Adding a Lightburn Camera to Your Laser

[@kentharris7427]

I purchased a 16MP camera which will arrive in the next day or two. The main reason I got the camera is so I can run a job in the garage and me be in my office. I run batch jobs that take an hour or so to engrave and cut on my Falcon 2 40 Watt laser. The scary part is I was playing with Lightburn while watching your video and it activated my webcam on my PC!

[@vickynguyen9499]

It is still a wired connection right? The camera still needs to be plugged into your PC?

[@kentharris7427]

@@vickynguyen9499 The camera is plugged into the USB port of the laptop in the garage, and I use a software called "virtual-Here" to view it from my PC in my office. Using the camera command in Windows.

[@mrsdizi1234]

is the measuring at the fixed honeycomb height or do I lower it down all the way? what bed size is yours? Thank you

[@vallesan]

thank you .. I install my light burn camera 2 days ago .. is working perfect.

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

You’re welcome!

[@jasminegrovesnor6771]

You videos are always so helpful! Thanks for this!

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

You’re welcome!

[@JaYyDeE]

With the camera mounted in the location, does it mess anything up when you close the lid?

[@tammyentrekin5251]

I am looking to get a camera for my Creality Falcon Pro 10 watt laser...what do you recommend

[@AndrewMac12002]

Can you then close the lid? I work with mostly wood so there tends to be more smoke.

[@MudHoney-SalonBoutique]

Have you ever had Lightburn freeze while moving the sheet around? I get almost all the way done and then it freezes. I also have to take my honeycomb tray out in order for it to work.

[@TheFalconJetDriver]

That ferrite bead is called a Torrid! It is a ferrite bead with the conductor wrapped several times around the circular bead. This cancels out spurious noise on the conductor shield. I have an atom Stack camera on my laser, I would never have another laser without a camera. It saves so much and material for precise location of items to be engraved.

[@angeladelreal9046]

I have my camera aligned perfectly. however...when I update overlay, my picture is zoomed in. how do I change that

[@wolfhillwoodwoodworking]

So thankful to all your videos! One question…. When I use lightburn camera, the first time it works and as many times as I need until I position the cut and start the job. When the job is over, the lightburn camera will not operate unless I select the camera on my lap top then select the lightburn camera again and then I’m back in business. What do I have set up wrong?

[@sigh_of_the_times]

I'm looking to get a camera. Thank you very much for the video It really was helpful.

[@SusieLybarger]

Do you happen to know the bolt size that works with the 3D files for the camera bracket? Update I got it! 8mm in case anyone is wondering

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

Nope, I just went to Lowe’s and found something that fit.

[@joewahlquist]

You left the lid opend during burning. I assmume this was for demonstration purposes only. In normal use, would you not align the graphics and then close the lid during burning, or do you have to keep the lid open to maintain alignment?

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

In normal use you would want to close the lid. Something that I can learning though is that when I have the camera aligned and the. I open and close the lid repeatedly I am starting to see my camera alignment drift. From the research that I have done this is due to slight differences in where the lid opens to. If you can set up a system that guarantees that the camera will be in the same spot every single time that would provide the best consistent results.

[@thatonegamer2709]

any idea why my camera is either mirrored or backwards? tried all things and its either,,kinda annoying

[@sono1452]

Why does your laser make that squealing sound? My laser just started doing that. Is it normal?

[@richm.1583]

Can you advise how you painted the outside edges? ( 12:36 ) Did you spray then sand the tops? Thank You.

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

This is colored acrylic with masking on it

[@mountainlightwoodcraft]

Very helpful video. I have the OMtech AF 2028-80 (essentially your machine). Can you give me a link to your exact camera? Thanks! 😀

[@Alluvian567]

Very good use case for the camera. Lightburn cameras never seemed accurate enough for me because I would see people putting a circular logo on a circular coaster and if that thing is not PERFECT, it is going to look terrible. But using it to easily squeeze out all the space on a sheet where you assume you might be 1 or 2 mm off, it works great for that. I think having it so far up with your lid open also really helps as you don't have to deal as much with wide angles.

[@mrsdizi1234]

Another question sorry I measure mine at 34 in which is about 863.6 mm what camera should I get? Thank you for your help

[@mw3designs]

I have been wanting to add a camera to my laser for a while now. The camera mounts to the lid of the laser, and positioning is done with lid open? Are you able to view the cutting / engraving through the camera while the laser is operating?

[@thewaltermoose]

Super helpful video, thank you!

[@jamesnichols9592]

I sure hope your checking comments. I didn't understand about changing the camera view 180. If I turn my machine on the laser head goes to the left rear and makes an awful racket and my picture of the bed is 180 out. I can"t do any calibration before I run the camera can I. Also I ordered a 8W120 where the program took me. I only have a OMTech 50 W machine. Do I Have to buy another camera because they don't take returns? Jim

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

The homing and the camera are two separate issues. Review this for the homing: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXfLk2aQrLlmiposi=5_npy7yQfPNupUCa

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

The camera alignment section when you engrave the numbers and select them in order with change the camera orientation.

[@jamesnichols9592]

Ok, I checked the limit sensors and they lit up fine They lit up when the rail came close and they lit up in the controller. I followed the wires to the controller and they went to their marked places. I don't understand it! Is there a switch to make them work?@@BeardedBuildsCo

[@jamesnichols9592]

I can't get to that part because they want it framed first and it tries to go to far hits against the side and starts grinding. I guess I'm stuck. I figured after I replaced the co2 bulb (it came in not working) I would probalyHave more problems. I've only used it and it a few times. wouldn't cut through much of anything. The mirrors were clean and it's aligned real good centered on each pulse. Thanks for taking time to help. How much do I owe@@BeardedBuildsCo

[@carloscaudillo3900]

Goodafternoon sir. I have some questions i have a 20 x 28 omtech machine thats 711 mm x 508 that requires 339 mm on minimum mounting height . And my minimum from work bench to handle on a open door is 736 mm where do i position the camera ? Any advice

[@norfolkflyingboyz2404]

Always interesting well presented and concise. Just job. Many thanks.

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

You’re welcome!

[@NunchakuNinja]

What font are you using?

[@nicleqeta9716]

Great video, although you chose the 8mp-w-120deg camera when actually the 8mp-w-85deg model would have been the better choice for greater resolution when mounting the camera 1000mm away. Also, during the alignment you changed the scale to 100% - however, this relates to the alignment pattern size (100% is 180mm square) . The software suggested 285% would have expanded that pattern out to 513mm maximising the available workspace and resulting in a significantly more accurate alignment.

[@dirtysouthmade9609]

Yo could I pick your brain on setting mine up?

[@NicholasLeqeta]

@@dirtysouthmade9609 Sure?, what's going on?

[@ToddZilla813]

I would like to pick your brain also. I want to have my camera when my omtech arrives but I don't have the software yet to know which one I would need. I'm going with an 80watt with a working size of 500mm x 700mm. Would the 85 degree or 120 degree 8MP be best? Thanks!

[@NicholasLeqeta]

​@@ToddZilla813 The 8MP W-85 degree will be best and could be mounted as close as 650mm above the 500mm x 700mm workbed to see all of it.

[@ToddZilla813]

@@NicholasLeqeta Thanks so much!

[@michaelgonzalez8863]

I need to do mine again it has became a mm off .

[@TheFalconJetDriver]

To check the alignment after going through both calculations? I drew a circle.5 mm burn it. Update the camera image to see if the over lay is on top of the burned image. If not. On the camera page you align the X And Y image.

[@patriciamercer7029]

Will it work on an Xtool d1 pro?

[@bigfranksworld]

When you measure camera mounting height, do you measure it when the bed is as high as it will go, some some point lower? Thanks.

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

When it is in focus to the laser head

[@bigfranksworld]

@@BeardedBuildsCo So focused to what you burn most I guess?

[@Luis-eo6vi]

I use my laser to cut out prints on card stock paper. I cut out hundreds of the exact same prints. My issue is I have to constantly position the paper in the exact spot so the laser cuts precisely where I need the cut to be. Is there a way I can print on these sheets registration marks so this camera can pick them up and self align the laser to however I’ve placed the page on the work bed?

[@TrollFaceMafia]

Hey, look up how to create laser engraving templates with cardboard on KZbin. There’s a gentleman who will guide you how to create a template for the sheet. Then you can just place the sheet in the cardboard cutout you create.

[@denarea]

can you share the 3d file or source for the camera mount ? thx

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

It’s in the video description

[@ashleyorosco9916]

Question would you be able to just plug the camera in to the outside port?

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

No, it needs to plug into the computer

[@vickynguyen9499]

So the camera still need to be access via usb connection correct? Thanks

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

Correct

[@IAmSammi1993]

How do you get the laser to operate with the lid still open?

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

Disable Door Alarm and Machine Protect Sensors on OMtech Laser kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2evmaitpcard7c

[@Sandyloucustomdesigns]

I can’t get my lightburn 5 pm 150 degree camera to get a good picture and it’s off about 6 inches to to left. I bought this camera several months ago for another laser which is broke! Ps I’m trying to use it on my Omtech 100watt laser. Anyone have some advice

[@Sandyloucustomdesigns]

I mean I CANNOT GET A GOOD PICTURE

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

Have you tried focusing the lens? It has a lens that you can turn to adjust the focus which will change the clarity of the image.

[@michaelburke5750]

Can this be done with a galvo laser?

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

Yes it can but with the red light preview/framing that they are able to do I don’t think it is something that I will ever do.

[@NianticRiverWoodcraftingChrisN]

Thank you for this!

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

You’re welcome!

[@jimbauer6822]

Close is no cigar show how to make adjustments to fine tune the camera it's not hard to do

[@mikethompson9745]

What is the point of a camera? seems redundant, especially if you are sitting right next to it.

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

Aligning your projects and maximizing your material usage.

[@40SnWfan]

Lightburn made a vid about it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGW3ko2LoNt3mK8si=mPIDf-88DThON7zC

[@TheFalconJetDriver]

One thing I learned with the printed dots is when I printed them on my ink jet printer LightBurn had a hard time seeing the dots. So I had them printed on flat card stock with a laser jet printer! 😁🛫