# Snapmaker Luban v3.50 laser engraving on wood square **URL:** \ **Category:** Snapmaker Luban\ **Created:** [May 27, 2020, 9:32pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-luban-v3-50-laser-engraving-on-wood-square/6886 "2020-05-27T21:32:42Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![TMClapp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/58956e/32.png) [@TMClapp](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/TMClapp)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2020, 9:32pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-luban-v3-50-laser-engraving-on-wood-square/6886/1 "2020-05-27T21:32:43Z")
I configured the greyscale image in Luban and started the run to engrave on a wood block. It did the first about one fourth and then all else was blank. I let it run to the end and then restarted to see if that was some fluke but it did the same thing. I noticed that Luban wasn’t set for fixed strength so I set it to fixed strength at 80% and it is performing as expected. Simple fix but not sure why it didn’t continue at sufficient intensity to engrave the image without being set to fixed strength. ---
**Author:** ![Edwin](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/edwin/32/13481_2.png) [@Edwin](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Edwin)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2020, 10:28am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-luban-v3-50-laser-engraving-on-wood-square/6886/3 "2020-05-29T10:28:03Z")
Snapmaker Luban can do laser engraving with grayscale mode. See attachment. You can send me your G-code files and I will try to reproduce it. ![1](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/2X/f/f9bde0f22913a502011f6b885095cd7f863da594.jpeg) ![IMG_20200318_195329_377](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/2X/d/d4a244d8ba4b8acdc909aad8dec152e1f6332598.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![edmd007](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/d2c977/32.png) [@edmd007](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/edmd007)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2020, 2:46pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-luban-v3-50-laser-engraving-on-wood-square/6886/4 "2020-06-29T14:46:39Z")
What file type? Settings for grayscale? for Luban. I keep getting basic black white output. ---
**Author:** ![JKC20](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/jkc20/32/5208_2.png) [@JKC20](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/JKC20)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2020, 6:38am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-luban-v3-50-laser-engraving-on-wood-square/6886/5 "2020-06-30T06:38:21Z")
You can use basically any picture file types, such as svg, png, jpg, jpeg, bmp, and dxf. There is no correct settings for greyscale. You need to play with the settings to see what works best for you. Here is a rough guide to help you get started. > **[The Definitive Guide to Laser Engraving and Cutting with the Snapmaker](https://support.snapmaker.com/hc/en-us/articles/360019025954)** > > Your Snapmaker lets you turn your ideas into reality. You can engrave on dozens of materials like paper, plywood, MDF, hardwood, leather, fabric, sticker, and even food like cookie! Keep reading to... ---
**Author:** ![Dat1hnic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/91b2a8/32.png) [@Dat1hnic](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Dat1hnic)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2020, 3:53pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-luban-v3-50-laser-engraving-on-wood-square/6886/6 "2020-09-17T15:53:46Z")
I’m still having issues with it not showing up blank. ---
**Author:** ![Galduron](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/galduron/32/6351_2.png) [@Galduron](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Galduron)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2020, 3:58pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-luban-v3-50-laser-engraving-on-wood-square/6886/7 "2020-09-17T15:58:12Z")
Have you tried the latest version? ---
**Author:** ![Dat1hnic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/91b2a8/32.png) [@Dat1hnic](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Dat1hnic)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2020, 4:33pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-luban-v3-50-laser-engraving-on-wood-square/6886/8 "2020-09-17T16:33:49Z")
I’m in the latest firmwi ---
**Author:** ![Galduron](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/galduron/32/6351_2.png) [@Galduron](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Galduron)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2020, 4:48pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-luban-v3-50-laser-engraving-on-wood-square/6886/9 "2020-09-17T16:48:01Z")
I mean snapmaker luban. ---
**Author:** ![Dat1hnic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/91b2a8/32.png) [@Dat1hnic](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Dat1hnic)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2020, 4:57pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-luban-v3-50-laser-engraving-on-wood-square/6886/10 "2020-09-17T16:57:55Z")
Like snapmaker js (version 2.7) and luban I’m on 3.8. Something ---
**Author:** ![Galduron](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/galduron/32/6351_2.png) [@Galduron](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Galduron)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2020, 5:00pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-luban-v3-50-laser-engraving-on-wood-square/6886/11 "2020-09-17T17:00:53Z")
could you post a screenshot of your luban workspace please? ---
**Author:** ![Galduron](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/galduron/32/6351_2.png) [@Galduron](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Galduron)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2020, 5:01pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-luban-v3-50-laser-engraving-on-wood-square/6886/12 "2020-09-17T17:01:25Z")
you use luban to run the job I presume ---
**Author:** ![Galduron](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/galduron/32/6351_2.png) [@Galduron](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Galduron)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2020, 5:02pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-luban-v3-50-laser-engraving-on-wood-square/6886/13 "2020-09-17T17:02:52Z")
oh wait I think I know what’s going on, you are using Line mode, right? ---
**Author:** ![Dat1hnic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/91b2a8/32.png) [@Dat1hnic](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Dat1hnic)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2020, 9:36pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-luban-v3-50-laser-engraving-on-wood-square/6886/14 "2020-09-17T21:36:03Z")
I was using the dot mode and i switched to the line mode but neither seem to work. It won’t let me upload the picture of my workspace ---
**Author:** ![Galduron](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/galduron/32/6351_2.png) [@Galduron](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Galduron)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2020, 10:21pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-luban-v3-50-laser-engraving-on-wood-square/6886/15 "2020-09-17T22:21:40Z")
ok, try this, dot mode, density 10, speed 3000, dwell 1, power 30. Make sure focal length is ok 24/25ish. Going to bed now, good luck, hope to read some succes in the morning. Don’t forget to use proper material height. And if prntscn button don’t work for you, use phone to make pictures 😉 TTFN