# \#movable-z **URL:** https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/tag/movable-z/72.md [Latest](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/tags.md) --- ## [Z-Axis control feature](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/z-axis-control-feature/193632)
**Author:** [@SIS](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/SIS)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2026, 11:00am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/z-axis-control-feature/193632 "2026-11-06T11:00:11Z")
Hello there! I’ve been using the LightBurn software for a while now, and I’m trying to cut stainless steel with my BSL-Fibrelaser (I’m using a Cloudray MP 100W Neo - I know it’s not primarily designed to cut moderately … --- ## [DIY Pen plotter / Using Lightburn](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/diy-pen-plotter-using-lightburn/190582)
**Author:** [@Riquet68](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Riquet68)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2026, 8:50pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/diy-pen-plotter-using-lightburn/190582 "2026-06-14T20:50:05Z")
Hello, I’ve build a CNC plotter using a corgi controller board running fluidNC. I already use Lightburn for a Creality falcon 2 laser machine. I wondered if it was possible to use Lightburn to run the plotter with pen up… --- ## [Designing a universal time of flight z compensator](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/designing-a-universal-time-of-flight-z-compensator/97406)
**Author:** [@julienrl](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/julienrl)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2026, 1:26pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/designing-a-universal-time-of-flight-z-compensator/97406 "2026-06-11T13:26:48Z")
Hello, I work a lot with fairly large 3mm sheets (50cm x 30cm +) and warping is quite an issue for me, so I’ve decided to design a live servo z height compensator with 0.1mm resolution. The idea is to make it stand-alone… --- ## [Lightburn, raise z for traversal moves?](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/lightburn-raise-z-for-traversal-moves/149310)
**Author:** [@Dr-Zee](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Dr-Zee)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2026, 9:21am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/lightburn-raise-z-for-traversal-moves/149310 "2026-02-17T09:21:51Z")
When cutting a shape, the z will raise then lower between shapes. When filling a shape, if the shape has cutouts, the z remains fixed during traversal moves. Is there a way to force a z up then down during traversal mov… --- ## [Z table doesn't work until Go and Home used](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/z-table-doesnt-work-until-go-and-home-used/108858)
**Author:** [@clively](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/clively)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2023, 3:46pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/z-table-doesnt-work-until-go-and-home-used/108858 "2023-09-02T15:46:32Z")
I’m not entirely sure where this problem lies but it is an interesting one. Lightobject Z Table Omtech motherboard upgrade for k40 This board is a smoothieware board that gives full lightburn support, a z and rotary a… --- ## [Axis Z on 3018Pro](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/axis-z-on-3018pro/62841)
**Author:** [@Tucha](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Tucha)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2022, 11:08pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/axis-z-on-3018pro/62841 "2022-03-17T23:08:14Z")
After installing lightburn and adding the device, the laser on the z axis automatically goes up and does not stop. I am a new user and I cannot cope with it. Everything works fine with the LaserGRBL program --- ## [Lightburn ignores "optimize Z moves" setting version 9.21](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/lightburn-ignores-optimize-z-moves-setting-version-9-21/45669)
**Author:** [@Viktor](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Viktor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2021, 8:21pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/lightburn-ignores-optimize-z-moves-setting-version-9-21/45669 "2021-08-13T20:21:49Z")
Hi everyone. As the title states, I have the same issue as Bklynghost in his post Machine ignores "optimize Z moves" setting. The software ignores the optimize Z moves and goes to zero between each cut even if the layer… --- ## [Z/U Axis Bed Won't Go Up, Only Down After Autofocus - How to Disable Z/U End Stop?](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/z-u-axis-bed-wont-go-up-only-down-after-autofocus-how-to-disable-z-u-end-stop/44385)
**Author:** [@AlteriusOmega](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/AlteriusOmega)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2021, 4:21am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/z-u-axis-bed-wont-go-up-only-down-after-autofocus-how-to-disable-z-u-end-stop/44385 "2021-07-19T04:21:19Z")
HI all, I have a red and black 60W Ruida laser, and after I use the autofocus feature, I can’t make the bed go up at all, only down. I’m guessing this is some safety feature so you can’t accidentally crash the bed into … --- ## [Machine ignores "optimize Z moves" setting](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/machine-ignores-optimize-z-moves-setting/38794)
**Author:** [@Bklynghost](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Bklynghost)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2021, 1:44am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/machine-ignores-optimize-z-moves-setting/38794 "2021-04-15T01:44:29Z")
Hey, y’all. Just installed a motorized Z with a focus sensor (pen style) and while everything is working great, the machine seems to ignore the optimize Z moves setting and goes to zero between each cut at different heig… --- ## [Z Axis Moves Not Working On Ruida Laser With Autofocus and Z Stepper Motor](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/z-axis-moves-not-working-on-ruida-laser-with-autofocus-and-z-stepper-motor/28700)
**Author:** [@AlteriusOmega](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/AlteriusOmega)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2020, 6:36am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/z-axis-moves-not-working-on-ruida-laser-with-autofocus-and-z-stepper-motor/28700 "2020-12-20T06:36:27Z")
I have a Ruida 60W machine, and I’m trying to use Z-axis (aka bed up/down, U-axis, or pen up/down) moves during an engraving/cut job. I’ve enabled Z-axis in the machine settings menu, and configured various cuts to util… --- ## [Relationship between Material thickness and Z Offset](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/relationship-between-material-thickness-and-z-offset/27747)
**Author:** [@Mike21](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Mike21)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2020, 2:14pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/relationship-between-material-thickness-and-z-offset/27747 "2020-12-08T14:14:56Z")
Good morning all. I’m experimenting with my Z Offset on my Boss laser and I’m trying to understand the relationship between the Material thickness under ‘Cuts / Layers’ vs the Z offset. If I focus the machine on the su… --- ## [Shapeoko 3 XL Z-Axis issues](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/shapeoko-3-xl-z-axis-issues/24235)
**Author:** [@tirandagan](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/tirandagan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2020, 5:03am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/shapeoko-3-xl-z-axis-issues/24235 "2020-10-28T05:03:55Z")
Hi there - thank you for a wonderful software - I hope to make this my main go to tool for my woodworking channel. I am having a challenge with Z-axis control. My configuration is a Shapeoko XL and the J-Tech Photonics l… --- ## [Help on Z-axis setting](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/help-on-z-axis-setting/24583)
**Author:** [@Randal](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Randal)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2020, 3:17pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/help-on-z-axis-setting/24583 "2020-10-26T15:17:19Z")
Hi everyone, I’ve been able to modify my Elekslaser with a motorized z-axis. I also replaced the ManaSE board with one bought on Aliexpress (by CronosMaker) which also supports a small spindle. The idea behind this is t… --- ## [Feature request re: z-focus](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/feature-request-re-z-focus/23933)
**Author:** [@Bigjohn](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Bigjohn)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2020, 4:58pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/feature-request-re-z-focus/23933 "2020-10-16T16:58:53Z")
Can we get a prompt that says “Confirm head placement?” or some such… Wife does not use the laser often, and changed material - so she went to focus (glowforge user) and… damn. God bless E-STOP! So when you hit “z-foc… --- ## [Material Thickness Setting](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/material-thickness-setting/21788)
**Author:** [@rvarone](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/rvarone)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2020, 3:56am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/material-thickness-setting/21788 "2020-09-09T03:56:33Z")
So I recently added a Z table to my laser and everything seems setup correctly and working but the way it works in my setup is that it homes up to the top of the bed, not material, and sets that to 0 meaning I need to ad… --- ## [Lightobject Z table with cohesion3d board issues](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/lightobject-z-table-with-cohesion3d-board-issues/17536)
**Author:** [@Gio.c](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Gio.c)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2020, 12:14am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/lightobject-z-table-with-cohesion3d-board-issues/17536 "2020-06-25T00:14:46Z")
Hey guys My issue is I hooked up my lightobjects Z table to my cohesion3d laserboard and enabled the z axis on light burn, but not getting any movement. I wired it up based on this diagram. I am using a K40 any help wo…