The TinkerverseWhat's going on in the maker space: news and how-tos for hobby lasers, 3D printers and CNC machines.https://thetinkerverse.com/Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2026: Official Sales From Laser, 3D Printer and CNC Brandshttps://thetinkerverse.com/posts/2026-11-09-black-friday-cyber-monday-sales/https://thetinkerverse.com/posts/2026-11-09-black-friday-cyber-monday-sales/Sale dates and main offers from xTool, OMTech, Bambu Lab, Prusa, Anycubic, Elegoo, Qidi, Sovol, Onefinity and more, taken from each company's own pages.Mon, 09 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTSaleslaser3d-printingcncblack-fridayHow to Publish a Fast, Secure Website for the Cost of a Domainhttps://thetinkerverse.com/posts/2026-11-09-free-website-github-cloudflare/https://thetinkerverse.com/posts/2026-11-09-free-website-github-cloudflare/How The Tinkerverse moved off traditional web hosting to GitHub and Cloudflare, what it costs, the security habits that matter, and how an AI tool can help manage it all.Mon, 09 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTProjectsprojectsweb-hostinggithubcloudflareWeCreat Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sale Runs Through December 2https://thetinkerverse.com/posts/2026-11-09-wecreat-black-friday-sale/https://thetinkerverse.com/posts/2026-11-09-wecreat-black-friday-sale/WeCreat's holiday sale includes automatic discounts of $100 to $1,800 on eligible orders, weekly gifts with machine purchases and refurbished price cuts. Offers run through December 2.Mon, 09 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTSaleslaserwecreatThis Week in the Maker Space: November 9, 2026https://thetinkerverse.com/posts/2026-11-09-weekly-roundup/https://thetinkerverse.com/posts/2026-11-09-weekly-roundup/LightBurn 2.2 and its xTool changes, Bambu Lab's H3C tool changer and Bambu Studio 2.9.1, OrcaSlicer 2.5.0, and Creality's K3 reaching US availability.Mon, 09 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTWeekly Rounduplaser3d-printinglightburnsoftware-updatesnew-machinesOrcaSlicer 2.5.0 is out with Python plugins and color mixinghttps://thetinkerverse.com/posts/2026-11-08-orcaslicer-2-5-0/https://thetinkerverse.com/posts/2026-11-08-orcaslicer-2-5-0/The stable OrcaSlicer 2.5.0 release adds Python plugins, color mixing from loaded filaments, belt printer support and more.Sun, 08 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTNews3d-printingslicerssoftware-updatesWhy Won't My 3D Print's First Layer Stick to the Bed?https://thetinkerverse.com/posts/2026-11-06-3d-print-first-layer-not-sticking/https://thetinkerverse.com/posts/2026-11-06-3d-print-first-layer-not-sticking/Most first-layer problems come down to a dirty plate, the wrong plate or settings in the slicer, or the nozzle height. Here's what Bambu Lab and Prusa recommend checking, in order.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTBeginner FAQ3d-printingbeginnersbed-adhesionbambu-labprusaWhy Is My CNC Cutting Air, or Plunging Too Deep? Check Your Zerohttps://thetinkerverse.com/posts/2026-11-06-cnc-cutting-air-or-too-deep/https://thetinkerverse.com/posts/2026-11-06-cnc-cutting-air-or-too-deep/When a hobby CNC cuts above the wood or digs into the spoilboard, the usual culprit is a mismatch between where your design says zero is and where you set it on the machine.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTBeginner FAQcncbeginnerszeroingshapeokoLightBurn 2.2.01 Patch Fixes Crashes and Expands EZCad3 Galvo Supporthttps://thetinkerverse.com/posts/2026-11-06-lightburn-2-2-01-patch/https://thetinkerverse.com/posts/2026-11-06-lightburn-2-2-01-patch/LightBurn's first patch for version 2.2 focuses on stability and on EZCad3-based UV, fiber and other galvo lasers, with a handful of fixes for xTool, Creality Falcon and camera users.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTNewslaserlightburngalvosoftware-updatesWhy Does My Laser Engrave in a Different Spot Than I Placed It in LightBurn?https://thetinkerverse.com/posts/2026-11-06-lightburn-engraving-in-wrong-spot/https://thetinkerverse.com/posts/2026-11-06-lightburn-engraving-in-wrong-spot/Almost always, it's the Start From setting. Here's what Absolute Coords, Current Position and User Origin each do, and how to pick the right one for your laser.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTBeginner FAQlaserlightburnbeginnerssetupWhat Speed and Power Should I Use? Let LightBurn's Material Test Tell Youhttps://thetinkerverse.com/posts/2026-11-06-lightburn-material-test-speed-power/https://thetinkerverse.com/posts/2026-11-06-lightburn-material-test-speed-power/There's no universal settings chart that works for every laser and every board. LightBurn's built-in Material Test burns a grid of settings so you can pick the best one for your machine and material.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTBeginner FAQlaserlightburnbeginnerssettingsxTool X1 Goes on Sale: A CO2 Laser With an Optional Galvo and Add-On Sourceshttps://thetinkerverse.com/posts/2026-11-06-xtool-x1-now-shipping/https://thetinkerverse.com/posts/2026-11-06-xtool-x1-now-shipping/xTool's new X1 starts at $3,399 as a 55W CO2 gantry laser. A $3,999 version adds a fast diode galvo module, which also opens the door to optional fiber, MOPA and UV sources.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTNewslaserxtoolnew-machinesco2-lasergalvoLine, Fill or Offset Fill: Which LightBurn Mode Should I Use?https://thetinkerverse.com/posts/line-fill-or-offset-fill/https://thetinkerverse.com/posts/line-fill-or-offset-fill/A beginner's guide to LightBurn's three main vector layer modes and when to reach for each one.Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTBeginner FAQlaserlightburnlaser-engravingbeginners