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+# Snapmaker LightBurn Host
+Tool that allows you to use your Snapmaker 2.0 10W laser in LightBurn. Based on the method described by Slynold (https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/working-camera-capture-with-lightburn/28397).
+
+# Dependencies (included or NuGet)
+1. https://github.com/tshino/softcam: virtual DirectShow camera.
+2. https://github.com/nothings/stb: ```stb_image.h``` for simple JPEG loading.
+3. libcurl, libssh, openssl, zlib
+
+# Usage
+1. Build project (or download binary release & extract).
+2. Run ```3rdParty\installer\softcam\RegisterSoftcam.bat``` to install softcam.
+3. In your favorite terminal: run ```SnapmakerLightburnHost <your-snapmaker-ip>```.
+4. In LightBurn settings, verify that ```Default Capture System``` is selected under ```Camera Capture System```.
+5. In LightBurn, select ```DirectShow Softcam``` as your camera.
+6. Press ```ENTER``` to request a new image from your Snapmaker 10W laser camera.
+
+![image](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/6267267/208189576-714fb93c-bdfe-40b4-af4a-2651109a5746.png)