The Tinkerverse
The Best Beginner Laser I’ve Tested So Far – Creality Falcon A1
updated
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- Lightburn Software
- ComMarker B4 Fiber
- Jowo gold plated steel fountain pen nib
- F3 Pens
1. Trace your image
2. Clean up extra details that won't translate well into a sign
3. Joining small parts to prevent loss and for easy glue up
4. Offset outer edges for a backer layer
5. Group your layers together and separate into different areas of your stock
6. Cut, Paint and Glue (not shown in this video)
LightBurn Laser Software
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- Get the latest LightBurn build: lightburnsoftware.com
1.5.01 as of production of this video
- LightBurn Support Forums: forum.lightburnsoftware.com
- LightBurn Documentation: docs.lightburnsoftware.com
- LightBurn Suggest a Feature: lightburn.fider.io
Visit The Tinkerverse Socials
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This video skips the discussion about how to find your kerf as that's been covered many times over in other videos. This is the next step of how to apply that kerf finding and use it to your advantage.
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Editors note: at 7:38 I reference setting the kerf to 0 to return to "true to size" which is not technically accurate. I should have said to default or stock size which most saved projects would be using if you haven't introduced kerf before. So by default you're losing 1/2 your kerf on each side of your cut as the beam traces the centerline.
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LightBurn Laser Software
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- Get the latest LightBurn build: lightburnsoftware.com
1.4.05 as of production of this video
- LightBurn Support Forums: forum.lightburnsoftware.com
- LightBurn Documentation: docs.lightburnsoftware.com
- LightBurn Suggest a Feature: lightburn.fider.io
I walk you through using LightBurn to create a split monogram engraving for these natural slate coasters that you can engrave with your CO2, Diode or Fiber laser. With the right machine you can even do these custom at the show on the fly.
Bonus tip - using PhotoRoom to create marketing images for your products without needing a full photo studio in your home.
In this video I walk through a few steps to take to troubleshot and resolve this issue. Always pay attention to which way the ants are marching in your shape as that will give you a clue as to where to start looking.
Hopefully this helps others with similar experiences.
Topics covered include default settings, editing existing text, welding, distorting, shape controls, skew, shear, curving, text on path, favorites, max width, squeeze, shx fonts and more.
Time markers are provided below to jump to specific topics.
SHX Fonts Download: dropbox.com/sh/mlj55zcb1qff8u5/AADkQQpnFJ7VXcyld5UA2jqha?dl=0
LightBurn Laser Software
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- Get the latest LightBurn build: lightburnsoftware.com
1.4.05 as of production of this video
- LightBurn Support Forums: forum.lightburnsoftware.com
- LightBurn Documentation: docs.lightburnsoftware.com
- LightBurn Suggest a Feature: lightburn.fider.io
1. Warp Seleciton tool (v1.4)
2. Deform Selection tool (v1.4)
3. Modifying or removing a radius or fillet (v1.3)
4. The Boolean Assistant (v1.0)
5. Hotkey Editor (Ignore the text overlay at 10:10 - I edited out what it was referencing) (v1.3)
6. Toggling drag handles (v1.1)
Inlcuding a bonus tip for quickly creating QR codes directly in LightBurn.
LightBurn Laser Software
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- Get the latest LightBurn build: lightburnsoftware.com
1.4.05 as of production of this video
- LightBurn Support Forums: forum.lightburnsoftware.com
- LightBurn Documentation: docs.lightburnsoftware.com
- LightBurn Suggest a Feature: lightburn.fider.io
First the computer I do design work from is not anywhere near the laser making it a logistical issue having remote cameras and b-roll when I'm in the moment.
Second my laser is just OLD and ready to be put to pasture and will likely break YouTube if I feature it on video too often. It truly is a machine only an old maker like me could love.
In this video I give you a quick walkthrough of the beast and discuss if it's time to upgrade and some thoughts about what I might upgrade to. Diode lasers have come a long way since I started and IR lasers have some capabilities I want and pricing has come way down over the years. Maybe it's time to ditch the CO2 blue box?
LightBurn Laser Software
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- Get the latest LightBurn build: lightburnsoftware.com
1.4.05 as of production of this video
- LightBurn Support Forums: forum.lightburnsoftware.com
- LightBurn Documentation: docs.lightburnsoftware.com
- LightBurn Suggest a Feature: lightburn.fider.io
Sub-layers give you the ability to enact multiple operations on a single shape without having to create duplicates cluttering up your design. It's simple and effective and should be part of your workflow.
- Get the latest LightBurn build: lightburnsoftware.com
1.4.05 as of production of this video
- LightBurn Support Forums: forum.lightburnsoftware.com
- LightBurn Documentation: docs.lightburnsoftware.com
- LightBurn Suggest a Feature: lightburn.fider.io
An updated tutorial for 2024 based around version 1.4 and later showing how to use Layers in your LightBurn workflow.
LightBurn Laser Software
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- Get the latest LightBurn build: lightburnsoftware.com
1.4.05 as of production of this video
- LightBurn Support Forums: forum.lightburnsoftware.com
- LightBurn Documentation: docs.lightburnsoftware.com
- LightBurn Suggest a Feature: lightburn.fider.io
Music Credits
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Lune · Y&V - Lune ℗ 2015 NCS Ltd.
Beach Walk · Unicorn Heads
Luke Bergs & AgusAlvarez - Take It Slow |
soundcloud.com/bergscloud
Music promoted by chosic.com/free-music/all
Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0
creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0
Film Clip Credits
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Shrek - 2001 Animated Film from Dreamworks Animation
Full disclaimer: This video is being done on a Beta release so functionality is not finalized yet and may change between when this video lands and the final release.
New Features Include
* Draggable guide lines from the rulers
* Real time guides and alignment while dragging shapes
* Draggable corner radius for rectangles
* Advanced corner radius for complex shapes and curves
* Taper warp for applying distortion correction on tapered cylinders such as tumblers and glasses
There will be a lot more not covered in these videos so be sure to read the final release notes provided with each LightBurn release and reviewing LightBurn documentation
- Get the latest LightBurn build: lightburnsoftware.com
1.4.05 as of production of this video
- LightBurn Support Forums: forum.lightburnsoftware.com
- LightBurn Documentation: docs.lightburnsoftware.com
- LightBurn Suggest a Feature: lightburn.fider.io
Music Credits
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- Glow by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.au
- Morning Coffee by Sakura Girl | soundcloud.com/sakuragirl_official
- Late at Night by Sakura Girl | soundcloud.com/sakuragirl_official
Music promoted by chosic.com/free-music/all
Creative Commons CC BY 4.0
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Drawing scheduled for 8pm EST Friday November 3rd 2023
First prize - Free Model 6 Fountain Pen
Second prize - 50% off any single in-stock pen
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Listen in to the live stream for a 20% coupon code good through 11:59pm Sunday Nov 5th.
Don't forget to head over to the London Pen Company virtual pen show tonight.
youtube.com/watch?v=7SJdVuCrx-k
This is applicable to many maker applications such as Cricut vinyl cutters, laser engravers, cnc machines, etc...
There will be times where tracing won't do the job and you'll have to resort to manually drawing with the pen tool but if you start with a high contrast original such as a piece of clip art or a good contrast image, tracing can be very powerful.
In this quick tip, you will learn how to apply a negative corner radius using the boolean subtract feature as well as how you can go submit a feature request to LightBurn to possibly add this to an upcoming feature release.
Web: http://lightburnsoftware.com
Support: http://forum.lightburnsoftware.com
LightBurn is layout, editing, and control software for your laser cutter.
Get LightBurn: http://lightburnsoftware.com
Support Forum: http://forum.lightburnsoftware.com
And yeah, I say "umm" a bit too much, but wah :)
youtube.com/watch?v=VdkeKBFBNKU
In this tutorial we look at the use of layers in LightBurn and how they can be applied to your job.
* Please note that this video was done using LightBurn v 0.6.03 and as such may be slightly out of date as the software improves. Basic concepts will remain the same however. Thanks.
Layers provide the ability to perform multiple operations in a single job including order of operations and setup tasks.
One more reason LightBurn is quickly becoming a class leader in laser software
How to use machine and job origin in LightBurn laser software.
This video will cover how to setup your machine so that your job so burns where you expect it to. It also will cover how to setup repeatable jobs by changing your job origin and start from settings.


