# Laser set up assistance **URL:** \ **Category:** ❓ Question\ **Created:** [January 21, 2022, 6:44pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/laser-set-up-assistance/5000 "2022-01-21T18:44:47Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Dallas](https://forum.sienci.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/3ab097/32.png) [@Dallas](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Dallas)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2022, 6:44pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/laser-set-up-assistance/5000/1 "2022-01-21T18:44:47Z")
How do I set up and configure G-Sender to operate the laser? Does G-Sender automatically switch between router and laser or do I have to manually switch modality if using vetrics integrated laser module for example? ---
**Author:** ![chrismakesstuff](https://forum.sienci.com/user_avatar/forum.sienci.com/chrismakesstuff/32/10759_2.png) [@chrismakesstuff](https://forum.sienci.com/u/chrismakesstuff)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2022, 6:25pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/laser-set-up-assistance/5000/2 "2022-02-07T18:25:50Z")
Hi Dallas, bringing the Vectric module into the discussion does complicate things a bit, but would you be able to elaborate a little more on what you’re looking to accomplish. It sounds like you have both a spindle and a laser set up on your machine and are wondering how to handle switching back and forth between the two ---
**Author:** ![Dallas](https://forum.sienci.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/3ab097/32.png) [@Dallas](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Dallas)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2022, 7:07pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/laser-set-up-assistance/5000/3 "2022-02-07T19:07:02Z")
Yes, I have been using the CNC with the Makita Router for several months and recently received the laser. Both work fine individually. My question is exactly what you assumed it is. If using an integrated software that can create gcode for both in the same project, in order to switch from CNC to laser do I need to physically go into G-Sender settings and switch the mode or just run the gcode? ---
**Author:** ![dmo](https://forum.sienci.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/87869e/32.png) [@dmo](https://forum.sienci.com/u/dmo)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2022, 10:54pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/laser-set-up-assistance/5000/4 "2022-02-07T22:54:31Z")
Hello Dallas, I use Lightburn to generate the gcode and then I use gSender to run the code. You do need to configure gSender to switch from your router to the laser. Have a look at the gSender documentation as it has screen captures of where you set that. Have a look here: > **[Additional Features - gSender Docs](https://resources.sienci.com/view/gs-additional-features/#spindle--laser-control)** > > Learn the advanced features of gSender such as shortcuts, macros, workspaces, calibration tools, controlling spindles, lasers, coolant, and more. Hope that helps. Don ---
**Author:** ![CrookedWoodTex](https://forum.sienci.com/user_avatar/forum.sienci.com/crookedwoodtex/32/10446_2.png) [@CrookedWoodTex](https://forum.sienci.com/u/CrookedWoodTex)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2022, 11:43am UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/laser-set-up-assistance/5000/5 "2022-02-09T11:43:40Z")
> [@Dallas](#): > > Yes, I have been using the CNC with the Makita Router for several months and recently received the laser. > [@dmo](#): > > You do need to configure gSender to switch from your router to the laser. Remember that there is a difference between a router and a “spindle.” I keep my gSender set for laser and don’t even think about it since I’m using a router on my Shapeoko. I’m thinking the “Spindle” setting configures for on/off and speed control which isn’t _normally_ available with a router. ---
**Author:** ![Dallas](https://forum.sienci.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/3ab097/32.png) [@Dallas](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Dallas)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2022, 4:18pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/laser-set-up-assistance/5000/6 "2022-02-09T16:18:11Z")
I am using a Makita Router and not a spindle if that makes a difference. ---
**Author:** ![gwilki](https://forum.sienci.com/user_avatar/forum.sienci.com/gwilki/32/366_2.png) [@gwilki](https://forum.sienci.com/u/gwilki)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2022, 6:21pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/laser-set-up-assistance/5000/7 "2022-02-10T18:21:01Z")
@Dallas Did you get your issue resolved, Dallas? ---
**Author:** ![Dallas](https://forum.sienci.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/3ab097/32.png) [@Dallas](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Dallas)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2022, 1:37pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/laser-set-up-assistance/5000/8 "2022-02-17T13:37:37Z")
I think so. If I’m using a router, not a spindle, I can turn in the laser module and just leave it on. Based on the gcode, G-Sender will know if I’m using my router or my laser. At least that is what I’ve taken away from this conversation. ---
**Author:** ![gwilki](https://forum.sienci.com/user_avatar/forum.sienci.com/gwilki/32/366_2.png) [@gwilki](https://forum.sienci.com/u/gwilki)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2022, 3:53pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/laser-set-up-assistance/5000/9 "2022-02-17T15:53:51Z")
@Dallas As long as you are getting your laser projects to engrave correctly now, Dallas, all is well. I will close this topic if that is so. ---
**Author:** ![chrismakesstuff](https://forum.sienci.com/user_avatar/forum.sienci.com/chrismakesstuff/32/10759_2.png) [@chrismakesstuff](https://forum.sienci.com/u/chrismakesstuff)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2022, 11:31am UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/laser-set-up-assistance/5000/10 "2022-04-27T11:31:20Z")