In this video
we will show you how to use Snapmaker 2.0 3-in-1 3D Printer
with Snapmaker Luban 4.0 software for laser engraving and cutting
It will cover five parts
including Initial Settings
Set Up the Canvas
Import and Edit Objects
Create and Edit Toolpaths
and Generate and Export G-code
When you first open Luban
you need to select the preferred language and your machine model
The "Home" window of Luban consists of three main panes
From the "Get Started" pane
you can enter the "3D Printing G-code Generator"
"Laser G-code Generator"
"CNC G-code Generator"
or "Workspace"
"Case Library" provides built-in cases for each function to help you get started quickly
"Help" provides various user support resources
such as the software manual and video tutorials
Here we choose "3-axis Laser G-code Generator" for demonstration
The"Job Setup" is a newly added pop-up window
Input the "Work Size" according to the actual size of the engraving material
and select the desired "Work Origin" for the material
such as the most commonly used "Center"
Then click "Confirm"
Now you've got a "canvas" of the same size as your material
If you need to go back and reset the "Work Size" and "Work Origin"
click "Job Setup" in the main toolbar
The main toolbar also provides quick access to "Home" and "Workspace"
Click "Save"
and you can export the current process as a project file for subsequent editing
Besides "Job Setup"
you can also use "Camera Capture"
to define the relationship between the objects in Luban
and the actual engraving material
After fixing the material
go to "Workspace" and click "Wi-Fi"
in the "Connection" panel
Refresh the drop-down list
find and select your machine and connect it to Luban
Go back to "Laser G-code Generator"
Click "Camera Capture > Add Background" in the main toolbar
The camera on the Laser Module will capture images of the platform
and stitch them together as the background
If the captured images don't align or if they look distorted
click "Calibrate"
and align the four corners of the quadrilateral with those of the engraved rectangle
Click "Confirm > Apply"
and the images will be fixed
The left toolbar enables quick import of the objects
and allows us to move or rotate the objects
draw simple shapes and input text
And in the "Object List" below
you can quickly locate and select the objects on the canvas
Now
adjust the size
position
and angle of the objects on the canvas
in the "Edit" panel the configuration bar
Then choose the "Processing Mode" for the objects
Here
we select "GREYSCALE" for laser engraving
and "VECTOR" for laser cutting
After you've finished editing the objects
you can now proceed to creat toolpaths for them
Here we need to create toolpaths for each object separately
Make sure you've selected the object before you click "Create Toolpath"
In "Toolpath Settings"
you can set the “Work Speed”
“Laser Power” and other parameters based on your needs
In "Toolpath List"
the sort order of the toolpaths will be their processing order
If you want to change the order
you can click "Prioritize" or "Deprioritize"
You can quickly adjust the common parameters for the toolpaths
under "General Parameters"
If you need to view or edit all the parameters
you can click "More" to enter "Toolpath Settings"
or double-click the corresponding toolpath in "Toolpath List"
When ready
click "Generate G-code and Preview"
to preview the processing results and the time needed
You can choose to export G-code to “Workspace” or to a file
Here we demonstrate the former option by clicking "Export > Load G-code to Workspace"
Make sure the machine and Luban have been connected to the same network
and select your machine in the drop-down list to connect
Select the G-code and click "Send to Device via Wi-Fi"
then receive the file on the Touchscreen
You can start engraving or cutting now
Thanks for watching!