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* Rather than slow down/increase power there is a setting to repeat a layer multiple times, this is very useful if using the engrave option to reach a certain depth. | * Rather than slow down/increase power there is a setting to repeat a layer multiple times, this is very useful if using the engrave option to reach a certain depth. | ||
* For fast prototypes the engraving step size can be changed (default is 0.1mm) a setting of 0.2 is good for depth engraving, again this can speed up the process a lot. | * For fast prototypes the engraving step size can be changed (default is 0.1mm) a setting of 0.2 is good for depth engraving, again this can speed up the process a lot. | ||
** For more detailed instructions on producing high-detail engravings using GIMP, [https://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/view/Laser_Cutter/Instructions/Photo_Engraving|click here]. | ** For more detailed instructions on producing high-detail engravings using GIMP, [https://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/view/Laser_Cutter/Instructions/Photo_Engraving| click here]. | ||
** Images will work best if the DPI is matched to the Scan Gap. | ** Images will work best if the DPI is matched to the Scan Gap. | ||
** One way to prepare images is to reduce the image to black and white using dithering. | ** One way to prepare images is to reduce the image to black and white using dithering. | ||
