💡 Pausing Your Work in Lightburn to do Another Quick Job!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

How many controls in Lightburn do you pass over every day because you're not sure about what they are?

[@mp6814]

Very few, only those that I may think are for features my laser does not have (and I may be wrong in my assumptions). Other than that, I try to test them all. On another note, can you - or someone out there - help me find answers to questions pertaining to the different types of control systems in lasers and their ability to work with Lightburn? I am eyeing an interesting CO2 machine that the seller says cannot be directly controlled by Lightburn. The seller says Lighburn generates a file that the laser control board picks up. I am not familiar with that, my small LED laser is controlled directly by Lightburn. Can the software operate (control) a CO2 laser directly, let's say one with a Ruida board. My question: 1) Does the machine support Lightburn? Answer: 1. It does not support Lightburn. Our item, Controller name: Ruida controller Engraving software: RDWorksV8 Setup8.01.10 What does that mean? I sense this is how Ruida actually works with Lighburn, but this may be an expensive assumption to make. Any help will be much appreciated!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

@@mp6814 C02 lasers with a Ruida controllers ARE compatible with Lightburn. Unlike the diode laser that sends Gcode directly to the laser, the DSP version of LB sends a file. Then you load the file in the controller and start the job. Ruida uses the UDP network protocol, so you can't send the file over WiFi unless you get a Lightburn Bridge, but you still can use a regular network cable. If you want to be absolutely sure, go to the Lightburn forums and post the make and model of the controller to ask the staff there. forum.lightburnsoftware.com/

[@mp6814]

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy Thanks, Rich, it seems that there either was a misunderstanding between the seller's representative and me, or the rep does not know what I was asking abut. But then, I did not want to make a costly mistake and be forced to look for new electronics. You have helped a lot, many thanks. I will use to forum to iron out any additional questions I have. Thanks again, great, helpful and educational channel. Marek

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

@@mp6814 My pleasure, and good luck! I'm sure any new C02 with a Ruida will work with Lightburn. Thunder OMTech and Boss are now even packaging their lasers with Lightburn.

[@floridalove]

Oh man, on a lot of 😃

[@mp6814]

This is the genius of Jason of Lightburn - those little features like Burn Selected Items. I can't say how often I use it, especially on my plotter when making postcards. Fantastic, Jason - and many thanks, LA Guy.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

I think the real genius is that Jason incorporates other people's code into the program and isn't afraid to give credit where due! Lightburn is dominating the market after only three years. That's incredible! The Chinese, while great at machine tech, have a long way to go to catch up with American software, if ever....

[@mp6814]

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy Yes, you are correct, he talked about it in an interview with Gil Poznanski (Ozzie guy). We are talking about the same thing I think, namely the selection of features he incorporates in his product, whether his own or not. SOme things are not worth spending time re-inventing. I have to say, it is exceptionally rare for me to accept a computer program wholly, I agree with every option in it and still discover new ones. The domination of the market is a direct result of how good this program is.

[@schlotdoglaser]

Rich.....MIND BLOWN. I learn something from your videos everything I watch

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

*Thanks Keith!*

[@peterhendriks1972]

Hi Rich, that is a great option. thanks for sharing

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

*Thanks for watching Peter!*

[@scouserbychoice]

Rich these are the videos that set you apart from the rest....Little tips for the newbies everywhere. Thank you

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Glad you like them Rob! I'm trying... but I can't seem to make a video without telling a story! 😎 I'm getting better at editing though! I cut about 12 min off of this video. The older I get, the longer my stories are 🤪

[@georgechambers3197]

Geeze, I need to spend some time looking around Lightburn. I never noticed that button before and I know there are many more I haven't ruun across yet. Thanks Rich for opening my eyes with another great video!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

My pleasure George!

[@turboflush]

As a green beginner... There are tons of buttons.. And not much idea what they do or how to use. Hahaaa

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

@@turboflush Watch my Lightburn 101 video!

[@IanFlyinGremlinRCNZ]

Now that is another great tip to use. Will put that in the memory bank for future use. Thanks Rich

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

You bet Ian! You'll use it more than you think!

[@krisknowlton5935]

Rich, I use 'cut select graphics' all the time. Say you have something you are engraving and then going to cut it out. The engraving came out great but you notice it didn't cut through all the way so you want to make another couple of passes on the cut-out. There are two ways you can do it, but only one good way if you are cutting out multiple objects at the same time and one didn't cut all the way through and that is to select only the cut that didn't cut through. The other way is to turn off all the other layers and run the job again but then you wind up burning around already cut through objects and taking more time. As always your videos are much appreciated. I always refer people who are getting into these lasers to your videos because there is no equal. (Except for when Oz puts one out)

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

*Thank you for adding that Kris!!* I missed that point in the video, but hopefully people will understand it and read your comment! Much appreciated Sir!

[@krisknowlton5935]

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy glad to be of service. Like I said once before if you weren't making these videos I would have jumped in making them. Anyway, you have a better voice than me. This one hobby I have really enjoyed in my retirement years.

[@frankalviso3147]

Thank. Love it!!!!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Glad you like it!

[@georgeknight1645]

Another great tip thank you 👍

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

*And yet another THANK YOU for watching George!* 👍 I appreciate the comments!

[@veetz1728]

another awesome video!! thank you so much rich for doing all that you do to teach and make all of this so much fun. i'm so proud to become a patreon. vito

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

*You are so welcome!* It's all about community and having fun! Thank you so much for your support!

[@salamhasson7432]

Hello great man, you have talent and an enviable amount of information 😁 Thank you for reviewing and sharing your great experience to us

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

I appreciate that Salam! You're most welcome!

[@danielshuflin9095]

What do you use to finish your tiles.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Just a clearcoat.

[@jeffreystrawn6146]

New subscriber! Great video; short and to the point.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thanks for the sub! I'm trying Jeffrey!

[@tomtimmons2228]

Awesome stuff. You’re brilliant. Thanks again.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Glad you enjoyed it Tom!

[@jessetutterrow4320]

I'm new to LightBurn and lasers, How do you pause the current laser project (coasters) that is in progress and then restart the coasters where the laser left off after making the license plate?

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

I stopped in between burns. I didn't actually pause the current job. I had 8 of each coaster and I stopped at 3, designed the license plate, cut & engraved it, and then resumed the coaster job. It's all in the video Jesse.

[@OldCurmudgeon3DP]

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy that was what threw me initially. Your title says pause and it implied mid-burn of an item. What you did was stop it between pieces then pick up where you left off w/ fresh blanks where the 3 finished pieces were?

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

@@OldCurmudgeon3DP I finished the burn in progress, and then designed the plate and returned to the coasters, so yes.

[@alexsuarez3957]

What do you charge for your coasters on Facebook market?

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

When I was selling them, I charged $49 for 4 and $79 for 8, both with wood stands Alex.

[@buysnz]

Legend 😀!!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

*Still a rookie! But thanks!*

[@lonniedupont]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

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[@runifuceeme406]

A VOICE FOR RADIO..

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

My Dad owned a radio station, and one of the Jocks there used to tell me that all the time 🤪