are you using the Trial or a purchased license? If on windows did you install the needed driver? If you are still having issues reach out to our support team - support@lightburnsoftware.com

Being familiar with computers will be very helpful. That being said you can start with some simple projects and work your way up. The videos and documentation will give you a good starting point but playing around with the software yourself will be invaluable. If you have not already, I would recommend joining out community forum: forum.lightburnsoftware.com/

.75x speed

The goal of this video was to show the process of going start to finish on a simple project so that the viewer can quickly have a win. Instead of having longer videos that may be intimidating, we are making shorter concise videos covering specific tools and features.

If you are following along you will need to pause or rewatch even if it is slowed down.

Its a balancing act between to fast and to slow. The video can be slowed down in the player or watched a few times to catch anything that was missed.

Yes, I figured that out thank you