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Warning

The current version of MillMage is a Release Candidate — a stable version of software that is nearly ready for official release, but in need of additional public testing. Please report any unexpected behavior in the MillMage Software Questions section of our forum, including screenshots and as much detail as possible. Ask hardware compatibility questions in the MillMage Hardware Compatibility section.

Users new to MillMage should follow the Getting Started guide.

Video: How to Use a Release Candidate

This video features our sister software, LightBurn. While there may be slight differences in appearance and layout, the demonstrated processes are similar in MillMage.

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.

Camera Selection Helper

The Camera Selection Help window provides information to help you select an appropriate camera for your laser. The information provided is specifically for the cameras sold on LightBurn's website, which are known to work well with MillMage and have calibration presets built into the software for easier Lens Calibration.

Can I Use a Camera I Already Have?

Possibly. Interactions between cameras and computers are complex, and although a wide range of cameras are compatible with MillMage, we can't guarantee your camera will work. If you want to try using your own camera, make sure it's a fixed-zoom USB camera.

Selecting a Camera

To select a camera, you'll need to know two things:

  1. The size of your laser's work area, in millimeters.
  2. The distance between the height from which you want to mount the camera and the surface of your laser's work area.

Diagram showing ideal mounting location

To select a camera:

  1. Enter the machine size into the Camera Selection Help window.
  2. Look through the list to find a camera with a minimum mounting height about 2 inches less than the height you intend to mount at. This leaves room for adjustment.
  3. Double-click an entry in the list to visit the product page to purchase it.

Troubleshooting

Some computers may cause complications with the use of cameras. In some cases – especially with newer computers such as M1 or newer Macs – this comes from incompatibilities between USB 3.0 ports and older USB 2.0 cameras. Try using a USB 2.0 hub or adapter between the camera and the computer.

See Camera Troubleshooting for more information.

For more help using MillMage, please visit our forum to talk with MillMage staff and users, or email support.