vector to gcode program?

Hi,

im trying to plot some text on my printer and im looking for a vector to gcode program.

The vector I generated in inkscape with a plugin called "hershys text" which is quite simple to use, but for gcode translators there are many for engraving and lasering but I havent found a simple one just for plotting with a pen.
I tried the gcodetools plugin in inkscape but i behaves a bit weird, i wonder if theres a simpler one?

Cheers

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/19/2019 10:50AM by sungod3k.

For Inkscape there's an OpenSCAD extension: [libregraphicsworld.org]

You can then view or edit the object in OpenSCAD, and output an STL which you can slice with your favourite slicer.

Thats an interesting way of getting there. Thanks, ill give it a shot.

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sungod3k
Hi,

im trying to plot some text on my printer and im looking for a vector to gcode program.

The vector I generated in inkscape with a plugin called "hershys text" which is quite simple to use, but for gcode translators there are many for engraving and lasering but I havent found a simple one just for plotting with a pen.
I tried the gcodetools plugin in inkscape but i behaves a bit weird, i wonder if theres a simpler one?

Cheers

What is wrong with the gcodetools? I have been working with it for some time now and changed a lot of code in the plugin to make it behave like I want it to.

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