After a bit of searching it seems that benbox laser engraver is the standard software to use but again no instructions other than looking on the forums to see what other people use for settings.
Benbox laser cutter software.
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With lightburn you can.
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Once that is done install the benbox software and open it.
Download the zip file below and extract it.
Tighten fastener and slide the stepper assembly up and down the rail.
Import artwork in a variety of common vector graphic and image formats including ai pdf svg dxf plt png jpg gif bmp.
Lasergrbl is one of the best windows gcode streamer for diy laser engraver.
Benbox with eleks laser engraver gearbest banggood.
It s designed to support home made laser cutters diode based laser engravers and even converted chinese laser cutters.
Lightburn is layout editing and control software for your laser cutter.
Lasergrbl is able to load and stream gcode path to arduino as well engrave images pictures and logo with internal conversion tool.
Please wear laser goggles during usage and avoid touching the laser directly with your eyes and skin.
First make sure you install the ch 340 driver.
Some hints and kinks with using benbox software with an eleks laser engraver kit such as from gearbest banggood.
With built in cam for polyline dxf and svg it can even create rasters from images.
Do not cut the belt until you have it adjusted.
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Image to g code conversion.
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Supports jpeg or bmp import up to 24 bit color.
For grbl benbox and eleks maker laser engraving systems.
Unlike other gui lasergrbl it is specifically developed for use with hobbist laser cutter and engraver.
It should travel smoothly and the belt should stay.
Feed the entire belt thru the second acrylic fastener.