Sorry for the newbie question but is it possible to do variable depth cutting using lightburn with an Acmer P2 33W? In other words pseudo-3D type cutting. Thank you.
If you trying/wanting something like this in pinewood:
Try this file to get you started:
coin_ballet_.lbrn2 (60.5 KB)
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Thank you. No. I meant where the cut is not always the exact same depth.
If you want to simulate a “3D slice” engraving its a bit more complex.
But you can try a trick that I have in my mind yet to try:
.-.Try with UVtools (or maybe a 3D slicer) , import your 3D file, select “Actions>Export layers as heat map”,
then select the upper most layers, load into Lightburn the resulting .png file, adjust and run in Image (grayscale) mode.
(example with 50 x 0.05mm layer)
Don´t forget to rotate your 3d file side you want, up.
Don’t tell anyone 
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This thread, I think is in the galvo beta section, which may not let you read… This question was asked in regard to the 3dslice mode in the galvo section and I think it will answer your question …
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Diodes have extremely good power linearity, and you’re generally just engraving wood or plastic, so use ‘Grayscale’ mode - that’s what it’s for.
Grayscale mode does not work well for deep, consistent metal removal for galvos, so 3D slice was added for those machines. It was not “removed” for diodes and CO2 systems, as they already have the grayscale mode to accomplish this.
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Updated, I posted the images in Grayscale mode but forgot to mention.
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