Preface: This article covers how to import your device Profile using the Thunder Laser supplied file on the USB stick included with the machine that is being implemented in Q2-Q3 of 2023 and is applicable to Nova, Odin and Bolt series lasers.
Note: This new method will make it a lot easier to import and be successful at setting up your laser. With that, it is still a good idea to read this guide to understand what it DOES do and what it does NOT do for you. Every user will have a unique situation and may need to adjust the settings for the IP configuration or Start Delay as examples. Understanding what is automatically set up will still help you know where to go if you need to change something.
Quick Start Video
Complete Guide
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Reference Articles
- Thunder Laser Scanning Offset Adjustment
- Improving Job Time Estimates In LightBurn's Preview
- LightBurn Start Delay to allow the fan to spool before the job starts
- LightBurn Trial Mock Nova Setup
How to Import the LBDEV File
You will need to find your Thunder USB stick and plug it into your computer:
Start out by getting Lightburn ready to import a file
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If you are starting out with a fresh copy of Lightburn and do not have any devices, You will be prompted to create a device when you open up Lightburn. Press the Import button to start the import of the device profile file. |
(If you have created "dummy devices" for the trial that are not what you will be using, delete them) |
Select the file to import
After you have clicked the Import button, navigate to the folder shown on the Thunder USB stick that was included with the machine. Note that your drive letter may not be I: and if importing for a Odin, go to the ODIN Series folder, and for Bolt, go to Thunder Bolt folders.
Select the *.lbdev file you want to import, whether you want USB or Enet (ethernet). Click "open". In this example the file selected was Nova24_2329798_enet.lbdev. (Note that your computer may not show the .LBDEV file extension, that is ok)
Alternate file path: The *.lbdev File may be under the folder \Communication Setting for Lightburn
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Use finder to navigate to the USB stick files and select the appropriate file |
The Device will import into Lightburn:
Click OK
Check what was imported for your Device Profile
In Lightburn, Select Edit > Device Settings to pull up the Device Settings window or the icon that looks like a Wrench and Screwdriver.
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