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save paths from inkscape to hpgl format, cut and paste the hpgl into a terminal session with the plotter (9600, 8N1) | save paths from inkscape to hpgl format, cut and paste the hpgl into a terminal session with the plotter (9600, 8N1) | ||
==Ideas for use== | |||
===print things with it=== | |||
print things like things like the periodic table of elements, pinouts for chips, manifestos, big schematics. | |||
===the plotter has a easily replacable ink supply=== | |||
as long as we have bic pens, the plotter won't run out of ink. have to work out a bic pen holder (on [[Nutjob]]) | |||
===the plotter has space for 8 implements=== | |||
if we work out HPGL color instructions (and implement choosers), we can use red,black,blue etc.... | |||
===the plotter could cut things=== | |||
if we put a blade in, the thing could cut vinyl? see how this is done by others. | |||
===the plotter can resize === | |||
again, this is about using hpgl to our advantage. autosizing posters to fillup the space of any paper in the plotter. | |||
Revision as of 21:47, 26 May 2011
using the plotter:
hardware connection is between the db25 to db9 pin cable (labelled 'noisebridge plotter cable') and the null modem adapter.
supply your own usb to serial cable. Connect to the computer/modem db25pin port on the plotter.
save paths from inkscape to hpgl format, cut and paste the hpgl into a terminal session with the plotter (9600, 8N1)
Ideas for use
print things with it
print things like things like the periodic table of elements, pinouts for chips, manifestos, big schematics.
the plotter has a easily replacable ink supply
as long as we have bic pens, the plotter won't run out of ink. have to work out a bic pen holder (on Nutjob)
the plotter has space for 8 implements
if we work out HPGL color instructions (and implement choosers), we can use red,black,blue etc....
the plotter could cut things
if we put a blade in, the thing could cut vinyl? see how this is done by others.
the plotter can resize
again, this is about using hpgl to our advantage. autosizing posters to fillup the space of any paper in the plotter.