PhotonForge
Replaces: LightBurn
Planned LightBurn-style laser engraving and cutting software, initially targeting GRBL controllers.
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LightBurn
Vendor: Lightburn Software
Also known as LightBurn Software
Independent implementations targeting LightBurn, collected by the Remade community.
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| Feature | PhotonForge ↗ | LightFoundry ↗ | LaserCraft ↗ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Languages | Rust | Rust | Rust, JavaScript |
| Platforms | Not documented | Not documented | Web |
| Compatibility | Targeting | Partial | Partial |
| Maturity | Planned | Experimental | Experimental |
| License | GPL-3.0-or-later | MIT OR Apache-2.0 | MIT OR Apache-2.0 |
| Scope | An early Rust project planning a LightBurn-style laser engraving and cutting workflow, initially for GRBL controllers. The workspace separates geometry, file import/export, G-code generation, device communication and the GUI. Its README identifies the current stage as Phase 0 workspace bootstrap; these are planned capabilities, not a finished laser-control application. | A LightBurn-style laser layout and control application with vector editing, SVG and DXF import, per-layer cut settings, raster dithering, toolpath preview and GRBL G-code streaming. Includes a simulated controller and headless commands. | A Rust laser-design and machine-control app targeting LightBurn-style workflows. Includes vector drawing, per-layer cut and engrave settings, raster dithering, toolpath preview, .lbrn import and G-code output. Provides a WebAssembly browser editor and a CLI, with controller modules for GRBL, Marlin, Snapmaker, DSP and galvo marking. |
| Limitations | Workspace scaffolding only; end-to-end editing, toolpath generation, hardware streaming and LightBurn project-file compatibility are not established. Do not treat the planned workflow as implemented machine-control support. | Early development; machine control has only been verified against a simulator. Marlin and Smoothieware output is untested on hardware. Many LightBurn workflows and controller families are missing; native LightBurn project compatibility is not documented. | Early implementation; documented feature parity and controller support are maintainer-reported, with no independent hardware validation. Full LightBurn workflow and project-format compatibility is not claimed. |
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| Repository state | Not archived | Not archived | Not archived |
| GitHub stars | 0 | 7 | 3 |
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LightFoundry
Replaces: LightBurn
LightBurn-style laser design and control with vector editing, cut settings, dithering and GRBL output.
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LaserCraft
Replaces: LightBurn
LightBurn-style laser design and control with vector editing, raster engraving, toolpath preview and a browser editor.
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