Maker Foundry Settings — Getting Started
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Does it work on my phone or tablet?
Yes. The whole app is mobile-friendly — browse, search, view settings, and copy values from your phone right at the machine. Exporting files is easiest on a computer where you will import them into LightBurn or xTool software, but everything else works great on mobile. -
Use the left sidebar on desktop, or the menu on mobile. The main areas: Library — browse and search all validated settings. By Material — the same settings grouped by material. Tools — calculator, converters, and the file converter. Favorites / My Settings / My Machines — your personal area. Pla...
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How do I sign in or create an account?
There are two ways, both free: Email — enter your email on the login page and we send you a one-time sign-in code. Paste it in and you are in. No password to remember. Continue with Google — one click with your Google account. You can browse setting pages without signing in, but signing in unlo... -
Is it really free? What is the catch?
Yes — free forever. There are no paid tiers and no charges, ever. Maker Foundry makes money from the blanks and supplies we sell and from affiliate partnerships, not from subscriptions. The library is a way to help the maker community and bring people into it. The only thing we ask is a free sign... -
What is the Maker Foundry Settings Library?
It is a free, community-driven library of laser cutter and engraver settings — power, speed, line interval, passes, and more — for a huge range of machines and materials. The goal is simple: stop guessing. Instead of running dozens of test cuts from scratch, you find a known starting point for yo... -
Why do I need to sign in to download?
Signing in is what keeps the library free. It lets us keep you posted on new settings, tools, and deals, and it powers your personal features — favorites, saved copies, your machines, and votes. Reading setting pages is public (great for quick reference and search). The verbs — export, save, subm...