# \#fiber-galvo **URL:** https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/tag/fiber-galvo/213.md [Latest](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/tags.md) --- ## [Busy Message - and spinning rainbow circle cursor](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/busy-message-and-spinning-rainbow-circle-cursor/193694)
**Author:** [@Jenell](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Jenell)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2026, 4:13pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/busy-message-and-spinning-rainbow-circle-cursor/193694 "2026-11-04T16:13:46Z")
My laser was working fine and now i have a Busy message and also get to the point where my cursor turns into a spinning rainbow. I have no idea how to fix this, it happens sporadically and I have gotten through it before… --- ## [API - Events - Addition of Framing status](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/api-events-addition-of-framing-status/193650)
**Author:** [@Jayson](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Jayson)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2026, 10:39pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/api-events-addition-of-framing-status/193650 "2026-11-03T22:39:36Z")
Firstly I would like to thank the Lightburn team for the addition of the REST-API. I’m sure once others realize the possibilities we will see some great tools being created. I am currently working on an enclosure for m… --- ## [Finished, but not good 3D layer lines...Help?](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/finished-but-not-good-3d-layer-lines-help/193357)
**Author:** [@aschwabe](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/aschwabe)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2026, 1:24am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/finished-but-not-good-3d-layer-lines-help/193357 "2026-10-27T01:24:00Z")
Fiber noob here - I’ve had a Gwekie Cloud G2 Max for about a month and a half. I’m just putting my toe in the 3D engraving water, but I’m having a consistent issue. This is an image of a girl and a fox…just downloaded fr… --- ## [ComMarker Omni autofocus app that runs alongside LightBurn](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/commarker-omni-autofocus-app-that-runs-alongside-lightburn/192891)
**Author:** [@entropybl00m](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/entropybl00m)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 12:46am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/commarker-omni-autofocus-app-that-runs-alongside-lightburn/192891 "2026-10-05T00:46:55Z")
Hey all, Omni Xe owner here. Like other users, I got annoyed with having to jump back to ComMarker Studio just to use the autofocus feature. So I made a small Windows app that sits on top of LightBurn and handles it. Yo… --- ## [50W Galvo Laser Vs JDS/Yeti Powder Coating](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/50w-galvo-laser-vs-jds-yeti-powder-coating/192792)
**Author:** [@NoxUmbra](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/NoxUmbra)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 7:43pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/50w-galvo-laser-vs-jds-yeti-powder-coating/192792 "2026-09-30T19:43:47Z")
I and reasonably new to fiber lasers…at least when it comes to things that are not pure metal. I have played around with a ton of settings trying to get the perfect ablation of the powder coating on JDS and Yeti powder c… --- ## [Settings to engrave a powder coated bottle without marking the steel](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/settings-to-engrave-a-powder-coated-bottle-without-marking-the-steel/187622)
**Author:** [@Patico](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Patico)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 11:37pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/settings-to-engrave-a-powder-coated-bottle-without-marking-the-steel/187622 "2026-09-09T23:37:06Z")
Hi guys. I’ve always used my CO2 laser + rotary to engrave (actually burn off) the powder coat on stainless steel mugs and bottles. Right now, I’m in the middle of a rather large job and tried to split the work load wi… --- ## [Rotary Device not working](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/rotary-device-not-working/191928)
**Author:** [@ltalmodovar](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/ltalmodovar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 10:44pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/rotary-device-not-working/191928 "2026-08-19T22:44:52Z")
Hi all! So my rotary device stopped working for some reason. I am running LB 2.1.0.4 on a MacBook Pro M2 running macOS 27.0. Last time I used the rotary it worked fine it was maybe a month and a half ago then yesterday a… --- ## [60w MOPA white parameter settings](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/60w-mopa-white-parameter-settings/190806)
**Author:** [@Pardy](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Pardy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2026, 10:20pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/60w-mopa-white-parameter-settings/190806 "2026-06-24T22:20:20Z")
Hi everyone, I recently upgraded from a 20W MOPA fiber laser to a 60W MOPA (JPT source) and I’m trying to get my settings dialed back in, especially for white marking / white engraving on stainless steel. On my 20W set… --- ## [Titanium token & patch. Color engraving](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/titanium-token-patch-color-engraving/148355)
**Author:** [@Deepspace](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Deepspace)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2026, 11:23am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/titanium-token-patch-color-engraving/148355 "2026-05-08T11:23:01Z")
Hello everyone. How do you like this engraving? It’s really cool that Lightburn can handle heavy layouts, with lots of vectors. --- ## [Black TRANSLUCENT acrylic ? Fiber engraving](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/black-translucent-acrylic-fiber-engraving/189578)
**Author:** [@BaronPork](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/BaronPork)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2026, 7:34pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/black-translucent-acrylic-fiber-engraving/189578 "2026-05-07T19:34:04Z")
What a hell i’m looking at here ? 100w JPT M7 MOPA laser. Customer brought black acrylic to engrave. Did tests on some random scrap, dialled it in more or less, put customers acrylic on - nothing, not even a spark. So i… --- ## [3D Sliced Image - Progressively Weaker/Extra Cleanup Passes?](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/3d-sliced-image-progressively-weaker-extra-cleanup-passes/189151)
**Author:** [@slavishj](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/slavishj)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2026, 12:57pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/3d-sliced-image-progressively-weaker-extra-cleanup-passes/189151 "2026-04-20T12:57:01Z")
Machine - 50w Non-Mopa Raycus Galvo laser. Triumph vendor, JCZ control, 200mm lens. I’m attempting to run a 3D sliced image on the machine, and was playing around with cleaning passes. Cleanup all, cleanup only recent c… --- ## [Fiber laser not framing, but engraving fine...thoughts?](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/fiber-laser-not-framing-but-engraving-fine-thoughts/188098)
**Author:** [@Jeremiah7191](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Jeremiah7191)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2026, 8:22pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/fiber-laser-not-framing-but-engraving-fine-thoughts/188098 "2026-03-04T20:22:58Z")
Good day, everyone! Haven’t had many issues, but wondering if someone else has come up with a solution to this issue. I have an OmTech 30w Raycus fiber laser and the framing function just stopped working for me this wee… --- ## [Adding a pause or delay between layers](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/adding-a-pause-or-delay-between-layers/187295)
**Author:** [@lindsay.wilson.88](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/lindsay.wilson.88)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2026, 1:49am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/adding-a-pause-or-delay-between-layers/187295 "2026-02-10T01:49:50Z")
Trying to use the “Pause before” and “Pause after” settings in the Cut Settings Editor, but they do not appear to have any effect. Test case - two sublayers, both with 1000ms set for before and after. Yet both sublayers … --- ## [PCB etching on a fiber laser](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/pcb-etching-on-a-fiber-laser/164508)
**Author:** [@Aaron.F](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Aaron.F)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2026, 4:45pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/pcb-etching-on-a-fiber-laser/164508 "2026-02-09T16:45:01Z")
I decided to perform some tests to engrave a PCB with the fiber laser today. Apparently, copper is very reflective and it creates a lot of heat. So far, I could not find a setting that would ablate the copper without bu… --- ## [What is my fibers actual wattage?](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/what-is-my-fibers-actual-wattage/187147)
**Author:** [@BaronPork](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/BaronPork)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2026, 12:05pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/what-is-my-fibers-actual-wattage/187147 "2026-02-05T12:05:21Z")
Educate me please. I have here M-Triangel PG OneS machine. Went to look at it on their website and it states that this machine is 20W, but i had to lift the hood on it (because reasons) and source looks like 4W raycus, … --- ## [4W galvo fiber. What good uses?](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/4w-galvo-fiber-what-good-uses/187072)
**Author:** [@BaronPork](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/BaronPork)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2026, 11:03am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/4w-galvo-fiber-what-good-uses/187072 "2026-01-26T11:03:43Z")
Hello peeps. It so happened that i came into possession of what appears to be 4W M-Triangel laser. I’ve been running a100W co2 laser for a while, but no clue about galvo fibers. Especially such a weak one. Shoved some … --- ## [Unenven mark intensity across surface](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/unenven-mark-intensity-across-surface/185211)
**Author:** [@rlay96](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/rlay96)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2025, 7:33pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/unenven-mark-intensity-across-surface/185211 "2025-11-21T19:33:16Z")
I’m at a bit of a loss so any help would be appreciated! I’m marking some stainless steel with my new 60W Cloudray MP-60 Neo galvo fiber laser. I’ve noticed though that the edges of my marked objects look lighter than t… --- ## [I have 43 objects with different parameters. How to solve this problem?](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/i-have-43-objects-with-different-parameters-how-to-solve-this-problem/179430)
**Author:** [@DialStudio](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/DialStudio)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2025, 7:57am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/i-have-43-objects-with-different-parameters-how-to-solve-this-problem/179430 "2025-09-11T07:57:08Z")
I have 43 objects with different parameters. There are not enough layers. How to solve this problem? Splitting into several files is not suitable. The batch of such products is 500 pcs. --- ## [Lightburn VS PCB etching Tips&Tricks](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/lightburn-vs-pcb-etching-tips-tricks/179503)
**Author:** [@PPTG](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/PPTG)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2025, 4:27pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/lightburn-vs-pcb-etching-tips-tricks/179503 "2025-09-10T16:27:59Z")
Hi, I bought a fiber laser some time ago because of the increasing number of articles about PCB preparation using such a laser. I spent my vacation (two weeks) thoroughly testing this issue. Ezcad2 is already outdated an… --- ## [Finding the ideal rotation settings](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/finding-the-ideal-rotation-settings/179112)
**Author:** [@Dannym](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Dannym)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2025, 1:39pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/finding-the-ideal-rotation-settings/179112 "2025-09-02T13:39:11Z")
Rotation is helpful on several fronts- one, it prevents lines from building up artifacts. The existing texture left from a prior pass can affect how it reacts to the next layer. In a way that the deepest part of a groo… --- ## [Faint red dot and no framing on vevor 30watt](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/faint-red-dot-and-no-framing-on-vevor-30watt/175927)
**Author:** [@Radioactivegg](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Radioactivegg)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2025, 11:50am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/faint-red-dot-and-no-framing-on-vevor-30watt/175927 "2025-08-16T11:50:08Z")
i have the vevor 30watt fiber under warranty 6 mo old the red dot that frames has always work. all of asudfden is so faint yoyu cant see it berrly in the dark and framing light up i hear mirrow moving but no light.red … --- ## [What version of Lightburn do I need?](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/what-version-of-lightburn-do-i-need/177644)
**Author:** [@bwwalker](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/bwwalker)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 3:27am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/what-version-of-lightburn-do-i-need/177644 "2025-08-15T03:27:20Z")
I just bought a ComMarker B4 20 watt. What version of Lightburn do I need to run it? --- ## [How to engrave HD pictures on golden Stainless Steel](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/how-to-engrave-hd-pictures-on-golden-stainless-steel/177427)
**Author:** [@jobmaidana](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/jobmaidana)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2025, 10:21pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/how-to-engrave-hd-pictures-on-golden-stainless-steel/177427 "2025-08-12T22:21:47Z")
i have a jewlery business, i engrave on golden stainless steel but ive yet to reach the quality that im aiming for. can anybody help me? I’m using commarker b4 20w, normally i pass the photo through photoshop to remove … --- ## [Air assist for galvo fiberlasers](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/air-assist-for-galvo-fiberlasers/176299)
**Author:** [@GeneMpls](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/GeneMpls)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2025, 7:11pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/air-assist-for-galvo-fiberlasers/176299 "2025-07-26T19:11:08Z")
I am considering a small focused fan to blow debris into the exh fan mouth. What are you using. They make very powerful high speed hand blowers now- perhaps something like that rigged to a power source? --- ## [YDFLP-E2-100-M7-M-R Frequency Table](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/ydflp-e2-100-m7-m-r-frequency-table/166830)
**Author:** [@tim\_n](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/tim_n)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2025, 9:15am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/ydflp-e2-100-m7-m-r-frequency-table/166830 "2025-07-14T09:15:26Z")
First time galvo user. I can’t find a frequency table for the YDFLP-E2-100-M7 - I can find the E table, which is as below, and as I understand it the E is made with canadian/french parts and the E2 is just chinese copy … --- ## [Al intentar cambiar de dispositivo, este aparece como desconectado](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/al-intentar-cambiar-de-dispositivo-este-aparece-como-desconectado/174951)
**Author:** [@FINK6](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/FINK6)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2025, 1:33am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/al-intentar-cambiar-de-dispositivo-este-aparece-como-desconectado/174951 "2025-07-09T01:33:40Z")
When trying to change devices it appears disconnected --- ## [I think it's actually my laser but](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/i-think-its-actually-my-laser-but/174794)
**Author:** [@flamingomtn](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/flamingomtn)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2025, 8:17pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/i-think-its-actually-my-laser-but/174794 "2025-07-07T20:17:01Z")
50W Cloudray Galvo Fiber Laser Lightburn 1.7.08 licensed for galvo The photos show a horse coin that I engraved last week that was relatively perfect. The second photo is another run of the same depth map with di… --- ## [Lines Between Fill Shapes](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/lines-between-fill-shapes/173640)
**Author:** [@FallingAcreCreations](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/FallingAcreCreations)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2025, 7:32pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/lines-between-fill-shapes/173640 "2025-07-06T19:32:49Z")
Hello, I’m hoping to get some help with my Issue. I am seeing what appear to be lines between my fill shapes. I have confirmed this with my design as well as squares that were perfectly butted together. I am marking dig… --- ## [Effect on different Lenses for Fiber Lasers](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/effect-on-different-lenses-for-fiber-lasers/135818)
**Author:** [@gamerpaddy](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/gamerpaddy)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2025, 8:27pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/effect-on-different-lenses-for-fiber-lasers/135818 "2025-06-15T20:27:46Z")
Whats the effect on different Lenses on Fiber Lasers like the cheap 20/30W models found all over? I got my 30QS Raycus with a 175x175 lens and cant even touch copper at all, but have seen people engrave and cut copper w… --- ## [Is there no overscan being done with galvos?](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/is-there-no-overscan-being-done-with-galvos/172887)
**Author:** [@Dannym](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Dannym)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2025, 8:53pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/is-there-no-overscan-being-done-with-galvos/172887 "2025-06-09T20:53:43Z")
I noticed that the cut is basically flat bottom, except if I look close the edge is notably deeper. I’m running at 5000mm/s with 45 deg rotations and the timing is set very accurately. BJJCZ This is making me conclude… [Next page](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/tag/fiber-galvo/213.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=fiber-galvo)