When im trying to cut 3mm plywood it takes about 5 passes at 100% laser power. I thought 100% was the maximum ? [1] But on the move yo can adjust the speed and the power. So when i adjust the power to 200% on move it will cut 3mm plywood on 2 passes , why can I not put the cutting power to 200%…

[image] Kevster: I thought 100% was the maximum ? That’s true if the LightBurn S value max matches the GRBL $30 value, which are typically both 1000 these days. In that case, any increase of power beyond 100% does nothing, because it has no way to increase the output power beyond the $30 sett…

I’m glad you guys seem to know what your talking about, can you put that in laymans terms for us stupid people please ? Where can i find these setting in lightburn? $30=1000.000 this is what is showing I cant find the #30 where will i find that ? [image] Many thanks !

Thanks @cggorman So just to clarify where mine says S-value max 255 [image] This should be 1000 ? I have typed this $30 in the console window and it does show 1000 in here But also change S-value max to 1000??

That’s correct. Both should be 1000.

Why can you go from 100% to 200% on move

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cggorman (Chris) April 2, 2024, 9:44am 4

#30 is a typo.

$30 is found in edit>machine settings (machine must be connected.)
S Value Max is found in edit>device settings. This value must match $30. Typically 1000.

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