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If you found some sweet settings please share them here. | If you found some sweet settings please share them here. | ||
==Background== | |||
===Corner Power=== | |||
When the path goes round curves, or a straight line passes close to previous line (TBC), the laser will slow down. As a consequence, the Corner Power needs to be lower to compensate. Typically about 80% of the Power setting. | |||
===Tried but DIY parameters=== | ===Tried but DIY parameters=== | ||
* Laser rubber has been used (mainly for stamps) it works well but you'll need to experiment for engraving/cutting | * Laser rubber has been used (mainly for stamps) it works well but you'll need to experiment for engraving/cutting | ||
==Parameters== | |||
===Cutting=== | ===Cutting=== | ||
====Acrylic - Perspex==== | ====Acrylic - Perspex==== | ||
