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MakerBot Unicorn G-Code Output for Inkscape

Notice

This is an Inkscape extension that allows you to save your Inkscape drawings as G-Code files suitable for engraving with the Creality Laser Engraver Module.

Users who use this extension to generate G-Code do so at their own risk.

Author: tabsaci

Original Author: Marty McGuire

Website: http://github.com/tabsaci/inkscape-unicorn

Credits

  • Marty McGuire pulled this all together into an Inkscape extension.
  • Inkscape is an awesome open source vector graphics app.

Install

Copy the contents of src/ to your Inkscape extensions/ folder.

Typical locations include:

  • OS X - /Applications/Inkscape.app/Contents/Resources/extensions
  • Linux - /usr/share/inkscape/extensions
  • Windows - C:\Program Files\Inkscape\share\inkscape\extensions >> You can use the src/deploy.py script as well

Usage

  • Convert all text to paths:
    • Select all text objects.
    • Choose Path | Object to Path.
  • Save as G-Code:
    • File | Save a Copy.
    • Select Laser engraver G-Code (*.gcode).
    • Save your file.
  • Preview
    • You can preview the G-Code in any slicer (I use Cura to check)
  • Print!
    • Just execute the G-Code on your printer