i bought this software in good faith that it would work with my creality laser falcon. Even when lightburn senses the machine it still does not work. So at this time i want my money back in full or i will open a dispute with the credit card company. I tried to contact lightburn through your website but that link is not working .
Philip King
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I cut your email out as the bots have a field day.
I’m sorry you have issues with the software.
Lots of people use Lightburn, as I have for 5 years.
If you’re having connection issues or something, please post the issues you’re having.
A majority of time, it’s operator error, so please post the issues.
Maybe @Rick can handle your issues as he’s with Lightburn.
Email support@lightburnsoftware.com
But like Jack said above, post your issue and people on the forum are happy to help you work through it. There are many people successfully using Lightburn with Creality machines.
I don’t think you will find a better laser software than Lightburn.
I just did a search for falcon and got 50+ Topics returned. This would indicate a lot of people are using them with Lightburn, so opening a dispute would be a shame at the very least.
Contrary to what you read in the advertising, hobby lasers are not Plug-n-Play devices. Some even require factory supplied configuration files to get set up properly.
As @jkwilborn said, please post your issues, in detail, and many people will try to help you. I have included some important information below.
Once you get the hang of it, you will be amazed at the variety of things you can do with these machines.
Did you follow the instructions and load the .lbdev file, it works perfectly on my Creality Falcon2 Pro.
hello
I fixed the grinding problems it was my fault it was not built correctly that problem was fixed. now the gpio problems is now the issue
Phil
What does it do, or not do, after the GPIO message?
i can move the head around and such trying to see if it all is going to work trying to fine the how to put the material alignment
That is a controller message, but I do not know if it is fatal or not. Use the laser like you want and report any problems you might have.
thanks everyone for putting up with me and answering my questions. I think i have it working now i just have to experiment with the laser power and speed and the difference between vector cuts and engraving in lightburn i will figure it out. thanks again
Badger007
Works fine with my Falcon A1
Phillip,
I also have a Falcon 2 Laser and have been using LightBurn for over a year now. I tried a couple of other brands but none of them have the ease of operation or the capabilities that LightBurn has. Another great thing about LightBurn is the support available on this site. The members here can help you fix almost any problem.
I recommend the first thing that you do is to figure out how to use the LightBurn Test Pattern utility. It will save you a lot of time figuring out what settings to use.
hai scaricato questo https://lasergrbl.com/ e aggiornato i drive CH340?
I too have the Falcon 2 laser and it has worked with no issues for several years
One Note:
I also have an Ender 3 and a CNC on the same multi-port USB expander.
Sometimes the PC gets confused by the USB connections if I have the others powered on and selects the wrong one so I have to re-select it (this happened last weekend). Other than that no issues and it has worked great.
Ask ChatGPT !
Yes — LightBurn is compatible with the Creality Laser Falcon, provided that you:
import the appropriate configuration file (e.g., .lbdev),
update the firmware if necessary,
ensure that your operating system recognizes the laser via USB/COM,
and manually adjust the GRBL settings if necessary.
If you want, I can put together step-by-step instructions specifically for your Falcon model (e.g., Falcon 2, 10 W, 20 W, etc.) so you can get started right away. Would you like that?
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Yes — LightBurn is compatible with the Creality Laser Falcon (with some configuration). However, there are a few hurdles and conditions you need to be aware of.
Here are details on what to look out for and how the setup typically works:
Notes & experience reports
In the LightBurn community, users report that the Falcon’s included memory card (e.g., SD or TF card) contains a configuration file called CR-Laser Falcon.lbdev, which can be imported to apply the correct settings in LightBurn.
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The official Creality documentation states that you should import the .lbdev file in LightBurn under “Import” — after that, the device should appear in the device list.
Some users had connection problems. For example: LightBurn does not automatically recognize the Falcon, or commands are sent but the laser does not respond at first.
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In some cases, a firmware update was necessary: users reported that the device’s factory firmware was not fully compatible, and only after installing a newer version did the connection become stable.
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For the Creality Falcon 2 (e.g., 40 W), people report that the laser works as a GRBL device and that LightBurn can be used, but with configuration import.
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For the Falcon 10 W, a .lbdev file was explicitly requested, and some say it is available on the included card.
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Even with the camera function (if your Falcon has a camera), there are reports of difficulties (e.g., no camera image, calibration problems).
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What you should pay attention to during setup
To ensure that everything works, these steps are typically necessary:
Check/update firmware
If the Falcon comes with older or incompatible firmware, it may not respond correctly to LightBurn commands. Users report that connection and control worked after updating.
Import .lbdev configuration file
Copy the CR-Laser Falcon.lbdev or a suitable configuration file into LightBurn via “Import.” The device should then appear in the device list.
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Manual device setup (if necessary)
If automatic detection fails, you must manually tell LightBurn that it is a GRBL-based device (with appropriate parameters). Some users report that they manually selected GRBL 1.1f or higher.
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Ensure that the USB/COM port is recognized
The computer or operating system must recognize the device as a serial interface (COM port/USB serial driver). If no port appears, LightBurn will not connect to anything.
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Test commands / Test movement
In LightBurn, you can use the console window or movement commands to check whether, for example, G0 X10 Y10 has an effect or whether homing commands work.
Calibrate camera (if available)
If your laser comes with a camera, you must calibrate it in LightBurn. Problems often arise here (e.g., no image, alignment).
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Observe safety mode / limits
Make sure to set the laser system (e.g., position detection, limits, power) correctly so that nothing collides or gets out of control.
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I got this from the Copilot AI on Microsoft’s Edge browser.
Setting Up Creality Laser Falcon with LightBurn
LightBurn is compatible with the Creality Laser Falcon series (including Falcon 2 and Falcon A1), but setup may require a few manual steps.
Compatibility Summary
Supported Models: Falcon 2 (10W, 20W, 40W), Falcon A1
Controller Type: GRBL-based (LightBurn supports GRBL 1.1f+)
Setup Required: Configuration file import, firmware check, manual device setup
Step-by-Step Setup Instructions
CR-Laser Falcon.lbdev on the SD/TF card included with your Falcon.Devices > Import.lbdev file to load correct settings.GRBL as the controller type.GRBL 1.1f or later for best compatibility.G0 X10 Y10 (moves head)$H (homes the machine)No response from laser: Try firmware update and verify GRBL settings.
Material alignment issues: Use LightBurn’s test pattern utility to dial in settings.
Pro Tip
Hobby lasers are rarely plug-and-play. Factory configuration files and manual setup are often required for full functionality