Help creating Gradient Test File Please

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Elea Vampas
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Hi

I made a file with several squares that I want the machine to scan and would like each square to have different power and speed settings. Is it possible to do this keeping the squares on the same layer?

Thanks
Pete Cyr
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No.
You can create a gradient that varies on one layer and that will cause power to vary if you select " output direct" in the layer setting and define a unique minimum power and unique maximum power..
However, speed will be constant based upon the speed setting you define in the later settings.

Download the file in this link and run it with editing - see if that does what you may wan
viewtopic.php?p=20290#p20290
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Elea Vampas
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Thanks a lot Pete! I'll have a look at that file.
Pete Cyr wrote: Wed Nov 10, 2021 You can create a gradient that varies on one layer and that will cause power to vary if you select " output direct" in the layer setting and define a unique minimum power and unique maximum power..
So you don't really have control on the power variations right? Power will increase/decrease between min and max but I won't know exactly by how much. Correct?

Cheers
Elea
Pete Cyr
Posts: 1964
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Location: Suffolk Virginia
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RDWorks Version: v8.01.18
Ruida Controller: RDC6442
Windows Version: Win 10
Accessories: roller rotary attachment

So you don't really have control on the power variations right?

Correct

BUT ONLY if you select "Output Direct" otherwise I am unsure what the system will do.
Location - VA
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Power - 100W
Laser Bed Size - 16" x 30"
Home Position - TR
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Elea Vampas
Posts: 5
Joined: Mon Oct 09, 2017
Location: Madrid
Country: Spain
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Laser Machine Make or Type: Chinese White and Blue
Laser Power: 50W
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Home Position: TL
RDWorks Version: v8.01.26
Windows Version: Win7
Accessories: Rotary

Ok, thanks Pete!! ;)
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