plotter.md

Installing deps

1. Install Python (go into advanced and choose the proper options)
2. Install pipx:
   1. python3 -m pip install --user pipx
   2. python3 -m pipx ensurepath
3. Install vsketch: pipx install vsketch

Generating an SVG

1. Download the examples from here: [https://github.com/abey79/vsketch]
2. Test everything out: vsk run examples/schotter
3. Save a copy of the example: vsk save examples/schotter
4. Make your own project: vsk init my_project
   1. Open in IDLE (or your favorite code editor)
   2. Uncomment lines to make a circle
   3. Change size to vsk.size("10cm","10cm")
5. Play with examples, modify them, and look at the docs:
   1. [https://vsketch.readthedocs.io/en/latest/overview.html]
   2. [https://vsketch.readthedocs.io/en/latest/autoapi/vsketch/index.html]
6. Example:
   1. Change the param to degrees and set to 4
   2. Add this code

	  for i in range(0, 360, self.degrees):
	      with vsk.pushMatrix():
		      vsk.rotate(i, degrees=True)
			  vsk.rect(-2, -2, 2, 2)

7. Show Joe's example as well: [https://github.com/allhandsactive/hellojoe]

Plotting

1. Convert to gcode: [https://sameer.github.io/svg2gcode/]
   1. (default) tolerance: .002
   2. feedrate 5000
   3. (default) originX: 0
   4. (default) originy: 0
   5. (default) do not enable circular interpolation
   6. (default) 96 DPI
   7. Tool On Sequence:

      ; tool on
      g0z0

8. Tool Off sequence:

      ;
      g0z2

9. Program end sequence: g0 x0y0
10. (default)everything at the bottom unchecked
11. Using the plotter
    1. Open the web interface with a browser. Go to [yourplotter.local]
    2. Try jogging the plotter
    3. Try homing the plotter
    4. Adjust z to 2. Insert a pen so it's just above the paper
    5. Upload a file using the upload button
    6. Tape down paper
    7. Press play button next to downloaded file