Controlling the laser engraver []

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=====Controlling the laser engraver=====

I mainly use the laser for engraving vectors, I have no plan in raster engraving (=pictures), so the instructions and workflow follow this. I do my best to find a workflow that works 100% under Linux.

The controlling board uses an Arduino Nano with GRBL 1.1f.

====Drawing====

Using the good old Inkscape.

====Adding hatches to fill letters====

Need this Inkscape Extension : https://github.com/KnoxMakers/KM-Laser
Be careful, download the correct version for your Inkscape version.

====Gcode generation====

Need this Inkscape Extension : https://jtechphotonics.com/?page_id=2012
Be careful, download the correct version for your Inkscape version.

====Sending the Gcode to the machine====
Using the good old UGS, classic GUI https://github.com/winder/Universal-G-Code-Sender

//Note: I tried Laserweb4, on two different computers, very slow (in fact, freeze computers) so better not use it.//

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