Software Workflows

Software Workflows

Ray5 Pilot works best as the controller/manager after your design software has generated laser G-code.

Typical workflow with LightBurn or LaserGRBL

1. Create the design.
2. Set the correct laser device/profile in your design software.
3. Export GRBL-compatible laser G-code.
4. Import or copy the file into Ray5 Pilot.
5. Upload to SD.
6. Frame from Ray5 Pilot.
7. Run from SD.

Why SD workflow is recommended

Running from SD avoids the jitter and timing problems that can happen when streaming long jobs live over a network path.

Ray5 Pilot is designed around upload, SD file management, framing, and start/control workflows.

Overlay workflow

1. Calibrate the camera overlay.
2. Take a Dashboard snapshot.
3. Open or drag the latest overlay image into your design software.
4. Align your artwork to the camera snapshot.
5. Export laser G-code.
6. Import/upload/run through Ray5 Pilot.

Filename tips

Long or unusual filenames can display poorly on the Ray5 screen. Use Settings > Upload options to sanitize or auto-shorten names if needed.

Good filename style:

project_name_001.nc

Avoid:

Very Long File Name With Spaces And Special Characters !!!.gcode

Troubleshooting

Problem	Fix
File frames wrong	Check design origin and workspace size
Ray5 screen dislikes filename	Enable sanitize or auto-shorten filenames
Job is jittery when streamed live	Use SD upload/start workflow
Overlay scale wrong in design software	Check snapshot DPI/final size
Laser commands are wrong	Verify your design software exports GRBL laser G-code