Snapmaker Luban Downloads and Updates

June. 19: v3.6.1

  • Feature: Add simple SVG Editor in Laser/CNC G-code generator (#340)
  • Improvement: Add cases in Case Library for Snapmaker Original (#336)
  • Improvement: Set canvas camera position fits to work area or G-code opened (#337, #344)
  • Improvement: Improve model selection experience (#345)
  • Improvement: Remove unused menu items (#349)
  • Fix: Fix a bug that parts of 3D model not get rendered on Windows (#334)
  • Fix: Fix a bug that memorized windows size does not work on Windows (#335)
  • Fix: Fix a DXF “LWPOLYLINE” parsing issue (#342)

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Option 2

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Option 2

Hint: To start Snapmaker Luban on Linux, you need to:

  • Add your user to group dialout: sudo usermod -aG dialout [your username]
  • Start executable: snapmaker-luban (.deb version) or ./snapmaker-luban (compressed version)
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July. 2: v3.7.0

  • Feature: Add “Object List” widget for Laser and CNC (#364)
  • Feature: Allow manual IP input for WiFi connection (#357, #360)
  • Improvement: Add SVG editor translation (#361)
  • Improvement: Improve SVG parsing performance (#366)
  • Fix: Fix missing laser camera capture background in SVG editor (#361)
  • Fix: Fix SVG bounding box attribute calculation (#367)
  • Fix: Fix initial layer temperature on G-code header (#370)
  • Refactor: Correct inaccurate english description (#363)

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Snapmaker Luban for Windows 32-bit

Snapmaker Luban for Linux 64-bit

Option 1 (recommended)

Option 2

Snapmaker Luban for Linux 32-bit

Option 1 (recommended)

Option 2

Hint: To start Snapmaker Luban on Linux, you need to:

  • Add your user to group dialout: sudo usermod -aG dialout [your username]
  • Start executable: snapmaker-luban (.deb version) or ./snapmaker-luban (compressed version)
5 Likes

July. 29: v3.8.0

  • Feature: Add import and export for project files (#374)
  • Improvement: Improve user experience for project auto save (#390)
  • Improvement: Auto-adapt text size value based on its height when scratching (#377)
  • Improvement: Improve CNC G-code starter code to avoid collision (#382)
  • Fix: Fix DXF LWPOLYLINE first and last point not connected (#378)
  • Fix: Change the default behavior of “optimize path”, SVGs with more than 2000 shapes will not use the parameter (#388)
  • Fix: Fix wrong rotation of G-code thumbnail (#400)

Snapmaker Luban for macOS

Snapmaker Luban for Windows 64-bit

Snapmaker Luban for Windows 32-bit

Snapmaker Luban for Linux 64-bit

Option 1 (recommended)

Option 2

Snapmaker Luban for Linux 32-bit

Option 1 (recommended)

Option 2

Hint: To start Snapmaker Luban on Linux, you need to:

  • Add your user to group dialout: sudo usermod -aG dialout [your username]
  • Start executable: snapmaker-luban (.deb version) or ./snapmaker-luban (compressed version)
3 Likes

Sep. 24: v3.9.0

  • Feature: Add “Object List” widget for 3D editor (#381)

  • Feature: Add system fonts support for text, remove font upload (#401)

  • Feature: Add object multiple selection support for 3D printing (#413)

  • Feature: Add WYSIWYG text edit, multi-line text is temporarily disabled (#401)

  • Feature: Add multi-select operation to editor (Laser & CNC) (#435)

  • Feature: Add .rpm package for Linux distros (#457)

  • Improvement: Disable model operations in process stage (#379)

  • Improvement: Change software landing page to 3D G-code generator (#391)

  • Improvement: Optimize CNC Relief mode tool path (#406)

  • Improvement: Optimize transformation panel in SVG editor (#416)

  • Fix: Fix duplicate shortcut (Ctrl + D) after undo operation (#381)

  • Fix: Fix some bugs of project saving (#401)

  • Fix: Fix wrong z_seam values in 3D print configuration (#409)

  • Fix: Fix progress bar missing occasionally when slicing big models (#411)

  • Fix: Fix several bugs of editor (path flip, size control, etc) (#414, #449, #456, #458)

  • Fix: Fix issues of Snapmaker Original door detection toggle (#421)

  • Fix: Fix dwell time unit for laser greyscale mode (#428)

  • Fix: Fix SVG numeric parsing (#430)

  • Fix: Fix parse of SVG to avoid extra parsed shapes (#433)

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.deb package

.rpm package

.tar package

Snapmaker Luban for Linux 32-bit

.deb package

.rpm package

.tar package

Hint: To start Snapmaker Luban on Linux, you need to:

  • Add your user to group dialout: sudo usermod -aG dialout [your username]
  • Start executable: snapmaker-luban (.deb version) or ./snapmaker-luban (compressed version)
5 Likes

Oct. 29: v3.10.2

  • Feature: Be able to create new project / close project (#441)
  • Feature: Add new image processing mode “Halftone” for Laser (#461)
  • Feature: Set Luban as system default for its project file formats (#476)
  • Improvement: Synchronize zooming ratio between “Edit” and “Process” procedures (#440)
  • Improvement: Memorize last established Wi-Fi connection (#454)
  • Improvement: Upgrade Electron version to v8 (#455)
  • Improvement: Improve 3DP model position reset button (#459)
  • Improvement: Improve Workspace switch copywriting (#460)
  • Improvement: Improve G-code performance of multiple SVG shapes (#472)
  • Improvement: Deselect all models when slicing (#474, #490))
  • Improvement: Add model dimension info on Canvas (#482)
  • Fix: Fix wrong positioning of reset position function (#440)
  • Fix: Remove redundant shapes created when editing (#463)
  • Fix: Fix wrong 3DP configuration in project settings (#466)
  • Fix: Fix application window init position when external display changes (#442, #494)
  • Other improvements and bugfixes (#440, #462, #463, #466, #467, #475, #477, #481, #483, #488, #489, #491, #495, #496)

Snapmaker Luban for macOS

Snapmaker Luban for Windows 64-bit

Snapmaker Luban for Windows 32-bit

Snapmaker Luban for Linux 64-bit

.deb package

.rpm package

.tar package

Snapmaker Luban for Linux 32-bit

.deb package

.rpm package

.tar package

Hint: To start Snapmaker Luban on Linux, you need to:

  • Add your user to group dialout: sudo usermod -aG dialout [your username]
  • Start executable: snapmaker-luban (.deb version) or ./snapmaker-luban (compressed version)
5 Likes

Nov. 14: v3.11.0

Snapmaker Luban v3.11.0 is now released. In this version, we mainly focused on the stability of the software to provide a better user experience.

An “Auto Update” feature is added to auto detect and download latest releases on Github Releases page. Along with v3.11.0, we added a “Firmware Tool” that is needed for packaging the compiled firmware.

Have a nice weekend and have fun making!

  • Feature: Add “Firmware Tool” in Settings tab for packaging of firmware (#524)
  • Feature: Add a switch button in Settings tab for switching long linear modules of Snapmaker Original (#530)
  • Feature: Add “Auto Update” feature (#532, #548)
  • Improvement: Add parameters for “Halftone” mode (#526)
  • Improvement: Optimize 3DP Support configuration to make support easier to remove (#527)
  • Improvement: Copywriting changes (#531, #537)
  • Fix: Fix long wait when previewing G-code (#536)
  • Fix: Fix G-code import errors; Add thumbnail preview (#547)
  • Other minor improvements and bugfixes (#486, #492, #512, #521, #536, #538, #539, #544)

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For Linux versions, please refer to our Github releases page to download.

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Dec. 2: v3.12.3

Snapmaker Luban v3.12.3 is released!

  • Feature: Add Z axis setting for Snapmaker Original (M1025) (#530)
  • Improvement: Bring back the old text process mode (#550, #568)
  • Improvement: Allow console widget and sidebars to scroll independently (#552, #557, #562)
  • Improvement: Unify naming of objects (#558)
  • Refactor: Refactor machine related logic code (#579)
  • Other minor improvements and bug fixes (#542, #548, #555, #556, #563, #565, #566, #570, #571, #576, #581, #582, #584, #592)

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For Linux versions, please refer to our Github releases page to download.

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Dec. 23: v3.13.0 (Pre-release)

Snapmaker Luban v3.13.0 version, changelog:

  • Feature: Add STL and image processing for Rotary Module (feature is hidden for v3.13.X, please stay tunned for v3.14.x) (#601, #602, #603, #611, #612, #625, #626, #628, #638, #646, #654, #655, #656)
  • Feature: Be able to add manual support for 3D model (#610, #624, #629, #639, #643, #650)
  • Feature: Add reset button in “Settings” to reset all user settings to default (#585, #619, #637, #648)
  • Feature: Add a configuration manager for 3DP material and print configurations (#613, #622, #641)
  • Improvement: Distinguish 2 usages of SVG image (regarded as vector / image) (#588)
  • Improvement: Add arrow key bindings (Up, Down, Left, Right) for moving models conviniently (#604, #627, #645, #647)
  • Improvement: Do not popup window asking for save when no model in current project (#615)
  • Improvement: Quit application when all windows closed (macOS) (#595)
  • Fix: Fix wrong state of Generate G-code button (#580)
  • Fix: Remove G-code preview in new project (#608, #621)
  • Fix: Limit 3D model minimum scale ratio (>= 1%) (#586, #596, #623, #649)
  • Fix: Fix a DXF parser bug that cause parse to fail (#630)
  • Fix: Fix modify of material thickness for Laser does not work (#587, #600)
  • Copywriting and other minor fixes (#631, #634, #642, #644, #653, #658)

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For Linux versions, please refer to our Github releases page to download.

Note:

In the next minor version (v3.14.0), we will bring in the rotary module feature publicly. Then, we will slower the pace of minor releases, for easier management, more tests to ensure the stability of software.

Pre-releases will be published in the forum as usual, but only stable versions are seen in the website download page.

3 Likes

Jan. 20: v3.13.1

Snapmaker Luban v3.13.1 version, changelog:

  • Fix: Fix Snapmaker 2.0 Wi-Fi connection issues (blanks out the software) (#685, #702, #714)
  • Fix: Fix 3D model dragging laggy and support calculation issues (#663, #675, #703, #712)
  • Fix: Fix “invert” option (#710)

Snapmaker Luban for macOS

Snapmaker Luban for Windows 64-bit

Snapmaker Luban for Windows 32-bit

For Linux versions, please refer to our Github releases page to download.

Note:

In the next minor version (v3.14.0, release scheduled in Feb.), we will bring in the rotary module feature publicly. Then, we will slower the pace of minor releases, for easier management, more tests to ensure the stability of software.

Pre-releases will be published in the forum as usual, but only stable versions are seen in the website download page.

5 Likes

Mar. 16: v3.14.0

Snapmaker Luban v3.14.0 version, changelog:

  • Feature: Add Rotary Module (B axis) support
  • Fix: Fix several bugs that leads to model and G-code loading failtures
  • Fix: Fix some SVG/DXF parsing issues
  • Fix: Fix incompatible configuration that blanks out the main screen
  • Fix: Fix some slicing isssues caused by machine switch
  • Fix: Fix wrong networked machine name
  • Improvement: Optimize performance of model operations
  • Improvement: Optimize performance of large model slicing

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For Linux versions, please refer to our Github releases page to download.

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April 25, 2021: v3.15.0

Snapmaker Luban v3.15.0 version, changelog:

  • Feature: Add configuration panel of 3D printing / Laser / CNC

  • Feature: Add tool profile for CNC G-code generator

  • Feature: Add toolpath list widget for CNC G-code generator

  • Feature: Add printing parameter “Infill Pattern” and “Fan Speed”

  • Feature: Add support for Air Purifier addon

  • Feature: Add STL 3D Viewer for CNC STL import (both 3-axis and 4-axis)

  • Feature: Add 3D model mirror operation

  • Feature: Add 3D model scale to fit operation

  • Improvement: Add object view / toolpath preview / toolpath simulation switch

  • Improvement: Update i18n translations

  • Improvement: Update all built-in cases

  • Improvement: Save process parameters in project file

  • Improvement: Add pre-defined Macros

  • Improvement: Optimize mouse zoom on canvas

  • Fix: Fix wrong import size of SVG/DXF

  • Fix: Fix wrong diameter calculations of 4-axis job

  • Fix: Fix several bugs that could cause software blank out

  • Fix several minor bugs

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For Linux versions, please refer to our Github releases page to download.

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May 11, 2021: v3.15.1

Snapmaker Luban v3.15.1 version, changelog:

  • Fix: Add missing handing of M1011 command
  • Fix: Add a text indicator for creating toolpath

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For Linux versions and Windows 32-bit version, please refer to our Github releases page to download.

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August 6, 2021: v3.15.2

Snapmaker Luban v3.15.2 version, changelog:

  • Fix: Fix bugs related to Air Purifier

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For Linux versions and Windows 32-bit version, please refer to our Github releases page to download.

August 18, 2021: v4.0.0

Here comes the Snapmaker Luban 4.0!

In Snapmaker Luban 4.0.0, we bring a new designed UI and cleaner workflow that fits Luban’s versatile usages. Printing settings for all 3 functions (3D Printing, Laser and CNC) are reworked too, and we now have a separate job setup panel and unified printing settings (tool path settings).

Brief changelog:

  • Brand new designed user interface which is more modern and precise.
    • Added Home page to navigate among different workspaces, and 3-axis and 4-axis workspaces are split.
    • Added Main Toolbar on top for quick access to frequently used tools.
  • Refined workflow (mainly for Laser and CNC G-code Generator).
    • Added Beginner’s Guide.
    • Added Job Setup panel for Laser and CNC workflows.
    • Unified toolpath settings for consistency.
    • Added General Parameters panel to display commonly used parameters, and you can also customize the visibility of parameters.
    • Added default profile for PETG material
    • Reworked Undo and Redo feature.
  • Re-implemented slice backend in C++ to have a great performance improvement on toolpath generation.

For the full user manual for Snapmaker Luban 4.0, please checkout Snapmaker Luban 4.0 User Manual. Your feedback is very much appreciated. If you have encountered any problem or would like to propose suggestions, contact us via one of the following:

Downloads

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For Linux versions and Windows 32-bit versions, please refer to our Github releases page to download.

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August 23, 2021: v4.0.1

Changelog:

  • Fix: Fix 3D model uniform scaling not working.

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Dec 13, 2021: v4.1.1

Brief changelog:

  • Modified default 3D printing profiles for easier first layer adhesion #1310.
  • Improved G-code execution time estimation (3DP, laser, CNC).
  • Added CNC tool profile “Single Flute 3.175mm”.
  • Improved i18n translations (EN and ZH-CN).
  • Added F250 and F350 machine selections.

For Luban v4.1.0-beta.1, please checkout Release v4.1.0-beta.1 · Snapmaker/Luban · GitHub as well.

Changelog lists below:

  • Added support for 10W High Power Laser Module, including Auto Focus feature, upgraded Camera Capture feature, and updated Case Library .
  • Added STL to SVG support for laser cutting.
  • Extended pre-defined profiles with recommended parameters for common laser materials.
  • Added “Rotate on Face” on rotation panel with sugguested faces, you can choose placement face based on Overlap Area and Support Volume required.
  • Derived G-code preview from workspace to separated popup window.
  • Added auto Wi-Fi connect and several built-in Macros for querying machine state.
  • Added (brought back) multi-line text and alignment options.
  • Improved text font parsing.
  • Fixed Console unable to copy/paste on macOS.
  • Fixed irregular font ratio and irregular image width/height ratio.

For the full user manual for Snapmaker Luban 4.0 and later, please checkout Snapmaker Luban 4.0 User Manual.
Your feedback is very much appreciated. If you have encountered any problem or would like to propose suggestions, contact us via one of the following:

Download links

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For Linux versions and Windows 32-bit versions, please refer to our Github releases page to download.

December 26, 2021: v4.1.3

Note: This release will not clear your custom 3D printing configurations.

Brief changelog:

  • Fix: Fixed custom configuration loss issue in v4.1.
  • Fix: Fixed wrong Laser job start position when using the Automatic Mode (with user input material thickness) via serial port.

For the full user manual for Snapmaker Luban 4.0 and later, please checkout Snapmaker Luban 4.0 User Manual.
Your feedback is very much appreciated. If you have encountered any problem or would like to propose suggestions, contact us via one of the following:

Download links

Snapmaker Luban for macOS

Snapmaker Luban for Windows 64-bit

For Linux versions and Windows 32-bit versions, please refer to our Github releases page to download.

Mar 15, 2022: v4.2.2

Brief changelog:

New features

  • Feature: Added Dual-extruder support.
  • Feature: Added 3D model group and ungroup functions in 3D printing editor.
  • Feature: Added " Align " function to position several models together in their design position.
  • Feature: Added model " Auto arrange " function with rotation and spacing parameters.
  • Feature: Added automatic back up for user configuration data.
  • Feature: Added printable area display. Printable area is changed according to adhesion type and extruder selection, and highlighted on build volume.

Improvements

  • Improvement: Added pop-up windows to notify user that export is completed.
  • Improvement: Migrated " Extrusion " parameters to materials, allowing users to customize extrusion parameters by material.
  • Improvement: Enhanced support tools with optimized manual support.
  • Improvement: Optimized 3D model rendering.
  • Improvement: Optimized the startup speed of the software.
  • Improvement: Optimized the performance of batch process image and preview G-code(Updated Electron to 11.5.0).
  • Improvement: Updated translations for six languages.
  • Improvement: Re-added a pop-up window prompts when SVG/DXF image is too large.
  • Improvement: Revised the default value of " number of passes " when changing the Toolpath processing method in laser editor.

Bug fixes

  • Fix: Fixed that the connection to the machine was easily disconnected due to the main process being stuck.
  • Fix: Fixed UI bug that 3D printing G-code layer view starts from layer 1 instead of layer 0.
  • Fix: Fixed a bug that extra straight lines being printed right after resuming printing (under the serial port).
  • Fix: Fixed a bug that you can click " Send file to machine " button when G-code file is not selected.
  • Fix: Fixed slice issues after switching process mode from vector mode to bitmap mode in laser editor.
  • Fix: Fixed UI text not being displayed correctly with specific system fonts (e.g. Zapfino-Regular font) (feedback from user ticket).
  • Fix: Fixed some buttons in workspace control panel cannot be clicked (feedback from user ticket).
  • Fix: Fixed UI does not updated when changing the general parameters in some special case in laser&cnc editor. (feedback from user ticket).

Known issues

  • " Scale to fit " feature is not working as expected in some case in 3D printing editor.

Download links

Snapmaker Luban for macOS

Snapmaker Luban for Windows 64-bit

For Linux versions and Windows 32-bit versions, please refer to our Github releases page to download.

Feedbacks

For the full user manual for Snapmaker Luban 4.0 and later, please checkout Snapmaker Luban 4.0 User Manual.
Your feedback is very much appreciated. If you have encountered any problem or would like to propose suggestions, contact us via one of the following:

Thanks to @maihde @Minimieo for his contributions to this release.

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Apr 9, 2022: v4.2.3

Snapmaker Luban v4.2.3 is a bugfix version.

Brief changelog:

Bug fixes

  • Fix: Fixed " Fan Speed " parameter not taking effect in 3DP editor
  • Fix: Fixed " Initial Layer Printing Temperature " parameter not taking effect in some case in 3DP editor
  • Fix: Fixed after checking the " General Parameters " of the ‘retraction’, the ‘retraction’ parameter will still be displayed in " General Parameters " after upgrade.
  • Fix: Fixed changing the nozzle color not syncing with the color of a model (with manually added supports).
  • Fix: Fixed incorrect slicing results for duplicating modified built-in text in Laser & CNC editor.
  • Fix: Fixed blank when right-clicking an object for the first time to duplicate or copy in Laser & CNC editor.
  • Fix: Fixed slicing multiple built-in rectangles getting stuck in Laser editor.
  • Fix: Fixed some UI bugs.

Known issues

  • " Scale to fit " feature is not working as expected in some case in 3D printing editor (Will be fixed in v4.3.x)

Download links

Snapmaker Luban for macOS

Snapmaker Luban for Windows 64-bit

For Linux versions and Windows 32-bit versions, please refer to our Github releases page to download.

Feedbacks

For the full user manual for Snapmaker Luban 4.0 and later, please checkout Snapmaker Luban 4.0 User Manual.
Your feedback is very much appreciated. If you have encountered any problem or would like to propose suggestions, contact us via one of the following:

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Sep 20, 2022: v4.4.0

Brief changelog:

New features

  • Featrue: Added material parameters and printing parameters up to 290+
    • New quick parameter setting interface
    • Enhanced parameter management interface
    • Variety of parameter display modes
    • Detailed parameter explanation
  • Feature: Added 3MF, AMF support in 3D printing/Laser/CNC editor
  • Feature: Added Model Repair and Model Simplification
  • Feature: Added Simulation Preview with volume in 3D printing editor
    • Takes more time to generate the preview
    • Simulation preview will not be displayed when insufficient memory is detected, but G-code can still be exported
  • Feature: Quick preview of some parameters before slicing
    • The preview results will be partially different from the slicing results
  • Feature: Default print configuration tied to material and nozzle diameter
  • Feature: Added workflow to publish releases to Windows Package Manager

Improvements

  • Improvement: Optimized the style and interaction of 3D Canvas
    • Optimized zoom-in operation and pan operation after zoom-in operation
  • Improvement: Supported to use backup mirror of software auto-update when access of github releases is limited
  • Improvement: Optimized vector machining paths for Laser and CNC
  • Improvement: Set the Auto Connect button in the workspace tab to unchecked by default

Bug fixes

  • Fix: Fixed incorrect parsing of SVG with nested text elements
  • Fix: Fixed the possible wrong position of using the up and down key shortcuts for objects with rotation in Laser/CNC editor
  • Fix: Change the timing of the completion of printing is defined as completion rather than the last G-code sent
  • Fix: Fixed extrusionDirection attribute of DXF not being parsed
  • Fix: Fixed incorrect parsing of SVG float numbers
  • Fix: Fixed the problem that when has moved after paused, printing was not resumed from the position before the move in Laser and CNC
  • Etc…

Known issue

Detailed UI changes and new features can be found on our Blog: What’s new in Snapmaker Luban v4.4.0 - Snapmaker Blog

Download links

Snapmaker Luban for macOS

Snapmaker Luban for Windows 64-bit

For Linux versions and Windows 32-bit versions, please refer to our Github releases page to download.

Feedbacks

For the full user manual for Snapmaker Luban 4.0 and later, please checkout Snapmaker Luban 4.0 User Manual .
Your feedback is very much appreciated. If you have encountered any problem or would like to propose suggestions, contact us via one of the following: