How to Connect the LaserPecker LP4 to LDS App/Software

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This guide will show you step by step how to connect the LP4 to LDS app/software.

LaserPecker Design Space (LDS) is available for:
PC: Windows & Mac
Mobile Devices: iOS & Android

The LaserPecker LP4 supports both Bluetooth and USB connections. However, it can only connect to one device type at a time for laser engraving. Ensure the machine's blue status indicator light is blinking, which means it is not currently connected to any device and is ready to connect.

PC Connection Guide for LP4

Supported Connections:

  • USB Connection
  • Bluetooth Dongle Connection

Method 1: USB Connection

Step 1: Install driver

Ensure you have installed the necessary driver on your PC LDS software.

installing driver

Step 2: Connect the LP4 machine using USB-A to USB-C cable

  1. Power up your LP4 machine
  2. Ensure the LP4 machine's blue status indicator light is blinking (indicating it's not connected).
  3. Use a USB-A to USB-C cable:
    • USB-A end: Connect to your desktop/laptop computer.
    • USB-C end: Connect to your LaserPecker LP4.
  4. Open the latest version of LDS software. Click [Connect the device], then select "USB connection".

connecting the machine with USB cable

Method 2: Bluetooth Dongle Connection

  1. Power up your LP4 machine
  2. Ensure the LP4 machine's blue status indicator light is blinking (indicating it's not connected).
  3. Plug in the LaserPecker Bluetooth dongle
  4. Open the latest version of LDS software, click [Connect the device] and select "Bluetooth connection"

connect the machine with bluetooth dongle

A Bluetooth dongle is required for Bluetooth connection. The built-in Bluetooth of desktop/laptop computers cannot directly connect to the LaserPecker LP4.

Mobile Device Connection Guide for LP4

Supported Connection:

  • Bluetooth Connection

Step 1: Turn on your device's Bluetooth

  1. Ensure Bluetooth is enabled on your iOS or Android device.
  2. Make sure the LP4's blue status indicator light is blinking (indicating it's not connected)

Step 2: Open the latest version of LDS app

Launch the LaserPecker Design Space (LDS) app on your mobile device.

turn on your phone's bluetooth

Step 3: Select a device to connect

In the LDS app, search for and select the LaserPecker LP4 from the list of available devices.

select a device to connect

Step 4: Connect successfully

Once connected, the blue status indicator light on the LP4 will stop blinking and stay solid.

connect successfully

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