Lightburn Configuration

Lightburn (Third Party Application) Configuration for DexArm
Lightburn Configuration - Revision 3 - 05/12/2020 - Chris White

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These steps describe how to configure the Lightburn App for use with the DexArm Laser Module.

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Step 1 - Download and Install Lightburn
Lightburn can be found here... https://lightburnsoftware.com/pages/trial-version-try-before-you-buy

Lightburn will ask you either to start a trial, or complete the licensing validation. Do what you need to do based on your circumstances and continue.

Lightburn will then present you with some Help Notes, you can read these now or come back to them later. Click "OK" to continue.

Step 2 - Configure Your Lightburn Device
Lightburn will present you with the Devices screen to add your first device.


 * 2.1 - Click the "Create Manually" button.
 * 2.2 - From the Drop-Down list, choose "Marlin" and click Next.
 * 2.3 - From the Selection, choose the "Serial/USB" Option (this was the only option available in my list). Click Next.
 * 2.4 - Name the Device appropriately i.e. DexArm if you have more than one. The Wizard will ask you about Work Area. Typically the DexArm works comfortably in areas of approx 200x200mm but this depends on your personal setup. Choose the size of area that suits your requirements. Click Next.
 * 2.5 - The Wizard will ask about the Origin of your Laser. DexArm actually starts in the centre based on its own Home position, but I selected "Rear Right" as this best suited my requirements. Click "Next".
 * 2.6 - A confirmation will be shown, check it and click "Finish".

Step 3 - Configure Your Device Settings

 * 3.1 - In Lightburn, click Edit then Device Settings. Ensure the following items are adjusted on the Basic Tab...
 * 3.1.1 - "Enable Laser Fire Button" should be turned ON
 * 3.1.2 - M03/M04 Selected for Laser Control
 * 3.1.3 - Baud Rate: Should be 115,200
 * 3.1.4 - Transfer Mode: Synchronous


 * Click "OK" when finished to Close the window.

Step 4 - Setting Up the Main Control Screen

 * 4.1 - On the Main App Page, to the right there are the main controls. In the Laser section, choose...
 * 4.1.1 - "User Origin" in the Start From drop down box.
 * 4.1.2 - The Centre button in the selection that appears.


 * 4.2 - Just above the Laser section is the Console Section, click the Console tab. Configure the first Macro button (Macro0) by right clicking on it. An option box will appear.
 * 4.2.1 - Change the Macro Name to "Rotrics - Set 0,0,0"
 * 4.2.2 - In the Macro Contents box, enter... G92 X0 Y0 Z0
 * 4.2.3 - Click "OK", the button will now change to the new name.


 * 4.3 - Now we need to configure the Macro1 button. Right click on the Macro1 button to edit it.
 * 4.3.1 - Change the Macro Name to "Rotrics - Straight Line"
 * 4.3.2 - In the Macro Contents box, enter... M2000
 * 4.3.3 - Click "OK", the button will now change to the new name.


 * 4.4 - Now we need to configure the Macro2 button. Right click on the Macro2 button to edit it.
 * 4.4.1 - Change the Macro Name to "Rotrics - Home"
 * 4.4.2 - In the Macro Contents box, enter... M1112
 * 4.4.3 - Click "OK", the button will now change to the new name.

Configuration Complete
OK you're looking good!

Now to visit our Lightburn Start-Up Procedure Page to continue. Lightburn Start-Up Procedure