😲 50 SHADES OF GRAY on a Laser Engraver! AND COLORS! Lightburn Tutorial.

➡️ Click on ...more↙️for the VIDEO MENTIONS and other Links!
ℹ️ My son's custom laser engraved hat website:
🧢 laserengravedh...
The LaserMATIC 10, 20 & 30W: King of the Diode Lasers!
➡️ rolyautomation...
The LaserMATIC 10, 20, 30W & XW are now available for order, or preorder!
These are HIGH demand lasers!
🆘 The Roly Automation Facebook Group:
🔗 / rolyofficial
➡️ Into Co2 lasers? Check out the top of the line Co2 & Fiber lasers from Aeon USA! These are very high quality and the fastest available! Plus the support is outstanding!
🔗 lahobbyguy.com...
👍 Looking for the best deal on a professional fiber laser? Look no further than Pascal at HaoTian laser!
🔗 lahobbyguy.com...
ℹ️ Shop my Amazon Store for focused laser products!
🔗 www.amazon.com...
Remember! Anything you buy on Amazon after following this link supports the channel and doesn't cost you a penny more!
❓ Need a crash course in Lightburn? This is the playlist for you!
🔗 lahobbyguy.com...
✅ Grab a drink, sit back, and get ready to learn how to use Lightburn!
=======================================
Follow me on Instagram for behind-the-scenes pics and videos!
🔗 / louisianahobbyguy
=======================================
🏆Become a Patreon Supporter for insider benefits and downloads!🏆
Patreon supporters get 80-100% OFF in my graphics store!
engraveandcutf...
/ lahobbyguy
If you appreciate my tutorial videos and template downloads and want to buy me a cup of coffee, or a beer to help support the effort, but don't want to sign up as a Patreon, I would greatly appreciate it!
🔗 PayPal link: paypal.me/laho...
=======================================
Need to mail me something?
The Louisiana Hobby Guy LLC
4945 Grand Terre Drive
Marrero, LA 70072-6613
➡️ My hobby Forums: lahobbyguy.com/bb
Facebook: / lahobbyguy
Facebook Group: / lightburnsoftware
Check me out on Rumble! rumble.com/c/c...
=======================================
➡️ Excellent Laser Supplies from Craft Closet!
craftcloset.co...
Use Coupon Code: HOBBYGUY for 10% off your purchase!
➡️ The workbenches I use from Vevor:
🔗 s.vevor.com/bf...
ℹ️ Use Coupon Code: VVPROMO
to get 5% OFF Sitewide!
➡️ Laser Fume Extractor/Purifier, no venting to the outdoors, but works well:
🔗 amzn.to/3ybkFuN
Best in class under $1K at $499.
➡️ 8 Neodymium Magnet - World’s Strongest Rare Earth Magnets - $13.99
lahobbyguy.com...
➡️ 3D Print Honeycomb bed air gap Standoff STL File
lahobbyguy.com...
➡️ 12” x 12” x 1/8” Premium Baltic Birch Plywood A/A Grade (Box of 45) - $69.99
(Other Sizes Available)
amzn.to/3KCDWIU
Lightburn Software - Try Before You Buy!
🔗 lahobbyguy.com...
Lightburn printable shortcuts guide:
🔗 lahobbyguy.com...
=======================================
Most of these links in the description here are affiliate links but will NOT cost you a penny more! In fact, most of them will be bargain priced, since I shop for the best value!
=======================================
➡️ Pre-Cut Leather - 3" x 48" - 1 Strip - $16.95
amzn.to/3OCSdGE
The CORRECT glasses for my diode laser!
amzn.to/33QQHNU
CHEAP and effective transfer/mask tape
amzn.to/3HVzGR6
Stainless scissor platform for height adjustment of my bed
Several sizes to choose from
amzn.to/2QVUSSa
Steel bed for my other laser:
amzn.to/3BVoBgb
"Punk Spikes" for the steel bed:
amzn.to/3mAMBjV
LED light bases - 2-pack - CHEAP and nice!
amzn.to/3yEdPK5
Pre-cut Acrylic for LED light bases
amzn.to/3HTJHhx
10-pack of Acrylic, 5x7 clear
Several sizes to choose from
amzn.to/3JXqmhk
60 Pack of thin wood rounds
amzn.to/3oTRwvA
Slate coasters with a stand
amzn.to/3qfIiMk
#LaserMATIC #Roly Lasermatic #lightburn #tutorial

[@JimBoyer-q9i]

It never ceases to amaze me of how much you know about LightBurn and lasers. Every time I watch one of your videos I learn something, even if it's a video I already watched. Thanks Rich for all you do to help us.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Wow! Thank you so much! I appreciate the comment!

[@dawnabbott3783]

Great video, my understanding of settings and tests is much better now. The one thing I still am trying to grasp is number of passes, why and when to increase from one pass.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

You can set a material test for number of passes as well Dawn to see the difference. I personally stick to 1 pass if I can. But you might want several if you want a deep engrave, like to inlay wood, or paint fill for example.

[@davidelder5399]

Great video. Rich, the difference in finishes on your material test card is amazing. Loved the flower. I've been down the rabbit hole regarding increasing the Lpi 🙄

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

You get extreme changes lowering the lpi David. Raising it only creates overlapping lines.

[@davidelder5399]

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy more test cards here we go 🙄 Thanks for sharing your knowledge RIch it really is much appreciated

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Have fun David!

[@thomaskuzia8125]

You are one amazing man. Rich!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Wow! Thank you so much! I appreciate the comment Thomas!

[@ThomasGorse]

Great instructional video as always! Very useful - I wondered how to do some of those tricks and use the color bar better.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thanks so much Thomas!

[@Morhumber]

Great video Rich, thanks.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for your support! 🙏

[@herbbrowning3823]

Very good video Rich, Thank you!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Glad you liked it Herb!

[@stevespringer8385]

Another great teaching moment Rich. Funny that just 15 min before watching this video I did a little of what you're showing to engrave an American Flag without painting red and white stripes, etc. Saves a lot of painting time. thanks Rich!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Good stuff Steve!

[@susanscott576]

Awesome video Rich you inspire me to learn Thank you

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Awesome! Thank you Susan!

[@stevesmith6946]

As always, great information. Now if I can just get myself to follow through.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

You can do it Steve! 🤪

[@Bespokelasers]

Rich, another very helpful video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge of LightBurn. Have a wonderful weekend, Let the Good Times Rool!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

You are very welcome! Thanks for the support!

[@vikingwind25]

This information offers a whole new set of creative tools to my lasering. Not to mention a better understanding of Lightburn. Thanks Rich!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MariaAguilar-vs9fb]

Thanks so much for this video! This is something i wanted to start exploring so the video came at just the right time! It confirms things work the way I was thinking but as a newbie I was just hoping my thinking was correct. Gonna try some tests rgis weekend!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

You can do it Maria!

[@charlesreicks648]

Thank for opening up a whole new world for me. Now I think I can get better results for my work. Thanks again Tim

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Great to hear! My name is Rich.

[@perryfrankie]

This opens up a whole new world of possibilities for me. Thank you so much for always sharing your findings. Your awsomeness with laser printers really knows no bounds!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Wow! Thank you so much! I appreciate the comment!

[@JumboShr1mp]

love it thanks rich

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dhellis19498]

Great video Rich and so kind of you to share your knowledge with others.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

I appreciate that, *thanks!*

[@claytonkumuhone612]

Thank you so much for this amazing video i will be making my own material test useing this video

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Go for it Clayton!

[@Nova_1]

I'm pleased more people are starting to discover the techniques I have been using for a couple of years now.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

You got a new sub!

[@davidtuescher640]

Great as usual. Thank you so much!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Glad you enjoyed it David!

[@sicciful]

thanks rich for this educational video, learned a lot again. you are a great teacher

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

I appreciate that, thanks!

[@LarryDMitchell]

Great video and very informative. I 'knew' about cross-hatch but never thought to reduce the LPI to get an interesting patterns. I can see so many opportunities in different designs. Thanks

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thanks so much for the support Larry!

[@JoeBledsoe-qs6rf]

This is great, thank you again for your sharing the “how to’s” You mentioned colored wood. Where do you get this? Or, did you paint it? If you painted it, what type of paint did you use.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

I used craft closet to get my painted wood. I've also done this myself with Dang graffiti paints.

[@JoeBledsoe-qs6rf]

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy thank you Rich

[@milt8697]

Very helpful Rich , I am going to play with this ASAP Thank you

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Have fun with it!

[@3DHP]

Great video Rich, Keep them coming.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thanks Jerry!

[@Alasdair-Morrison]

I'm liking the features in 1.7

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Yep, lots of bug fixes too!

[@pop-popmoose5359]

Another awesome educating video! Thank you!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@markkevin7245]

Hi great video again! Something I haven’t seen but I imagine exist is font that burns gradiented into a arch ..point .. like old pub signs… do you know of any predesigned font like this.. that will burn in this style? Cheers

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

No, you would need to use an image Mark.

[@albertdrew7235]

This is really great information Thank you. I have a different question, I believe you showed how to have multi files in Lightburn but only cut one at a time and not the others? Thanks

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Yes, correct Albert. On the laser tab, turn on cut selected shapes.

[@mikefiatx19]

Thanks for the great videos. I am confused. @14:44 did you get the LPI mixed up. The left image looks like a lower LPI but you said it was higher.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

No, they are correct.

[@charlesmyers9765]

Ive gotten white on a cardboard pwr/spd test.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Yep

[@gracewithlove1702]

Dear Rich, I appreciate your instruction and expertise in working with lasers, especially since I am new to this field. I am interested in hands-on classes that you may offer, and I would love to enroll in them!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

I am working on a Laser Academy website, but it won't likely be ready until around April or May.

[@gracewithlove1702]

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy I'm excited to hear that! I'm happy to wait and am eager to learn. If possible, I would prefer to learn in person. I think it will be easier to grasp once I become more comfortable with the laser.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

One-to-ten training is coming next year as well. It will be a part of the Academy; live virtual events once a week with 10 seats. I find people learn better in a class environment. Feedback and questions are important to teaching.

[@gracewithlove1702]

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy Great! Please include me! I want to participate in your virtual classes.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

It's a long way off Grace! Keep an eye on the channel. I'll be announcing it about 4 weeks before I get started.

[@cindymccloud7188]

Did you say the layers settings can be imported into the materials library? Do you have a video link on that you can share? I’m not able to find one, but maybe I’m confused.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

I have several videos on it. Search the channel for library.

[@midwestcarver9716]

I had no idea, I fiddle so much to get a burn…but engraves…ugh LPI! Never touched it.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Time to expand your horizons!

[@cindymccloud7188]

How in tarnation do you know this stuff!?

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

I do a lot of testing Cindy.

[@8mmmauser896]

Off topic but is there a way to get a diode to act like a ruida controlled laser. So when I hit stop it goes back to the starting point?

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

No, a Grbl controller will only stop where it is.

[@danielserrano9834]

My lightburn not connecting to my roly 20w lasermatic, says busy or programm running. It does say ready but not doing anything, can u help me out

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Turn off the laser and wait a few seconds.

[@rickvestuto]

can this be done with metal?

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

It doesn't matter what the material is.