Lightburn Start-Up Procedure

Lightburn Start-Up Procedure for DexArm
Lightburn Configuration - Revision 3 - 03/10/2020 - Chris White

TOP CONTRIBUTORS: Discord Users - R1RIDER, MAXMIRON and LEBENSSPENDE

Dexi's Top Tip: If you have not configured Lightburn, visit our guide here: Lightburn Configuration

HEALTH & SAFETY WARNING - Make sure the area where the Laser is being used is well ventilated, and anybody nearby is protected using high quality Laser Safety Glasses or Goggles.

Lasers are highly dangerous pieces of equipment and should not be left unattended without adequate safety measures in place to protect people and property. Never look directly at the Laser beam without eye protection suitable for the laser wavelength you are using.

Step 1 - Prepare Lightburn

 * 1.1 - Load the file you wish to engrave/cut with the Laser. Resize as necessary to fit the cutting area.
 * 1.2 - Make sure the Rotrics DexArm is powered on, and connected to the Lightburn computer.
 * 1.3 - Click the "Rotrics - Home" Macro button in the Console Pane (right side of app by default, in the Console Tab).
 * 1.4 - Click the "Rotrics - Set 0,0,0" Macro button.
 * 1.5 - Click the "Rotrics - Straight Line" Macro button.

Step 2 - File Preparation

 * 2.1 - Click the large "Frame" button (on the right hand pane, below Pause,Stop,Start buttons) see the area that the Laser will cut/engrave.
 * 2.2 - Click the "Rotrics - Home" Macro button again to check the Laser is at the Centre Home Position.
 * 2.3 - Put On Your Safety Glasses or Close the Laser Safety Enclosure Now!
 * 2.4 - Check the "Laser Power" and "Passes" settings to make sure its correct for your application.


 * 2.5 - Press Start to Start the cutting job.