Laser 102: LightBurn for the Laser Cutter

You’ll use this software whether you’re quickly cutting out some parts for your project or fine-tuning a complex etching. LightBurn software replaces RetinaEngrave, which you may have used previously. This class will get you started and help you implement your own creative laser designs.

Who should take this class? Those who have taken Intro to the Laser Cutter on the Full Spectrum Laser, but want to get up and running with our new laser cutters; those who have taken Intro to the Laser Cutter on the new lasers and are ready to see how to get more from LightBurn; those who have used Inkscape and RetinaEngrave with the FSL but didn't like the software; and those who love using Inkscape and RetinaEngrave and want to learn how LightBurn fits into your workflow.

You'll learn basics of LightBurn in the laser cutter workflow and we'll cover setting laser parameters for cutting and engraving, importing your designs, vector graphics (line art) vs. raster graphics (pixel art), manipulating shapes and tuning images, using the laser libraries, and previewing your work.

Details

• This class is not a substitute for Intro to the Laser Cutter.
• Class size is limited to six.
• Bring a laptop with LightBurn already loaded.

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