C3D Modifying Max Laser Output

NOTE: THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE SPECIFIC TO SMOOTHIE FIRMWARE

The Max Laser Output soft limit is 80% in the cohesion config specifically for those with digital panels because you really have no idea what your true output is (without a mA meter) and people have overdriven their tubes; so its a safety feature.

Well, luckily the configuration.txt file located on the MicroSD card that is in your C3D can be edited to allow 100% power (BE CAREFUL WITH THIS and watch your ammeter) . Below are the steps needed to modify the soft laser power limit:

1. Power off and unplug your laser. Then remove the MicroSD card from the Cohesion3D Mini (its near the USB port)
2.  Use a card reader or SD card adapter to insert the MicroSD card into your computer
3. Browse to the config.txt file on the MicroSD card and open it with a basic text editor
4. Find the section “##  Laser module configuration”
5. Find “laser_module_maximum_power”. The default value should be .8 (80%)
6. Change that value to 1 (100%)
7. Save the file back on to the MicroSD card
8. Eject the card from your computer
9. Re-insert the MicroSD card into the Cohesion3D MicroSD card slot
10. Power on your laser and test.

Here is a screenshot of the configuration section: