Snapmaker Luban Downloads and Updates

Sep 19, 2023, v4.9.0

Note: Since this version of Luban fully supports inline mode on the laser, this requires SM 2.0 and Artisan to upgrade their firmware to the latest.

New Machine & Module Support

  • Snapmaker Ray:
    • Machine definitions and print presets.
    • Dedicated workspace.
  • 20W & 40W Laser Modules:
    • Print settings for SM 2.0 and Artisan.

Features & Improvements

  • Vector Enhancements:
    • Introduced online vector library.
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    • Added vector tools and masks to the laser G-code generator.
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  • Job Setup:
    • Introduced “Object” origin type for Laser/CNC G-code generation.
  • Home Page:
    • Enhanced news feeds.
  • Artisan Extruder:
    • Implemented work range limit for the left extruder when not exclusively using the right extruder.
  • Display
    • Low gamma screen compatibility
    • Added preview auto zoom fit

Parameter Additions

  • Laser Parameters:
    • Introduced greyscale conversion & none dithering option.
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    • Introduced inline mode for image engraving.
    • Introduced constant power & trapizoid power.
    • Introduced half diode mode (for 40W laser module only).
  • 3D printing Parameters:
    • Introduced “Fuzzy Skin” parameter

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed unexpected white edges in images.
  • Corrected G-code starter code for rotary modules.
  • Resolved 3D auto nesting and tool head recognition issues on SM 2.0.
  • Addressed issues with project opening crashes, workpiece settings, canvas scaling, SM 2.0 camera capture, and pointer focus.
  • Improved time calculation accuracy.
  • Text is replaced when selected.

Known Issues

  • The control of dual extruder module in SM 2.0 is based on the current nozzle.

Full Changelog: v4.9.0

Download links

We provide Snapmaker Luban for different platforms:

  • macOS x64/ARM64
  • Windows x64
  • Linux

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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