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.gcode
To convert curves to G02/G03 Gcode commands, use flag --circular-interpolation true
.
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.
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
Convert a PDF to GCode: follow this guide using Inkscape to convert a PDF to an SVG, then use it with svg2gcode
Are shapes, fill patterns supported? No, but you can convert them to paths in Inkscape with Object to Path
. See #15 for more discussion.
Are stroke patterns supported? No, but you can convert them into paths in Inkscape with Stroke to Path
.