J Tech Photonics Pic-Convert Instructions Manual page 9

General Software Settings
Like in the theory section, we saw that the board has different levels for each position on the axis.
Depending on how you have your steps per inch (or mm) set will determine the distance you will need
to achieve your proper engraving.
In this example we have it set on the Z axis:
You will need to set your machine to get the perfect settings. The board is 8 bits, so there will be 256
steps in this range. Your feedrate will determine the "darkness" level at the maximum steps. Faster =
lighter and slower = darker.
To get the "perfect" results for your material, you can first find the minimum value for just starting to
burn the material. This level will be your minimum value for PicLaser SW. Your max level will be 256
steps from 0. If your steps are 10000 per inch, then your increment will be 0.0001" and your maximum
level is -0.0255. Here is what it looks like conceptually:
So, if your wood starts to burn at -0.002", then your minimum value will be -0.002" and your maximum
value will be 256 increments more at -0.0255". This will give you the full "grey scale" levels you need.
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J Tech Photonics, Inc. Pic-Convert™ Board Instructions V2.7 Copyright 6/13/17