What they said!! This is great! I finally have my Rotary and I will be heading for my favorite place to buy material as soon as Monday gets here! You picked a lot of information in less than 10 minutes, and you did it in such a way that even a noob like me should be able to follow! Looking forward to burning some dowels first to be followed by one of those Yeti cup once I get rolling. Again, THANK YOU!
@lightburnsoftware71892 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the feedback :). The wooden dowels are great for practicing on before attempting something like a tumbler.
@QuiltersHandyman2 жыл бұрын
mm per rotation is 370.....hmmm that seems awful large. Is there a way to calibrate this to insure it is correct.
@TheFamousJames2 жыл бұрын
Thanks LightBurn team! Just what I needed to know, just when I needed it. Could you expand on the clip of engraving the Yeti-style drinkware please? That would be really helpful.
@lightburnsoftware71892 жыл бұрын
We have a short coming out on this but it is primarily to highlight this guide. This is something we may be able to dive further into in a future video. The process is near identical with the main difference using a shim under the rotary to make the area you will be engraving on the tumbler parallel to the laser head. Also, Mr. Clean style sponges really help with cleaning up anything leftover from the engraving.
@anonlorienth2 жыл бұрын
Great video! next do one about setting up rotary with odd shapes like a cup or baseball bat please!
@lightburnsoftware71892 жыл бұрын
The process is near identical with the main difference using a form of shim underneath the rotary. For a tumbler I have used a couple of pieces of 3mm wood to help making the surface parallel to the laser.
@DCWoodWorking9 ай бұрын
This is a great tutorial thanks
@coolrennie Жыл бұрын
I set up everything according to your directions and when I hit the test button, the provided dowel spins 6 times in each direction. Why is this happening and how can I correct it?
@Stephanbitterwolf2 жыл бұрын
thank you! What about if it is configured as a chuck?
@LanceMcGrew2 жыл бұрын
I often see LightBurn Software folks using xTool D1 in these videos. So is this the laser of choice or due to overall popularity?
@Chiqid Жыл бұрын
1. Does the roller diameter value change depending on the object you're are engraving? For instance, a tumbler is bigger than the dowel rod in the example and I would space the rollers further apart. 2. Is the Z axis used for Atomstack R1 rotary device too? Great videos by the way!
@3DJapan2 жыл бұрын
Followed every step exactly but the rollers went too far. My 17mm tall (sideways) text wrapped around the whole water bottle instead of 17mm. Wasted a bottle.
@echovault Жыл бұрын
There at the end you showed a non-cylindrical tumbler, by which I mean different diameter from top to bottom. How do you set it up to roll properly?
@lightburnsoftware7189 Жыл бұрын
With a roller rotary like this one, it’s not simple - the best way is to cut a piece of wood or plastic to fit over the smaller end to make it the same size as the larger end. Some roller rotaries use two sets of wheels - one pair to drive the object, and another pair just to support the other end. Those work better for tapered objects.
@echovault Жыл бұрын
That’s what I suspected. Maybe a wooden ring or a large rubber o-ring that brings the base to the same diameter as the wide spot…
@mikeledee8786 Жыл бұрын
When I experiment on a soda can I am getting lines instead of sold letters, why is that? Thanks
@kirsten4079 Жыл бұрын
Is there a place or video I can go to learn what settings work for each material?
@lightburnsoftware7189 Жыл бұрын
This will be unique to each laser. A good place to start typically is with the manufacturers settings. If you are not able to find that then a comparable laser (same output) would be the next best option. For less common materials, you will want to run material tests to see what combination of speed and power gives you the best results. In LightBurn under Laser Tools --> Material Tests will allow you to generate a test grid.
@scarlethascencio2700 Жыл бұрын
Sin lightburn,no puedo trabajar el rodillo rotatorio ?
@amandalhernandez59932 жыл бұрын
Trying to etch a tumbler and we do all the steps that’s needed but when it gets the the part where it needs to etch the tumbler is does no etching, just runs the
@lightburnsoftware7189 Жыл бұрын
If the laser is working fine when not using the rotary, I would confirm you have the focal distance set correctly and that the speed/power is adequate for the material on the tumbler. With diode lasers you are typically not engraving on the tumbler but removing the paint coated and exposing the metal underneath.
@bhutch2162 жыл бұрын
Been using this without issue and doing seamless 360 degree designs on water bottles. No with the new firmware update, it’s rotating 13.5 times when framing and 2.5 times when hitting test. Seems like others are having the same issue.
@lightburnsoftware71892 жыл бұрын
Interesting, I wonder what they changed in the firmware that could be causing issue. If it is their firmware it may be worth first contacting them to see what their solution is. If you do need additional help please contact our support at support@lightburnsoftware.com
@teslal.davidson82222 жыл бұрын
I was having a very similar issue where it was rotating 12 times. So what I did was divide the 360 by 12, got 30, which almost made it perfect. Gave me about 4/5 of a rotation. It ended up being that if I changed it from 360 to 33 seemed to fix the issue. Really weird but it worked.
@rickparma Жыл бұрын
@@teslal.davidson8222 yeah it doest make sense but I've done thin stick and needed 33 I do tumblers and use 1440 and for some reason it works.
@rosaape3 ай бұрын
@@teslal.davidson8222 32 is perfect
@Dhump0072 жыл бұрын
I have the RA2 pro and it will only cut a series of dots and dashes with set up? Guidance please.
@lightburnsoftware71892 жыл бұрын
I would check with XTool. That sounds like a bug in the firmware.
@CaseyDwyer2 жыл бұрын
When testing (from within the Rotary Setup dialog), my rollers are doing ~11 rotations, instead of one. Double-checked variables in the window, and it's still happening. Any thoughts on what might be causing that?
@spermdizzle2 жыл бұрын
Did you get this figured out
@CaseyDwyer2 жыл бұрын
@@spermdizzle I'll make a video on this, hang tight.
@CaseyDwyer2 жыл бұрын
@@spermdizzle Hopefully this works - kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWinYWOua7eGhbs
@hectorflores66662 жыл бұрын
@@CaseyDwyer Casey were you able to fix it? I have a similar problem. The unit runs more than one rotation when testing. I Tried to engrave an image and the rotary unit showed the image to be much larger than what LighBurn reads!
@CaseyDwyer2 жыл бұрын
@@hectorflores6666 yep! See that video I shared above, and check the description for details.
@lynncosta10272 жыл бұрын
do you know what settings to use in lightburn if one is engraving multiple mugs to have the same template, the same position of the rotary, for the laser to go to the same spot everytime? for some reason, I will use the same everything and repositing the laser to the back left (my origin) and it will always be a little off when doing the same design file on a tumbler. i can't figure it out.. my Chinese laser doesn't give me that issue at all. i have tried all the different "start from" positions and it's so inaccurate when I try to engrave the same thing twice. i don't know what I'm doing wrong.
@DinoDave20232 жыл бұрын
Hello. Just received the new RA2 Pro rotary which has a chuck attachment besides the rollers. Do I need to change Rotary Type to Chuck in the rotary setup when I am using the chuck attachment? Thanks
@lightburnsoftware71892 жыл бұрын
We have not played around with a hybrid rotary system like that one. You can of course experiment but to follow our rotary setup window and documentation I would lean towards switching to the chuck setting when using the chuck mode.
@DinoDave20232 жыл бұрын
@@lightburnsoftware7189 Thank you for your reply. Any suggestions for distorted images along the width...x axis?
@livnenir2 жыл бұрын
Is it possible to attach a different rotary attachment? Like a DIY version? Is it just a nema 17 motor?
@lightburnsoftware71892 жыл бұрын
It is just a nema 17 motor so this should be possible. However, it will more than certainly void a warranty so make sure you triple check wiring if you do decide to proceed with the DIY route.
@livnenir2 жыл бұрын
@@lightburnsoftware7189 you're just the best. I'm so happy to have bought your software. Keep up your excellent job, and thank you so much!
@Tobi_Berg2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Is it possible to run the LaserPecker L2 with Lightburn? Best regards
@lightburnsoftware71892 жыл бұрын
It looks like it is a fairly proprietary system that uses some form of galvo. Currently, I do not believe it will be possible. If it does take standard gcode it is possible that once LightBurn Galvo is released that it could work. There is some chatter in our forums about it but it does not look like anyone has reported it as working.
@Tobi_Berg2 жыл бұрын
@@lightburnsoftware7189 Thank you for answer!
@ericawilliams182 жыл бұрын
So I got the new rotary and it says 128 mm rotation but mine is not rotating ! Idk what I’m doing wrong . I have 128mm/17
@lightburnsoftware71892 жыл бұрын
Did you try it in their LaserBox program to make sure the hardware is working correctly? That would be the first thing I would verify. If the hardware is working correctly then contact our support: support@lightburnsoftware.com
@ericawilliams182 жыл бұрын
@@lightburnsoftware7189 thank you I’m going to try again .
@hectorflores66662 жыл бұрын
Hi could you give me some assistance Please? I followed your instruction on setting up the rotary unit in lightburn (I have a D1) When I try to frame, the unit rotates to a much larger diameter. I need it to go back and lower the rotation from 360 to the actual size of my image, otherwise, the frame kept showing a much larger area. When I start engraving a kept getting an error 'cut may be out of bounce due to an overscan setting'
@lightburnsoftware71892 жыл бұрын
Are you using the same rotary pictured in the video or the newer one they released? If the unit is rotating to a larger diameter then the steps per mm value is off or roller diameter. The step value is not related to the size of the image. Cut may be out of bounds does not necessarily mean that it is. That warning also shows in the video when I start the engraving. Please reach out to our support team at support@lightburnsoftware.com
@hectorflores66662 жыл бұрын
@@lightburnsoftware7189 Hi Yes, I am using the same unit as the video. I check the rollers and they are about 17.25 mm. Should I make the change? That is not too large for the frame to run so much larger!
@hectorflores66662 жыл бұрын
@@lightburnsoftware7189 any additional thoughts on setting the rotary unit? If my rollers are about 17.2 mm in diameters, what would be the "mm per rotation"?
@nickhulme91002 жыл бұрын
@@lightburnsoftware7189 Same issue here, new machine, same model of rotary in the video, the setting I am getting close with is 32, not 360
@class503 Жыл бұрын
360 mm per rotation is way to much. What is the correct settings?
@thomashoward43272 жыл бұрын
Im having trouble finding my laser on lightburn to even run a test
@lightburnsoftware71892 жыл бұрын
Are you using the D1 or D1 pro? Make sure you have installed the correct firmware. Early D1 versions where not LB compatible. Also check that you have installed the needed driver, machine is powered on, no other software is open that may be using the USB port, and that the USB cable is functioning properly.
@thomashoward43272 жыл бұрын
@@lightburnsoftware7189 I have the 5w D1. Not long ago purchased. Cable good and machine on. Can run laserbox just fine minus cutting
@LaserNoob Жыл бұрын
@@thomashoward4327 did you figure this out yet? I can probably help.
@thomashoward4327 Жыл бұрын
@@LaserNoob Thanks for checking on me. I finally got it figured out. Now it's on to figuring out how to accomplish clean burns
@RebelYell952 жыл бұрын
Will this work with the Atomstack R3 rotary tool?
@lightburnsoftware71892 жыл бұрын
As long as it is using rollers and not a chuck much of what is covered in this video will carry over. I would also check with the manufacturer to see if they have any additional documentation on using their rotary in LightBurn.
@kennethrich2107 Жыл бұрын
Dear Lightburn: This video is a epic failure. Like many have noted, the test rotates the object waaaaaay to much given the diameter of the object. How about a re-do?
@lightburnsoftware7189 Жыл бұрын
If the object is rotating to much it sounds like your mm per rotation is not set correctly. xTool has released a few versions of their rotary as well as multiple machine revisions. xTool should be able to provide you with the value if you give them your machine/rotary version.
@rosaape3 ай бұрын
@@lightburnsoftware7189 32 mm is correct now (from xtool)
@Master-iv4vj Жыл бұрын
Dude! You could have at least correct yourself in the description! Its 32mm, not 360! A lot of people ruined their jobs because of you.
@lightburnsoftware7189 Жыл бұрын
The instructions in the video are correct for the hardware shown in the video. If you are using a different version of the rotary, machine, or their RA2 version then you will need to use the settings for that specific rotary.
@TheMakersMarkTSF Жыл бұрын
WOW! You have the audacity to call your self "Master" when you don't even understand the basic rule of testing your material first; then you turn around and blame someone else.