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General Settings

The General page in Machine Settings contains basic machine information and speed settings.

General Settings

Machine Name​

Give your machine a descriptive name. This helps identify the machine in the machine selector dropdown when you have multiple machines configured.

Examples:

  • "Workshop K40"
  • "Garage Diode Laser"
  • "Ortur LM2 Pro"

Speeds & Acceleration​

These settings control the maximum speeds and acceleration for motion planning and time estimation.

Max Travel Speed​

The maximum speed for rapid (non-cutting) movements. This is used when the laser is off and the head is moving to a new position.

  • Typical range: 2000-5000 mm/min
  • Purpose: Motion planning and time estimation
  • Note: Actual speed is also limited by your firmware settings

Max Cut Speed​

The maximum speed allowed during cutting or engraving operations.

  • Typical range: 500-2000 mm/min
  • Purpose: Limits operation speeds for safety
  • Note: Individual operations may use lower speeds

Acceleration​

The rate at which the machine accelerates and decelerates.

  • Typical range: 500-2000 mm/s²
  • Purpose: Time estimation and motion planning
  • Note: Must match or be lower than firmware acceleration settings
tip

Start with conservative speed values and increase gradually. Observe your machine for belt skipping, motor stalling, or loss of positioning accuracy.

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