Reduce your engraving time by 50% in LightBurn. Speed and LPI tips and tricks

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  • In this video we experiment with speed and lines per inch (LPI) in our LightBurn layer settings to achieve a 50% reduction in engraving time, learning the effects of Lpi and speed setting will pay big dividends in time savings. Give it a try you will be shocked. There was very little difference between these two ornaments.
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  • @lincandliviedesigns6966
    @lincandliviedesigns6966 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video was so helpful in learning how to adjust settings, not only to reduce time, but also to get a clean and crisp engraving! Thank you for the video!

  • @debrakowalski1359
    @debrakowalski1359 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are the best teacher! I have learned so much form watching your videos. I wanted to thank you for all your awesome videos.

  • @brkoury
    @brkoury 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a sub $300 generic Chinese engraver that has a low power diode. I appreciate your videos because it not only teaches me lightburn but also how go get the most out of my engraver! Thank you for taking the time to produce these videos!

    • @computercreationz
      @computercreationz  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I appreciate your comments. I started with an inexpensive diode laser and that’s what got me started on this crazy journey!

  • @gilbertboyer9936
    @gilbertboyer9936 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent presentation. Instructive, precise and good time. Thank you, you are a blessing.

  • @kimvaughan2140
    @kimvaughan2140 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think I love you! What a huge difference. You are really helping this beginner to learn a lot. Thanks

  • @aquaandsage
    @aquaandsage 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are a Laser hero! Thanks for yet another phenomenal video, exceptional topics each time. 🤩

  • @RossAlexanderSr
    @RossAlexanderSr 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another very helpful and well done video. I’m anxious to try this. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

  • @alexandrustefan610
    @alexandrustefan610 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    When i was experimeting, for the outer round rings, offset fill gave a significant boost. In my case i had different fill requirements for the inner image vs the ring fill. Thank you for this tip !

  • @Kimberscraftyplace
    @Kimberscraftyplace 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for another great video lesson, Robert!! I love learning to better use my laser with you!

  • @yvonnezagumny7089
    @yvonnezagumny7089 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much!! I appreciate the time you've taken to share these videos; I'm moving from a Glowforge to the Nova 24 + Lightburn and your videos are accelerating me being table to create "all the things!"

    • @computercreationz
      @computercreationz  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Congrats on the 24, you will love it! Thank you for your comments. I appreciate it.

  • @reneecarnochan7855
    @reneecarnochan7855 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks so much !! New to lightburn and this really helped me to better understand the settings.

  • @Danoconn23
    @Danoconn23 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great video! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!!

    • @computercreationz
      @computercreationz  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching and your comment

  • @leggylett
    @leggylett 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow...just watched your video and subscribed, of course. Newbie here with an OMTECH and wow, just saved myself a ton of time. Looking now to find more of your videos. Thank you so very much.

    • @computercreationz
      @computercreationz  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome, thank you for the sub and watching my videos. I appreciate it

  • @kiweekeith
    @kiweekeith ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for a Very Informative vidclip .... Brilliant ..... !!!!!! Best to You and Yours from New Zealand

  • @burtgraham3689
    @burtgraham3689 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you for this video , learned a lot. I'm a new guy on the block and have a lot to learn.

  • @jeffvandeneikhof1527
    @jeffvandeneikhof1527 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for your content. I was an early adopter of Glowforge and purchased it during their crowdfunding in 2015 and received it in 2017. I've used it mostly as a hobby machine, but I've outgrown it. I've especially been frustrated by the online component. I think I'll be ordering the Nova 35/100W soon.

    • @computercreationz
      @computercreationz  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m really glad I have a 35-100 it been a great laser! Thank for watching

  • @farshadbagheri
    @farshadbagheri ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic content. Thank you very much for making it available to us.

    • @computercreationz
      @computercreationz  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much for the contribution to my channel. I really appreciate it!

  • @kenstockton5837
    @kenstockton5837 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    New to lighturn, great tutorial, thanks.

  • @warriors475
    @warriors475 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    always great videos from you well done and happy xmas keep the videos coming

  • @tomw1697
    @tomw1697 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just found your channel. Thank you I will definitely try your idea.

    • @computercreationz
      @computercreationz  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      great, let me know how it works! thanks for watching

  • @angelicaguida1655
    @angelicaguida1655 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great info and tips, thank you!

  • @libor-vitek
    @libor-vitek 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nicely done video with very reasonable and valuable content. You have a new subscriber my friend 😀👍

    • @computercreationz
      @computercreationz  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome, thank you! I appreciate you watching and the sub.

  • @danecruz1
    @danecruz1 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video. Very informative!!!

  • @juddstapleton6285
    @juddstapleton6285 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great stuff! Thanks for the info.

  • @jeffbeck163
    @jeffbeck163 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks... will definitely give it a try!

  • @jbouza09
    @jbouza09 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the hat !! Thanks for the tips !!

  • @StacyB_516
    @StacyB_516 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tips, thanks!

  • @sidneymenezes8228
    @sidneymenezes8228 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you it helped a lot, hello from Portugal

  • @rjlatheart
    @rjlatheart 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Merry Christmas Thanks for Sharing

    • @computercreationz
      @computercreationz  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Merry Christmas back at ya Rich. thanks for the comment

  • @mazzugara
    @mazzugara 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    You can also save time if you set " fill shapes individually ". Great info BTW.

    • @computercreationz
      @computercreationz  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      so true, just not enough time to cover it all. thanks for watching

    • @philstokes3
      @philstokes3 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Try chewing on a few Kentucky tornados and then tell me about your hoax. Oh yeah, also invest all your money on Florida coastline property.

    • @mazzugara
      @mazzugara 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@philstokes3 wrong platform i think!

    • @jsal7241
      @jsal7241 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you

  • @ray_han_ls
    @ray_han_ls ปีที่แล้ว

    Great content, honest and genuine but painfully slow and repititive.

  • @jeffreyrood8755
    @jeffreyrood8755 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the teaching you do. Great video. I'm a newbie and my xtool d1 is my very first laser experience. I wish you had talked a little more about How to adjust the focus?

    • @computercreationz
      @computercreationz  ปีที่แล้ว

      focusing on my co2 is different than a diode. it may hav not helped. thank you for your comments

  • @zovi8514
    @zovi8514 ปีที่แล้ว

    wonderful idea !!

  • @SmellyCatCreations
    @SmellyCatCreations ปีที่แล้ว

    Really nice video

  • @horsemanship101
    @horsemanship101 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Thanks for taking the time to explain it so well.

  • @SNpartyof5
    @SNpartyof5 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you!

  • @robertgreenwall6376
    @robertgreenwall6376 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great content

  • @stevemisher7197
    @stevemisher7197 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your videos Robert. I don't even have my 24 yet, but looking forward to it. Just wondering if you know what font you used on the ornament? I am looking for some like that.

    • @computercreationz
      @computercreationz  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey Steve, the font is called Christmas Day, got it off of Dafonts.com. I appreciate your comments.

  • @joshsmallwood1
    @joshsmallwood1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello! Love your videos!
    Do you typically use veneer core or true ply when you’re making these ornaments?

    • @computercreationz
      @computercreationz  ปีที่แล้ว

      I almost always use true Baltic birch ply. 1/8”. Thanks for,the comments

  • @chadmorgan1899
    @chadmorgan1899 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks!

    • @computercreationz
      @computercreationz  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Chad the the donation! appreciate it

  • @chazryan143
    @chazryan143 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are so knowledgeable on Lightburn. I am having some issues that I cannot seem to find a solution for. I was wondering if we could connect some how so I can share with you what I am experiencing. I could screen share with you if that is something you are willing to do. I think the answers would be simple but I cannot find any answers to my issues. Let me know if that is something you would be willing to do. I would be willing to pay you for your time. Also, when you talk about de-focusing, does that mean you raise or lower the laser head from the focused height?

  • @seagnatprepper9613
    @seagnatprepper9613 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Robert

  • @alberends4845
    @alberends4845 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I appreciate your videos. I would like to know where you got your digital air pressure gage an how to set it up. Just bought a California air comp. I have a Thunder nova 35/80 Thanks again for the informative videos.

    • @computercreationz
      @computercreationz  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Al, if you goto Thunderlaserusa.com under support and search for digital pressure they will give you all the stuff. congrats on the 35-80. they are great machines. love that pressure gauge.

  • @shawnremedios7195
    @shawnremedios7195 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Robert,
    Love your videos and watch every single one of them. Learn so much.
    Wanted to know what font you used for this ornament? Looks great.
    Thanks

    • @computercreationz
      @computercreationz  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      it’s called Christmas Day, I think I got it off of Defonts.Com. thank you for your comments

    • @shawnremedios7195
      @shawnremedios7195 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@computercreationz
      Thank you for your reply Robert.
      I’m really new to lightburn and just watching video tutorials. May sound like a silly question but how do transfer a font from another site to lightburn? Do you transfer as an image and then trace it? Are you able to do a quick video please to show ? Would really really appreciate it. Merry Christmas and happy holidays from New Zealand.
      Regards,
      Shawn

    • @computercreationz
      @computercreationz  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@shawnremedios7195 the fonts have to be installed on your operating system. LightBur. Does not use there own fonts. What ever is in your operating system is what will be available in lightburn

  • @mrfixit5404
    @mrfixit5404 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just happened to see you video, so am not familiar with laser engraving but I am familiar with motion control. With the scanning process think about all the time spent not being over where you want to engrave. I wonder if somebody created software that generated a tool path that travels almost exclusively over the engraving area? I would think this would greatly reduce your time with low engraving area density projects.

  • @asmrlovers1048
    @asmrlovers1048 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello! Thank so much for the knowledge you share with us. I am looking for an electric sander like yours. Which one do you use in the video and furthermore what head do you use on it? Thank you in advance!

    • @computercreationz
      @computercreationz  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      that is a festool ets 125 sander. lifetime guarantee I have allot of there tools they are not cheap but work well with zero hand fatigue

  • @baf8man
    @baf8man ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks.

  • @peteraick
    @peteraick ปีที่แล้ว

    That's a good one! Didn't you say something about getting out of focus? How much higher do you set the laser for this?

    • @computercreationz
      @computercreationz  ปีที่แล้ว

      usually 1-3 mm higher than the standard focus distance

  • @dalebond2995
    @dalebond2995 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks

  • @Ianmalcolmcarter
    @Ianmalcolmcarter ปีที่แล้ว

    great teaching video, like others below I am just starting a home business with an XTOOL Diode laser. Im particularly interested in learning all there is to learn about Lightburn. Do you know of any easy to follow tutorials that might help. Thank you from the UK.

    • @computercreationz
      @computercreationz  ปีที่แล้ว

      check out the Louisiana hobbie guy. channel, he has got great content for diode lasers

  • @QuebecoisSti
    @QuebecoisSti 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The most incredible thing is not faster but according to what I see, better and nicer quality results as well.

    • @computercreationz
      @computercreationz  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      it’s twice as fast and just a good of quality!

  • @gearhed1971
    @gearhed1971 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good info. Now to take it a step further- what savings can be achieved with borax pre treatment?

  • @tonyagoff4079
    @tonyagoff4079 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What sander are you using? And is the disk a soft, fluffy material? (At least that's how it looks.) Would it be possible in your videos to post links to any of the tools, etc. that you use in the video? Like you listed the hold down pins?

    • @computercreationz
      @computercreationz  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I use the Festool brand sanders. there expensive but last a lifetime.

  • @chevyfahrer
    @chevyfahrer 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    merry christmas to you,nice hat btw

    • @computercreationz
      @computercreationz  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, you too! ya with the white beard I look like some one else I know. lol

  • @jennyb3850
    @jennyb3850 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey there, what are you using to get the 7mm focus measurement? Also, are you engraving a bunch of an item, then refocusing at 6mm for the cut or cutting at 7mm as well?

    • @computercreationz
      @computercreationz  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I made a stepped focus gauge, if it’s 1/8” I don’t worry about refocusing. if it’s 1/4” or more I re focus before I start the cut layer

  • @user-yc8tq6kx8m
    @user-yc8tq6kx8m 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for sharing your tips and tricks. I noticed you turned off your air assist, why is that?

    • @computercreationz
      @computercreationz  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Great question. On a thunder laser when you turn air assist off it really means low volume air. You never want allot of air flow when engraving. High air just pushes the vaporized material back on your work. I engrave with a whisper of air. Much cleaner work off the laser.

  • @livegrowearnmore
    @livegrowearnmore ปีที่แล้ว

    I can't seem to make accurate circles for ornaments. Do you have any suggestions? The w and h are the same size, the belts are tight (however, the right side seems to be just so slightly not as tight and every time I try to tighten it, the belt comes off track..) I have a Atzer 10P. Love learning from you. Thank you for all your videos

    • @computercreationz
      @computercreationz  ปีที่แล้ว

      belt tension can be tricky and greatly affect your results. safely I haven’t done any belt maintenance on my laser. sorry. thank you for the comments

    • @johncharlespayne1
      @johncharlespayne1 ปีที่แล้ว

      Try using the Calibrate tool in Lightburn. It's under the Edit, Machine Settings, Calibrate Axis (button). Here is a great video in detail explaining it. It's easiest to do with squares but it will make your circles better as well th-cam.com/video/v8kOH5McCjY/w-d-xo.html

  • @janeainsworth4872
    @janeainsworth4872 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi I have been watching your videos thank you for the information. Made it so easier.
    I wonder if you can help me with something else. I have upgraded my CO2 laser from a Leetro to a Ruida and am using LIghtburn, but if I increase the speed, the laser overtravel to slow and accelerate. I have tried changing the y and x axis to max but I am not sure what the max should be as there is so much information on the forums I am confused. The speed should only be 80% of the max, but I am not sure what that is and do not want to break anything. I have copied the settings from the Leetro controller but that doesnt seem to work either. I do not want to break anything but it seems to be so slow. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
    Many thanks for reading.

    • @computercreationz
      @computercreationz  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      hi thanks for the question but I’m not familiar with that brand of laser. I would highly recommend you reach out to the manufacturer to get some assistance.

  • @uaxactun68
    @uaxactun68 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello, nice video, will it be worth reducing the engraving time versus the useful life of the tube and the energy consumption? Because the more energy you use to burn, the more wear and tear your laser tube suffers

    • @computercreationz
      @computercreationz  ปีที่แล้ว

      these lasers take only as much as a hair dryer. time is money in business.

  • @EmpoweredPercussion
    @EmpoweredPercussion 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    🙏🏽 thanks

  • @hyper8
    @hyper8 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hello , my questions is does anyone know where to get quality wooden plates because locally i cant find

  • @klausmadsen3639
    @klausmadsen3639 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have used my laser for 5 years and have never used anything to hold the material down and never ever had a problem.

  • @chevyfahrer
    @chevyfahrer 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    could you please try the settings"fill groups together" in cut settings with the parameters of the 2: 00 minute result? .I wonder if this makes a difference because you have much empty space in the engraving.Would be nice to compare the estimated times.

    • @gearhed1971
      @gearhed1971 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I believe that would actually add time. The circle engrave still has to be performed, you're actually saving time engraving letters on the way across

    • @chevyfahrer
      @chevyfahrer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@gearhed1971 might be,and i guess the stress on the drivetrain increases

    • @krisknowlton5935
      @krisknowlton5935 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      When I do a circle engrave I figure how thick I want my line then draw the circle and use the offset function on the toolbar on the left to make the line as thick I would like. I then set this to a line layer. When the laser engraves it the head just goes in a circle continuously until it is engraved. The thing about it is that the laser is firing all the time instead of so much dead time as it scans back and forth. Now I'd bet he could knock another 35 to 40 seconds off the time on those ornaments. I have a diode laser so I really can't be sure about the time savings on a co2 laser.

    • @ianstewart-koster9982
      @ianstewart-koster9982 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@krisknowlton5935 I do that too - any solidly marked borders become say 5 or 7 vectors with minute offsets, and they get done in a minute fraction of the time from a raster.

    • @krisknowlton5935
      @krisknowlton5935 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ianstewart-koster9982 and now I use the 'Offset fill' function. It does what we were doing manually automatically. In other words, if you want a border that is 3 mm wide just make your two border lines 3mm apart (make sure they are on a separate layer) then select 'Offset Fill'. LightBurn does the tedious work for you. I wish I had tried that function out sooner because it would have saved me a lot of design time and I wouldn't have looked like a dummy. Jason has packed a lot into LightBurn. The more you use it, the more you discover. I just wish all this was around when I was a young man because then I would have known what I wanted to do when I grew up.

  • @JonTheJoker
    @JonTheJoker ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi I've tried the same settings and my Christmas decoration is the same but 140mm.by 140mm just different text, trying it on the creality falcon 10w and cannot get it down to under 5 minutes I can only get it down from 1 hour 5 minutes to 46 minutes, what am I missing?

    • @computercreationz
      @computercreationz  ปีที่แล้ว

      a diode laser is much slower in speed than a co2 laser.

  • @rickabel3258
    @rickabel3258 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I appreciate your experience and willingness to share that knowledge. You are showing different setting for different results which makes sense. My question is I am using a Xtool D1 10w and as long as I am using Lightburn software I should be able to use your information, correct? (Yes, I am a newbie!)

    • @computercreationz
      @computercreationz  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Some of what I talk about will apply to a co2 laser and not diode laser. since I don’t have a diode laser I am not sure what will or will not apply. thank you for your comments and watching

    • @warren9404
      @warren9404 ปีที่แล้ว

      Rick, I use an Ortur laser at 5 watts output. I inadvertantly did not check my focus and engraved a coaster out of focus. Wow, much better, just like he describes. I now use it when appropriate. I did not consider the lines per inch though. I think I can knock of 10 seconds more with this info.

  • @JonTheJoker
    @JonTheJoker ปีที่แล้ว

    Newbie just to a creality falcon 10w would this settings work on my laser for the speed and power, as I created a Christmas ornament smaller than yours and it'd saying 1 hour 5 minutes 😭 unsure what I am doing wrong

    • @computercreationz
      @computercreationz  ปีที่แล้ว

      typicall diode lasers are much slower than co2 lasers

  • @vanessawallace8101
    @vanessawallace8101 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can you help when I click on the speed and power to adjust the min and max I only have speed and max power. I don't have min power. How do I get this? Still trying to understand all of this. Thanks

    • @computercreationz
      @computercreationz  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You need to be operating a co2 laser. Also line mode must be selected. Thanks for watching!

  • @dupescraftingdesign7872
    @dupescraftingdesign7872 ปีที่แล้ว

    what is the difference between the three setting fill individual, fill shapes at once, and fill group together

    • @computercreationz
      @computercreationz  ปีที่แล้ว

      mostly the amount of time it takes to get your work done. I try all three to see what the most efficient approach is on time.

  • @musicandthewalk
    @musicandthewalk 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello! What was the attachment you used on your sander?

    • @computercreationz
      @computercreationz  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Which one?I use a Festool ets 125 sander

  • @pradeepkaka7018
    @pradeepkaka7018 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lightburn is a diff software other than ezcad or just an addition to lightburn

    • @computercreationz
      @computercreationz  ปีที่แล้ว

      lightburn is a standalone software and a much more capable software than ezcad2

  • @karlriley1314
    @karlriley1314 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What would happen if you increased the fast whitespeed scan, LA HOBBY GUY said that would speed up the scan between the burn blank space.

    • @computercreationz
      @computercreationz  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m not familiar with the term whitespeed scan? I respect the La hobby guy he has great content so said so I would believe him.

    • @karlriley1314
      @karlriley1314 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@computercreationz It's in the DEVICE SETTING section under Other Options.

  • @ahmedalkashef3840
    @ahmedalkashef3840 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How can I work with lightburn prog with my machine senfeng pls? The prog wont to run with it

    • @computercreationz
      @computercreationz  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      please refer to LightBurn’s info on laser controllers that it’s compatible with!

  • @bigsubful
    @bigsubful 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello, what is your laser's normal focus lenght?

    • @computercreationz
      @computercreationz  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      for my Thunder Nova 35-100 watt is 6mm for stock 2” lens I always Defocus 1-2 mm so 7-8mm

  • @derekjenkinson8014
    @derekjenkinson8014 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can’t you use golf tees to fix the board in position?

    • @computercreationz
      @computercreationz  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      the golf tees won’t hold in my honeycomb the holes ads too big

  • @sewcraftycreations
    @sewcraftycreations 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi what kind of sander are you using?

    • @computercreationz
      @computercreationz  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It’s a Festool ets125. Best sander in my opinion. A little expensive but I can use it as much as meeded and no hand fatigue!
      www.amazon.com/Festool-576070-Random-Orbital-REQ-Plus/dp/B084DVBHSB/ref=asc_df_B084DVBHSB/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=416760125247&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10101638903809036474&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9030849&hvtargid=pla-898759482668&psc=1&mcid=2e13026a254e371fb78eb5a189d02e14&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=95471650498&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=416760125247&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10101638903809036474&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9030849&hvtargid=pla-898759482668&gclid=CjwKCAiAjrarBhAWEiwA2qWdCKriPyDOnAOg6-6TSmjBrC-JNPPK-UiQp9ifK0B1f-PgQn5S11pX2xoCNOAQAvD_BwE

  • @jakerazmataz852
    @jakerazmataz852 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would this technique work on a 20w laser?

  • @lpaltageek
    @lpaltageek 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What do you mean by defocus your lens? Do you raise or lower the bed a bit? I read the comments and I appear to be the only one asking a dumb question.

    • @computercreationz
      @computercreationz  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Defocus means if normal focus distance is 6mm Defocusing the lens would be 7-8mm this makes the laser beam bigger providing a softer look. I do this with engraving all the time

    • @matijajereb3564
      @matijajereb3564 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@computercreationz What about when you want to engrave and cut in the same run of a laser? Cutting with defocused lens don't give wanted results. On my chinese laser i have to do defocus manually and that's why i am afraid of non-precise cutting and/or engraving.

    • @computercreationz
      @computercreationz  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@matijajereb3564 in lightburn you can automatically have your z come up after you engrave. This is a very advanced move. Or do engrave then refocus and cut easy!

    • @matijajereb3564
      @matijajereb3564 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@computercreationz My laser doesn't support Z axis.
      I think i'll have to try to do it manually. I'll have to be careful and pay extra attention on positioning. Am i right?
      Anyway, thanks for the reply.

  • @koolkiwikat
    @koolkiwikat 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    so what your saying is there is no test template, its nothing but trail and error vs tweaking of speed/power and LPI

    • @computercreationz
      @computercreationz  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      test card work but they don’t teach your the effects of speed and power.

  • @peterwall1984
    @peterwall1984 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I tried ordering the hold down tips, but it says it doesn't ship to Canada,, 😔

    • @computercreationz
      @computercreationz  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      oh man, that’s no good. I’m sure someone will come up with something up there

  • @melissaharrison8908
    @melissaharrison8908 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Question about defocusing. How do you handle that when most times an engraving is combined with cutting? I would expect these ornaments also get cut out. Are you running that job totally separately?

    • @computercreationz
      @computercreationz  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It depends on how thick your material is. If it’s 1/8” I will do both without re focusing. Thicker I may choose to run separately

  • @brianbrownlee4812
    @brianbrownlee4812 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where do you purchase your lumber?

    • @computercreationz
      @computercreationz  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have a hardwood store about 60 miles from me. I stay away from the box box store wood.

  • @sanash1908
    @sanash1908 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi just want to know which lens you use

    • @computercreationz
      @computercreationz  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I use the 1.5” from American photonics most of the time. it has a smaller beam spot than the standard 2”

    • @sanash1908
      @sanash1908 ปีที่แล้ว

      I appreciate your videos because it not only teaches me light burn but also how to go get the most out of my engraver! Thank you so much for your prompt reply

    • @sanash1908
      @sanash1908 ปีที่แล้ว

      Can you share the link for the 1.5" lens or part number please

  • @arlenesteenkolk7852
    @arlenesteenkolk7852 ปีที่แล้ว

    How was the result how that’s it look?

    • @computercreationz
      @computercreationz  ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m sorry I don’t understand your question?

  • @joshuas5504
    @joshuas5504 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you ever use flood fill robert?

    • @computercreationz
      @computercreationz  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      yes, I don’t like it, it will stop engraving right in the middle of a frame and jump around they go back and when it does it leaves artifact’s. from what I understand it designed for diode lasers that are slower.

    • @joshuas5504
      @joshuas5504 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@computercreationz cant thank you enough for another great video. I just ordered my thunder laser a few days ago. Excited!

    • @computercreationz
      @computercreationz  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@joshuas5504 congrats on your order, you will love that laser!

    • @joshuas5504
      @joshuas5504 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@computercreationz Thanks! I have only ever engraved wood using a diode, so having this thunder laser is going to be a whole new ballgame for me. How do you select the types of wood you use to cut, and where do you purchase it in sheets? Thanks!

    • @computercreationz
      @computercreationz  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@joshuas5504 I too came from a diode laser, they do great engraving just very slow! You will love your Thunder laser. Top quality Baltic birch is a great place to start, don’t buy fro the big box stores they sell wood for construction not laser use and you will hate it. Maple and cherry hardwood is awesome as well but expensive. All substrates are a little pricey now but what isn’t. Enjoy your new laser!

  • @theman-pc2ej
    @theman-pc2ej 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So increase speed and power?... lol.. seems obvious that by doing that it would burn faster. Do you have an air assist? My burns are sooo much cleaner and i do 300-500 lpi..

    • @computercreationz
      @computercreationz  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You totally misunderstood the video!

    • @theman-pc2ej
      @theman-pc2ej 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @computercreationz i didnt misunderstand it at all

  • @awfab3517
    @awfab3517 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Cant these machines follow exactly what that are going to engrave like someone putting the pen to paper or like plasma cutting Seems like the time wasted is them going over space that will not be engraved

    • @computercreationz
      @computercreationz  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Not sure I understand your statement. These lasers engrave exactly where your svg lines are illustrated. De focus is for darker engraving

  • @cathello2900
    @cathello2900 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Что тут удивительного?
    Со2 предназначены для резки, а гравировка уже вторична.
    И так что бы не Выжигать в материале, а наносить граверовку надо всего лишь выбрать из 2 вариантов.
    1 из них это уменьшить мощность.
    2 из них это поднять сопло лазера выше.
    Вот если бы вы показали результаты увеличения скорости на диодных лазерах - другой разговор.
    А так... не ново все это. Не ново.
    Слова по ветру.
    Самые быстрые это волоконные маркеры и волоконные же лазеры.

    • @computercreationz
      @computercreationz  24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yes but fiber laser don’t work well on wood!

  • @honda35061
    @honda35061 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like you Robert .Thank you very much.Visit me if you want to come İzmir, Turkey

  • @23names13
    @23names13 ปีที่แล้ว

    GREAT JOB ON THE VIDEO, THANK YOU FOR THE INFORMATION, I GOT A LASER ABOUT A MONTH AGO, I HAVE BEEN PLAYING AROUND ON CARDBOARD (FROM BOXES CUT UP), AND IT TOOK ME SOME TIME, PLAYING WITH THE SETTINGS, I WILL TRY LESS LINES, I INCREASED THE LINES ITS VERY DARK AND THE DETAIL IS NOT AS GOOD AS A BIT LOWER ON THE LINES, IM USING LASER GBRL, I IN THE PROCESS OF LEARNING LIGHTBURN, YES LIGHTBURN DOES HAVE A LOT OF FEATURES BUT IT A BIG LEARNING CURVE, LASER GBRL IS VERY EASY TO USE, I DO LIKE LASER GBRL A LOT BECAUSE ITS EASY TO USE, AND IT DOES NOT TAKE LONG TO GET THE FEEL OF THE SOFTWARE, IT TOOK ME ABOUT 2 HOURS TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO ENGRAVE AN IMAGE WITH LIGHTBURN, IT TOOK ABOUT 15 TO 20 MINUTES TO ENGRAVING AN IMAGE(THATS DOING CHANGES TO THE IMAGE AND THHE SET UP ON LASER GBRL), I FOUND THAT CARDBOARD IS A GREAT PRACTICE, IT TEACHES HOW NOT TO OVER POWER THE LASER, I HAVE A COUPLE OF IMAGES THAT SLIGHTLY BURNED THROUGH, WHATS REALLY NICE WITH CARDBOARD, IF YOU SCREW UP OR WANT TO PLAY AROUND WITH DIFFERENT SETTING AND IT DOES NOT WORK OUT, ITS EASY TO DISPOSE OF THE MISTAKE, I AM AMAZED HOW GREAT THINGS CAN LOOK ON CARDBOARD, I HAVE MANY DIFFERENT IMAGES I HAVE USED AND THEY LOOK LIKE A BLACK AND WHITE PHOTO PRINTED ON CARDBOARD, I KNOW I HAVE A LOT MORE TO LEARN, I AM ABOUT READY TO MOVE FROM CARDBOARD TO TILE, METALS, 4MM ACRYLIC CLEAR SHEETS, GLASS, WOOD, SO I GOT A LOT OF WORK, RUNNING TEST, AND MUCH MORE, I HAVE FOUND HOW INTERESTING IT IS HOW MANY DIFFERENT MATERIALS AND ITEMS CAN BE ENGRAVED, AND THE MANY WAYS THINGS CAN BE ENGRAVED WITH THE LASER, IT SEEMS IT DOES NOT MATER IF YOU HAVE A 3 WATT LASER OR A 1000 WATT LASER THE END RESULTS CAN BE GREAT TO AWESOME, ONCE AGAIN THANK YOU FOR THE INFORMATION

  • @brkoury
    @brkoury 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I have a sub $300 generic Chinese engraver that has a low power diode. I appreciate your videos because it not only teaches me lightburn but also how go get the most out of my engraver! Thank you for taking the time to produce these videos!

    • @computercreationz
      @computercreationz  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Glad to help

    • @theman-pc2ej
      @theman-pc2ej 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wont be long and youll have a bigger more powerful engraver.. i had a little 3018 engraver for a year.. had to upgrade to something bigger.. can fit 4 of the little ones inside my newest ones cutting area..

  • @myautosmart
    @myautosmart 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks!

    • @computercreationz
      @computercreationz  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! I really appreciate your donations. that mean allot to me!