How do I create a table of powers/speeds?

[GeodeLX (Steve Goodrich)]

I would like to create a table (rows & columns) of power (x axis) versus speed (y axis). My desire would be to have 3 items from the layer palette reserved for (a) text, (b) grid/outline, and © final cutout… in addition to the grid of squares for power/speed combinations. My ideal would be a 10x10 grid of speeds and powers, but my immediate goal is a grid of 8 speeds and 5 powers.

I don’t think this is possible in the current app, although I hope I’m in correct. As I see it, there are 30 possible speed/power combinations (layers 00 through 29).

Questions:

1. Is there a way to generate a power/speed grid automatically (like the focus test tool)?
2. Is there a way to add more layers?
3. How can I make a grid of 100 settings (power/speed) combinations?

Thanks!

[Rick (Technical Evangelist)]

@GeodeLX

Is there a way to generate a power/speed grid automatically (like the focus test tool)?

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@GeodeLX

Is there a way to add more layers?

No. This limit is a function of the controller and not a LightBurn limitation.

@GeodeLX

How can I make a grid of 100 settings (power/speed) combinations?

See above.

[GeodeLX (Steve Goodrich)]

That’s what I needed. Thanks!