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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]''.
*[https://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/view/Laser_Cutter/Instructions/Photo_Engraving Producing high-detail engravings].
** 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.
*** For wood, etching makes things darker, but for acrylic, etching makes things lighter.
* '''Note''' if something hasn't cut/engraved to the complete depth (or you just want to run it again) it is possible to select which layers are 'output' by scrolling to the right in the layers box, this is very useful for an extra layer of engraving or to confirm a full cut. DON'T move the sheet before doing this.
* '''Note''' if something hasn't cut/engraved to the complete depth (or you just want to run it again) it is possible to select which layers are 'output' by scrolling to the right in the layers box, this is very useful for an extra layer of engraving or to confirm a full cut. DON'T move the sheet before doing this.
* Alternately, something like [http://www.evilmadscientist.com/2012/stipplegen2/| StippleGen 2] can be used to produce a vector based interpretation of an image, that can be used with a low powered cut. This should be produced much faster than an engraving.
* Alternately, something like [http://www.evilmadscientist.com/2012/stipplegen2/| StippleGen 2] can be used to produce a vector based interpretation of an image, that can be used with a low powered cut. This should be produced much faster than an engraving.
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