Should I buy MillMage instead of Lightburn?
Is the Millmage software/platform capable of doing the same things as I use Lightburn (Gcode) now?
Lightburn: Used for 2D laser control, has a wonderful development environment.
MillMage: Used for 2.5D CNC milling machines, Has a wonderful development environment, looks like Lightburn but it is not.
You can SORT OF control both machines with the other software, but that is like using a flat blade screwdriver for a chisel. Choose the right tool for the right application.
They share the same GUI, which does confuse people, but they are entirely different applications. Why not buy both? Lightburn feeds my 3 Sculpfun lasers and MillMage feeds my Sainsmart 3018 Pro table top CNC mill.
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That depends.
- Do you have a laser, or a CNC machine?
- Is your primary use of the machine for laser engraving or CNC milling?
If you primarily want to do laser engraving, MillMage doesn’t support that at all yet.
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So, millmage will eventually support laser hopefully?
One program to rule them all.
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At my age, it is better to have two so I will know which one I am working in. 
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For me I would love to be able to just tab over to CNC Routing, Laser cutting, Plasma Cutting and Dragknives. An openbuilds but all in one.
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