Setting Up Your Ortur Laser With LightBurn & First Project

In this video we will take you step-by-step through the process of getting your Ortur laser up and running with LightBurn on both Mac and Windows. We will also run you through a quick first project to learn some of the basic tools and workflow within LightBurn.
Time Stamps:
0:00 - Overview
0:47 - Windows Install
7:16 - Mac OS Install
13:10 - First Project
LightBurn Documentation:
lightburnsoftware.github.io/N...
STM Micro Driver Download:
ortur.net/pages/supports
Common Grbl setups:
lightburnsoftware.github.io/N...
If you need help, please come to our support forum at forum.lightburnsoftware.com or email us at [e-mail]
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[@bluetorch13]

You hit basics right in the spot. THANK YOU! 100% of what I needed to start.

[@andrzejlitwinczuk9009]

By far, it is the best instructional video of the subject. So easy to follow. Pushed me in the right direction and helped with my very first project. Thank you!

[@ukdjteezer]

Thanks so much for taking the time to show the basic steps, it really help.

[@Retiree2011]

I am totally new with laser engraver/cutter and I have found your tutorial the best so far! Voice is clear and pace is perfect for me! I have just purchased the Atomstack X20 Pro but I suppose it is the same when using the Lightburn which I haven't started yet. I have much more confidence to try Lightburn after watching your video! Thanks a lot and keep on with your excellent work!

[@lightburnsoftware7189]

Thank you for the feedback and kind words!

[@nationtechnologies7982]

Excellent Tutorial. Thank you

[@bordenf]

Great tutorial! Thanks!

great video, thumbs up👍

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Excellent & needed video!

[@RayKholodovsky]

Thanks Rich. We're big fans of your channel and content here at LightBurn.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

@@RayKholodovsky Thanks so much! I appreciate that.

[@floridalove]

I agree completely!

[@floridalove]

@@RayKholodovsky Normally, you would have to pay him for his fantastic videos about LightBurn 😉

[@tlcbear411]

Thanks so much for your video

[@blainsmith3097]

Huge! great glass for refreshing users with larger CO2 machines like myself .

[@carlosssandovallucas9326]

verry helpfull

[@gigiriveter8676]

I liked your program and I'm using it on my Ortur Laser Master 2 S2. however, I was wondering wich version is right for me because I'm really interested in buying it.

[@joelrggizmo1373]

Thank you so much that was an excellent demonstration. I have my main set up with the laser in the shop but I also have a computer set up in the house that I would like to be able to get started with while I'm having my coffee in the morning and get my project started but I get that Device menu that comes up to get started but I do not have the laser in the house is there a way to remove that menu and still get to use the software and then transfer the file off of my network to another computer in the shop. Please show a demonstration on how to make a perimeter and do the cut function to cut it out your design I do not see that anywhere thanks. I was thinking that menu would be in the layers but I don't see anywhere that says cut on the last step where you want to cut out your design. Please go over that step thanks. ''In technology we trust to protect and serve'' ignore any of my crappy spelling.

[@ronno0214]

THANK YOU.................100

[@ddefreitas5777]

I'm having an issue with this exact laser. The 15.75 inch (400mm) area doesn't work for me. If I send the laser to anything past 13.6 inches it brings up an error or issue and the laser will not move. If I change the working area from 15.75 in lightburn to 13.6 I can move the laser from end to end without issue. The only problem is of i load any image in larger than 13.6 inches it will not burn Do you know what could be causing this?

[@joelrggizmo1373]

Are all Roller compatible with ORTUR 24V Laser Engraver 2 Pro-S2-LF, like to be able to use this unit because it has the capability of doing coffee mugs with a handle because you can flip it around it has a height adjustment and better balance I just want to know is it compatible. Have noticed there's quite a few different versions of Roller and I know it's based off of the connector for the Y access. Adam stack which I have now has a white connector and a black connector that came with it I'm assuming that is what all that makes the difference of the pin configuration any further information on this would be excellent thanks.

[@ShrekBigscary]

Hey I was wondering how do I make my laser Carve out shapes because right now I only know how to engrave.

[@lightburnsoftware7189]

To cut out shapes you will want to use "line" mode. Then set the power and speed needed for your laser to cut out the material you are using. You can create a grid under Laser Tools --> Material Test to run a range of speeds and powers so that you can find what works best.

[@stevecox552]

This may be a goofy question but I like how your tabs are blue how do we change this?? awesome video

[@robmccord9407]

He's on a Mac, that's just a system default.

[@shaneangelagriffith8484]

When I run lightburn on my Windows laptop, the lines/shapes that I draw on the display are so thin they are hardly visible. They are as thin if not thinner than the grid lines. The only way that I can see them are to set the grid to dark and use a bright color layer. Is there a setting to increase the visibility of the lines/shapes etc?

[@user-bx3zz9cx3y]

He literally answered your question in the video. Adjust speed and/or the power setting.

[@thibaudblaizac4026]

Hello, th ortur stm link is not longer available, how do i get it ? i can't find it on their website...

[@floridalove]

I would appreciate it if the LightBurn Documentation would be available in German language. LightBurn is such a powerful software and finding the many fantastic features is not exactly easy.

[@floridalove]

@@lightburnsoftware7189 I am already aware of how and that you can use a translator. But as you said yourself, "It's not perfect"! And for a software you pay for, it should be possible nowadays to offer translations into other languages.

[@thatonegamer2709]

So if i want to buy lightburn for my xtool d1 i need a chip for the key?. Or how does it actually work..i thought it was just a key code but in the site it shows a chip ..like..i dont get it...sorry

[@bobbylim1971]

I cant seem to select the origin position or home for my Atomstack. Any help?

[@supercheekykiwi]

I'm going to have to try again tomorrow did everything it seems right and still no luck

[@lightburnsoftware7189]

What is the issue that you are having? Where you able to find the laser when you ran "find my laser"?

[@user-rq5wo5nw2c]

olm-2-s2-lu2-10a мой станок. Захотел вырезать детали-Чайный домик. Отыскал в корале бесплатные чертежи. Не могу стыкануть данный станок с корал. Вроде как нужен лазер корал. Подскажите

[@legaspi19]

can it cut on clear/transparent acrylic sheets? or at least with the paper masking?

[@lightburnsoftware7189]

Diode lasers will not cut through transparent acrylic. There have been some users that have experimented but results have not been consistent. It will work for black and possibly other dark opaque acrylics.

[@philoara5647]

Combien de mm maximum avez vous pu couper sur du médium ou du contreplaqué avec cette machine ?

[@walkingquad2001]

I have the LU2-4-SF. I'm trying to do the example dog tags but bareley able to get a mark. Is the laser not strong enough for the aluminum? 4.5v to 3.5A on max imput of laser.

[@chiaramoraglio6800]

Did you resolved? I have same Laser module and I cannot turn on the laser... I follow the tutorial but no fire... :(

[@peakhour]

Just a question, can I use this in Australia (240v)? Do I need a stepdown/steup transformer?

[@lightburnsoftware7189]

I would recommend reaching out to the manufacturer to confirm this. Many do have switching power supplies and if not they may have a 240V specific version.

[@jimwoodworker4110]

Hello, I am having lots of problems getting this laser to connect to Ligthtburn. I have a Shapeoko CNC, also a Jtech laser in Lightburn. When I first assembled the Ortur laser all went well, auto homed, did a trial burn, turned out good. When I try to connect the Ortur laser now Lightburn doesn't recognize it when I hit search for laser. The Shapeoko just comes up. When I manually connect it com5 comes up and nothing works. I can't move the laser. Hitting the arrow buttons it makes a sound like it is trying to move but it doesn't. I am at a loss.

[@lightburnsoftware7189]

Where you able to initially ad the Ortur to LightBurn? If you were able to find it or add it manually the most common issue is that the COM port has changed. Power cycling, rebooting the machine, restarting LightBurn, and trying to set the Ortur as the "default machine" that LightBurn connects to when opening would be worth checking. If you are still having issues reach out to our team: [e-mail]

[@hannahtaylor2711]

will I still be able to use my light burn if I am working remote from my laser? Can I skip the connect to a laser step until I return to the shop?

[@lightburnsoftware7189]

You have to *choose* a laser, but you don't have to be connected to it. lightburnsoftware.github.io/NewDocs/AddingYourLaser.html#what-if-i-dont-have-a-laser-yet

[@WorkingTimbersCo]

Seems latest version doesn't have the fire button..or the power setting

[@lightburnsoftware7189]

The button might’ve gotten turned off. You have to enable it in Edit > Device Settings and turn it on.

[@tonyg7990]

how did you move job origin from top right to the middle in that little grid

[@lightburnsoftware7189]

Read the docs or watch the video on Job Origin here: docs.lightburnsoftware.com/CoordinatesOrigin.html

[@hoopman732]

I love the video and learned a lot but I can't get my frame button to activate the laser. I have followed it to the T.I touch frame button and no movement

[@lightburnsoftware7189]

Under devices settings enable laser fire button. Underneath that you can also enable laser on when framing. In the right toolbar\sidebar in the move menu is a power text box next to a fire button. Depending on the laser you may need to raise that a couple of percentage to be able to see the laser.

[@victorbarragan4058]

It won't let me edit the photo or anything. Cant get the screen on the right to pop up. The cuts and layers

[@steveo3012]

I just bough tthe 2 pro today and am trying to have everything before it arrives. Your link for the micro driver only brings me to a generic support page. How can I find the driver? Windows 10?

[@lightburnsoftware7189]

Here is the manufacture download page for that machine that contains the driver as well: ortur.tech/olm2pro/

[@anamarmarfal]

Just figured this is a lightburn official video, but still want to point this out, thank you mate, thanks for showing me how to turn on the laser, I keep coming back to these tutorials because the UI is so counterintuitive, it's sad for me that lasergrbl doesn't work on my atomstack a10 pro, because Lightburn's UI is garbage. want to turn on the laser?? Why don't you go to the laser tab, oh wait, to turn on the laser you go to the MOVE TAB, not the LASER TAB, let that sink in. to TURN ON the LASER, I go to MOVE TAB, NOT LASER TAB. And don't get me started on the layer system. Want to create a new layer to change the settings on your figure, sure, here at Lightburn follow the industry standard of: Right click -> Create new layer... JUST KIDDING BRO, IF YOU WANT TO CREATE A NEW LAYER WE HAVE 33 UNNECESSARY AND RANDOMLY COLORED BUTTONS FOR THAT :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

[@lightburnsoftware7189]

If you feel there are too many options, it may be worth activating beginner mode under settings. This will hide many of the more advanced features which you may find easier to navigate. Laser design and control contains many variables depending on the specific machine and tasks that you are trying to accomplish. Like anything else the more you use it the more familiar you will become. We have documentation and are constantly working on expanding our video guides to help with making the information as accessible as possible. If you have specific questions, our support team is incredibly knowledgeable and always willing to help.

[@Itz-tyr]

My laser beam not coming on the motors are working fine the fan comes on but no engraving

[@IrishOkie]

Mine keeps giving me a "paused" or "busy" message when I click Start, not sure what to click to fix this... any suggestions, anyone?

[@Sandyloucustomdesigns]

ok I have the usb plugged in but light burn is not finding my Atezr P20 I already have Ortur Master 2 not sure what to do next? it is powered on and I can hear it running

[@lightburnsoftware7189]

Did you install the driver for the Atezr? The most common is the CH340 which is in our documentation: sparks.gogo.co.nz/ch340.html Other things to try are different USB cable, port, and making sure there is nothing else open that may be connecting to the laser. We have not tested the P20 internally so reaching out to the manufacturer for instructions would be the next step.

[@Sandyloucustomdesigns]

@@lightburnsoftware7189 I never could get it to connect with my MacBook Air but it connected perfectly fine to my Mac desk top which is only about 2 years old. so I guess I will be taking my nice computer to my work shop now ugh

[@7awrence]

Please help. All of a sudden, ortur/Lightburn is filling in letters instead of burning them as they look. For instance, the letter "O" will look like a solid circle. What happened? I changed computers and Lighburn instances and it still happens. Also, it seems like the power of the laser is extremely higher than 100% when it was never like that. thanks!!!

[@lightburnsoftware7189]

It could be a few things. Please contact our support at [e-mail].

[@an7d7y]

Are all settings equal for windows ?

[@lightburnsoftware7189]

The video covers the install and setup for both Mac and Windows :). Project settings are laser specific so the OS will not matter.

[@freebird1963]

Why does the diodes need mm/min instead of mm/sec ? Whats the difference ?

[@lightburnsoftware7189]

It's not required, and the only difference is in how the numbers are shown to you. 6000 mm/minute is the same as 100 mm/sec, but since diodes tend to cut very slowly, the "per minute" numbers tend to be used more often, and those are usually how people share diode settings online.

[@paolocarrara6488]

Ciao mi sai dire come attivare il laser durante il frame qual è il menu che devo aprire grazie mille!

[@lightburnsoftware7189]

This is enabled in the Device Settings Window. This is the wrench icon in the top toolbar. In that menu there is a setting called "Enable Laser Fire Botton". Once you turn that on there is another option beneath it "Laser on when framing" which is what you are wanting.

[@chrisblackhawk1100]

lightburn doesnt find my ortur pro 2, what do i need to do

[@lightburnsoftware7189]

Have you installed the driver from Ortur’s website? If not, that’s likely what’s missing.

[@dougbohannon5302]

I cannot get the laser and cuts window to stay up,at the same time

[@lightburnsoftware7189]

If you go to Window --> Rest to Default Layout and this is still the case it may be due to your screen/monitor resolution.

[@ytj2053]

Why can't I SAVE this video??

[@lightburnsoftware7189]

I dont believe KZbin lets you save videos locally. You may be able to view them offline if you have KZbin Premium.

[@rolfalm]

and if it is damn impossible to "find my laser". this thing very rearly works on my mac. i guess this is more of a pc- software.

[@lightburnsoftware7189]

It could be drivers on the Mac. You also aren’t required to “Find” the laser. Ortur uses GRBL firmware, so you can just “Create Manually”, choose GRBL and enter the size, and choose front-left for the origin.

[@rolfalm]

well, it worked out after about 100 atempts. i had to delete all my saved devises, restart lightburn and then it found it. but now there is other issues. "there was a problem sending data to the laser, the machine may be busy or paused. lightburt is such a nice software when it works. but i does not a little bit to often. im using a ortur now, and this laser sertainly is not the best match with your software. what laser do you suggest i buy to make my life the least painful?@@lightburnsoftware7189

[@prahjister]

WTH Modbot?

[@prcdslnc13]

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[@vancityexe]

I knew he sounded familiar 😂