Understanding Minimum power settings in lightburn

In this video you will see several examples of how using minimum power settings in your layers for line work make a HUGE difference to what the out put looks like. When doing smaller designs minimum power input matters more than maximum power settings yet most people focus n what the max power settings are. This was a fun demo for you and I hope it provides the informations you need to generate better products with your laser with Lightburn.

[@pyracantha6028]

Giving away the secrets, this is one of the most important features to understand but is hardly ever mentioned. If you watched this video, you are ahead of most laser enthusiasts. Great video!

[@abbv2x]

That was probably the best 15 minutes of useful explanation I have ever seen. Both sets of examples showed separate key points of fundamental laser theory. I'm just getting into lasering and instruction such as this is far better than "Learning how to engrave photos" or something. Thank you very much for taking the time to explain this. I'm subscribed!!

[@computercreationz]

thank you for your comments, when I learned this it was a game changer!

[@sorenac]

I know its an old comment, but this is the basics waaaay before learning to engraving photos :D But he is doing it in a way, that are so easy to understand :D

[@cameronsnyder9042]

What a remarkable video explanation. I finally got my laser engraver up and running. Did my first engrave today and started playing with the minimums prior to watching this video! I’m a complete nube and this by far made me feel much more comfortable moving forward.

[@computercreationz]

I appreciate the comments. Learning this changed the game for me as well.

[@mazzugara]

Suddenly everything dropped into place for me after watching this video. Huge thanks from UK.

[@computercreationz]

I had a similar experience when I realized how important this was. Thanks for watching and I appreciate your comments.

[@jonnyhifi]

Me too ! I’m from the Uk - and super helpful for me too, (2 years later !) thank you.

[@BLagather]

I learn a great deal every time I watch one of your videos. Although I have a diode and I am a hobbyist, I think almost everything you said will directly translate to what I do. Thank you!

[@computercreationz]

I appreciate the comments. thank you

[@teridepoali2574]

EXCELLENT as always. Thank you for sharing your knowledge in a way us non tech savvy people understand.

[@662pruitt]

I appreciate your time and effort put into making this video. Thank you for posting!

[@computercreationz]

My pleasure!

[@digitalcarpenter4224]

This one of the most informative laser videos *ever* ! Love your scientific method! Relevant to anyone using a laser not just lightburn users. Instant Sub! Thanks so much!

[@computercreationz]

Wow, thanks!

[@potatoesare-amazing1696]

I wondered about stuff like this when running a k40. Just upgraded to an 80w and lightburn and this makes so much sense and is going to be so much better. Felt overwhelmed, but this explanation kinda got me over that hump. Thanks so much for this video and the clear explanations and examples!

[@computercreationz]

thanks for your comments, I appreciate it!

[@Keenaid2]

Seriously by far the best video ive seen. everyone with a laser needs to see this.

[@computercreationz]

Thank you for your comments, I appreciate it!

[@jf6720]

Very informative! I have never seen anyone else explain this and now I know how important it is!

[@computercreationz]

thank you for your comments!

[@foundrylabz]

Wow! Amazing video! I had no clue what the minimum was in light burn. Now i am excited to test and learn. Thanks for this awesome tutorial.

[@computercreationz]

It made a big difference in my work once I understood it. Give it a try and let me know your results. I think you will be amazed. Thanks for the comments, I appreciate it!

[@kenpeck5930]

What a FANTASTIC tutorial. I'm so glad I stumbled across this. I've had my 80W laser for just under 3 weeks and though I've produced and sold a few custom pieces, I haven't been completely satisfied with the look or with the amount of sanding I've had to do. I'll now go do a bunch of min/max tests on my materials to see what setting will be the best. Thank You!

[@computercreationz]

glad these are helping you. thanks for the comments

[@johnnymullins9237]

OMG! The 1st time I watched this, I hadn't bought my new laser yet. I forgot all about what you taught me since I hadn't had a chance to use this information. I finally got my laser last week and have been struggling with getting my 3d engraving to look right. I have been messing with this for days. THEN, I ran across this video again. It was exactly what I needed to set, and now my 3d engravings (grayscale in Lightburn) look perfect. I did the "square test" and found my minimum is 8%. Once I set that... BAM! Perfect looking 3d engravings! This video is the ONLY one I found that even mentions the importance of minimum settings. Thanks so much! You are my hero!

[@computercreationz]

so glad it made a difference for you, it sure did when I learned it. thanks for the comments.

[@gilbertboyer9936]

I just looked at this video again, and man oh man I really appreciate the effort you have taken in getting all this information to us. Once again thank you. Most helpful.

[@computercreationz]

I appreciate you watching and the comment! thanks again

[@johnnymullins9237]

This was super helpful. I never realized the importance of the minimum power setting. Now it makes perfect sense. Thanks so much for this.

[@computercreationz]

Glad it was helpful!

[@barryfriesen8062]

When I get home I'm trying this and I'm sure I will see improvements! Thanks for this.

[@computercreationz]

Let me know how it went!

[@hardeephundal9950]

Fantastic video. This was my question for today’s webinar. I do not have my laser yet and did not understand the purpose of the minimum power. You did a great job. Thank you.

[@computercreationz]

Glad it was helpful! Thank You for watching

[@gilbertboyer9936]

Great video. You have shared knowledge that only comes with experience and time. Very relevant and instructive. Knowledge that brings one from novice to expert. Ever thankful to you.

[@computercreationz]

I appreciate that!

[@BobBob-eh5sb]

Great explanation and love being able to see the results side by side like that.

[@computercreationz]

Glad you liked it!

[@seagnatprepper9613]

Definitely corrected a few problems I was having. Watched someone else who said to keep max. and min the same .... kind of worked but not completely .... thanks again for all your knowledge and teaching

[@computercreationz]

Glad it helped

[@marthaosborne4763]

This and your video on layers have so greatly helped me. Thank you!

[@computercreationz]

Glad I was able to help!

[@JJ6151YT]

Just thought I'd say thanks in advance. I just purchased a Sculpfun S30 20w and Lightburn and I am just now settting it up. I have not even tried to burn anything yet. This is very important information that I have not heard expressed anywhere else on the internet. Thanks again. - Johnny

[@computercreationz]

Glad I could help

[@kittyrings]

This is the most informative video I've come across in search of answers. I'm a complete nooby to laser work and this is just what I needed. Thank you for this. Now I need to figure out the where you start or choose a setting for speed.

[@computercreationz]

once I understood this process it really cleaned up my work. thanks for the comments

[@bobwashburn7089]

Thanks Robert, this video helped me a lot with my Nova 24. You've been a huge help all along- thanks! Oh... and I can't believe 7 people had the audacity to give a thumbs down... wow... this is help video. Absolutely insane that no matter how well you do anything or why, people are always going to complain. Keep up the great work Robert!

[@computercreationz]

Thanks for the comments Bob, I’m glad it’s helping. congrats on your 24. Thats a great laser.

[@jimmagee320]

Great video. I migrated from a diode, where min and max aren't an issue. Now I get it. Now my cutting and engraving are better. Thanks for sharing this.

[@computercreationz]

Glad it helped

[@jonschraff]

Thank you! You have a knack for teaching complicated topics! I just subscribed

[@computercreationz]

Thanks for the sub! I appreciate you watching

[@DwoodStudios]

Thanks for this, I have been using my laser for years and never understood. I have always kept them the same, you just increased my quality output!!!

[@computercreationz]

Yes for scoring this will make a huge difference in you products. Thanks for watching

[@automaticprojects]

Wow. Such a terrific and informative video. Now I need to go watch your other videos!

[@computercreationz]

Thank you, I appreciate the comment.

[@jackielindley881]

This was the best video to help me to figure out my engraving on my laser. This has changed the way that I engrave. Thank you so much!

[@computercreationz]

You are very welcome

[@gaynorreynolds907]

Thank you. This was really well explained and interesting as I am very new to this and I'm struggling to even get anything on a piece. This has opened my eyes. Tomorrow's another day.

[@computercreationz]

Thank you for the comments and watching my videos. Once you learn this it’s a game changer

[@kevinandpennylct2415]

Thank you for making this so understandable. I have rewatched several times and know I think I have it!

[@computercreationz]

Great! it will make a difference!

[@brandonpalmer2338]

This was in my recommended and I have to say, this is a game change for me. Everyone should watch this video if they are using laser engravers.

[@computercreationz]

I know once I learned this my engraving and score work got a lot cleaner! thanks for your comments and watching my videos

[@davidelder5399]

Great tutorial. Thanks for taking the time to make this video. New thunder owner from the UK

[@computercreationz]

Glad it helped, thank you and welcome!

[@undecidedusername9191]

Man! THank you so much for this! I could have been fighting this for a long time and never understand what the issue was. My CNC slows on corners and I always wanted to be able to slow the rpm of the spindle to keep a consistent cut. This is the very same concept.

[@computercreationz]

Glad it helped!

[@PeterDorr]

Very helpful video. Never thought about this before, but it will be an important factor for me going forward. Many thanks.

[@computercreationz]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tonystone843]

This definitely saved me so much time and headache

[@computercreationz]

great to hear!

[@vivekwagh3623]

Awesome work. I really appreciate your work. Very nicely explain the role of minimum power. It will definitely means a lot. Thank you so much.

[@computercreationz]

It's my pleasure, thanks for watching

[@IAmYakYakTV]

Excellent video and tutorial as usual. Great work bro. Thank you!

[@computercreationz]

Thanks for the comment, I appreciate it!

[@michaelsharkey6268]

Another quality video. Super informative. Thank you

[@computercreationz]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@archerj2010]

This video really needs more traffic - this is great. Thank you!

[@computercreationz]

Glad you liked it! Thank you for watching!

[@jmcbc1963]

This was tremendously helpful, I cannot thank you enough!

[@computercreationz]

You're very welcome!

[@sherrithompson7574]

oh my gosh! thank you so very much! you have been so very helpful with understanding things, I never knew I even needed to know!! Your videos are very much appreciated!

[@computercreationz]

thank you for you comments and watching my content

[@actiontower]

a Huge thanks to you, I have learned a lot from this Channel.

[@computercreationz]

thank you for your comments

[@MakersSandbox]

Thanks for the video. Excellent explanations for a novice. Keep up the good work.

[@computercreationz]

I appreciate the comment, thank you for watching

[@kyle25rs]

wow, some great information here! Thanks for taking the time to share that!

[@computercreationz]

Glad it was helpful!

[@fl2195]

Thank you for the explanation. This is helpful, espacially for beginners like me.

[@computercreationz]

Glad it was helpful!

[@DMiller.Designs]

Talk about a great video. Really well done.

[@computercreationz]

Much appreciated!

[@vladobaier]

Wow, this is a big surprise for me, thank you for a great video 👌 will try out

[@computercreationz]

give it a try it will make a difference

[@chiliman321lb]

Thank you sir. You got MADD SKILLS! Thank you so very much for sharing this with us!

[@computercreationz]

Glad you enjoyed it! thanks for watching and the comments

[@sorenac]

Love watching your vids. :D Easy explanation and very easy to understand :) 👌

[@computercreationz]

Happy to hear that!

[@jemlittle1787]

very clear info and examples sir, many thanks

[@computercreationz]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for the comment and watching!

[@thetechnician832]

Wow, now this is becoming clearer, the most useful video I have found on min/max power settings. We have a Thunderlaser Mars90P 80W, Rudia 644XG and have just switched to Lightburn from RDworks. I have to build a new materials library but first thing is testing the range of materials to get the optimum settings using lightburn. Our laser is governed to 70% max so if you had max power set at 100% it would cut back to 70%. When using RDworks all the parameters for cut, and line engrave was set a Max 60% and min 60%, only speed was changed depending on material and thickness, these not set by me. But in Lightburn I want to have more control over min and max power for the range of materials we use. We predominantly use mdf, acrylic and card. I process files for architecture student models and have always wondered why files i cut always have scorched or smoke effect on lines cut and etch. I will definitely try and find the min power setting and start from there before doing test grids for materials. But then it comes down to longer processing times I suppose if adjusting power settings. I see in lightburn settings that you can play around with ramp in and ramp out but understanding min pw has been really beneficial. Thanks again.

[@computercreationz]

really appreciate you comment. using min power when scoring was a game changer because it evened out the score color in the corners. thanks for watching!

[@MLpz123]

Ohhh thank you so much. It will improve the quality of my engraving with no effort. Merci !

[@computercreationz]

great, I know when I started to understand this it made a big difference!

[@slimanehadjadj7194]

I just learned something new. It's a very remarkable explanation and, consequently, knowing how to work around this burning issue. While searching in the LightBurn software, I can't find how to set the minimum power !!!!!

[@computercreationz]

Thanks for the commemts

[@triadxtechnologies]

This is great information like always!

[@computercreationz]

Thanks for watching!

[@armandokeever9087]

This is the best video I have seen on the use of laser. Thank you very much for sharing your experience and knowledge. It's perfect for understanding how to engrave lines correctly, which makes me wonder if you have another video on filler engraving, with which I would have all the necessary knowledge to master the use of the laser. Thanks in advance my friend

[@computercreationz]

thank you for the comments!

[@humbertomedina4231]

Thank you so much for this great lesson! very appreciated

[@computercreationz]

You're very welcome!

[@3PJPriest]

Outstanding educational video! You could do an entire series on this type of content!

[@computercreationz]

thank you for the comment. I appreciate it

[@TheMPSlater]

Thank you, the examples are very useful.

[@computercreationz]

You are welcome!

[@williamdigby9397]

Excellent this is exactly what I needed to know. Appreciate the video thank you

[@computercreationz]

great, glad it was helpful!

[@terranceweis5231]

This is a great video for something I hadn't considered

[@computercreationz]

It will make a big difference when scoring. Thanks for watching

[@Sanisfaction]

great! This vid is pure gold! thank you very much sir!

[@computercreationz]

Thank you for your comments and watching I really appreciate it!

[@douglasmitchell4063]

Very nice! I appreciate the information.

[@computercreationz]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching

[@ctdavis3277]

This is very helpful to what I want to do. Thanks for this. 👍

[@computercreationz]

Glad it was helpful! thanks for watching

[@CAgrampa1999]

Thank you for all your help your video inlightened me a lot

[@computercreationz]

Glad to help

[@jenniferz4228]

This was so helpful. Thank you!

[@computercreationz]

You are so welcome!

[@jak110sfd]

Thank you for putting this together.

[@computercreationz]

my pleasure!

[@josephjohnsen4750]

Big thank you for these videos!

[@computercreationz]

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching

[@runen1484]

Thank you for a great video. I will test this on my QR codes, they have been giving me a hard time. This might do the trick 🙏🏻

[@computercreationz]

it should make a big difference on your QR codes for sure!

[@Grno1984]

this is the most useful video that i find. thanks a lot.

[@computercreationz]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Grno1984]

@@computercreationz couple days ago I ruined too much leather))) now I know what I have to do. Thanks.

[@dyalyani]

Amazing Leason. Thank you!

[@computercreationz]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@FranktheDachshund]

I came looking for an answer and I found it! Thank you!

[@computercreationz]

Glad I could help!

[@gooliez]

Really great info, thanks.. I've just ordered a 100w laser and wondered what the min / max was used for !!

[@computercreationz]

Glad it was helpful! congrats on the new laser

[@insideout144]

Great video very helpful! Thanks

[@computercreationz]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Desert_Woodworker]

+1 you are the best- as a beginner, your info is the best...

[@computercreationz]

I appreciate that!

[@XxToltecPhantomxX]

Thank you! I've always kept my minimum and maximum the same (for far too long!) and i'm excited to see what results I can get by adjusting the minimum now, so well explained!

[@computercreationz]

give it a try it will make your work look much better! thanks for the comments

[@scottyhighlander6321]

wow ,that cleared up a few problems ,thanks for that mate!

[@computercreationz]

Glad it helped

[@beyondhumanfitness1027]

This is a great video very useful!

[@computercreationz]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ericthehalfmexican9187]

Wow, thanks a bunch! I do mostly cutting and this has been a pain point to me.

[@computercreationz]

Usually you use these methods for scoring. YouR min and max power settings should be the same when cuttings

A screenshot of where to set the settings would have been a nice addition. thanks for the work

[@computercreationz]

Yes you are right! I forgot to include it. Thanks for watching

[@user-yj7xq2sg4z]

谢谢你的视频节目，祝您身体健康，快乐生活。来自中国长白山的问候！

[@computercreationz]

Thank you for you comment, it’s nice to see people watch from such a distant land!

[@CRAZY360CAMERA]

Very very helpful! Thank you very much!

[@computercreationz]

Glad it was helpful!

[@md.hassan8093]

Very good advice ,thank you

[@computercreationz]

Glad it was helpful!

[@anthonymyers-35]

Awesome tutorial thank you!

[@computercreationz]

You're very welcome!

[@karenhadden4980]

Great info! Thank you!

[@computercreationz]

My pleasure!

[@riskaoibaf3280]

Thanks, really helpful video

[@computercreationz]

Thanks for the comment, I appreciate it!

[@thatonegamer2709]

15% would work perfect for me maybe a number or two less depending on what im doin👍👍👍 I spent days doing this same thing but in the end its alot better info and product is alot cleaner.

[@computercreationz]

I can make a big difference!

[@thunderlaser.official]

Another awesome videos! Enjoy!

[@computercreationz]

Glad you like them!

[@TysonSugihara]

Great video!

[@computercreationz]

Thanks for the visit

[@royberger1558]

Thanks so much for this! My text looks great now.

[@computercreationz]

Glad it helped!

[@Trevs-Shed]

Many thanks. That was very helpful. Just getting to grips with a new 50 watt CO2 laser.

[@computercreationz]

Glad it helped

[@MileyonDisney]

Very helpful. Thanks!

[@computercreationz]

You're welcome!

[@bloomdds]

I thought it was great... until the end when you lowered the min power value AND added Air Assist. It calls into question how Air Assist might have been beneficial in the previous 15 minutes of the video. At any rate, I was clueless about this, so thank you for explaining this setting in the software and it's potential effects on project outcomes.

[@computercreationz]

thanks for the comments. yes air flow is almost always detrimental when engraving wood or acrylic!

[@jones_co_leatherworks]

Great stuff. I have watched all your lessons, keep posting b/c the info is very helpful for me. On a side note, the video quality in this lesson is exceptional. Did you use a new set up? Really crisp and clear.

[@computercreationz]

No, I shoot everything with a GoPro hero 9. All the same settings. But I did shoot the close ups in narrow mode to narrow the field of view! Thank you for the input.

[@jdeack]

Great explanation

[@computercreationz]

Glad it was helpful!

[@SmellyCatCreations]

Very well explained video

[@computercreationz]

Thanks a lot

[@betobeto7903]

Nice work! I personally like the middle flower look but. Its in the eye of the beholder. lol

[@computercreationz]

You and me both! that’s the cool thing about this stuff. Thanks for watching!

[@GaryGraham66]

Great stuff thank you!

[@computercreationz]

My pleasure!

[@MalcolmProductions1]

Great tutorial, thanks'

[@computercreationz]

You're welcome!