Automated Workaround for LightBurn Framing with REWA/GoneS 30W Galvo Fiber Laser
Laser Info:
- Brand/Model: REWA (rebranded GoneS) 30W Galvo Fiber Laser
- OEM Software: SEACAD (originally intended for iPhone back glass removal)
- Alternate Software: LightBurn (used for custom/expanded control)
Problem:
LightBurn cannot activate or control the framing laser directly on this model. The device does not respond to initialization commands unless SEACAD is launched first, framing is started, and then the program is terminated.
Driver changes and I/O port configuration attempts (recommended in LightBurn forums) did not resolve the issue.
Manual Workaround (Before Automation):
- Open SEACAD.
- Draw or load a simple frame object (square, target, etc.).
- Start the Framing function in SEACAD.
- After the laser activates, terminate SEACAD.
- Launch LightBurn, open your design file, and use the Framing tool — it now works as expected.
Automated Solution Using AutoHotkey & Batch File
To streamline the workaround, the process is automated using AutoHotkey and a batch script:
What It Does:
- Launches SEACAD
- Starts a framing cycle (via simulated input, if needed)
- Waits a few seconds
- Automatically kills SEACAD
- Then opens LightBurn
this is the only solution that i and using ChatGpt came up with. it’s one of the reasons i havn’t fully purchased a software license yet, but i hope this can help the next person who happened to buy the same laser machine that is having the same issues. i only bought this machine when i was fixing Iphones as a business, but now i want to be able to do more.