I am at my wits-end with this Glowforge

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I’ll make it even easier:

23: How to use Jigs

Return to the common questions index This is a long post with a fair amount of technical information. If you find any part of it confusing please leave a comment and I’ll make it more clear. What is a jig? Jigs help you align your art to the material you’re trying to laser. Why would I need one? Usually it’s when you’re trying to cut/engrave something that already exists, like a store-bought coaster, a cutting board, or metal dog tags. The Glowforge camera is a great tool for approximati…

And while you’re at it #15 too:

15: What can I do to improve my camera alignment accuracy?

Return to the common questions index First it’s important to know that the Glowforge camera is only guaranteed to within 1/4” (~6mm). While it’s possible to get better performance (sometimes much better) the camera is always an approximation to some degree. With that in mind, there are three main things you can do to get the best results with your camera. Try to place your cut/engrave items in the center of the bed. Generally visual alignment is best directly below the lid camera. Use …