This newbie really appreciates this! All this is so overwhelming at this point lol

@Silent-G

Жыл бұрын

Rich’s videos are great!

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it Karen!

@JohnB3363

Жыл бұрын

I’m looking to get one soon and it’s very confusing to me as well. I’ve embroidered for 15 years and used the “pulse” program so I’m familiar with the tools and toolbar it’s the settings I’m confused on. I’m the type that if I get frustrated and can’t figure it out, I usually give up

Better videos than anyplace else, including lightburns own KZread tutorials.

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Merrill! 🌞

@23names

Жыл бұрын

IT SEEMS THAT THIS GUY AND A COUPLE OTHER PEOPLE REALLY KNOW ABOUT LASERS AND HOW TO USE THEM IN THE CORRECT MANOR, IT SEEMS MOST PEOPLE EITHER DONT KNOW WHAT THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT OR THERE TECHNIQUES SUCK OR DONT WORK AT ALL, I HATE THE LIARS THAT CLAIM THEY ENGRAVED A LARGE DETAILED IMAGE IN 30 MINUTES OR LESS, I WAS READING AN ARTICLE LAST NIGHT, AND THAT GUY WAS SO FULL OF IT, HE HAD A DETAILED WOLF COMING THROUGH SOME TREES ON A 6 X 11 INCH PIECE OF SLATE, AND CLAIM HE DID THE COMPLETE IMAGE IN UNDER 7 MINUTES, WITH A 7 WATT LASER, I HAVE A 20 WATT AND ITS NOT POSSIBLE TO ENGRAVE THAT FAST, I HAVE WASTED A LOT OF TIME TRYING WHAT THOSE SO CALLED EXPERTS CLAIMS WORKS, THIS GUY AND A COUPLE OF OTHER PEOPLE REALLY KNOW QUITE A BIT, I HAVE NOTICED THAT EVEN THE PEOPLE WORKING FOR LIGHTBURN LACK KNOWLEDGE OR THEY ARE COMPLETELY WRONG, AND ALL THOSE PEOPLE THAT DONT KNOW ANYTHING JUST STRESS EVERYONE OUT OR JUST GETS NEWBIES TO WANT TO QUIT BEFORE THEY EVEN START, NOW THAT I DO THINGS MY WAY, ITS NOW FUN, NOT STRESSFUL, I HAVE BEEN CREATING SOME REALLY AWESOME ENGRAVINGS, I HAVE MUCH MORE EXPERIMENTING TO DO, BUT ITS A LOT OF FUN NOW, I HAVE LEARNED WHO TO AVOID OR NOT TO WASTE MY TIME WATCHING THE TIME WASTERS, YOU JUST WASTE TIME AND MATERIALS, SETTINGS THAT THE LIARS CLAIM AND THEY DO NOT WORK EVER, THE WAY THEY CLAIM

Oh Golly, I have been trying to figure out where to start in setting speed/power for ever so long. I have Lightburn version 1.6.02. I have been using a Ruida CO2 100w laser. It was in a fire so my buddy brother purchased it, restored it, and put it in my garage for me and my sister to play with. It is now a 50w laser. I am going over your tutorial (more than once) and can't wait to get started. Thank you! Lucie

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

17 күн бұрын

Have fun Luicie!

you are the best teacher for lightburn. pls add more videos

This newbie is thrilled I found you!

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

Glad you're here!

thank you rich for this demonstration about test card cut and engraving.en beautiful weather, something to learn

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Luc!

I have watched a lot different videos on laser cutting and engraving and feel your videos are really some of the most informative and helpful ones around. Thank you so much!

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

Wow! Thank you so much! I appreciate the comment!

More good laserologist tips. 😁 Hope you're having a good vacation. Thanks for the video!

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

I am George, thanks!

These videos are very helpful and AWESOME. Thanks Rich

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Thanks for doing this one Rich. Very helpful, as are all of your videos!

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them Chuck!

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!!!!!!!! I almost gave up after couple of days of playing with my comgrow. I just felt so dumb. new software and new machine was overwhelming me already. I've been watching your tutorials and slowly things made sense to me.. Thank you!!!!

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

Awesome Karla! Glad to hear it.

Thanks for this one Rich! Both your videos on this subject have been so helpful.

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

Good to hear David!

Thanks for all your videos sharing your knowledge with us. I bought a sculpfun S9 and I'm setting it up today.

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

Enjoy it!

Great video Rich, just watched it again while running tests on several different materials. This really is a game changer. Have a great weekend.

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful John!

. Hi Rich. Another awesome video. Thanks

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Terry!

Imo, One of the best video's I've seen. Thanks Rich, needed this! Thanks for the time you took !

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

I am a "noob" and have no actual experience. Have watched hours of youtube videos from dozens of people and I feel like Sargent Schulz from Hogan's Heroes. "I know nothing!" I have ordered one of those Chinese lasers, a Mecpow pro 3 10 w laser and am waiting for it to come in. I am an older retired guy and this is all new to me. I stumbled upon your channel and thoroughly enjoy it. I am working my way through your Light Burn videos and find that they are very well done. Your voice is well modulated and your delivery is excellent even without a script. I did join your forum but have not posted anything yet. It is not my goal to start a business so cost of materials, while a concern doesn't stop me from exploring various materials and having fun. Hopefully you will respond to this comment. I will check back later.

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

4 ай бұрын

Awesome! 👍 Thanks for watching!

Thank you Rich, not only f or this, but for all your uploads. You’re an excellent instructor.

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@heavenlymotifs7428

Жыл бұрын

congrats on your new purchase you will love the laser hobby! takes a bit to get-comfy but you will!

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and expertise. I’ve watched a ton of KZread tutorials since I purchased my laser but yours is one of the very. You narrate at just the right speed and clarity that’s perfect for an oldie like me. 👏

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

10 ай бұрын

Happy to help!

Your videos are the BEST on KZread for laser engraving, thank you so so so much

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them Mikayla!

Yes, you're helping a lot of people like me, and I appreciate it, too. I've watched other tutorials and they go so fast no way I can follow it. I have to watch them multiple times. Obviously for the "younger" crowd!

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Robert... our old brains work in 1st gear, so slow it is! 🤪

@malcolmlee4723

Жыл бұрын

Hi Robert, I have 2 monitors and I run the video on one and Lightburn on the other. I can stop and start the video as required as I am following through doing the "task" on Lightburn.

Very nice and helpfull, you are taking time to help people with precise and simple vocabulary, and a lot of humor. Many thanks to you, Hobby guy...

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! Thanks for the comments!

I’m new to lasers and I find your explanation and method of delivery helpful. I have subscribed and am exploring your content. I especially like your templating. I find LightBurn is not intuitive but am grasping how it functions thanks to your helpful videos.

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

You'll be an expert in no time Ron! Like any software, there is a learning curve.

Another great video Rich - Thank you!

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it David!

Danke! I struggeled yesterday using the material test in Lightburn, so I had to come back to your channel because I know that here is the help I need (as always).

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help Swantje! Thanks so much for the support!

Thanks for this. I've just discovered your videos and greatly appreciate them.

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them Malcolm!

outstanding video (as usual), my friend!! Thank you so so much.

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Steve!

Thank you. Just getting started with my Christmas present, I was soooooo confused. This helps so much.

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Great video thanks, I have been messing around and making marks but after this I believe I can really do this!!!

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! 👍 That's good to hear!

Another great video you make it look so easy.

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks John, it is! 👍

Thanks for this in depth video!! I finally understand how to do it now.!!

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

5 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

I loved it, the music on hold and the info is great

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

8 ай бұрын

Awesome! 👍 Thanks for watching!

You are such a calm, cool, relaxed, descriptive instructor. Thanks so very much for sharing your expertise and knowledge with us. I am learning quite a bit from watching your tutorials. Nice job and never dull. 😊

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you Isaac!

@isaacsmothers820

Жыл бұрын

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy Hello again LHG! 😁 How are you? I’d be brainless if I thought that you weren’t busy. Your experience and tutorials seem absolutely endless. I find myself viewing some of them even if I haven’t reached the point of using a particular skill. I feel that eventually I will need to know it anyway. Hobby guy, I’m goal is to learn with my XTool Pro in order to earn an income. Do you support yourself solely from your different machines (devices )? If so which one do you prefer as your bread winner? And how do I locate any of your lessons on how to successfully use my laser and/or Creality S-Pro 3D printer to generate income? Honestly my friend, you are a very gifted and talented person. And I love watching you teach us via KZread. Thank you so much Hobby Guy!!! 😉

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

I used to support myself with multiple machines Isaac. I don't have any 3D printer videos up... yet.

i really appreciate you sharing your knowledge with us! when i get comfortable doing a video you will get full credit on how i have learned! I've watched so many different people and you rich is the only person i can give credit!!! thank you!!

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Send me a link when you do!

The thing about your videos you break it down so people can learn I think your videos are some of the best out there hands down

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Elijah! I really appreciate it! 👍

Thanks for the informative video, I needed this one.

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

No problem!

WOW! Thank You Rich, So glad you pointed me here. I've watched about 40 of your vids now. I am a member in your forum and Downloaded your art. But I didn't see this, or didn't know what it was so I skipped it. lol I'm going back to find it now. You are a Great help my friend!

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard Jason!

@medina3420

Жыл бұрын

Looked in the memory card from Longer Ray and Well, Looky there , there was a material start list, speed and power. 🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️

omg! i needed this so much! thank you!

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful Ken!

Thank you very much! New subscriber and forum member. Lots to learn.

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

right on the money rich just what was needed thanks👍👍

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped Kev!

This video the light bulb went off...😉 I watched your other test card video and yes a little confused being new at this, but now going back to watch it again Thanks!

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

Wonderful Bill!

Guess I should have continued to watch the video ! your awesome, thanks

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

🤪 Glad you found it Tony!

Thank you again. I’m a newbie 😜 But I have experience designing but transfer my design to cutting is been a nice experiences.

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Rich another Great learning video, you have nuggets in your videos that I am sure many miss. I have the Longer Ray 5 10 watt laser and the spot beam is .060 compared to many others as are .080. It was during this video you showed where to make that change to reflect a greater definition in burns with fill and I have not seen this mentioned on any other video that I have noticed. I have been playing with Lightburn for the last 3-4 years and in the beginning there were few videos so it was the shot gun approach to figuring thing out. I made a lot of projects but nothing special. I got bored and parked the Ortur laser master. a month ago I bought the longer Ray 5-10 with airassit. oh wow what a difference. I update my Lightburn there is so much more you can do today/ I have been digging into this like a rabid dog for the last month. everyday I learn something new. for an old retired guy it is good.😁🛫

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

Wow! Thank you so much! I appreciate the comments! A lot of folks miss the purpose of these videos which are the tips and tricks!

Very helpful. Thanks

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful Mark!

Love your video's just what a newbeeeeee like me needs thanks so much.

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

10 ай бұрын

Happy to help!

💯 This was so incredibly helpful! I have a graphic design background, but am new to lasers. I def ruined a few pieces trying to get the settings right. .. New subscriber here ❤

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful Christina! Thanks for the sub!

Awesome, thank you that really helped

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

9 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

Again thanks a lot!

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Thank you for this

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

8 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

This is very helpful 😊😊😊

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

4 ай бұрын

Awesome! 👍 Thanks for watching!

@vincentlekei1969

4 ай бұрын

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy hi You beat thanks 😊

Thanks for the information I been wondering how to make a test card I am new to lasers

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help Robert!

Thank you very much for this video. Having watched so many tutorials and here you are having answered the simple basic question...are those numbers generated, were do people get them. Thank you once more, much appreciated

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

7 ай бұрын

On my free forums. lahobbyguy.com/bb

Rich, this is do helpful for beginners like myself and pros, comgrow or the one, which would you choose...🤯🤯 thanks Rich

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

Both Ray! 🤪 I love all of my lasers....

Great video with clear communication. I am looking to purchase a new laser(not machine) just laser. My machine is currently an 8013 that has been used to destroy many peices of wood to learn how to engrave and laser signs

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

8 ай бұрын

Can't help with that. I have no idea of the 8013 wiring.

You sound good on that keyboard Rich!

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

My clanks a lot! 😊

Nice. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

I’m completely new and your videos have been fantastic helping me feel much more comfortable with my new machine but I’m still very much learning and very unsure of where to start on a lot . what if our library is completely empty? I just got a 60 Mira 7 and wow intimidating for sure

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

8 ай бұрын

Search for Libraries on my channel Brandy.

Thank You

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

Welcome Lori!

I found this video to be quite useful. My Genmitsu Jinsoku LC-40 does not have a cut library though I suppose I could use one from a different 5w laser.

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

Yes you can.

great audio and video.. you seem to be a person made to teach

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you Del!

If memory serves, I had to edit the machine limits on my Z1 in firmware to get above 5000mm/min. I see you did similar to me for mounting the Z1. I made printed pieces instead of hardware store angles tho. I didn't notice whether the preview on the generator gave an indication of size. Would be helpful for slate coasters. Oh, just saw the Frame button. 🤦🏼

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

Excellent video!! I learned a lot from it. Is that Auburn colors? lol

@heavenlymotifs7428

Жыл бұрын

myself-war eagle

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

If you want them to be John! 🤪

Great video and other videos. I am new to this hobby and slowly getting up to speed. Quick question, I have the algo delta, 22w, optical is between 19.5 and 22w. Do you recommend the atezr 20w library or the Ikier pro 24w-40w. I understand I'll need to tweak but just wondering your recommendation. As i grow my library, i will share in the future Thanks

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

6 ай бұрын

Try both Dave.

Are your speeds done with mm/s? Thank you again for all your help.

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

2 ай бұрын

All diode lasers use mms as the industry standard.

Thank You Rich for all your effort, you are a great help. Do you have settings for FOAM BOARD and MDF ?

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

Some of the libraries do, don't ask me which ones though 🤪 There are a lot of them on the forum Fazel.

@fazelhassan

Жыл бұрын

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy Thanks Rich.👍

Enjoy your videos very much. I do have a question ⁉️🤔 When would you run any tests at 💯 percent power especially when all the manufacturer said it will quickly shorten the life of the Lazer. So why not stop at 90 percent.

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

11 ай бұрын

I don't know what diode manufacturer says that. It's a Co2 laser you can't run over 70% power, and the ones that say you can, throttle the power in the controller. Yes, diodes will last longer at lower power, but the lifespan is so long, and the degradation is so slow, the laser will probably outlive it's welcome, or you'll want to move to newer technology before the diode degrades to point where you can't use it.

Thanks Rich nicely explained. Have you ever thought of listing in newbie order your videos to watch and post on your website, I'm fairly certain I've watched in the wrong order. Cheers Geoff

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

Go to the playlist called, Lightburn College.

@luvwud

Жыл бұрын

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy Thanks Rich, that's a great help. Geoff

Great video. I'm new to creating this matrix and its well explained. I hear you say that the focused spot is 0.08mm x0.08mm (and its in the manufactureres spec sheet) but I notice your cuts are about 0.3mm wide. Why the difference?

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

The size of the kerf is determined by the precision of the focusing. I don't dial in the focus for the purpose of videos, so it can be off a bit. I doubt it was 0.3mm though. During the original testing when I focused on the focus 🤪 I believe I measured 0.09mm.

Great video! What, if anything does the max speed and power under the cut settings editor do in this tool?? I would believe they should be greyed out or do we set the max power at 100% and max speed to infinity?? I don’t think they even function in this test….

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

I've never used them, so I can't say Sven! I'll take a look at them soon.

Did you edit the text? My text cut out instead of fill. Thank you for the beginner video for the test card. Great help!

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

Yes I did, you have to check the settings before running it Carol.

Hi rich, just been on your web page and their is nothing for the SCULPFUN S30 20W how would I change the settings for this please. Many tks. Keep up the great work. Learnt a lot from watching you.

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

11 ай бұрын

Libraries are not manufacturer specific. Any 20W library will be fine as a starting point.

@nudger44

11 ай бұрын

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy tks for the heads up on this 👍👍

i like the brackets you have on it good idea .. also what program do you use for the video ..

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

Davinci Resolve Mike.

Do you have any settings for 1/8in MDF? I haven't been able to find any. Thanks so much for all your videos :)

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

The test card will give you the settings.

How do I change the text setting? It is so tiny. I have a sculpfun s10. I love your tutorials, I have watched a few and just joined your web page. Thanks for all the help to this very green engraver.

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

You can edit the test card.

Hello, Do you have to set the laser to the thickness of the wood to do the tests?

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

5 ай бұрын

Yes, it has to be focused first.

Thanks for he video! Why there is in material settings speed 2000/min but in the parameters was 4000 to 7000?

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Ай бұрын

The manufacturer recommended 5000, so in order to get a range of engraving results, I chose to go below and above it.

@MrFinHD

Ай бұрын

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy yes i notised but down where you open material settings is only one parameter and it is 2000/min.

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Ай бұрын

You can ignore that one.

I have a Creality Falcon 2 40 Watt Laser. The focal point at 40 wats is 0.15 mm. The engraving speed is 6000 mm per minute at 25% power for 2 mm Basswood. If I ramp up the power to 50%-100% wouldn't I get more speed out of the laser?

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

7 ай бұрын

In theory, yes.

Around the 3:15 mark, you mention that we need a laser library to load... I have an OMtech AF2440-100w CO2 laser. Where and how do I load this to my library?

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

8 ай бұрын

On my free forum in the members only section. lahobbyguy.com/bb

Interesting. I see that but if scroll down to the technical specs just below that you will see the four different modules. The LM 2 10w shows what you stated. However the LM 2-4 LF shows the .17x.25mm. Minute differences but yet small enough to make a difference in details, isn’t it? But how do you determine what LPI to use?

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

You keep commenting on different videos. Just email me. thelahobbyguy@gmail.com The link I sent you was for the LF.

How to I merge 2 cut libraries so I have the best of both. I have a d1 and would like to use your d1 10 watt and comgrow 10 watt files? Thanks

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

You can't merge them, but you can load them separately and go back and forth.

Hi Rich. Your videos are awesome! I am using Version 1.3.01 of Lightburn. Should I have Bi-directional fill turned on when burning this test card? Also, should I have air assist on while engraving this card?

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

I almost always use bidirectional fill & air assist Douglas.

@douglasmitchell4063

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Rich! That’s what I thought too, but I figured I might as well ask THE expert. I love your video! I always look forward to the next one! Thanks for responding.

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Douglas!

Hmm. Not according to their website. If I could send you a screen shot it says focal point .17x.25 mm. May I ask where you got your information from? The .05x.1. And how do I determine what the proper LPI is for that? I gather the values of .05x.1 makes it an oval shape rather than a true circle? If it is an oval would it make a difference on direction of engrave or being that it’s that small does it make a difference?

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

Half way down the page: ortur.net/products/laser-master-2-pro?variant=42164587790569

Hallo Rich. After struggling with the Boleans without any result I solved my problem using the Node Editing. This took more than 20 hours. I feel that an "Eraser" is needed: a function making it possible to draw a circle or a rectangle over a part of a design and, with one click, erase all that is within the frame of the eraser. If such a function is indeed not available in Lightburn ( I could not find) than, maybe, your connection to the developer can yield such a function. Please send me a link to your Patreon account! How do I sign into your Forum? Again my many thanks for your videos. Emanuel

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately that wouldn't be a feature, because you would end up with open shapes. Links are in the description below.

I really appreciate your videos. I'm trying to setup this test card, but for some reason, I am unable to increase "min" and "max" under Vertical/Rows: Speed to the specifications you suggested. Everything else is able to increase to the increments you recommended. Any suggestions??? I am using the xtool D1 10 watt laser machine, 1.2.01 version.

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

I'm not sure which test you're referring to.

@Brilliam46

Жыл бұрын

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy At time stamped 7:33 to 8;51, you refer to setting up the test card parameters. Under the tab Vertical/Rows, the Parameter is set to "Speed", the highest I can set the minimum and maximum speed to is 2000; whereas, your minimum and maximum speeds are set to 4000 and 7000. I hope this helps.

I’ve been trying to find the laser spot for line interval on Ortur for my Ortur laser master pro 2 and can’t find it. Is it .1

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

I'm on vacation right now, but I think it's. 08 x 1

Not sure I understood your reply of .08. My LM2-4-LF specs says .17x.25mm. How did you arrive at the 317 LPI from seeing the specs that list .08? How do we determine what the proper LPI is when the focal point is different from what you have and it is not round?

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

The focal spot on the LM2-4-LF is 0.05 x 0.1mm Steve.

Thank you for all of your content. I purchased a K40 because of you're videos. I just recently signed up for the forum and downloaded the material library for the k40 and was wondering if the line interval needs to be updated. Monport states to have a precision 0.1" or 0.254mm but the settings for engraving seem to be around 0.0800(mm) is this correct?

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

Yes, it should be between 200 & 254 LPI.

@chrisbabbitt2218

Жыл бұрын

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy Just to be crystal clear should I change the 0.0800(mm) to 0.254mm?

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

No, the line interval should be 0.1, which would change the LPI automatically to 254.

@chrisbabbitt2218

Жыл бұрын

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy thank you!

I have a laser master 3- how did you arrive at the .08 line interval ?

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

That's just the comfortable spot size that it engraves well at. The company says 0.5x0.1mm, but I'm getting really nice engravings at 0.8 LI.

Back already. I have just created a Materials Library for Plywood, using settings in tutorial. I don't know where to find manufacturer for my Ruida CO2 50w laser. In Lightburn when I click on Devices it shows two entries: iLaser/GCode and Ruida/DSP. I pulled up an engraved photo that was passable and it shows LI 080 and DPI 317.

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

17 күн бұрын

There are free Lightburn libraries in the members only area on my free forums Lucie: lahobbyguy.com/bb

Hi I am also very new in this. In the Material test Generator you clicked on the down error by the box present, and you have all kind of items standing there. I have nothing also in Library you have a lot of items to pick, I have nothing. I have light burn 1.2.01 and also just purchased the key. What am I doing wrong?

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

When you run the test generator, you save the ones you make for future reference, so yes, it will be empty on first use. And the libraries are loaded by Lightburn, they don't come with the software. I have lots of free libraries on my free forum along with directions for members only: lahobbyguy.com/bb/

I have an Ortur LM2proS2 with the LM2-4-sf module. I looked up the focal point and it says .17x.25mm. What I don't understand is when you selected the test card setup and you checked to make sure the LPI was 317, you stated that was a good setup for lasers with focal point of .8. You then proceeded to the Comgrow web site and saw that it was at .8. What I don't understand is how you knew that the 317 LPI was correct for a focal point of .8. Since my laser is .17x.25mm, how do I determine what the proper LPI and other settings are correct?

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

.08 Steve

Sitting here watching this as i have my laser 2 days and all i manage to do is set my wood on fire lol or no marking at all. When do we need to change text settings?

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

11 ай бұрын

Try watching the video again. I cover the settings and how to get them in detail.

Hi Rich, a question: Is there a free xtool material card available for the D1 Pro too? Can't find it to be honest. Tks for the clarification on the video.

@d90boy

Жыл бұрын

To be exact: a material card for xtool creative space. Please let me know. Thanks

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

I don't know anything about their software, nor do I want to, sorry!

Hallo Rich. With no connection to this specific video, may I please ask you this: I have created sort of a mandella / flower in which many petals meet at the center. As the center has become very congested I am looking for a way to clear the center by creating a small "white" circle in the middle. How can I achieve this? Thanks. Emanuel

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

You can do it with the Boolean assistant Emanuel. Draw a circle, and position it where you want. Select the circle and the shapes you want to cut out and click, Tools --> Boolean Assistant.

@emanuelpelleg281

Жыл бұрын

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy Thank you very much for your answer. I have tried this method several times and failed. Also, none of the Bolean keys (in the left side menu) turns blue. there are no shapes in the middle (inside the circle I have drawn there) but dozens of lines, being the ends of the lines which constitute the many petals of the "flower". It is this congestion of the many lines, in the center of the "flower" that I wish to clear/erase. I have tried to operate the Boleans and the Cut shapes but none works. I have tried to copy my "flower" here but this is not possible. I'll try to phrase my question in more general terms: is there a way to put a circle (or a rectangle) above any given lines (them being parts of shapes) and erasing any lines within the circle (or rectangle) whilst keeping the extensions of the same lines, outside of the circle (or rectangle) intact? Emanuel

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

You have to work with closed shapes. Try grouping them. If you're still having problems, sign up for the forum: lahobbyguy.com/bb

When I go to the library it empty! I have no option of wood to pick from. I'm using the lm3.

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

Watch the video again.

Hi all, looking at Ortur materials reference page for LU2-10A laser there are settings like this: "10,000mm/min,M4,S500 10Lines/mm". Do you know what "M4" means? Many thanks.

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

M4 is a new LaserGRBL command that controls the power dynamically. It's similar to the over-scanning in Lightburn so the ends of the burn don't get burned too hard when the laser slows down to make a turn.

Where/How do we find the library to load the manufacturers settings?

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

The manufacturers don't make libraries, I do. You can make your own by using the manufacturer settings which you should have gotten in a pdf file with the manual. Here's a video that will teach you how to make libraries Steve: kzread.info/dash/bejne/p6WO29ufldjIf84.html

How do I follow this video if my material library is empty??

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

6 ай бұрын

The answer is in the video.

do you have a library for the creality 5w?

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Жыл бұрын

Any of the 5W libraries work.