The Ray5 Mini supports connection to Longer LaserBurn software on both mobile devices and PCs. You can connect through Wi-Fi on mobile or use a serial port or IP address on a PC.
This guide walks you through the connection process, design settings, file management, and engraving workflow. Follow the steps below to get your RAY5 Mini ready for engraving.
1. Connect via Wi-Fi in AP Mode
In AP mode, your phone connects directly to the Ray5 Mini's Wi-Fi, but will lose internet access. For full internet access, use STA mode.
- Open the LaserBurn app and go to the Home screen.
- Tap the not connected icon.
- When prompted with “Allow LaserBurn to access this device?”, select ALLOW ONLY WHILE IN USE to allow the app to search for Wi-Fi.
- Open your phone’s Wi-Fi settings, find the network named LongerLaser_XXXX, and connect with the password 12345678.
- Then, enter 192.168.0.1 in the app, click Connect, and wait for the “connection succeeded” message.
Tap Scan device, select the LongerLaser_XXXX network, and connect using the password 12345678.
After connecting, return to the app and select Set STA mode to link the Ray5 Mini to your home router (2.4G only).
Enter the router’s password. The indicator light will turn orange (breathing) during connection and green once successful. If it stays orange, restart the process.
- Return to LaserBurn, tap Connect network at the bottom, and ensure your phone is connected to the same Wi-Fi used in STA mode.
- Once it reaches 100%, tap FINISH to return to the device list.
Note: Once connected, tapping anywhere in the device list will disconnect. Tapping again will reconnect.
3.Design & Parameter Settings
Import graphics via drawing tools, text, QR codes, camera, photo albums, or the material library. In Layer settings, configure:- Mode: Line or Fill
- Laser Type: 2.5W / 3.5W 450nm Blue light
- Processing: Engrave or Cut
- Material: Select from material library to auto-apply settings; customize manually if needed
You can adjust up to 11 parameters and use color-coded layers to assign different settings to different elements.
5. Start a Project
Run the LaserBurn app and connect it to the RAY5 mini. Add a graphic, click Edit to set the size and position, then click Layer to adjust the graphic parameters. After setting, click next in the upper right corner.
There are 4 values for accuracy: Ultra Fine, Fine, Fast, and Ultra Fast. The default value is Fine. For more precision, select Ultra Fine. For more efficiency, select Fast or Ultra Fast.
Click Border setting to set the speed and patrol power. After setting, click frame to patrol the border. After confirming that the engraving position is correct, click Start to start engraving.
Once you’ve confirmed the focus is properly adjusted and goggles are worn, click Confirm to confirm the file name. The file will then upload to the Ray5 mini. After the upload is complete, click Confirm to start the engraving task.
The app will display the task progress. You can click Pause to pause the task or click Stop to cancel it. When the task is completed, a 'Work completed' prompt will appear. Click Confirm to return to the Home page.
Conclusion
Connecting the Ray5 Mini to LaserBurn is simple once you understand the available connection methods.
On mobile, you can use AP mode or STA mode to connect the machine through Wi-Fi. On PC, you can connect through a serial port or IP address.
After connecting, LaserBurn lets you prepare designs, adjust parameters, manage files, and start engraving. Follow the steps above to set up your Ray5 Mini and begin your next engraving project.







































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