Connecting A Thunder Laser To LightBurn Via USB
Preface: This article covers connecting your computer to the Laser with Lightburn and USB for Windows. If you have a MAC, it is strongly suggested to use an Ethernet connection, see here:
Quick Start Guide:
Complete Guide:
This guide will cover how to make sure the FTDI driver is installed on your computer, plugging the cable into the proper ports and how to configure Lightburn to talk to the laser over a usb connection.
1. Install the FTDI Driver Using Lightburn Installer
1.Run the Lightburn Installer | 2. Install Lightburn | 3. Check the Box to Install the FTDI Driver |
4. Extract the driver | 5. Click NEXT to install the driver | 6. Accept the Agreement and Click Next |
Success. Go to the next step |
2. Connect Cable to Machine and Computer
Bolt USB | Nova USB | Odin USB |
Plug USB Cable into Computer |
3. Confirm Driver and Device Connection
Optional step, but recommended. If you have trouble connecting later, be sure to check this.
Open up the Windows Device Manager by typing that into the start bar. Go to the Ports section and expand it out. You should see a USB Serial Port for your machine.
4. Configure Lightburn
1. Create a Device | 2. Used Find My Laser | 3. Click Next, let it scan |
| 4. Pick the Packet/USB Device | 5. Name the Device and confirm the Dimensions | 6. Select\confirm Rear Left |
7. Summary Page |
Laser Should Show "Ready"
If it shows "Disconnected", then Right Click on the "Devices" Button to trigger Lightburn to look for the Controller
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