My $50 lightburn camera setup and calibration

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My $50 lightburn camera setup and calibration

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2 жыл бұрын

For my new enclosure, I purchased a camera from Amazon and installed it in the ceiling. My camera is approximately 20 inches from the base of the work area. The camera that I purchased did not have a mounting plate so I cut one from 3mm acrylic sheet. I then used screws to attach and align it inside the enclosure. The file is available in my Etsy store for .99 cents.
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@davidgrant8267 5 ай бұрын

I just want to say thank you. I am a disabled veteran that loves woodworking and I am new to laser burning. I have a Mecpow X3 Pro and love the helpful videos. I live inj Cleveland, TN so I am an hour behind you. That works out great for the Sunday Live shows as I can come home from church and watch. Anyway, thank you again for all the help.

@TheClackShack 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, really glad it helps. Thanks for your service.

@kentowens1746 Жыл бұрын

I just bought this camera on your recommendation. My wife has a sewing business and needed wooden patterns from several paper patterns for cloth diapers. This camera was a LIFE SAVER. Kept me from having to manually draw out the curves on Lightburn. I had to adjust the size a bit but the image capture and trace was a HUGE help. Thanks, Clack!

@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped. I feel lost without a camera in lightburn… thanks

@jeffreyrood8755 2 жыл бұрын

I've been wanting to get this going on mine. I didn't know any camera would work. I've had some laying around for ages. Thanks for the great video.

@TheClackShack 2 жыл бұрын

Some work better than others. I used the specs from lightburn's camera to pick this one.

@brianpacchetti5028 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice presentation and mounting system for your $50 camera.

@TheClackShack 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@RickCochran-gs3uf Жыл бұрын

Just got this camera the backside or mounting side get really hot. Don’t think double sided tape is going to work. Great videos. thanks

@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын

It worked for me for a while. Still using the tape

@rustyp21 Жыл бұрын

Great video! I just subscribed to your channel as well. How did you get this camera to - the PC? Thanks in advance!

@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын

Just ran it through a hole and plugged it in.

@brucejomms 2 жыл бұрын

Great presentation Mate you have a new subscriber now.... also, did you happen to do a build video on your enclosure or do you happen to have plans for it... Its bloody marvelous.. cheers

@TheClackShack 2 жыл бұрын

It was a "build as you go" type plan. It is made from some scrap lumber that I had in the shop. I did make a couple of videos during the build. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q5aSrNygms3XZmw.html

@brucejomms 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheClackShack Thanks Mate I will take a look. By the way, your property is magnificent, kill for a plot like that..Thanks again. Bruce.

@donalddickey1686 Жыл бұрын

I have the camera on order and downloaded the mounting plate. I plan to attach it to the framework of my Comgrow enclosure. The enclosure is attached to a base so it is solid and doesn’t move. I was thinking about using an aluminum flat bar across the top of the Comgrow enclosure frame. I’m open to other suggestions though.

@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын

The stronger the better. Keep in mind, this camera likes about 20 inches to the workspace. If its lower, I prefer the fisheyes. I have a video on the fisheyes also.

@TheQueb 2 жыл бұрын

Any tips on keeping this camera in focus? Mine seems to try to auto-focus constantly. I bought the one in your link

@TheClackShack 2 жыл бұрын

I haven’t had any issues that, mine will auto focus but only when placing a new item. When cutting, it will probably try to focus but it works great for the snapshots needed in lightburn.

@TheClackShack 2 жыл бұрын

If it is doing it without the view changing, it could be defective. If so, I would request a replacement.

@rich6081 Жыл бұрын

Do you have to align/set the camera for lightburn for every cut job you want to do?

@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын

No, just when installed and occasionally if having issues

@wilson21301 2 жыл бұрын

hi i am using my laser to cut ktm gasket bout i dont have de vector and mesuments could you help me with that ?

@TheClackShack 2 жыл бұрын

I am not sure I know what you are talking about.. can you explain?

@mikeledee8786 Жыл бұрын

This question is a little off of the topic but what software do you use to edit your videos that you show on youtube? Thanks. Happy Holidays.

@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын

IMovie on my iPad pro

@mikeledee8786 Жыл бұрын

@@TheClackShack thanks

@danielprovenzano163 Жыл бұрын

You've done a few videos on camera's. for the laser engraver. You have the little 5mp USB camera in this video for $39.95 on Amazon and you have a 8MP camera on another video for $60.99 on Amazon also. I am using the a Xtool Enclosure which one would be better in your opinion.

@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын

The fisheye has became my favorite board camera. I have tested several for different applications. The 8 pm range is more expensive but I have grown fond of my fisheye. Mounting height and work area are factors in selecting a camera.

@danielprovenzano163 Жыл бұрын

@@TheClackShack Do you know of any camera that would fit in the Xtool Enclosure, I'm not too sure if it is high enough for a camera. Thank You

@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын

@@danielprovenzano163 best bet will be a fisheye. Search my content for "fisheye". I have a video on my portable enclosure. Its about the same size

@stevenbeard2770 Жыл бұрын

My mounting surface is 30” from my honeycomb. Which lightburn camera would i need? I bout the 120 and it’s obviously the wrong one.

@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын

I can't say for sure. I have never had one mounted that high. Sorry. I would think as long as it is auto focus, a good flat lens 8 mp would work.

@mlarsen77 Жыл бұрын

since this was only a 60 degree FOV cam, did you have to mount the camera higher than 120,140,150 degree cameras?

@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын

It seems to work for a 400x400 at about 20 inches. Any lower and you lose viewing area. Fisheyes are my new favorite.

@mlarsen77 Жыл бұрын

@@TheClackShack No doubt. And the pricing seems to be quite reasonable as well.

@0Turbox 9 ай бұрын

Are these cameras as good as the CCD cameras you can buy for 300,00 € made for lasers?

@TheClackShack 9 ай бұрын

Not sure what you are comparing them to but they work for me

@highperformancebassboats Жыл бұрын

Egggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggslent. thanx for sharing

@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@MatthewRSimpson Жыл бұрын

I am trying t use a standard Webcam (Logitech) and the image shows in Lightburn, but when i press capture nothing happens. Any idea?

@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын

Have you completed the lens calibration and alignment?

@MatthewRSimpson Жыл бұрын

@@TheClackShack thats what i mean, it wont let me. It shows in the calibration screen but nothing happens when i press capture.

@joeking5211 Жыл бұрын

Just as @PCthug421 says. It does not work. When you click capture nothing happens.

@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын

Once it is connected to the PC, you have to use the tools to set it up. Then it should work

@billbaggins9961 2 жыл бұрын

And all along I thought the camera was used to only watch your progress if you were not going to be standing directly around the laser during the cut/burn

@TheClackShack 2 жыл бұрын

I have one of those too.

@billbaggins9961 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheClackShack So there are special requirements when selecting one to do more then watch the progress?

@billbaggins9961 2 жыл бұрын

And I only have 1 USB slot that currently I have a mouse tied up in. if I get a USB adapter extension (multiple slots) to share the same port will it work?

@TheQueb 2 жыл бұрын

@@billbaggins9961 Yes

@TheClackShack 2 жыл бұрын

@@billbaggins9961 , It should, I run a USB hub for all my cameras and mics. I do use dedicated ports for machines but it should work.