Master the Diode Laser Fundamentals This Weekend

My beginner’s course for Lightburn-compatible diode lasers that boils down laser engraving/cutting into simple steps that you can fully understand in 1-2 days.

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Featured Example Projects:

Plywood Photo Display

This is a REAL product that we have actually sold for profit in our laser business. You’ll learn essential (and a couple of advanced) tools in Lightburn to complete this project.

Slate Pet Memorial (with Photo Engraving)

This project will help you master photo engraving using my step-by-step process and test template. We’ve also sold this type of product (and don’t worry about Jerry, this version uses a stock photo).

Glass with “Frosted” Logo

Engraved glassware is an extremely versatile gift, and it’s something you could sell as a service. You’ll learn how to use a rotary AND how to get crisp “frosted” engravings on glass during this project.

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What You’ll Get:

Laser Deep-Dive Videos

Watch comprehensive lessons that explain each core diode laser topic, so you’ll be equipped to apply them to the example projects AND to your own future projects.

“Over the Shoulder” Build Videos

For each example project, you’ll get to watch videos of me completing every step of the design and build process. These videos cover a few steps at a time, so that you can follow along with your own build.

Lightburn “Cheat Sheets”

Every project comes with our completed Lightburn file that you can download and use like a “cheat sheet” to identify and fix any problems you run into while designing your own version.

Lightburn Libraries & Presets

Get my 10W, 20W, and 40W Material Libraries containing carefully selected power/speed settings for every material used in the bootcamp.

I still recommend running material tests on your specific laser, BUT that’s easy to do using our 10W, 20W, and 40W Material Test Presets. We’ll also cover how to get your settings for ANY wattage, so don’t worry if you have a different wattage laser.

1-on-1 Email Support *

No messaging overseas support teams or posting desperately to forum boards. If you have a question, you can email me (JJ) directly, and I’ll get back to you with an answer.

* This support is only available for “VIP members” and is available for 14 days after joining.

Why This Bootcamp

Get crucial laser concepts to finally “click”

Concepts are explained using specific examples to make them easier to understand and apply to your own projects. If you like how I teach on YouTube, you’ll love Diode Laser Bootcamp.

Avoid months (or years) of slow, passive learning

Jumping from one YouTube video to another is terribly slow and can lead to frustrating contradictions. Stop bouncing around, and focus on what matters right now – building beautiful laser products.

Finish Example Projects You’re Proud to Show Off

Get ready to hear things like “Wow! How’d you make THIS!?” or “No way, YOU made that!?” The level of polish put into the example projects is aimed at getting you these kinds of responses.

The ONLY 100% Diode Laser Focused Course

There are Lightburn courses and Co2 laser courses, but there’s nothing else specifically for diode laser engravers. Don’t waste your time on irrelevant info. Not sure what type of laser you have? See FAQs below.

A Full Year of Access

Yes, this is a weekend bootcamp. BUT, if you need a refresher later, or if you fall a bit behind, don’t worry. You’ll have access to all of the recorded lessons and downloadable files for a full year.

7-Day Money Back Guarantee

If you’re not happy with the bootcamp, then I don’t want your money. I will promptly give you a 100% refund, as long as I receive your refund request within 7 days of your purchase date.

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MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Hi! I’m JJ –

I got started with laser engraving in December of 2022, when I got my very first diode laser (a 20W xTool D1 Pro). Just about a month later (January of 2023), my wife and I made our first sale of a laser-made product on Etsy.

And only 6 months after this first sale, we surpassed $5k/month in laser revenue. And EVERY one of those orders were designed and built using a diode laser.

After riding this huge surge of growth for a few months, we decided to scale back the laser business in order to renovate a 1950s colonial house and so that I could spend more time on something I’ve always been passionate about – teaching. 

Today I divide my time between building Etsy orders (which we cap based on the time we have available) and teaching laser engraving on YouTube, and now in more detail in this bootcamp.

Bootcamp Overview

Day 1

Lightburn

During the first day of Bootcamp, we’ll get you oriented within Lightburn. We’ll cover all of Lightburn’s essential features, and we’ll cover a few advanced Lightburn tools, including Node Editing and Arrays. We’ll also start designing Project #1: the photo board. 

Day 2

Getting PERFECT Cuts and Engravings

Here we’ll focus on the “4 Ingredients for Perfect Cuts/Engravings,” which include mastering power/speed settings, and dialing in your air assist. We’ll also cover coordinates and framing so that you can position material correctly on your laser bed. And we’ll completely finish Project #1!

Bonus

Photo Engraving

You’ll learn my systematic 5 test method for getting exceptionally accurate photo engravings during this week. As part of this process, you’ll also get our downloadable custom photo engraving tests template. This will give you everything you need to make beautiful photo engravings on slate, plywood, and glass (and possibly other materials – these are just the ones we’ve tested). And we’ll completely finish Project #2!

Bonus

Rotary Engraving

By the time you get to this module, you’ll have already covered so many core concepts that building Project #3 might actually feel easy! The two new skills you’ll learn are how to use a rotary for engraving cylindrical objects and how to use a diode laser to engrave glass, which is a rather tricky material.

FAQ

Here are answers to some questions you might have about the program:

Probably the easiest way is to go to the webpage where you originally bought the laser. Then to hit CMD (or CTRL) and F on your keyboard at the same time. This will open a search box in your web browser. Simply type “diode” into that box, and see if the company specifically says that your laser is a diode anywhere.


If that doesn’t work, here is a list of many of the most popular diode lasers on the market today. If you have one of these, you have a diode laser:

Acmer P2
Atezr L2
Atezr P20 Plus
Atezr V35 Plus
Atomstack Maker X30/S30/A30 Pro
Creality Falcon 2
Creality Falcon 2 Pro
Longer Laser B1
Roly Lasermatic MK2
Sculpfun S9
Sculpfun S10
Sculpfun S30
Sculpfun S30 Pro
Sculpfun S30 Pro Max
Sculpfun S30 Ultra
Wecreat Vision
Xtool D1
Xtool D1 Pro
Xtool S1

Here are a few highlights of what you’ll be able to do after just one weekend:

1. Use Lightburn confidently
2. Get perfect power/speed settings
3. Use (and build) Material Libraries to save time in Lightburn
4. Apply settings to Layers and organize them in Lightburn
5. Position your material accurately on the laser bed
6. Get scorch-free cuts and engravings (without masking)
7. Make projects using plywood as a material
8. Find custom fonts and import them into Lightburn
9. Use Lightburn’s advanced Node Editor tool

That covers the fundamentals, but if you want to learn more, you can also learn the following using the program’s additional “weekend workshops”:
1. Engrave photos with pro-level accuracy
2. Use a rotary for engraving cylindrical objects
3. Engrave on slate and glass materials
4. Engrave hand-drawn/handwritten images using the Trace tool
5. How to find artwork to incorporate into your laser designs

We made this training program with 2 types of people in mind:

1. Beginners who want to start laser businesses
2. Beginners who are hobbyists, but want to master their laser

In other words, you can think of this program as the fast-forward button to get beginners from “newbie” to intermediate level laser mastery.

This program is NOT for people that have already mastered foundational skills like Lightburn design, dialing-in your air assist, and material testing. If you consider yourself to already be an intermediate-level laser engraver, then this program is probably not for you. 

And it goes without saying, but we made this specifically for people with diode lasers. So if you only have a different type of laser (e.g. Co2, fiber, etc.), sorry, this isn’t for you. 

To get the most out of this bootcamp, you’ll need to have the following beforehand:

  1. A diode laser that is fully assembled.
  2. Lightburn installed on your computer.
  3. A honeycomb bed (these are sometimes built into enclosed diode lasers).
  4. An enclosure for your laser (some diode lasers come with an enclosure, others are “open frame”). If you have an “open frame” laser, you will need to either purchase or build a DIY enclosure for it.
  5. A ventilation/exhaust system (e.g. an exhaust fan and ducting that goes out a wall or window).
  6. Appropriately rated laser safety glasses.
  7. An air assist system.
  8. A rotary that is compatible with your laser (there are tons of options for this, I’ll be using the xTool RA2 Pro)

And don’t worry if you need help with these pre-requisites, most of them are covered in this free YouTube tutorial.

And I’ve also put together a “Before Bootcamp” module with my free resources and personal notes to help you get these pre-requisites taken care of. You’ll see this Before Bootcamp module inside the program immediately after purchasing.

That’s totally fine! This is a self-paced online course, the weekend structure is intended to make the material approachable, but it’s just as easy to do it on a Tuesday at 7PM as it is to do it on a Saturday.

You’ll have access to the Bootcamp, and all of it’s lessons and downloadable files for 1 full year from the date you purchased.

The only thing that does NOT continue to be available for a full year, is the email support, which is available for 30 days after your purchase date.

I offer a 7-day refund policy, so if for any reason you don’t like the bootcamp, I will give you 100% of your money back as long as I receive your refund request within 7 days of your purchase date.

Pricing

Essential

$297

Everything you need to master the diode laser fundamentals in just one weekend.

  • Deep dive lessons on laser fundamentals
  • Project build demonstrations
  • Downloadable Lightburn files and templates
  • Photo engraving step-by-step workshop
  • Rotary engraving step-by-step workshop
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VIP

$397

Adds 1-on-1 email support for anyone who wants an extra layer of help.

  • Everything in Essential
  • 14 days of direct email support from JJ
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