Warning
MillMage is in active development and in a prerelease state. Many operations and functions are not feature complete. Please report any unexpected behavior by searching for and reporting the issue or question in the MillMage Beta User Forum. Please include screenshots and as much detail as possible.
Beta Users: Finding Help
Find help and download the latest release candidate of MillMage in the MillMage Beta User Forum.
Users new to MillMage should follow the Getting Started guide.
Warning
This documentation is in active development and in a prerelease state. These documents are not complete and may include missing pages, broken links, and placeholders. Content is being updated as feedback is reviewed. Your patience is appreciated.
About MillMage
MillMage is an all-in-one software solution for makers looking to get the most out of their machines by combining powerful design features with the ability to directly control your CNC machine. MillMage will be your preferred layout, editing, and control software for your CNC router and is developed by LightBurn Software—makers of LightBurn—the leading laser cutting & engraving software solution.
Milling Capabilities¶
MillMage versions 0.8 and older support 2D and 2.5D top-down milling. Advanced users can help contribute to development through feedback and bug report submissions when using public release candidates of MillMage by submitting feature and update requests using Fider.
Every CNC Machine is Different
CNC cutting and engraving performance, quality, and speed is highly machine & user-dependent. Beginners are advised to familiarize themselves with their CNC manufacturer user guide and manual prior to using a CNC machine with MillMage.
MillMage Requirements¶
MillMage is supported on Windows, and macOS operating systems. View the installation details and full list of supported operating systems in the MillMage Installation guide.
CNC Controller Compatibility and CNC GCode Flavors¶
MillMage supports any CNC controller that uses standard RS-274 GCode and also:
- GRBL
- GRBL M3
- GRBL-STM
- Smoothie
- Marlin
- LinuxCNC
Additional controllers planned, request additional compatibility through Fider.
Installation¶
View detailed the MillMage installation guide at Docs.MillMageSoftware.com/latest/GetStarted/InstallationMillMage/.
Using MillMage¶
View detailed guides at Docs.MillMageSoftware.com/latest/Reference/UI/.
For more help using MillMage, please visit our forum to talk with MillMage staff and users, or email support.