OK, just to clarify - what I want is Z Axis Modulation. The sort of thing you see on an oscilloscope - a positive voltage makes the trace brighter, a negative one makes the trace dimmer (or blanks it altogether). In addition to the Intensity control, I'd like a Contrast control - the latter basically controlling how much the Z axis input can increase the brightness of the beam spot. Thanks. -- Phil. | Acorn RiscPC600 SA220 64MB+6GB 100baseT philpem@philpem.me.uk | Athlon64 3200+ A8VDeluxe R2 512MB+100GB http://www.philpem.me.uk/ | Panasonic CF-25 Mk.2 Toughbook ... Screenwriters apply character personalities like Post-It notes. -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist