Explainers
Our explainers go into more detail about advanced topics to help you use LightBurn more effectively.
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Laser Types¶
Read more about different types of lasers and accessories.
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Layer Modes¶
Read more about the four different Layer Modes in LightBurn: Fill, Line, Offset Fill, and Image.
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Speed vs. Power¶
Read more about how speed and power interact in your cut settings in LightBurn.
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Images Vs. Vectors¶
Read more about the differences between vector paths and images, and the best ways to use each.
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Open vs. Closed Shapes¶
Read more about the differences between open and closed shapes, why the difference matters, and how to fix them.
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How to Invert a Vector Engraving¶
Read more about how vector paths interact with each other and learn how to reverse which part of a vector engraving gets engraved.
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Overscanning¶
Read more about what overscanning is, why it's important, and how to make overscanning adjustments.
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Steps/MM¶
Read more about how and why the steps/mm setting may need to be adjusted if your laser output looks stretched or squished.
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About Galvos¶
Read more about Galvo lasers and how they work.