Thunder Laser Easy Button for Device Profile Imports to get - Offsets, Basic Settings, Additional Settings, and Device Profile Settings

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:

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Complete Guide:

What does this File import accomplish

What does this File import NOT do

-Creates a USB or Ethernet Device (you pick the file for the connection type you want to use) -Imports your machine specific Scanning Offsets in mm and enables them -Disables the Start button in Lightburn -Sets a 5 second Start Delay for the Exhaust fan to ramp up -Disables the Z motion for the device -Updates the "Additional Settings" for the preview time Accuracy

-It does not setup an IP address that is custom fit to your network. It sets up the DEFAULT IP of 192.168.1.100 which is the default IP of the laser machine. You will still need to configure your computers Ethernet Connection and possibly even change the IP to fit your specific network layout -It does not change the USER settings\Preferences. You will still want to adjust to your liking -It does not UPDATE the file on the USB if you change anything, you will need to re-export your device Profile if you make modifications -It does not install the FTDI driver for USB communications -It does not do a Camera Calibration

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:

Start out by getting Lightburn ready to import a file:

New Lightburn without an Existing Device	With Existing Lightburn Device(s)
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 show 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

Windows Example	Mac Example
	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

    

Basic Settings

Reference Image

Working Size - As shown for a Nova 24, will import based on your machine size Origin - Top Left - All Nova and Odin machines are Top Left Origin Z control - Disables all Z Control - Only Enable if you know what you are doing Offsets- Your Specific offsets will vary - Offsets are Entered and Enabled Start Delay - For Fan to ramp up - Adjust as needed (Note that some of the early implementation had the value entered into the End Delay, please correct) Disable Start Button - We recommend using the Send Button only - (Note that some of the early implementation left the Start Button Enabled, please disable) 7.IP Address- Sets to default 192.168.1.100 - Adjust to fit your network. Only applicable for Enet Import

Additional Settings	Reference Image
Simulation Settings - To Improve the Preview Time Estimate. Settings for things like the X and Y speed limits and acceleration are imported to help improve job time estimates

If you have any issues or suggestions please email support@ThunderLaserUSA.com

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