Hello, I’ve build a CNC plotter using a corgi controller board running fluidNC. I already use Lightburn for a Creality falcon 2 laser machine. I wondered if it was possible to use Lightburn to run the plotter with pen up/down ? Not sure where to start or set up parameters. Has anyone done this befor…

Has been done. Search the Forum postings for information.

You can use “custom gcode” as machine type and define your commands for laser on and laser off (up/down).

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DIY Pen plotter / Using Lightburn

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For fills you may need to use Offset-Fill mode.