[Swansea Hackspace] Vinyl Cutter

[Emyr Morris]

I have grabbed a blunt knife from a friend to check for size tonight

need to give it back as he gets cash back for them :-/ but at least will
have a better idea what to get then

Emyr

On 22 September 2015 at 10:26, Emyr Morris <em at preseli.com> wrote:

> Awesome! Thank you!
>
> Emyr
>
>
> On Tuesday, September 22, 2015, Nathan Hackett <nhackett1 at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> If anyone wants to have a go at using this, here's the steps to get it
>> running.
>>
>> Install inkscape
>> Run inkscape once
>>
>> Install inkcut
>> http://inkcut.sourceforge.net/
>>
>> Replace this config file
>> https://labitat.dk/wiki/Foison_C24
>>
>> RTFM
>> https://labitat.dk/w/images/3/33/Foison_c24_manual.pdf
>>
>> In inkscape, select the object you want to plot, making sure it has been
>> converted to paths
>> From the menu, Extensions > Cutter/Plotter > Inkcut
>> Make sure you have ttyUSBx selected in the device properties
>> Set the baud rate to match the cutter
>> Jam a pen into the blade holder!
>> Use the arrow buttons on the machine to move the head to your home
>> position, then zero with the target button.
>> Switch to online mode (big green button)
>> 'Click Plot Paths' in Inkcut
>>
>> If you get stuck just ask, or if you have any suggestions for setting it
>> up permanently.
>>
>>
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