# General Discussions **URL:** https://community.openglow.org/c/general-discussions/7.md [Latest](https://community.openglow.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.openglow.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.openglow.org/tags.md) --- ## [Un-Shutting Down OpenGlow](https://community.openglow.org/t/un-shutting-down-openglow/842)
**Author:** [@ScottW514](https://community.openglow.org/u/ScottW514)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2025, 8:33pm UTC](https://community.openglow.org/t/un-shutting-down-openglow/842 "2025-01-31T20:33:56Z")
Update 2022-09-29: People frequently reach out to me asking for technical details and how-to’s that were only on this site. Seems there is still enough interest and I have a place to host for free(ish), so I’ve the sit… --- ## [About the General Discussions category](https://community.openglow.org/t/about-the-general-discussions-category/18)
**Author:** [@ScottW514](https://community.openglow.org/u/ScottW514)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2018, 5:20pm UTC](https://community.openglow.org/t/about-the-general-discussions-category/18 "2018-03-11T17:20:51Z")
Everything Else Goes Here… --- ## [Used Device stuck on Scanning](https://community.openglow.org/t/used-device-stuck-on-scanning/1008)
**Author:** [@mlo0352](https://community.openglow.org/u/mlo0352)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2025, 12:59pm UTC](https://community.openglow.org/t/used-device-stuck-on-scanning/1008 "2025-04-08T12:59:56Z")
This device is in very good condition from what I can tell. The last print was December '23 before I got it. I can’t find anything wrong with it. Here are some photos: … --- ## [Glowforge Pro will not turn on/boot](https://community.openglow.org/t/glowforge-pro-will-not-turn-on-boot/968)
**Author:** [@siganv239](https://community.openglow.org/u/siganv239)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2024, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.openglow.org/t/glowforge-pro-will-not-turn-on-boot/968 "2024-09-07T23:55:08Z")
I’m hoping someone on here can help me diagnose and maybe even fix my Glowforge. My wife was using the machine when she suddenly heard a loud pop and everything powered off. I had her reset the breaker, change plugs, re… --- ## [Looking to strip my Glowforge Plus for parts](https://community.openglow.org/t/looking-to-strip-my-glowforge-plus-for-parts/891)
**Author:** [@Mike](https://community.openglow.org/u/Mike)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2023, 12:23pm UTC](https://community.openglow.org/t/looking-to-strip-my-glowforge-plus-for-parts/891 "2023-02-09T12:23:47Z")
As titled, Had a power supply issue so sent it off to repair but unfortunately it got lost on its way back to me so now I have a machine with no PSU. Im not sure when one will become available so I’m thinking to strip i… --- ## [Bricked](https://community.openglow.org/t/bricked/953)
**Author:** [@Brine](https://community.openglow.org/u/Brine)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2023, 12:22pm UTC](https://community.openglow.org/t/bricked/953 "2023-02-09T12:22:46Z")
Hello all. I have a bricked pro that is unable to auth. Is there anything I can do to make it usable again? --- ## [Greetings all!](https://community.openglow.org/t/greetings-all/912)
**Author:** [@macgeek](https://community.openglow.org/u/macgeek)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2022, 10:11am UTC](https://community.openglow.org/t/greetings-all/912 "2022-10-04T10:11:42Z")
I am a glowforge geek, maker, tinkerer modded my glowforge basic with Pass thru and z-axis - Also I have taken apart several broken units and learned as much about the hardware as I can. If someone needs a part or insig… --- ## [Wayback machine - archive](https://community.openglow.org/t/wayback-machine-archive/892)
**Author:** [@rhgrafix](https://community.openglow.org/u/rhgrafix)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2020, 12:11am UTC](https://community.openglow.org/t/wayback-machine-archive/892 "2020-12-29T00:11:50Z")
Just sharing the link to the archive in case anyone wants to look back at info: R.L. Hamm --- ## [Any other non-Glowforge forums?](https://community.openglow.org/t/any-other-non-glowforge-forums/880)
**Author:** [@rhgrafix](https://community.openglow.org/u/rhgrafix)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2020, 9:02pm UTC](https://community.openglow.org/t/any-other-non-glowforge-forums/880 "2020-12-19T21:02:47Z")
What I mean is, any other forums on using/fixing/modding the Glowforge that is not run by Glowforge itself, like this forum? Nothing like the ol’ “why would you want to do that?” that I get there. Mine is past warranty a… --- ## [Wheels for Laser head assembly](https://community.openglow.org/t/wheels-for-laser-head-assembly/657)
**Author:** [@protious](https://community.openglow.org/u/protious)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2020, 6:59pm UTC](https://community.openglow.org/t/wheels-for-laser-head-assembly/657 "2020-12-09T18:59:51Z")
So I am out of warranty, the wheels on the head assembly are an odd size as I have not been able to find them online. Has anyone had to replace those 4 wheels and what sizes did you go with? I do not want to buy the who… --- ## [I have parted my Glowforge Plus, selling everything!](https://community.openglow.org/t/i-have-parted-my-glowforge-plus-selling-everything/807)
**Author:** [@Cody](https://community.openglow.org/u/Cody)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2020, 5:44am UTC](https://community.openglow.org/t/i-have-parted-my-glowforge-plus-selling-everything/807 "2020-12-08T05:44:55Z")
Someone already wants the PSU, everything else is available. PM me a part you want and I’ll name a price. --- ## [Check this out! Holy Molly it could have been bad!](https://community.openglow.org/t/check-this-out-holy-molly-it-could-have-been-bad/818)
**Author:** [@Cnc74](https://community.openglow.org/u/Cnc74)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2020, 4:48pm UTC](https://community.openglow.org/t/check-this-out-holy-molly-it-could-have-been-bad/818 "2020-10-26T16:48:34Z")
--- ## [WANTED: Junk Glowforge](https://community.openglow.org/t/wanted-junk-glowforge/631)
**Author:** [@ScottW514](https://community.openglow.org/u/ScottW514)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2020, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.openglow.org/t/wanted-junk-glowforge/631 "2020-09-20T21:25:21Z")
If anyone has, or knows of anyone who has, a junk Glowforge lying around, I would be interested in purchasing it. I know there are a few floating around out there that have been in fires or damaged in shipping during pr… --- ## [UK user with some fried circuits = what are my options?](https://community.openglow.org/t/uk-user-with-some-fried-circuits-what-are-my-options/798)
**Author:** [@sqw](https://community.openglow.org/u/sqw)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2020, 7:19pm UTC](https://community.openglow.org/t/uk-user-with-some-fried-circuits-what-are-my-options/798 "2020-09-13T19:19:19Z")
So, in replacing the black cable I’ve stupidly managed to fry the board on the back of the GF below the cable and melted something (can’t tell what) on the left end of the cable where it fits the LED strip. GF Pro Machi… --- ## [Bricked Forge Pro available for parts](https://community.openglow.org/t/bricked-forge-pro-available-for-parts/789)
**Author:** [@brickedforge](https://community.openglow.org/u/brickedforge)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2020, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.openglow.org/t/bricked-forge-pro-available-for-parts/789 "2020-09-05T21:22:35Z")
I was the unfortunate recipient of a stolen Glowforge Pro sold on Craigslist in the SF bay area. It’s bricked, but otherwise in perfect unused condition (only fired at the factory.) I’m out $3k, but the police won’t do… --- ## [How to run Github Utilities?](https://community.openglow.org/t/how-to-run-github-utilities/763)
**Author:** [@rhgrafix](https://community.openglow.org/u/rhgrafix)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2020, 12:44pm UTC](https://community.openglow.org/t/how-to-run-github-utilities/763 "2020-08-22T12:44:53Z")
I downloaded the latest ScottW514/Glowforge-Utilities from Github, installed it with Github Desktop but do not know how to link it to the GFUI to use it, how is this done? Thanks! --- ## [I wish to join the fight!](https://community.openglow.org/t/i-wish-to-join-the-fight/731)
**Author:** [@Cody](https://community.openglow.org/u/Cody)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2020, 7:40am UTC](https://community.openglow.org/t/i-wish-to-join-the-fight/731 "2020-06-09T07:40:58Z")
I bought a known disabled Glowforge Plus from a guy on Craigslist. He was super cool about it, and very open about what happened. Someone else sold it to him without telling him it was stolen. He contacted GF, they told … --- ## [Path to hardware and firmware reverse engineering?](https://community.openglow.org/t/path-to-hardware-and-firmware-reverse-engineering/734)
**Author:** [@Cody](https://community.openglow.org/u/Cody)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2020, 12:45am UTC](https://community.openglow.org/t/path-to-hardware-and-firmware-reverse-engineering/734 "2020-06-07T00:45:54Z")
I’m really interested in diving deeper into hardware reverse engineering. I’ve worked briefly in firmware, and my active job is based in C++. I have a mastery of CAD/CAM and at least a good grip on EE. Education is in Co… --- ## [UK or EU Users - bulk buy of spare parts?](https://community.openglow.org/t/uk-or-eu-users-bulk-buy-of-spare-parts/707)
**Author:** [@sqw](https://community.openglow.org/u/sqw)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2020, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.openglow.org/t/uk-or-eu-users-bulk-buy-of-spare-parts/707 "2020-06-03T18:17:13Z")
So I recently went to order the print head lens - $75 for the item, but $100 for shipping. After adding a new crumb tray and a bunch of timber shipping was still only $110. Anyway, this got me to thinking - is anybody … --- ## [Gorgeous Paperweight?](https://community.openglow.org/t/gorgeous-paperweight/696)
**Author:** [@NashvilleNative](https://community.openglow.org/u/NashvilleNative)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2020, 5:30pm UTC](https://community.openglow.org/t/gorgeous-paperweight/696 "2020-05-19T17:30:27Z")
Hi everyone, New “user” here, not a user because apparently I bought a “stolen” unit from someone who bought it at auction and didn’t know what it is. Long story short, I am now the owner of a aesthetically pleasing pa… --- ## [Remote second user](https://community.openglow.org/t/remote-second-user/702)
**Author:** [@fuelsguy](https://community.openglow.org/u/fuelsguy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2020, 2:56am UTC](https://community.openglow.org/t/remote-second-user/702 "2020-04-27T02:56:41Z")
I live 12 miles from my son’s glowforge.With the current stay at home restrictions I am trapped at home. I want to be able to upload a cut file so he can see it and cut the file on his glowforge with him loading the mat… --- ## [Add instructions to a design?](https://community.openglow.org/t/add-instructions-to-a-design/677)
**Author:** [@rhgrafix](https://community.openglow.org/u/rhgrafix)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2020, 11:51am UTC](https://community.openglow.org/t/add-instructions-to-a-design/677 "2020-03-10T11:51:25Z")
Apparently the only time instructions are available in the GFUI is when a design is from the Glowforge store, something tells me that we can add it via Chrome DevTools are some code added to the .svg file or maybe a book… --- ## [Need help Glowforge Plus tech. problem/software?](https://community.openglow.org/t/need-help-glowforge-plus-tech-problem-software/670)
**Author:** [@EGThunder15](https://community.openglow.org/u/EGThunder15)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2020, 6:23pm UTC](https://community.openglow.org/t/need-help-glowforge-plus-tech-problem-software/670 "2020-02-08T18:23:22Z")
I recently purchased a new Glowforge Plus with a broken lid from a shipping carrier so I 'm on my own no warranty . Cleaned and removed all glass replaced lid ribbon cable had to re-solder one of the front plugs that wa… --- ## [Out of Warranty... bad stepper motor](https://community.openglow.org/t/out-of-warranty-bad-stepper-motor/628)
**Author:** [@merindareeder](https://community.openglow.org/u/merindareeder)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2019, 9:32pm UTC](https://community.openglow.org/t/out-of-warranty-bad-stepper-motor/628 "2019-12-31T21:32:33Z")
My Glowforge Basic is old. I’ve had it since the dawn of shipments. I won’t say I have read the whole OpenGlow forum, and I am not sure how to go through the resources on github. I’ve known y’all are here since you star… --- ## [3D models?](https://community.openglow.org/t/3d-models/621)
**Author:** [@booraroom](https://community.openglow.org/u/booraroom)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2019, 6:12pm UTC](https://community.openglow.org/t/3d-models/621 "2019-12-31T18:12:35Z")
Hi all, just joined the forum (please be gentle :slight\_smile: ). I finally got my GF Pro set up and running this past weekend (after multiple years of waiting, followed by DOA on arrival needing to be replaced – sigh).… --- ## [First Modification to my Basic](https://community.openglow.org/t/first-modification-to-my-basic/317)
**Author:** [@PTL](https://community.openglow.org/u/PTL)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2019, 5:07pm UTC](https://community.openglow.org/t/first-modification-to-my-basic/317 "2019-09-23T17:07:59Z")
The first time the fan guard face loaded and restricted the exhaust, pumping smoke out of every crack in the machine and required cleaning the debris, I decided that fan guard had to go eventually. Today was the day. No… --- ## [Air filter](https://community.openglow.org/t/air-filter/577)
**Author:** [@rhgrafix](https://community.openglow.org/u/rhgrafix)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2019, 7:04pm UTC](https://community.openglow.org/t/air-filter/577 "2019-09-07T19:04:28Z")
I just happened to notice that Dan put out an update about the filter on Sep 3, I will give him a couple months 1 last time, my new estimated date is Oct 31, slightly shorter than the usual wait of 2 full months, meh… … --- ## [Newest Modification: Removed the @#$%$## tabs completely](https://community.openglow.org/t/newest-modification-removed-the-tabs-completely/569)
**Author:** [@Crickett](https://community.openglow.org/u/Crickett)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2019, 6:43pm UTC](https://community.openglow.org/t/newest-modification-removed-the-tabs-completely/569 "2019-08-31T18:43:33Z")
So, I bought an inline booster fan and while I was getting that all set up, it was also time for a deep clean. After wrestling with the tabs holding the left glass top on, and getting very angry about using tools meant f… --- ## [Swapped out for the Compact Filter](https://community.openglow.org/t/swapped-out-for-the-compact-filter/543)
**Author:** [@rusty.tracey](https://community.openglow.org/u/rusty.tracey)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2019, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.openglow.org/t/swapped-out-for-the-compact-filter/543 "2019-05-31T21:31:21Z")
Just came across the site from a link on the official GF forums. I figured I’d sign up and mention that I opted to get the compact filter instead of the vapor-ware GF filter. I figured 3 years and 6 months was long eno… --- ## [Lightburn for Glowforge?](https://community.openglow.org/t/lightburn-for-glowforge/473)
**Author:** [@MH1944](https://community.openglow.org/u/MH1944)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2019, 3:59am UTC](https://community.openglow.org/t/lightburn-for-glowforge/473 "2019-05-09T03:59:15Z")
It looks like interest in OpenGlow has died down somewhat in the past month or so, but has anyone looked at collaborating with the LightBurn folks to see if it would be possible to use their software on a modified GlowFo… [Next page](https://community.openglow.org/c/general-discussions/7.md?page=1)