When you unzip the downloaded file, you will have a paths2openscad.inx and paths2openscad.py, copy and paste these into inkscape's extensions folder. It's an SVG to openscad add on for inkscape. When you open it the first time on Mac it will take a couple minutes to open with X11. I use this site to convert an image to SVG file format:ĭownload and install inkscape, inkscape can be found here:įor Mac you will need to also install Quartz I usually try to find stencil images, if you want to try to do it on a non stencil image, use an image to stencil converter such as this one: Here's my process of trying to get an image to STL: If you attached the pen so that it touches the paper at Z-Home:

If you manually position the Z so the pen touches the paper at the start (I usually do): Bed Temperature: 20, uncheck 'wait for temperature controller to stabilize before beginning build Extruder Temperature: 20, uncheck 'wait for temperature controller to stabilize before beginning build Skirts is optional, I usually keep it off. Make sure Retraction is checked, enter 2 for Retraction Vertical Lift If you can, I suggest trying to attach the pen while it's close to the bed so you can manually lower it (by moving the z rod) after attaching so the pen touches the paper. Ideally you want little wobble to keep it accurate. I used a zip tie to secure a point close to the bottom of the pen and then some blue tape at the top to stabilize it. Put the hot end in the X and Y home positionįind a way to attach a pen close to your hot end. Try to keep it as flat as possible, otherwise the pen could snag the paper as it goes over it. Tape a piece of paper to the build platform.

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