BeamCarve

BeamCarve documentation

Step-by-step guides for setting up your laser, engraving in 2D and carving reliefs in 3D.

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Getting started

  • Install on Mac
  • Install on Windows
  • Safety screen and laser safety

Laser setup

  • Import from EZCAD2
  • Manual setup
  • 40 mm frame check
  • USB driver on Windows (switch and restore)
  • Several lasers
  • Lens .cor file

2D Engraving

  • Canvas and tools
  • Text and fonts
  • Importing files
  • Opening .ezd
  • Pens
  • Fill sets and cross-hatch
  • Wobble and pen delays
  • Burn order
  • Show (red light)
  • Keyboard shortcuts

3D Relief

  • Wizard step by step
  • Image types
  • Depth, quality and Z axis
  • Advanced settings
  • Darkening pass
  • Export PNG and STL

Calibration

  • Depth calibration
  • Darkening calibration
  • Measuring with a caliper

Licence

  • Activate
  • Move to another computer
  • Working offline
  • Renew updates

Troubleshooting

  • Laser not detected
  • EZCAD2 does not see the laser after switching
  • macOS „unidentified developer”
  • Not enough memory for AI