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LightBurn Guides & Tutorials
Step-by-step help to get better results from your laser, whether you run a diode, CO2 or fiber machine.
LightBurn Settings for Diode Lasers: A Practical Speed and Power Guide
Starting points for engraving and cutting the most common materials with a diode laser, and a simple method to fine-tune them for your machine.
How to Run a Material Test in LightBurn (and Read the Results)
Stop guessing settings. Use LightBurn's Material Test grid to find the right speed and power for any material in a few minutes.
How to Connect LightBurn to a Ruida CO2 Laser (USB and Ethernet)
Set up your Ruida CO2 laser in LightBurn over USB or Ethernet, and fix the connection problems people run into most often.
LightBurn vs LaserGRBL: Which Laser Software Should You Use?
A fair comparison of the two most popular programs for hobby lasers: what each does well, and when it is worth upgrading to LightBurn.
Getting Started with LightBurn on a Galvo Fiber Laser (EZCad2)
Switching from EZCad to LightBurn on your fiber laser: device setup, lens settings and the key parameters for clean metal marking.