#Lightburn camera k40 install
#Lightburn camera k40 update

The feedback we have received so far is that the magnetic door stop is not effective enough, and that gas struts are a better option.

#Lightburn camera k40 install

You can install a magnetic door stop to keep it from going so far back, or gas struts like you might find on a porch door. The K40 lid opens too far back for the camera to be position properly. We’ve included some notes about how you may need to address shortcomings in some lids. Note: Laser cutter lids all vary in construction. See: LightBurn Camera & Mount Assembly Check your Lid for Positioning If you are purchasing the camera and mount from us you can opt to have them assembled by our staff. Once you’ve installed the camera module into the camera mount you can plug it into your computer again to ensure it’s working properly before installing into your laser. When your camera module is in place you can then align the rectangular protrusion of the faceplate with with mating groove of the bracket and gently snap down all four clips. You may want to add some foam tape or a few drops of Silicone RTV to the inside of the housing when you install the camera so it is held securely in place and is not able to shift around. Once the faceplate is removed you can place the camera module into the housing. Flex the tabs out ever so slightly and push up, one end at a time. To install the camera module into the camera mount, remove the top faceplate from mount bracket/ body.

#Lightburn camera k40 update

Note: If you are using Windows 7, you may need to install a driver and/ or run Windows Update to get all the latest updates on your computer. See: LightBurn camera on Win7 – Driver Install the Camera into the Mount If all is well you can move on to the next step. After it is plugged in your computer should recognize it as a USB camera. Plug the other end of the USB cable into your computer. Note the orientation of the cable – it only goes one way. Plug the white connector end of the USB cable into the camera module. Note: Before you plug the camera module into your computer, make sure it is on a non-conductive surface. You’ll want to test the camera itself on your computer – we test all the cameras before shipping, but to remove any doubt, you should test it before installation.

The camera mount has a swivel design with knobs on both sides that can be loosened while adjusting the camera mount and then tightened once you find the correct angle needed to see your laser bed. We’ll cover the Official LightBurn Camera Mount in this guide since any mount you design and fabricate on your own may differ in operation.

3D print the Official LightBurn Camera Mount (Download STL Files).

Purchase the Official LightBurn Camera Mount.

There are a few options when mounting the camera to the lid.

You will need to put the camera into an enclosure to protect the electronics on the circuit board. The connector cable will need to run from the camera to a USB port on your computer so LightBurn can connect to the camera. This document will cover mounting the Official LightBurn Camera for use with your laser.įor a typical K40 or small laser the camera will need to be mounted on the inside lid of your laser and be able to see the bed when the lid is open.