Nice video, Steve! Stucki is probably my favorite too. When I am testing a new material for photo engraving on a diode laser, I usually only test Stucki, Jarvis, and Dither, because those always seem to give me the best results. At least on what I’ve tried so far. Anyway, I really liked your overview of the modes here, it’s interesting to see all the options side by side.
Agreed, though I would add Grayscale to this list as well. There are some materials where grayscale makes an image pop if your laser supports it (e.g. Diode lasers)
@@SteveMakesEverything - Thanks for the reply, and interesting point. You mentioned UV lasers won't support greyscale, but I'm guessing that co2 lasers DO support greyscale? Unless I'm missing something there.
@@asherdiy No If you use the grayscale image mode with a CO2 laser you will get 3D depth engraving instead. Only diode lasers can do grayscale reliably.
You always do very helpful videos, very informative and well researched, thank you so much. I always use Jarvis but I like the pop style of halftone as well. Never tried others you show, now I feel tempted to make the same tests you made and get to know them by my own experience.
This image is actually done with Stucki on the ComMarker Omni1. If I was willing to take a lot more time, this laser can even do a lot higher resolution than this.
A few days late, but I wanted to thank you for this easy and informative breakdown. I knew the value of testing, but, I forgot about different modes for different materials. Power/Speed, sure, but using Sketch versus Halftone could really change things (and save time versus having to outline/trace).
Not specifically. These modes will work on CO2 lasers, though CO2 lasers don’t really do grayscale, so stick with one of the dithered image modes for that.
Hi Dave awesome video as allways, i have a couple of subjects in wich i need your advice, im just about to receive my first diode 22w laser, i wish to ask wich drawing soft you preffer, inskape or adobe ilustrator, i cant get corel, and if i cant buy lightburn for the moment there are some free program to use at the start? thanks a lot as allways for all the knowledge you share whit us, big hug from Argentina!
I have use Inkscape a lot, though for most things that I engrave I use Kittl. I have a playlist for this. The licensing term Abode has adopted make anything they sell prohibitive to me.
Since this video is focused on the image modes in Lightburn, I was trying to avoid the specifics of individual lasers. All of these modes work with a CO2 laser as well.
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Thanks for the great video, always learning
That's the beauty of this hobby. There's always something new to learn.
Nice video, Steve! Stucki is probably my favorite too. When I am testing a new material for photo engraving on a diode laser, I usually only test Stucki, Jarvis, and Dither, because those always seem to give me the best results. At least on what I’ve tried so far. Anyway, I really liked your overview of the modes here, it’s interesting to see all the options side by side.
Agreed, though I would add Grayscale to this list as well. There are some materials where grayscale makes an image pop if your laser supports it (e.g. Diode lasers)
@@SteveMakesEverything - Thanks for the reply, and interesting point. You mentioned UV lasers won't support greyscale, but I'm guessing that co2 lasers DO support greyscale? Unless I'm missing something there.
@@asherdiy No If you use the grayscale image mode with a CO2 laser you will get 3D depth engraving instead. Only diode lasers can do grayscale reliably.
@@SteveMakesEverything - I see. Interesting stuff! Sounds like I need to play around with Greyscale some more. Cheers!
wow the metal business card results just perfect!
Yes, the Omni1 is a sweet laser. It's now my go-to for these sort of thing. The dog at the beginning was also done with this laser on mirror acrylic.
Thank you, Steve. This was very helpful.
Glad to hear it!
You always do very helpful videos, very informative and well researched, thank you so much. I always use Jarvis but I like the pop style of halftone as well. Never tried others you show, now I feel tempted to make the same tests you made and get to know them by my own experience.
If you normally use Jarvis, give Stucki a try to see if you like it better
0:07 Wow, Top quality right there. ✅️
im not an expert but i thought the same!
This image is actually done with Stucki on the ComMarker Omni1. If I was willing to take a lot more time, this laser can even do a lot higher resolution than this.
Awesome video. Thank you for all this good information
Glad it was helpful!
A few days late, but I wanted to thank you for this easy and informative breakdown. I knew the value of testing, but, I forgot about different modes for different materials. Power/Speed, sure, but using Sketch versus Halftone could really change things (and save time versus having to outline/trace).
I'm glad you found it helpful! It's one of those things that's often overlooked.
Thank you! Do you have a video like this for a CO2 laser?
Not specifically. These modes will work on CO2 lasers, though CO2 lasers don’t really do grayscale, so stick with one of the dithered image modes for that.
Very interested in the topic
Hopefully it was useful
What is the best way to put an image on a tumbler. Like a Collie dog? Grayscale?
No, use a dithered image mode for this. Stucki or Jarvis would be best.
Hi Dave awesome video as allways, i have a couple of subjects in wich i need your advice, im just about to receive my first diode 22w laser, i wish to ask wich drawing soft you preffer, inskape or adobe ilustrator, i cant get corel, and if i cant buy lightburn for the moment there are some free program to use at the start? thanks a lot as allways for all the knowledge you share whit us, big hug from Argentina!
I have use Inkscape a lot, though for most things that I engrave I use Kittl. I have a playlist for this.
The licensing term Abode has adopted make anything they sell prohibitive to me.
@@SteveMakesEverything understand thanks a lot Dave i cant believe u answer so fast! have a great week!
@@holliday9416 Yep - even when you call me Dave 😀
no mention of CO2 laser engraving?
Since this video is focused on the image modes in Lightburn, I was trying to avoid the specifics of individual lasers. All of these modes work with a CO2 laser as well.