# Latest **URL:** https://community.openglow.org/latest.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… --- ## [Welcome!](https://community.openglow.org/t/welcome/8)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.openglow.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2018, 2:40pm UTC](https://community.openglow.org/t/welcome/8 "2018-03-09T14:40:57Z")
This site is dedicated to the open sharing of technical information and ideas about Glowforge brand CNC lasers and related projects. --- ## [New Diagnostic Tool](https://community.openglow.org/t/new-diagnostic-tool/1053)
**Author:** [@ScottW514](https://community.openglow.org/u/ScottW514)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 8:03am UTC](https://community.openglow.org/t/new-diagnostic-tool/1053 "2026-09-21T08:03:48Z")
For those that are not fortunate enough to have the factory populated USB console port, and who do not want to solder wires from and USB to serial adapter to your board, I am making available a new tool: It is solder… --- ## [ForgeFIRM Public Beta Released](https://community.openglow.org/t/forgefirm-public-beta-released/1052)
**Author:** [@ScottW514](https://community.openglow.org/u/ScottW514)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2026, 3:25pm UTC](https://community.openglow.org/t/forgefirm-public-beta-released/1052 "2026-09-13T15:25:02Z")
The first public beta for ForgeFIRM has been released. Github Documentation --- ## [Documentation issue](https://community.openglow.org/t/documentation-issue/1051)
**Author:** [@scott](https://community.openglow.org/u/scott)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 10:12am UTC](https://community.openglow.org/t/documentation-issue/1051 "2026-09-10T10:12:20Z")
I saw the update on github you did today and was reading through the documentation at docs.forgefirm.org and noticed that the repository for the serial adapter seems to be missing and the links to it are 404. https://gi… --- ## [A call for beta testers](https://community.openglow.org/t/a-call-for-beta-testers/1049)
**Author:** [@ScottW514](https://community.openglow.org/u/ScottW514)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 6:38pm UTC](https://community.openglow.org/t/a-call-for-beta-testers/1049 "2026-09-06T18:38:14Z")
If you are interested in being an early tester for ForgeFIRM, send me a message. I can send you a solder free serial console USB adapter to make installation easier and not require any physical changes to your machine. … --- ## [Sneak Preview](https://community.openglow.org/t/sneak-preview/1048)
**Author:** [@ScottW514](https://community.openglow.org/u/ScottW514)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.openglow.org/t/sneak-preview/1048 "2026-08-31T23:12:05Z")
Coming soon to a Glowforge near you… --- ## [New Project - Universal Adapter](https://community.openglow.org/t/new-project-universal-adapter/1044)
**Author:** [@ScottW514](https://community.openglow.org/u/ScottW514)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 3:56am UTC](https://community.openglow.org/t/new-project-universal-adapter/1044 "2026-08-19T03:56:21Z")
I am starting work on a new project creating a board that will act as an interface between the Glowforge’s proprietary hardware and common 3rd party CNC driver boards. General idea is a replacement board for the existin… --- ## [Glowforge lost power](https://community.openglow.org/t/glowforge-lost-power/715)
**Author:** [@Jonr](https://community.openglow.org/u/Jonr)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2026, 3:27pm UTC](https://community.openglow.org/t/glowforge-lost-power/715 "2026-03-06T15:27:24Z")
Hi all, Noob here so bear with me and forgive me if I am posting in the wrong place… My girlfriend has had a Glowforge (basic model) in the UK for the last 15 months, today it would seem the unit has lost all power. Ha… --- ## [List of ICs on the Control board](https://community.openglow.org/t/list-of-ics-on-the-control-board/988)
**Author:** [@denkijin](https://community.openglow.org/u/denkijin)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2026, 12:24am UTC](https://community.openglow.org/t/list-of-ics-on-the-control-board/988 "2026-01-24T00:24:07Z")
I have not seen a list of the chips on our glowforge control board, so I have started the list. If anyone has any input, please post on this thread. Too bad this forum isn’t more of a wiki . . . --- ## [Power supply reverse engineering and repair](https://community.openglow.org/t/power-supply-reverse-engineering-and-repair/1036)
**Author:** [@buxtronix](https://community.openglow.org/u/buxtronix)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2025, 1:22am UTC](https://community.openglow.org/t/power-supply-reverse-engineering-and-repair/1036 "2025-08-11T01:22:11Z")
Note the supply has high voltages in excess of 12,000v, so this is aimed at people who are already familiar and experienced with high voltage electronics In trying to get my power supply repaired (no high voltage output… --- ## [Glowforge Plus MB problem](https://community.openglow.org/t/glowforge-plus-mb-problem/1027)
**Author:** [@sts](https://community.openglow.org/u/sts)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2025, 5:52pm UTC](https://community.openglow.org/t/glowforge-plus-mb-problem/1027 "2025-07-20T17:52:07Z")
Hi, I have two identical Glowforge Plus. One of the MBs has a problem and I have tried swapping the MB between the two units. The error stays with that defective MB and the GF will be stuck on “Scanning” with a red light… --- ## [Defective power supply / high voltage wiring](https://community.openglow.org/t/defective-power-supply-high-voltage-wiring/913)
**Author:** [@macgeek](https://community.openglow.org/u/macgeek)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2025, 12:26am UTC](https://community.openglow.org/t/defective-power-supply-high-voltage-wiring/913 "2025-06-09T00:26:36Z")
I and my team on Facebook, have discovered a factory defect in the glowforge power supply that effectively kills a glowforge in 2 years (great for profit) the name of the file is usually where the defect was found from t… --- ## [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: … --- ## [Serial Port - The Easy Way](https://community.openglow.org/t/serial-port-the-easy-way/668)
**Author:** [@ScottW514](https://community.openglow.org/u/ScottW514)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2025, 12:46pm UTC](https://community.openglow.org/t/serial-port-the-easy-way/668 "2025-04-08T12:46:52Z")
Here’s an easier way to get serial console access to your Glowforge if you have one without the factory installed serial port (or your cat can’t resist pulling on loose cords and ripped yours off - happened to me. True s… --- ## [Interpreting Log Files: 2 - Homing Sequence](https://community.openglow.org/t/interpreting-log-files-2-homing-sequence/51)
**Author:** [@ScottW514](https://community.openglow.org/u/ScottW514)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2025, 12:44pm UTC](https://community.openglow.org/t/interpreting-log-files-2-homing-sequence/51 "2025-04-08T12:44:26Z")
In my previous post, I covered the hardware initialization tasks as they appear on the Glowforge’s log files. The next phase is the homing sequence. After the Glowforge has connected to the cloud, uploaded its current … --- ## [Carriage belt length?](https://community.openglow.org/t/carriage-belt-length/997)
**Author:** [@DOOGZ](https://community.openglow.org/u/DOOGZ)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2024, 11:59am UTC](https://community.openglow.org/t/carriage-belt-length/997 "2024-09-15T11:59:11Z")
It’s a long shot but does anyone know the length & tolerances if any of the air assist fan carriage belt? --- ## [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… --- ## [Exhaust fan pulling in air blowing the wrong way](https://community.openglow.org/t/exhaust-fan-pulling-in-air-blowing-the-wrong-way/992)
**Author:** [@JdJ](https://community.openglow.org/u/JdJ)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2024, 1:11am UTC](https://community.openglow.org/t/exhaust-fan-pulling-in-air-blowing-the-wrong-way/992 "2024-06-19T01:11:09Z")
The exhaust fan is drawing in air instead of getting rid of it. When we disconnect it from the filter and change the setting it actually blows so much air that the lid is pushed up some. It happened after a cleaning but … --- ## [Exhaust Fan Removal/Replacement on the Glowforge](https://community.openglow.org/t/exhaust-fan-removal-replacement-on-the-glowforge/251)
**Author:** [@ScottW514](https://community.openglow.org/u/ScottW514)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2024, 1:08am UTC](https://community.openglow.org/t/exhaust-fan-removal-replacement-on-the-glowforge/251 "2024-06-19T01:08:08Z")
As the exhaust fan is in the direct path of particulate matter generated by laser ablation, it is only a matter of time before it gets booger-ed up and needs cleaning or replacement. This is not an easy task on the Glow… --- ## [Dual Boot Install of OpenGlow on Factory Flash](https://community.openglow.org/t/dual-boot-install-of-openglow-on-factory-flash/697)
**Author:** [@ScottW514](https://community.openglow.org/u/ScottW514)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2024, 2:19pm UTC](https://community.openglow.org/t/dual-boot-install-of-openglow-on-factory-flash/697 "2024-02-19T14:19:19Z")
Dual Booting OpenGlow and Glowforge Factory Firmware OpenGlow firmware for Glowforge brand CNC lasers can be installed along side the factory firmware using the on-board flash storage. This has the advantage of not requ… --- ## [Control Board](https://community.openglow.org/t/control-board/960)
**Author:** [@MikeG](https://community.openglow.org/u/MikeG)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2024, 10:37pm UTC](https://community.openglow.org/t/control-board/960 "2024-01-14T22:37:46Z")
Hello all. I’m looking to see if anyone has the card that the black ribbon under the lid connects to for sale or knows where I can source one from. Contacted GF but no response in the past 2 weeks. This is my last ditch … --- ## [Free Control Boards!](https://community.openglow.org/t/free-control-boards/158)
**Author:** [@ScottW514](https://community.openglow.org/u/ScottW514)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2024, 11:36pm UTC](https://community.openglow.org/t/free-control-boards/158 "2024-01-13T23:36:07Z")
First, a quick progress update: There are two remaining systems to bring up: the head, and the cameras. The head is going to require an extensive amount of reverse engineering, or (probably much easier) writing new fir… --- ## [Black Lid Cable needed in United Kingdom](https://community.openglow.org/t/black-lid-cable-needed-in-united-kingdom/966)
**Author:** [@Squint](https://community.openglow.org/u/Squint)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2023, 10:20pm UTC](https://community.openglow.org/t/black-lid-cable-needed-in-united-kingdom/966 "2023-02-13T22:20:02Z")
Hi, I’m reaching out to you to find out how I can purchase a black lid cable in the UK. I’ve only had light use of my Glowforge and have had my first “Lid camera didn’t take a picture” error. Looked at the Glowforge onli… --- ## [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? --- ## [Cable between hinge PCB and control PCB?](https://community.openglow.org/t/cable-between-hinge-pcb-and-control-pcb/959)
**Author:** [@edk\_sc](https://community.openglow.org/u/edk_sc)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2023, 12:25pm UTC](https://community.openglow.org/t/cable-between-hinge-pcb-and-control-pcb/959 "2023-02-04T12:25:42Z")
The contacts on the hinge PCB end of the cable that connects to the control PCB have become corroded as a result of my cleaning the lid several months ago. I have since learned not to clean it like I did. My unit has a … --- ## [Possible coolant issues, need fix!](https://community.openglow.org/t/possible-coolant-issues-need-fix/942)
**Author:** [@b.lynds](https://community.openglow.org/u/b.lynds)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2022, 12:26pm UTC](https://community.openglow.org/t/possible-coolant-issues-need-fix/942 "2022-12-31T12:26:10Z")
Not technical at all so I am struggling about what to do here. Company wants to charge an arm and a leg to return the machine and send me a refurbished one, I’m in Canada so it gets even more expensive. Pulled logs than… --- ## [Last chance repair ever done?](https://community.openglow.org/t/last-chance-repair-ever-done/944)
**Author:** [@MarcSim](https://community.openglow.org/u/MarcSim)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2022, 12:24pm UTC](https://community.openglow.org/t/last-chance-repair-ever-done/944 "2022-12-31T12:24:51Z")
Hi, Since a year, I have troubles with my glowforge. It stops during long works and I have to turn it offf or a while before using it again. I am guessing the power supply has problems. I am in France and the only solu… --- ## [Glowforge code - github](https://community.openglow.org/t/glowforge-code-github/949)
**Author:** [@macgeek](https://community.openglow.org/u/macgeek)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2022, 10:43am UTC](https://community.openglow.org/t/glowforge-code-github/949 "2022-12-03T10:43:47Z")
I’m sure its in here, but if not… Glowforge soure code [Next page](https://community.openglow.org/latest.md?page=1)