I just activated my Ortur Laser 2 and I’m not able to get it to do anything. There’s a flashing red light. I’m also getting an error saying “port unable to open - already in use.” I’ve tried turning the laser on/off, unplugging and replugging the USB cord, removing the device and adding it again.
I’m a total newb, so I’m out of ideas. It has never moved or homed. Please help!
Hi Mallory - that error typically shows when some other laser software has grabbed ahold of your laser’s connection, or your PC may lack the drivers needed to communicate with your laser.
Please ensure you’ve closed any other CNC/Laser software, and you may need to install drivers for your laser from here https://sparks.gogo.co.nz/ch340.html
We actually have a walkthrough guided setup for your laser here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLhbvwq_EDc
Let us know how that goes!
I downloaded the drivers, and the red light is still blinking. I’m using a Mac, FYI. I really appreciate your speedy response, and I apologize for not having tried your fix until now (it’s been a series of unfortunate events). I will welcome any other help you can offer!
Flashing red light indicates homing fail on Ortur machines, if I remember correctly
When you power up and turn on the machine, does it home (go to one of the corners and hit a switch?)
If connected to your laser successfully, you should get some messages in the Console tab in LightBurn - what do they say? A screenshot would be great.
When I turn on my Ortur Laser 2 (not pro), the red light blinks, and the laser does not home. Here’s a screenshot of the console tab.
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