Select your preferred language (English or Chinese are standard).

Finding a reliable and ensuring it works ("work work") is crucial for successful MKS laser operation. By downloading from trusted sources, running as an administrator, and ensuring your drivers are up to date, you can ensure a smooth setup process and efficient laser engraving.

: Disconnect, change the baud rate to 256000 or 115200 , and reconnect. Software Crashes on Startup

What do you intend to use for your daily design work (e.g., LightBurn, LaserGRBL)?

The user interface is designed to be intuitive and user-friendly, with the following features:

The MKS Laser Tool is a proprietary utility developed by Makerbase. While software like LaserGRBL or LightBurn is used for the actual designing and engraving, the is essential for:

Once the IP address is obtained, you can control the machine without the USB cable.

If you are setting up a brand-new board or troubleshooting an old one, flashing the correct firmware is your first step. Open MKS Laser Tool. Navigate to the tab. Select your specific board type (e.g., MKS DLC32).

Ensure the board is powered by its 12V/24V power supply, not just the USB port, especially when flashing firmware. Conclusion

Open MKS Laser Tool and click on the button.

If you encounter issues where the tool hangs, fails to flash, or shows connection errors, check the following common solutions:

Install the driver, restart your PC, and recheck Device Manager. It should now display something like CH340 (COM3) . Step 4: Step-by-Step Tool Configuration

: Upon opening, you may need to switch the language setting to English for easier navigation. Key Setup Workflows Firmware Updates :

Improved support for newer, faster ESP32-S3 boards.

Open the MKS Laser Tool. It should automatically detect the COM port associated with your laser. Troubleshooting: Making the Tool "Work Work"