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save paths from inkscape to hpgl format, cut and paste the hpgl into a terminal session with the plotter (9600, 8N1) | save paths from inkscape to hpgl format, cut and paste the hpgl into a terminal session with the plotter (9600, 8N1) | ||
==Carousel setup== | |||
[[Image:5763566793_8c8251d19f_o.jpg#file|plotter carousel pencap retracted|200px]] | |||
[[Image:5763999946 7604492d97 o.jpg#file|plotter carousel pencapped | 200px]] | |||
==Ideas for use== | ==Ideas for use== | ||
===print things with it=== | ===print things with it=== | ||
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===the plotter can resize === | ===the plotter can resize === | ||
again, this is about using hpgl to our advantage. autosizing posters to fillup the space of any paper in the plotter. | again, this is about using hpgl to our advantage. autosizing posters to fillup the space of any paper in the plotter. | ||
== New export function in Inkscape nightly == | |||
Hello all, I don't know how active this project is, but take a look at the new inkscape nightly. They have a much better HPGL support. The horizontal flip for example is taken care of, and now you also have much more interesting settings. Output quality also looks much better. | |||
Latest revision as of 23:17, 9 February 2014
using the plotter:
hardware connection is between the db25 to db9 pin cable (labelled 'noisebridge plotter cable') and the null modem adapter.
supply your own usb to serial cable. Connect to the computer/modem db25pin port on the plotter.
save paths from inkscape to hpgl format, cut and paste the hpgl into a terminal session with the plotter (9600, 8N1)
Carousel setup[edit source]
Ideas for use[edit source]
print things with it[edit source]
print things like things like the periodic table of elements, pinouts for chips, manifestos, big schematics.
the plotter has a easily replacable ink supply[edit source]
as long as we have bic pens, the plotter won't run out of ink. have to work out a bic pen holder (on Nutjob)
the plotter has space for 8 implements[edit source]
if we work out HPGL color instructions (and implement choosers), we can use red,black,blue etc....
the plotter could cut things[edit source]
if we put a blade in, the thing could cut vinyl? see how this is done by others.
the plotter can resize[edit source]
again, this is about using hpgl to our advantage. autosizing posters to fillup the space of any paper in the plotter.
New export function in Inkscape nightly[edit source]
Hello all, I don't know how active this project is, but take a look at the new inkscape nightly. They have a much better HPGL support. The horizontal flip for example is taken care of, and now you also have much more interesting settings. Output quality also looks much better.