We have been a partner with Vectric on development of the new laser module for a couple of years now and we are happy to say they have released the new version. This new module will allow several new features in Vectric products to make it more compatible with our laser upgrade kits. In the past, we have been using Vectric with our lasers and post processors, but it has never been fully integrated.
The GRBL_mm and the GRBL_inch post processors included in 10.5 versions of Aspire, V Carve, and Cut2D will work with GRBL machines with version 1.1f or higher firmware. We will present the new post processors here.
I cannot find a way to set the laser x,y zero when using vcarve desktop. I need to be able to power the laser on very low but the only option I can find is using the switch on the Fourth Generation Laser Driver, but that seems to be 100% power and burns the object. What am I missing?
I set up the onefinity post processor listed under software on your website into vcarve. It did not work for the onefinity elite. I eventually found an old PP post on onefinity and it somewhat worked but I have to change my file name to NC everytime from GCode. Is there a PP for onefinity elite to work with the jtech 24w laser?
The laser module in vectric is quite decent for engraves in my opinion, i just find the lack of z control when using that irritating. And maybe it is there and im overlooking it. It just drives me nuts to not have a feature i liked be implemented with their main laser control scheme. I have 11.0 I think? And Lightburn is still faster with my settings, particularly when an image has lots of white space.
The preview option in lightburn is invaluable. It is way better than the preview in vectric where lasers are concerned. For a laser heavy project it may well be a deciding factor. Its hard to fix screw ups on laser projects. Both have good image modification, although i prefer doctoring vectors in vectric, lightburn might actually do a slightly better job tracing images, especially where there are lots of gradients. Lightburn also has many more options for output types and five zillion methods of dithering and rastering and what not.
Is 3rd party software, i.e., Lightburn or the Vectric Laser Module, required when using the Jtech Pro 7w with the Onefinity? If so, do either of these packages outperform, or have any advantages over the other? Looks like the Vectric option is $49 as an add-on to Vcarve Pro and Lightburn is $40. Trying to get my head around this.
I have trial to lightburn currently because the crowd says it has greater capabilities. I am still researching the vetric module, but keeping it as an option. I have Vcarve pro but like that I can use lightburn on Mac without needing parallels.
Roger, I would like to know how Lightburn can speed up a laser burn any faster than VCarvePro when it is the power of the Jtech laser that limits the speed and depth of burn. VCarvePro can run it at any speed you like but the depth and darkness of burn lightens as you go faster. I run all my burns at 100% power and only adjust the speed to get the desired result.
I am using the Vectric Laser module addon with my laser beam. Does anyone know where to get the laser post processor to enter into the tool database in Vcarve pro? I installed the Vectric Laser module and when I create a design in Vcarve pro the only option I have are Laser 3.8W or Laser 6W. As I understand it the Sienci Laser Beam is a 7W laser.
I have VC pro & the laser addon & just use the GRBL mm post processor (GBRL inch works also). It is laser enabled. Works fine. I also made up a series of tools in the Vcarve tool database that reflect each of the dip switch settings for the Sienci laser.With regards to using the Vectric laser addon I find it fine for doing vectors but for graphics I mostly use Lightburn.
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