Does the Gweike M-Series work with LightBurn?¶
As of 21 August 2026: no supported M-Series connection is available.
On 7 April 2026, a LightBurn staff member answered an M3 Ultra owner that LightBurn did not support M-Series machines at that time. They said LightBurn had acquired a machine to investigate the development work, but provided no timeline (original LightBurn forum thread).
That answer is specific to the M-Series. Other Gweike products can have different controllers and LightBurn support; their compatibility does not transfer to an M2 or M3.
What to use now¶
Use the Windows mLaser software and configuration supplied by Gweike for your exact M-Series machine. Gweike's current documentation page lists a Windows software download under “Gweike M Series 6-in-1.” Preserve the installer and original parameter XML/configuration.
You can still prepare clean vector artwork in your preferred CAD/vector application, then export through a format that your installed mLaser build demonstrably imports. Verify units, dimensions, layers, and path order after import.
Do not try these workarounds¶
- Do not select a different Gweike machine merely because its name appears in LightBurn.
- Do not flash controller firmware, replace a controller, or change low-level parameters to make auto-detection succeed.
- Do not assume the CO₂ side can be connected separately without proof; the reported question was specifically about an M3's CO₂ laser, and the answer remained unsupported.
- Do not download an unofficial “driver” that requests safety or controller changes.
An unsupported connection could map output, axes, limits, air, or safety behavior incorrectly. A design-only LightBurn workflow—exporting a neutral file and importing it into mLaser—is different from controlling the machine with LightBurn.
How this page stays current¶
The answer is intentionally date-stamped. Before a purchase or software migration, recheck the linked LightBurn statement and Gweike's official download page. When formal support is released, test it first with emission disabled, back up the mLaser configuration, verify every axis/output/safety function, and then run a controlled coupon.