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===Corner Power===
===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.
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.
===Lowest power===
Setting the power below 10 or 11 means that the laser will not activate.
===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==
==Parameters==