{"id":513,"date":"2024-01-03T02:09:24","date_gmt":"2024-01-03T02:09:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/design.ncsu.edu\/operations\/?p=513"},"modified":"2024-01-03T02:09:25","modified_gmt":"2024-01-03T02:09:25","slug":"laser-cutter-selecting-the-boss-laser","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/design.ncsu.edu\/operations\/513\/laser-cutter-selecting-the-boss-laser\/","title":{"rendered":"Laser Cutter &#8211; Selecting the BOSS Laser"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Selecting the Laser Cutter Machine in LightBurn<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Initially, after your first log-in on a machine you may be required to select the laser cutter from the installed USB devices on the computer &#8211; you should only have to do this once on the machine you have successfully logged into.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>VIDEO WALKTHROUGH:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Double click on the LightBurn Application Icon located on the desktop of the computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"259\" height=\"194\" src=\"https:\/\/design.ncsu.edu\/operations\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/01\/image-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-556\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Default LightBurn Application Window should start up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/8c0WJyOJOV_om_M1Fzb9Y81BzJi5OImE8AOMj6oYlsPyDeDA8AB8HMMUi3kgm2dEmHvmgjBX4dlb0S_f5h6oQDvlc26w5URU-1ytWrF4v2n3z00RytLOeMFvw6MY6r6nQRwMJaJllbKyLSgO1W0acWg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>LightBurn General Usage Notes &#8211; Might initiate on start up of the application\u2026 you can close this window to proceed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/enx3q581AZSOLzyhGfPK3uyasrdUVMmeefEJNr9M80c7WS1yD8ifTeq-OtXv893TDw-J1Gjfy8Brr5f-RSoTBZm_kStRf5fiRDhkTY4-KtzvxR3USe6tETFc_Lm2G8DTnwLQBgSvod8SlpkoLHc3ls8\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Devices Window for LightBurn will pop open to begin connecting to&nbsp; the Laser Cutter for the first time.&nbsp; In the Devices Window for LightBurn select find \u201cFind My Laser\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/O_3hxOGzF8XyY7rrQf5japVmtPnTZMkqCrKq8i-ZuiylCGlvdsyDwMujTSQfj0_NJwk7QW1vy6bHfkmhg_lEIFSM6QpNGIJEO52Iq6ykeReoDrf8cRTik09B0jbaHKLMFZ-e-B9ZrgzzSAIplrrYDoY\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you select \u201cFind My Laser\u201d, the LightBurn software will begin to scan for connected devices. Select \u201cNext\u201d to continue\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/40JIKsNzmOxkmP8kDnp7t_ccSNXgZCHOLQ9sHA3kv7OXgZzIhZkFon9D4NEcvCZVX5-iYlJ3J-yRBfPkBatlBwrDcXsfIg3KFd04OWR3b-7XeW5sMlvHSQzS8taJ5w3HFalnTE69-JhKxKe2a87cRTc\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the laser cutter model and location you will receive a specific window prompt indicating the laser cutter attached and assigned to the computer that you logged into&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Boss Laser Cutter in Leazar Materials Lab will display this prompt:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/fVg0LHP78A8Vjpx7ETBvEj15J7In-mQuIohteay4SxLEaVrHf8B_d9_v0XcLYOMFTU8M0cZ_VQ3BHNbkp5KBm01W-5eZUMgog5U7WwBP_aC-_kreW_jZTtMq1zH3xfARRFs8pnZPQBCroMayRWBqs0s\" alt=\"\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">LEAZAR Laser Options <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Boss Laser Cutter in Lampe Digital Fabrication Studio Lab will display this prompt:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/R15B7TfXvhmbU9ISU5AN_paU6KiXJzPcDJw-wo8ppYcYGUoTYk2RkDKNFW4J4vLCk6N-AgjIpv2tEZiiEqbARdlxM-FVbSDFifmg0sEtUbZ9T2Z7rejPbnLetFr0hwwFqxdAXgrlJlVHqbU0ihwOEJs\" alt=\"\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">LAMPE Laser Options<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After selecting&nbsp; the initial laser cutter; press \u201cAdd Device\u201d so LightBurn can proceed to finalize the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Updated the name of the laser cutter device and be sure that the dimensions of the work area are properly set for the laser cutter you are using:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>BOSS LS-2440<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>located in Leazar Materials Lab<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>24\u201d x 40\u201d (990mm x 600mm) cutting area<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>BOSS LS-1630<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>located in Lampe Digital Fabrication Studio MakerSpace<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>16\u201d x 30\u201d (750mm x 400mm) cutting area<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/4cmU7iLi7pgJG7-Qk7DpkcPOhxB0f2osQSy5ft9NCe9bLDaq4SBbrtuCY_H8PKCCZKHVsSjcClBHrr5Ufg0weCutdO2nyG98uRYgbjo6D6iinVulKCV0t9_gC1QLVqN-h8a1e8tT3bkzm-MwkHua0yQ\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have updated the name of the laser cutter device LightBurn will prompt you to specify the default \u201cOrigin Point\u201d of the Laser Cutter. We recommend using the REAR + RIGHT and always position your material substrate in the upper right-hand corner of the laser cutter honeycomb bed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/cUFDH2gEn2pzimTXskZeGjTWfMpia_R7EEwtmOa0ZWcmOfOgU58ejlctHXDy6RrwMzspFAZcJfXcFEvEdbpaNbZg1RasSZVjBEbmjJaDVvMDTymMo3ArjQgSFwseE2FpEOGzKh1syPSVOgjVFa34u9k\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Press \u201cNext\u201d to complete the setup process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/_BgqkAI5p-P2ukeUc_ZPwtQcqSJ2DZu66DMbR9KJ5VxXEq1NKkE5CgADiv7bdUiRjNNdHw58dRrQQVV5l5jGOLzbB-xQTNayCxX9c2Sq0I-5fezINE5xH2B1GzvplvuyO2L39GDVJrTwf-slg67LWGU\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Press \u201cOK\u201d to close the Devices application window:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/4bGWNeWO45zxH3x86L3Vy0e1-83be2LuyRyaV27nUKevoY_Gf2p8_CCyFmXVMu2Mj3000Fd5JJL8oix2R6avlrWPNEkk-hgJunMEMZ7PpyzR4mRksCtsUgyt_ToWm4DQXX3NVyJiPMPDGIZ1Vh2q53g\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Default LightBurn Application Window should appear with an empty starting canvas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/8c0WJyOJOV_om_M1Fzb9Y81BzJi5OImE8AOMj6oYlsPyDeDA8AB8HMMUi3kgm2dEmHvmgjBX4dlb0S_f5h6oQDvlc26w5URU-1ytWrF4v2n3z00RytLOeMFvw6MY6r6nQRwMJaJllbKyLSgO1W0acWg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false,"raw":"<!-- wp:ncst\/dynamic-header {\"block\":\"ncst\/default-post-header\"} -->\n<!-- wp:ncst\/default-post-header {\"displayCategoryID\":44,\"showAuthor\":false,\"showDate\":false} \/-->\n<!-- \/wp:ncst\/dynamic-header -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Selecting the Laser Cutter Machine in LightBurn<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Initially, after your first log-in on a machine you may be required to select the laser cutter from the installed USB devices on the computer - you should only have to do this once on the machine you have successfully logged into.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>VIDEO WALKTHROUGH:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Double click on the LightBurn Application Icon located on the desktop of the computer.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":556,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/design.ncsu.edu\/operations\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/01\/image-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-556\" \/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Default LightBurn Application Window should start up.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/8c0WJyOJOV_om_M1Fzb9Y81BzJi5OImE8AOMj6oYlsPyDeDA8AB8HMMUi3kgm2dEmHvmgjBX4dlb0S_f5h6oQDvlc26w5URU-1ytWrF4v2n3z00RytLOeMFvw6MY6r6nQRwMJaJllbKyLSgO1W0acWg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>LightBurn General Usage Notes - Might initiate on start up of the application\u2026 you can close this window to proceed.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/enx3q581AZSOLzyhGfPK3uyasrdUVMmeefEJNr9M80c7WS1yD8ifTeq-OtXv893TDw-J1Gjfy8Brr5f-RSoTBZm_kStRf5fiRDhkTY4-KtzvxR3USe6tETFc_Lm2G8DTnwLQBgSvod8SlpkoLHc3ls8\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Devices Window for LightBurn will pop open to begin connecting to&nbsp; the Laser Cutter for the first time.&nbsp; In the Devices Window for LightBurn select find \u201cFind My Laser\u201d<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/O_3hxOGzF8XyY7rrQf5japVmtPnTZMkqCrKq8i-ZuiylCGlvdsyDwMujTSQfj0_NJwk7QW1vy6bHfkmhg_lEIFSM6QpNGIJEO52Iq6ykeReoDrf8cRTik09B0jbaHKLMFZ-e-B9ZrgzzSAIplrrYDoY\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Once you select \u201cFind My Laser\u201d, the LightBurn software will begin to scan for connected devices. Select \u201cNext\u201d to continue\u2026<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/40JIKsNzmOxkmP8kDnp7t_ccSNXgZCHOLQ9sHA3kv7OXgZzIhZkFon9D4NEcvCZVX5-iYlJ3J-yRBfPkBatlBwrDcXsfIg3KFd04OWR3b-7XeW5sMlvHSQzS8taJ5w3HFalnTE69-JhKxKe2a87cRTc\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Depending on the laser cutter model and location you will receive a specific window prompt indicating the laser cutter attached and assigned to the computer that you logged into...<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Boss Laser Cutter in Leazar Materials Lab will display this prompt:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/fVg0LHP78A8Vjpx7ETBvEj15J7In-mQuIohteay4SxLEaVrHf8B_d9_v0XcLYOMFTU8M0cZ_VQ3BHNbkp5KBm01W-5eZUMgog5U7WwBP_aC-_kreW_jZTtMq1zH3xfARRFs8pnZPQBCroMayRWBqs0s\" alt=\"\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">LEAZAR Laser Options <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Boss Laser Cutter in Lampe Digital Fabrication Studio Lab will display this prompt:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/R15B7TfXvhmbU9ISU5AN_paU6KiXJzPcDJw-wo8ppYcYGUoTYk2RkDKNFW4J4vLCk6N-AgjIpv2tEZiiEqbARdlxM-FVbSDFifmg0sEtUbZ9T2Z7rejPbnLetFr0hwwFqxdAXgrlJlVHqbU0ihwOEJs\" alt=\"\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">LAMPE Laser Options<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After selecting&nbsp; the initial laser cutter; press \u201cAdd Device\u201d so LightBurn can proceed to finalize the process.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Updated the name of the laser cutter device and be sure that the dimensions of the work area are properly set for the laser cutter you are using:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>BOSS LS-2440<\/strong><!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>located in Leazar Materials Lab<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>24\u201d x 40\u201d (990mm x 600mm) cutting area<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list --><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>BOSS LS-1630<\/strong><!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>located in Lampe Digital Fabrication Studio MakerSpace<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>16\u201d x 30\u201d (750mm x 400mm) cutting area<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list --><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/4cmU7iLi7pgJG7-Qk7DpkcPOhxB0f2osQSy5ft9NCe9bLDaq4SBbrtuCY_H8PKCCZKHVsSjcClBHrr5Ufg0weCutdO2nyG98uRYgbjo6D6iinVulKCV0t9_gC1QLVqN-h8a1e8tT3bkzm-MwkHua0yQ\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Once you have updated the name of the laser cutter device LightBurn will prompt you to specify the default \u201cOrigin Point\u201d of the Laser Cutter. We recommend using the REAR + RIGHT and always position your material substrate in the upper right-hand corner of the laser cutter honeycomb bed.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/cUFDH2gEn2pzimTXskZeGjTWfMpia_R7EEwtmOa0ZWcmOfOgU58ejlctHXDy6RrwMzspFAZcJfXcFEvEdbpaNbZg1RasSZVjBEbmjJaDVvMDTymMo3ArjQgSFwseE2FpEOGzKh1syPSVOgjVFa34u9k\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Press \u201cNext\u201d to complete the setup process:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/_BgqkAI5p-P2ukeUc_ZPwtQcqSJ2DZu66DMbR9KJ5VxXEq1NKkE5CgADiv7bdUiRjNNdHw58dRrQQVV5l5jGOLzbB-xQTNayCxX9c2Sq0I-5fezINE5xH2B1GzvplvuyO2L39GDVJrTwf-slg67LWGU\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Press \u201cOK\u201d to close the Devices application window:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/4bGWNeWO45zxH3x86L3Vy0e1-83be2LuyRyaV27nUKevoY_Gf2p8_CCyFmXVMu2Mj3000Fd5JJL8oix2R6avlrWPNEkk-hgJunMEMZ7PpyzR4mRksCtsUgyt_ToWm4DQXX3NVyJiPMPDGIZ1Vh2q53g\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Default LightBurn Application Window should appear with an empty starting canvas.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/8c0WJyOJOV_om_M1Fzb9Y81BzJi5OImE8AOMj6oYlsPyDeDA8AB8HMMUi3kgm2dEmHvmgjBX4dlb0S_f5h6oQDvlc26w5URU-1ytWrF4v2n3z00RytLOeMFvw6MY6r6nQRwMJaJllbKyLSgO1W0acWg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Selecting the Laser Cutter Machine in LightBurn Initially, after your first log-in on a machine you may be required to select the laser cutter from the installed USB devices on&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":391,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"source":"","ncst_custom_author":"","ncst_show_custom_author":false,"ncst_dynamicHeaderBlockName":"ncst\/default-post-header","ncst_dynamicHeaderData":"{\"showAuthor\":false,\"showDate\":false,\"showFeaturedVideo\":false,\"displayCategoryID\":44}","ncst_content_audit_freq":"","ncst_content_audit_date":"","ncst_content_audit_display":false,"ncst_backToTopFlag":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[44],"tags":[46,45],"class_list":["post-513","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-laser-cutters","tag-boss-laser","tag-laser-cutters"],"displayCategory":{"term_id":44,"name":"Laser Cutters","slug":"laser-cutters","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":44,"taxonomy":"category","description":"","parent":0,"count":17,"filter":"raw"},"acf":{"ncst_posts_meta_modified_date":null},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/design.ncsu.edu\/operations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/513","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/design.ncsu.edu\/operations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/design.ncsu.edu\/operations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/design.ncsu.edu\/operations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/391"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/design.ncsu.edu\/operations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=513"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/design.ncsu.edu\/operations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/513\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":557,"href":"https:\/\/design.ncsu.edu\/operations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/513\/revisions\/557"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/design.ncsu.edu\/operations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=513"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/design.ncsu.edu\/operations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=513"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/design.ncsu.edu\/operations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=513"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}