Convert vector graphics to g-code for pen plotters, laser engravers, and other CNC machines
Check it out at https://sameer.github.io/svg2gcode. Just select an SVG and click generate!
cargo run --release -- examples/Vanderbilt_Commodores_logo.svg --off 'M4' --on 'M5' -o out.gcodeTo convert curves to G02/G03 Gcode commands, use flag --circular-interpolation true.
Output, rendered at https://ncviewer.com
cat out.gcode
The core functionality of this tool is available as the svg2gcode crate.
These go into greater detail on the tool's origins, implementation details, and planned features.
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Use a 3D printer for plotting: (thanks @jeevank for sharing this) https://medium.com/@urish/how-to-turn-your-3d-printer-into-a-plotter-in-one-hour-d6fe14559f1a
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Convert a PDF to GCode: follow this guide using Inkscape to convert a PDF to an SVG, then use it with svg2gcode
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Are shapes, fill patterns supported? No, but you can convert them to paths in Inkscape with
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Are stroke patterns supported? No, but you can convert them into paths in Inkscape with
Stroke to Path.