The most common question I get in my laser classes is “what settings should I use?”. The next switch, Air Assist, doesn’t matter because the TOTEM S does not have an air assist. If this switch is off the layer you have selected will not be processed when the laser is running, so make sure it’s on. Next to the Speed and Max Power boxes are two toggle switches. For 3mm plywood I found 8mm/sec at 100% power works well. High speed and low power won’t cut through plywood, but will give better results on thin material. Low speed and high power will cut through thicker materials like plywood, but might burn thinner materials like paper.
These settings have the biggest impact on the thickness of material you can cut. Speed and Power are two of the most important settings. The Name isn’t important, but can be useful to keep track of layers in complex files. We can’t change the Layer color without changing our file. Starting from the top of the window and working down we’ll enter our cutting parameters.
If you end up purchasing a laser with a DSP controller in the future you can upgrade your license for $60.ĭouble click any layer in this block to open the cut setting editor In general, GCode controllers are found in open frame diode lasers and DSP controllers are found in fully enclosed fiber and CO2 lasers. If you only intend to use LightBurn for the TOTEM S or other GCode laser cutters I recommend purchasing the GCode license to save a bit of money. There’s also a 30 day trial so you can decide if you like the software well enough to buy it. For $30 you can renew your license and receive another year of updates. This means you can keep using LightBurn forever without renewing your license, but you will not be able to update the software after one year.
Both licenses are perpetual licenses that include one year of updates. If you purchase the GCode license you have the option to upgrade to a DSP license in the future for $60. The DSP license can do everything the GCode license can, but adds support for DSP controllers such as Ruida. LightBurn offers versions of their license: GCode and DSP, which are priced at $60 and $120 respectively. Before heading over to LightBurn’s website to purchase a license, you’ll want to make sure you understand the license scheme.
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