Lightburn unable to find my laser after removing it - Laserpecker lx1 max

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@Aid

lightburn cannot find my device

Perhaps going through the Troubleshooting steps for that situation will help:

Find My Laser - LightBurn Documentation

Apparently Laserpeckers can be cranky about their connections:

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Somebody who’s successfully gotten theirs to work may have better suggestions.