5500mw laser how to work in lightburn

[LightBurn (Oz)]

We have a FAQ entry for using 3018’s with LightBurn here:

Configuring a 3018 CNC (or other CNC-based laser) for use with LightBurn

The summary: Turn on Laser Mode to get rid of the travel lines You’re trying to move too fast, which is why you don’t get enough power You need to zero the machine 3018’s are pre-configured for use as CNC machines, not lasers, so their settings and speeds will likely need to be changed to give you acceptable results with LightBurn. To see the existing settings, you can type $$ into the console in LightBurn and press enter, or go to Edit > Machine Settings. Both are showing the same values, b…

Go through those to start with, and if you’re still having trouble let us know.

@lovesnapped

So how do I know what those settings need to be for it to work properly?

Trial and error, honestly. SainSmart might have some numbers posted for their system that work. The 3018’s have a maximum speed limit that’s lower than most, so many of the power / speed numbers you find for diodes will be too quick for you to use directly.