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 For larger images, you may want to distort the width of the image gradually across the entire image. ​ This can be done using the Envelope feature in Inkscape. For larger images, you may want to distort the width of the image gradually across the entire image. ​ This can be done using the Envelope feature in Inkscape.
  
-When you are done, change all of these settings back to their original values and Write them (other than the Workpiece Diameter or Circumference). ​ Then //__**turn off the machine**__//,​ unplug and remove the rotary attachment, and raise the bed back up so that the next person can use the laser for cutting or engraving flat stock.+When you are done, change all of these settings back to their original values and Write them (other than the Workpiece Diameter or Circumference). ​Also change the following:​ 
 +  * change the y-axis keypad acceleration to 4,500 
 +  * set the cut parameters max acceleration to 2,000, the idle acceleration to 2,000, and the min acceleration to 400 
 +  * set the engraving parameters Y acceleration to 10,000 
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 +Then //__**turn off the machine**__//,​ unplug and remove the rotary attachment, and raise the bed back up so that the next person can use the laser for cutting or engraving flat stock.
  
 Settings: Settings:
-I found a speed of 100 and power of 20 seemed to work well on the pint glasses I was using to test the rotary. ​ You may also want to wipe your piece with a wet piece of denim (or paper towel) to remove any tiny bits of glass still clinging to the piece.+I found a speed of 100 and power of 30 with 300 dpi seemed to work well on the pint glasses I was using to test the rotary. ​ You may also want to wipe your piece with a wet piece of denim (or paper towel) to remove any tiny bits of glass still clinging to the piece.
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