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* <strike>Unpacked, needs to be setup</strike> <span style="color:#00CC33">Done!</span>
 
* <strike>Unpacked, needs to be setup</strike> <span style="color:#00CC33">Done!</span>
 
* <strike>Mini-class on using the vinyl cutter and related software</strike> <span style="color:#00CC33">Done! (But ask tylercrumpton if you missed out on the first one)</span>
 
* <strike>Mini-class on using the vinyl cutter and related software</strike> <span style="color:#00CC33">Done! (But ask tylercrumpton if you missed out on the first one)</span>
* Control computer still needs:
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* Control computer is up and running.
** A hard drive
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** Dual boots linux/windows.
** OS; Some version of Windows would be nice.
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** Has localplot, inkscape installed.
** Vinyl cutter drivers
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* Computer and cutter are located in the upstairs loft, between hackables and craft table.
** Vinyl cutting software; we have a copy of SignBlazer that came with the machine.
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** Right now, we're running on a "Bring Your Own Computer" basis.
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* Computer and cutter need a more permanent home.
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** The idea is to put it upstairs, somewhere out of the way but easy to get to.
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** Keeping it near the large table in the art area would be useful, since sometimes you need a large area to work with the vinyl.
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* Wiki needs to be updated with instructions and info
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**This page will be eventually replaced with more detailed information on using the vinyl cutter.
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* First vinyl order will most likely be made on '''Friday, November 30, 2012'''.
 
* First vinyl order will most likely be made on '''Friday, November 30, 2012'''.
 
** Put your name down on the [[Vinyl Cutter/Vinyl Consumables]] page if you want in on the order!
 
** Put your name down on the [[Vinyl Cutter/Vinyl Consumables]] page if you want in on the order!

Revision as of 11:12, 3 April 2017

Creator:
omegix
Status:
Purchased, Setting Up
Born On:
17:35, 15 October 2012 (CDT)
Last Updated:
11:12, 03 April 2017 (CDT)

Overview

This page will eventually be the home of instructions, information, settings, and tips and tricks for using the vinyl cutter. Right now this is just a fundraising page for buying a vinyl cutter for the shop. List your contribution and if you know of a good vinyl cutter, add it for consideration!

Contributors

  1. Omegix, $45 - PAID (SELF)
  2. Ramgarden, $50
  3. TylerCrumpton, $50 - PAID
  4. Enabrintain, $50, - PAID
  5. DanNeilson, $20 - PAID
  6. Barbara, $30 - PAID
  7. CrashCart, $25
  8. Daniel Valdez, $20 - PAID
  9. Random Donation - $10

Totals $175 + $50(iff 871) + $75(at$300cutter) = $300 for the MH-871 + TBD?

About Vinyl Cutter

Status

  • Unpacked, needs to be setup Done!
  • Mini-class on using the vinyl cutter and related software Done! (But ask tylercrumpton if you missed out on the first one)
  • Control computer is up and running.
    • Dual boots linux/windows.
    • Has localplot, inkscape installed.
  • Computer and cutter are located in the upstairs loft, between hackables and craft table.
  • First vinyl order will most likely be made on Friday, November 30, 2012.

Consumables and Materials

Please see the Vinyl Cutter/Vinyl Consumables page for more information on group orders, and usage of the materials.

localplot

The shop now has a small HPGL plotting program called localplot. Documentation is hosted on github.

Cutting manually from Linux

Need: A USB to Serial adapter.

For our purposes, I'm referring to this USB->Serial device as /dev/ttyUSB0

Install Inkscape and InkCut v1.0

Tell InkCut to output to file, not printer or serial. When you click "Plot" it'll bring up a window where you can copy all of the raw plotting commands. Copy them, and then paste them into a screen session:

screen /dev/ttyUSB0 9600

The system will cut the vinyl, and you can close the screen session.

Links:

Interesting links