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    Re: Software/ Online tool to modify G-code for unidirectional 'Zig tool path'

    i can convert it to code but will the code run your laser?
    sample of how mine does:
    g0 x0.23234 ;go to the next dot
    a0.004 ;zap it a lot
    g92 a0 ;reset the zap-0-meter
    (the laser is controlled by the step signal of the A axis)

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    Re: Software/ Online tool to modify G-code for unidirectional 'Zig tool path'

    Quote Originally Posted by gcz View Post
    i can convert it to code but will the code run your laser?
    sample of how mine does:
    g0 x0.23234 ;go to the next dot
    a0.004 ;zap it a lot
    g92 a0 ;reset the zap-0-meter
    (the laser is controlled by the step signal of the A axis)
    Thanks for your reply gcz, much appreciated!

    When you say you can convert it to code, in what sense? Do you mean write the code yourself?

    I think I understand what your sample does, but not sure what you mean by "zap it a lot" after a0.004?

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