Lightburn 1.7.04 Today
A bug that caused "Extreme perspective" (low angle) overhead cameras to break the new overlay reprojection feature has been fixed.
Several key bugs were addressed to prevent crashes and ensure expected software behavior.
As the night deepened, Finn tried streaming a long job from his laptop while monitoring from his phone. LightBurn’s device communication felt steadier; even over a slightly flaky USB-to-serial adapter, the connection stayed alive. When a brief power flicker dimmed the studio lights, the laser paused safely and LightBurn maintained the job state. When power returned, the software and machine recovered without an awkward reconnect. Finn made a mental note to send thanks to the community forum. LightBurn 1.7.04
If you have an active LightBurn license, updating is simple: Open LightBurn. Click on > Check for Updates . Follow the prompts to download and install.
LightBurn has strengthened its support for xTool laser machines, particularly concerning gcode generation and power settings. A bug that caused "Extreme perspective" (low angle)
With LightBurn 1.7.04, the possibilities are endless. Unlock your creative potential and take your laser cutting and engraving projects to the next level.
LightBurn 1.7.04 maintains comprehensive compatibility across a vast spectrum of laser hardware architectures: Finn made a mental note to send thanks
Prior to the 1.7 architecture, xTool lasers (such as the D1, D1 Pro, and S1) relied heavily on standard GRBL compatibility modes. Version 1.7.04 implements crucial refinements to the native xTool communication protocols:
Version 2.0 focuses on major new features (Undo History, Quick Nest), while 1.7.04 is a maintenance release for stability and bug fixes. For some hardware, 1.7.04 remains more reliable.
LightBurn version was released on December 16, 2024, focusing on critical bug fixes and100% updated language translations for all supported languages. It is a patch release within the 1.7 series, which brought significant updates to scanning, optimization, and text tools. Key Fixes in 1.7.04
: Pressing 'S' while drawing now toggles between smooth and corner nodes for easier curve creation.
