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PiBurn 3.0 is listed at the top of the Best Rotaries list for OMTech   In a recent Blog Post , the team at OMTech laser listed the PiBurn 3.0 at the very top of their "Five Best Rotary Attachments for OMTEch Laser" list.   Here is what they said about the PiBurn: The PiBurn Rotary Attachment V3.0 is an upgraded roller-style, four-wheel rotary attachment with exceptional build quality. The experts at Lens Digital added a clamp to hold your cylindrical object in place, rather than relying on just the object’s weight to keep it stationary, like most other four-wheel rotaries. In fact, the overall construction is designed for extra stability. They even offer magnetic feet as an upgrade option, adding a more secure grip on the object while rotating so that the laser can engrave it line by line. The PiBurn 3.0 allows you to engrave cups, tumblers, glasses, bottles, and champagne flutes with ease and precision. Plus, this CO2 laser rotary attachment is compatible with OMTech cabinet lasers and other Ruida controller-based machines right out of the box. We are thrilled that the quality of the PiBurn is officially recognized and endorsed in this way by a highly respected name in lasers. We are also thrilled to have full compatibility with all OMTech laser machines and to offer OMTech customers the flexibility of choosing the rotary that's just right for them. In the blog post published on the OMTech website, they describe how to setup and enable your rotary, and also show the settings you should use in LightBurn and RD Works. Learn more about OMTech laser machines here. Happy PiBurning! Len and Stan

So, you want to run tumblers! But which rotary is best? 50 makers polled 38 upgraded to PiBurn from a different rotary — some after trying a fifth rotary. We asked 50 PiBurn owners what their favorite rotary is. No surprise—every one of them said the PiBurn is their go-to for tumblers. Their old rotaries? Collecting dust. Here’s what they’re saying “The PiBurn is my 5th and last rotary. So well thought out and constructed. Well worth the money.” — Jeff R “PiBurn V3 build quality is amazing. We run hard during the holidays—Pi lets you sleep at night. Machined parts instead of 3D printed; changing sizes is a breeze. Switching to huge items is easier and faster. Time is money—precision is money—the Pi saves both.” — Todd T But why do people love the PiBurn so much? Customers told us what sets PiBurn apart from the old “Plastic Fantastic” rotaries they replaced: PiBurn vs. your old “Plastic Fantastic” rotary Support & resources. Plastic Fantastic: sparse manuals/videos and slow help. PiBurn: responsive support, clear manuals, and training that backs you up. Build quality. Plastic Fantastic: cheap 3D-printed parts, shaky frames. PiBurn: CNC-machined wheels, all-metal construction—even the clamp—for repeatable precision. No dry-rot drama. Plastic Fantastic: O-rings that crack and skip. PiBurn: no O-ring turn-knob headaches. Simplicity. Plastic Fantastic: over-engineered with more to break. PiBurn: clean, minimal design that just works. Design you’re proud to show. Plastic Fantastic: …not pretty. PiBurn: professionally designed hardware that looks and feels premium. True cost. Plastic Fantastic: wasted cups + limitations = $$ over time. PiBurn: versatile and consistent—pays for itself. Length/size changes. Plastic Fantastic: fussy adjustments. PiBurn: quick, precise set-ups for length and width. Fast swaps. Plastic Fantastic: clamp design slows you down. PiBurn: swap cups quickly and keep orders moving. Wine glasses & stoppers. Plastic Fantastic: missing/poor stoppers, tricky stems. PiBurn: adjustable front stop and wheeled rear stop keep items aligned and rolling smooth. Height adjustment. Plastic Fantastic: awkward. PiBurn: fast, accurate, and easy. Motor placement that matters. Plastic Fantastic: motor between wheels—large handles snag. PiBurn: motor outside the wheels—big mugs rotate freely (and you don’t need to mirror artwork). Community. Plastic Fantastic: little peer support. PiBurn: vibrant maker community with shared settings, tips, and real-world help. Ready to see why makers call PiBurn their “last rotary”? Learn More Shop PiBurn Join the Community Happy PiBurning! Len and Stan

PiBurner Spotlight Blog Series At LensDigital we are laser-focused on your success. Past PiBurners: PiBurner Spotlight: Emily Caroline aka That Mom with a Laser PiBurner Spotlight: Todd and Misty Tomlinson PiBurner Spotlight: Shane Whitecloud PiBurner Spotlight: Cathe Ray PiBurner Spotlight: Hope Yoder PiBurner Spotlight: Yasmany R. Lazo PiBurner Spotlight: Sumita and Anuj Patel PiBurner Spotlight: Heather Lynn PiBurner Spotlight: Liz Rivers PiBurner Spotlight: Robert Kofoed PiBurner Spotlight: Robin Faro PiBurner Spotlight: Tabitha Richardson PiBurner Spotlight: Alex (Cappy) Caprilozzi PiBurner Spotlight: Kristin Williamson PiBurner Spotlight: Christine Estellon PiBurner Spotlight: Crystal Aguila PiBurner Spotlight: Stephanie Murphy PiBurner Spotlight: Dawn Marie PiBurner Spotlight: Jeff Gorwitz Looking for more to-the-point advice on how to make money with your rotary right now? Check out PiBurn Gigs blog. We want to see you succeed with your laser business or hobby. Many makers ask us, how should we make money using your rotary? Well, to answer that question, we decided to create a series of blog posts featuring some of our awesome customers hoping this will serve as inspiration for others. The market is big. In fact, it's HUGE and growing. There are 32 million small businesses in the US alone. All of them need to connect with their customers. People want customization, and that's where you come in, addressing a significant gap in the market with your business. And the most surprising thing we found? The number of totally different ways you can grow your business is astounding! But does it make sense to invest in a premium rotary tool like the PiBurn? Well, think about it this way: Some of our customers charge 25$ per engraving a cup or tumbler. Just 30 tumblers (could be in just one order!) will cover the cost of the PiBurn and it will keep giving and giving. This is why so many of our customers swear by it - not only does it save them time and frustration (cheaper rotaries are just not as quality built and not as versatile) they think it's a real no-brainer. But instead of telling you this, we wanted to talk about their inspiring success stories. And the great news? You could be our NEXT featured PiBurner! We will write about you and your business, including the story on our blog, and blast it to our huge mailing list. Why read this blog? The PiBurner Spotlight Blog Series is built to help you succeed! PiBurner of the week is a blog series that will feature some of our totally awesome customers and the great work they do with the PiBurn. Here is what you can get from the blog: Learn how others make money with the PiBurn, get inspired See how people build and grow their business and do the same for yours Learn what your customers want and see the latest and greatest in engraving trends There are tons of great things this blog series has to offer, so don't forget to check it out often and subscribe to our newsletter. How do you apply to be a featured PiBurner? Easy as 1-2-3 1. Join our official community on Facebook: PiBurn Labs 2. Make your first post about your projects on your PiBurn and include as many pictures as you'd like. Include links to your Etsy or other online stores and a bit about your business or hobby. 3. Leave a review for the PiBurn. Click Reviews, leave your impressions, and help others looking for a good rotary. With a little luck and a little time, we will contact you and ask you to be our featured PiBurner of the week! Can't wait? Contact us and tell us your story! Don't have Facebook? No Problem, leave a review and contact us here. Don't have a PiBurn yet? Check it out here. What is the PiBurn and what's with all the love it gets? The PiBurn is a laser rotary attachment and a work of several years of R&D. It is much more than that though. It is a way for you to consistently turn out tumblers, mugs, cups, and growlers of almost any shape and size. Behind the PiBurn is a team ready to help you if you get stuck. And even more importantly, there is a thriving, active community of makers who want to see and help each other succeed. And they absolutely love what the PiBurn has let them accomplish. More than just a piece of hardware, the PiBurn lets you unleash your creativity and succeed at laser engraving. Read all about it here  Learn more about PiBurn  Good luck and Happy PiBurning!Len and Stan  

OMTech makes quality laser machines at great value and the PiBurn is Plug and Play compatible Bring on your tumblers and fire up your OMTech machine We are excited to announce official compatibility with all OMTech laser engraving machines. The PiBurn is Plug and Play compatible out of the box. Now, sure we have already had many customers using the PiBurn on their OMTech lasers but now, we have verified with the company true Plug and Play compatibility as they have been using a PiBurn of their very own for a few months now. To purchase an OMTech compatible PiBurn, simply go to the PiBurn home page choose your rotary, and select OMtech from the Laser Make dropdown Once that is done, you will need to select the type of feet you want, standard or our favorite, Magnetic Feet. These fold out of the way in case you need extra clearance. For the stepper motor option, select 2-phase. All OMTech machines we have come across use 2-phase stepper drivers. And yes, the PiBurn is Plug and Play compatible with your machine. No need to mess with the wiring, or worry about any modifications. It works out of the box. Just dial in your settings and you are good to go. Don't forget to visit our support group on Facebook: PiBurn Labs.

Great news for everyone with a Thunder Laser machine. PiBurn 3.0 works with your machine! We are shipping the newly Thunder-compatible versions of PiBurn 3.0 starting this Monday 8/9/2021 To purchase, starting TODAY , simply go to the PiBurn product page and select Thunder from the Laser Make dropdown   Once that is done, you will need to select the type of feet you want, standard or our favorite, Magnetic Feet. These fold out of the way in case you need extra clearance. Don't forget to indicate your plug type! The older thunder models have 5 pins in their plug, but the newer models have 7 pins. Take a look at your socket where the rotary plugs in, just to be sure. And yes, the PiBurn is Plug and Play compatible with your machine. No need to mess with the wiring, or worry about any modifications. It works out of the box. Just dial in your settings and you are good to go. Don't forget to visit our support group on Facebook: PiBurn Labs   Happy PiBurning!   LensDigital team.

To celebrate the 4th of July, we decided to create this uniquely designed PiBurn - made in very limited quantities, just for 4th of July 2021. Take a look at the video here:  At LensDigital, we are laser focused on the success of our customers. We obsess about design and detail that make the PiBurn so unique in the market for rotaries. But for the 4th of July, we wanted to do something really special. While the PiBurn is already the best looking rotary out there, this special version is truly a work of art. Coated metal parts are then laser engraved with an image of an eagle and resemble the star spangled flag of our great nation. You can get one yourself, while supplies last We salute the great men in women in uniform who sacrifice so much for our freedoms and liberties. Happy 4th of July everyone!   LensDigital team  

We weren't sure if we can actually engrave this really bug tumbler/water bottle on PiBurn. Especially since it has this large handle that can't be removed. But we managed to engrave it with no issues. In addition in this video we go over important setup of PiBurn, we show from A to Z how to setup image and settings in Lightburn.