Genmitsu L8 Resources

Introduction

This compendium is the collection of resources for Genmitsu L8 Laser Machine provided by SainSmart and community members.

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User Guide

• User Manual (Click to download)
• TF card Content (First cut laser file)
• LightBurn Quick-Start Guide (Click to read)

For macOS

• Driver & Install Instructions(Click to download)
• Video Guide: Installing driver (Click to watch)

More Articles

• Firmware Update Guide(Click to read)
• 20W/40W Engraving Speed/Power Reference Chart (Click to read)
• LightBurn Camera Setting Guide (Click to read)
• Camera Calibration Tutorials (Click to read)
• How to Color Engraving in Stainless Steel (Click to read)

Driver

Installing the CH341SER driver will allow your computer to recognize the Laser or CNC controller board as a serial device, which can then be used with Candle or other CNC control software.

• CH341SER Driver (For Windows): If windows does not do so automatically when you connect your Laser or CNC to the computer for the first time, this downloadable file is the Driver which is needed for your computer to be able to communicate with your CNC.
• CH341SER Driver (For Mac): This driver will not install automatically and must be installed as dictated by instructions included in the .zip which this link will download.
• CH341 Installation Guide: Although this guide is about CH340, it also applies to CH341. CH341 is a newer version of the CH340 and has some added features. CH341 supports I2C, SPI, and 8-bit parallel bus interfaces, whereas CH340 only supports serial communication.