I had already set up OctoPrint on a Raspberry Pi for one of my 3D printers. After some tweaking and research, I realized that I could use the same setup to send G-code to my laser ...

The design tool for laser engraving that I finally stuck with is LightBurn, and honestly, I haven’t looked back since I started using it to prepare my files for laser engraving.

The range of materials suitable for even the cheapest laser cutter is part of what makes them such versatile and desirable tools. As long as you temper your expectations, there’s plenty of ma… ...