Smoothieware on omtech k40, lightburn not controlling laser power

[jkwilborn (Jack Wilborn)]

@Seanscimeca1

80% of 30%

That adjustment should be set once and left alone. Use lightburn to control the lps via the controller. If you change that adjustment it will throw off all of your known power settings.

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