Output Gcode for use on Mach3

[Len-Tikular (George Pilch)]

I just loaded up Lightburn and it asks for a connected device.
I’m using Mach 3 on a stand alone machine with a Endurance 10Watt+ laser, Can Lightburn generate the G Code for me or do I have it all wrong.

Thanks

[raykholo (Ray Kholodovsky)]

When I search “Mach3” on the forum, a number of topics already discuss compatibility:

Mach3 CNC controller compatibility

I built a 1200mm x 1200 mm CNC Laser/Plasma/routing table that utilizes an STB4100 controller ran by Mach3. I use Solidworks with the HSMexpress plug-in to generate toopaths and G-code which is great for cutting and routing but I am looking for software that will engrave images much more seamless. Does anyone know if the NTB4100 board will work with Lightburn or do I need another board. I have looked into GRBL but I can’t find anything that supports external stepper drivers as my NEMA23s dra…

Is customizing laser commands possible when saving G-Code?

Hello, I’ve downloaded the trial for the LightBurn software to try out and while I like the interface thus far, I can’t find a way to make it work with my machine. The machine is a Probotix GX3750 CNC running LinuxCNC that has the 2.8 watt laser kit by J Tech. (J Tech’s site led me to LightBurn.) The machine will load the the exported G-Code and the the stepping motors begin moving the laser around, but the laser simply doesn’t fire off. Upon investigating it seems this is mostly due to the c…

[LightBurn (Oz)]

If you’re using Mach3 without an external controller, the spindle PWM doesn’t respond fast enough for laser work. If you’re just doing “on/off” it might be ok.