Working with Variable Text & Serial Numbers in Lightburn

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  • Опубліковано 30 вер 2024

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  • @niltonmalaquias2160
    @niltonmalaquias2160 6 місяців тому +1

    Rich please is possible to do this configurations and tests offline, or do I have to have the machine conected to reach the results that you got? my question is because i use EZCAD and thinking to start on Lightburn due to hard time that im having trying to engrave a serial MUTEX and QRCODE. Can you help me with this please?

    • @TheLouisianaHobbyGuy
      @TheLouisianaHobbyGuy  6 місяців тому

      On the Laser tab, click on Devices, and then Add Manually and choose No Machine.

  • @aldemar12345
    @aldemar12345 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent information, but I have not found a way to make a consecutive series starting from 00001 onwards, I must make a number starting from 00001 to 70000 and when I start it only marks 1 without the zeros. I would be eternally grateful for your help. Greetings from Colombia.

    • @TheLouisianaHobbyGuy
      @TheLouisianaHobbyGuy  2 роки тому

      I cover in in the video. Just set the decimals on the work bed with the letter d for the number of zeros, like ddddd1.

  • @ChrisWilliams49
    @ChrisWilliams49 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for the great tutorial. I've used it to make several projects recently and its made life much easier. I do have a question. Can you use the variable text and the circular array to make a clock face? I tried but while I can get 12 numbers in a circle and right side up, I just can't figure out how to get them in the proper location. Any suggestions/solutions?

  • @brackscales7842
    @brackscales7842 2 роки тому +4

    Thank you so much for these videos man I’ve been so motivated because of how focused and detailed they ……thank you really doesn’t express my gratitude!!!! I pray God blesses you beyond measure for your generosity through your videos !!! Thanks again

    • @TheLouisianaHobbyGuy
      @TheLouisianaHobbyGuy  2 роки тому

      Oh He does, every day! Thank you for the comment and the kind words!

  • @Kennie2Times
    @Kennie2Times 2 роки тому +2

    Hey Rich! Very helpful info as usual! thank you! I have a question about text, so allot of my Fonts in my Fontbook have alternates, like Serif,,Rough, etc, , can these be accessed in lightburn? In the text drop down menu it just shows the standard for each typeface. Thanks in advance!

    • @TheLouisianaHobbyGuy
      @TheLouisianaHobbyGuy  2 роки тому

      I'm guessing you're on a Mac, because Windows fonts are all there. Sorry Kennie, I know nothing about Macs.

    • @Kennie2Times
      @Kennie2Times 2 роки тому +1

      Haha thanks man! I think i've got it figured out! I hope all is well with you!

    • @TheLouisianaHobbyGuy
      @TheLouisianaHobbyGuy  2 роки тому

      Great to hear Kennie... mind sharing the resolve?

    • @Kennie2Times
      @Kennie2Times 2 роки тому

      @@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy Haha...well I wouldn't say I resolved it, I just noticed that on my drop down font list , some of the typefaces have all of the alternates listed and some of them do not. I have a feeling it has to do with how I downloaded those fonts from creative market and other sources. I use other design software for Logos/stickers/vinyl ... called Affinity Designer/photo and in those design programs there is a window to access all the alternate typefaces. so Im guessing until I actually resolve this issue in LightBurn , I will be stuck with what I have on my dropdown list.

  • @kevindavis1219
    @kevindavis1219 2 роки тому +1

    Another nice video. Going to send link to your friends 3D printing channel to a couple friends that just got into printing. Thanks

  • @MongProduction
    @MongProduction 4 місяці тому +1

    How do you get all different numbers? It engraves the same number on the whole batch:(

  • @merrillalbury8214
    @merrillalbury8214 2 роки тому +1

    More great ideas. I wonder if you could import a text or office 395 file (ie Exel) file in that would do the same.

  • @DaveGatton
    @DaveGatton 2 роки тому +1

    Congrats on hitting 10k. 👍🏻

  • @michaelmcdonough1989
    @michaelmcdonough1989 2 роки тому +2

    Awsome video Rich I appreciate all the work you have done to produce these videos. Back in the day, I did videos for an internet marketing company and know how much effort goes into creating and producing quality videos. Keep up the great work. Mike

    • @TheLouisianaHobbyGuy
      @TheLouisianaHobbyGuy  2 роки тому

      Much appreciated Michael! Yeah, I'm slowly getting better at it! Big learning curve being that I never made a video before a few months ago!

  • @johndiego3105
    @johndiego3105 2 роки тому +1

    Another great video!! I like that hat you’re wearing. 😊

  • @hefalump56
    @hefalump56 Рік тому +1

    Hey Rich, if I wore hats, I'd take mine off to you. More great information on the use of Lightburn of one of it's lesser known features. In about three weeks of watching your videos, I have the confidence and knowledge that I can create in and use Lightburn near your level. I just need the experience. 👍

    • @TheLouisianaHobbyGuy
      @TheLouisianaHobbyGuy  Рік тому +1

      Aim higher than my level Kiwi! 👍 You can do it!

    • @hefalump56
      @hefalump56 Рік тому

      @@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy I am aiming higher and hope to be able to teach you a thing or two.😉
      Shane

  • @randyday3278
    @randyday3278 2 роки тому +1

    Good video Rich!! I can use this info on an upcoming job.

  • @peterhendriks1972
    @peterhendriks1972 2 роки тому +1

    hi Rich,
    When i make the rows and colloms, i press the x-up and it goes to the right.
    But when i press the y-up the rows dont go down like you but they go up.
    I did follow all the steps you do and all the settings look te same, am i missing somthing ?
    Peter.

    • @TheLouisianaHobbyGuy
      @TheLouisianaHobbyGuy  2 роки тому +1

      On the Array dialogue, tick off the box that says, Reverse Direction Peter.

    • @peterhendriks1972
      @peterhendriks1972 2 роки тому +1

      @@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy it was right in front of me 🙄.....thanks again.

  • @migoalaso
    @migoalaso 10 місяців тому +1

    I do a lot of trophy name plates. Can you use a print merge from a csv file in lightburn? If so, do you have a video on that. Thanks.

    • @TheLouisianaHobbyGuy
      @TheLouisianaHobbyGuy  10 місяців тому +1

      Yes you can, Lightburn software has a video on it.

    • @migoalaso
      @migoalaso 10 місяців тому

      Thanks. Watched the video. Lost me after awhile. 😁@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

  • @dard4642
    @dard4642 2 роки тому +1

    Great!

  • @HGANGHONY
    @HGANGHONY 2 роки тому +1

    Do you have video showing how you ran this job on your laser?

    • @TheLouisianaHobbyGuy
      @TheLouisianaHobbyGuy  2 роки тому +1

      I'm running it now Gary. It's exactly as in the video except for the design. I didn't want to show the company name, or I would have shown the actual burn. All that's left out is me putting my 50x80 cardboard template on the bed and running the job. Check out my other video called, Creating A Laser Bed Template for Production Runs to see how I made the bed alignment & cardboard templates.

  • @DS-ng2kj
    @DS-ng2kj 7 місяців тому +1

    Great video! Thanks Rich!!

  • @betobeto7903
    @betobeto7903 2 роки тому +1

    Nice work! Was actually looking for some of those type of name plates. If you do not mind where did you get them?

    • @TheLouisianaHobbyGuy
      @TheLouisianaHobbyGuy  2 роки тому +1

      The manufacturer on Amazon who I used to buy from stopped selling them. But I found a new one that's slightly larger and you get 50 for $12.59, plus they have a coupon right now for 5% off. amzn.to/3fOvkPq

    • @betobeto7903
      @betobeto7903 2 роки тому +1

      @@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy U DA MAN! lol

  • @davidweaver1960
    @davidweaver1960 Рік тому +1

    How do you set it up so they cards are laid out on the table ea time?

  • @Compulaser3D
    @Compulaser3D 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent. Good work brother

  • @DWIT3D
    @DWIT3D 2 роки тому +1

    Congratulations on 10K Rich... awesome! Excellent tutorial on variable data... really enjoyed it. Learned a thing or two also!

  • @abbv2x
    @abbv2x 2 роки тому +1

    Your timing is impeccable. I am researching how to use variable text to do ~75 trophies with varying divisions and placements. A quick little check in the Lightburn documentation (which will well written) and bam! CSV data imported. Thanks! Once I actually get my laser in a few weeks, I'll post some info in the forums!

    • @TheLouisianaHobbyGuy
      @TheLouisianaHobbyGuy  2 роки тому

      Awesome Adam! You know that's all I do is read the manual! There's so much that Lightburn can do!

  • @jessetutterrow4320
    @jessetutterrow4320 2 роки тому +1

    Congratulations on the 10K mark. Your channel is highly informative. Now a lightburn question: at 12 minutes you do a preview of what the job will do. Most of the cards are engraved and then immediately the box is engraved around the card. But in a couple of instances LightBurn seems to skip the box and comes back later to do it. Why?

    • @TheLouisianaHobbyGuy
      @TheLouisianaHobbyGuy  2 роки тому

      I really can't explain it, and neither can Lightburn. It's a mathematical algorithm that the software runs to find the most optimal path, meaning the path with the least amount of travel Jesse.

  • @barryfriesen8062
    @barryfriesen8062 2 роки тому +1

    Congrats on the 10K subs, I'm not surprised. Quick questions and my apologies if I missed it, where do you source your cards? Thank you sir!

    • @TheLouisianaHobbyGuy
      @TheLouisianaHobbyGuy  2 роки тому

      I was getting them on Amazon from this seller in lots of 100, but they stopped selling them in lots and only have them 15 to a pack now. You can click the link (they're too expensive) and scroll down to see other sellers with better prices Barry: amzn.to/3KAIJsA

  • @stephencozad9965
    @stephencozad9965 2 роки тому +1

    Rich, I would say you are growing because you a very likeable, Understandable, and you Explain things in Layman's Terms. Thanks so much for all you do. I too have a Chrome Dome.

  • @sharzanco
    @sharzanco 5 місяців тому +1

    Make short please

  • @christopherdivirgilio9861
    @christopherdivirgilio9861 2 роки тому +1

    Great video, Rich. Congrats on your soaring UA-cam numbers. I'm stoked for you. And as always, I learned something new for my Lightburn. Cheers!

  • @mikeguidry49
    @mikeguidry49 2 роки тому +1

    Congratulations Rich!! Your channel IS rocking due to very informative and helpful content. I seldom comment on FB but on the Ortur laser group I joined the only comment I make when some one needs help is go watch the Louisiana Hobby Guy and listen to what he says. I wish you continued success and look forward to all of your videos. Thank you, Mike.

  • @OldCurmudgeon3DP
    @OldCurmudgeon3DP 2 роки тому +1

    Congrats on 10k.

  • @drasus233
    @drasus233 2 роки тому +1

    Congrats on 10k subscribers Rich!!! Love your awesome videos! You will have a Silver UA-cam play button plaque in no time!! No one deserves one more...you are patient and teach us lightburn and give money making ideas! Thank you so much.

  • @bobbyboy1962
    @bobbyboy1962 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome info

  • @teebeeoee
    @teebeeoee 2 роки тому +1

    Another great video. Thanks a lot. Very focused and detailed explained. You are very good to understand!

  • @warriors475
    @warriors475 2 роки тому +1

    see learnt something new again today you are great.... what would we do without you with theses easy to follow videos other than read the Manual 😃😃😃thanks again rich 5 stars

  • @lonniedupont
    @lonniedupont 2 роки тому +1

    👍👍👍👍👍

  • @ChrisWilliams49
    @ChrisWilliams49 Рік тому +1

    Thanks!

  • @floridalove
    @floridalove 2 роки тому +1

    Congratulations Rich on 10,000 subscribers 👏🏼

  • @ijakers
    @ijakers 2 роки тому +1

    Another fantastic video Rich! Can’t thank you enough for all you do.

  • @3DHP
    @3DHP 2 роки тому +1

    Great video as always. Thanks for the shout out Rich.

  • @Crewman2770
    @Crewman2770 2 роки тому +1

    This is the type of information you don't get on other sites, and congratulations on reaching 10K

  • @dillonharris9536
    @dillonharris9536 9 днів тому

    Rich, do you have any recommendations for lines of text from my csv that are too large for my design. It may only a few throughout the dozens I import so adjusting the size is not reasonable for all. Is there a way to wrap text to the next line of it exceeds a certain number of characters? Thanks!

    • @TheLouisianaHobbyGuy
      @TheLouisianaHobbyGuy  9 днів тому +1

      I don't know Dillon. That would be a question to ask the Devs on the Lightburn forum.

    • @dillonharris9536
      @dillonharris9536 9 днів тому +1

      @@TheLouisianaHobbyGuyThanks for the reply! I’ll reach out to those folks.

  • @CESAR_H_ARIAS
    @CESAR_H_ARIAS 2 роки тому +1

    Hi. I have a question about the 80w? Diode laser you tested from neje. Does it worth getting it over any other diode laser module kit?
    Nvm I found the answer (kinda) in your forum. Great site. Will be reading this weekend all about it.

    • @TheLouisianaHobbyGuy
      @TheLouisianaHobbyGuy  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for joining Cesar!

    • @CESAR_H_ARIAS
      @CESAR_H_ARIAS 2 роки тому +1

      @@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy I want to add a laser module to a lowrider CNC and begin experimenting with it. Do you have any recommendations?

    • @TheLouisianaHobbyGuy
      @TheLouisianaHobbyGuy  2 роки тому

      @@CESAR_H_ARIAS I highly recommend the Neje A40640 kit with the adapter board. I'm not familiar with the Lowrider. The Neje is 12V, and with the adapter board, can be powered separately with an additional 12V, 5A power supply.

  • @rustyp21
    @rustyp21 2 роки тому +1

    Rich - Congrats on 10K! I wish you the best! Thanks for all you do for the community! One quick question on this. Is this a case where you cut the array in cardboard, then place each of your pieces in the array. And, I think you probably don’t use the honeycomb bed since you aren’t cutting through, just engraving. Also, what machine are you using for this project? Is this something the OLM2 Pro will do?

    • @TheLouisianaHobbyGuy
      @TheLouisianaHobbyGuy  2 роки тому +1

      Yes David, I have a 50x80 cardboard template that I use for the aluminum cards, and no I don't use the honeycomb, I just tack the cardboard template to the waste board.

    • @rustyp21
      @rustyp21 2 роки тому +1

      And which Laser do you use? Is this something the OLM2 Pro will do?

    • @TheLouisianaHobbyGuy
      @TheLouisianaHobbyGuy  2 роки тому

      @@rustyp21 Absolutely! On previous jobs, I used the Neje 40W, but with the right business cards (coated or anodized) it can be done with any laser. I'm using the LM2 Pro for this job.

    • @C_More_Butts
      @C_More_Butts 2 роки тому +1

      @@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy Yes, I was curious about setting up the blanks as well. PS: New subscriber here

    • @TheLouisianaHobbyGuy
      @TheLouisianaHobbyGuy  2 роки тому

      @@C_More_Butts Thanks for the Sub!