How to make G-CODE file of any image for CNC machine /INKSCAPE

[@MrInnovative]

hello friends this is for every one who facing problem with g-code extention To add G-code Extension in Inkscape software Download this file :- www.dropbox.com/s/o9bim3dbbvzyt89/extensions.zip?dl=0 After download unzip it copy the "Extensions" folder now close the inkscape software if open, right click on Inkscape Icon goto properties Click on "Open file Location" now here open "Share" folder now past here that "Extensions" folder system ask 'file is all ready exist do you want to overwrite click on yes ' or you can directly delete current existing "Extension" folder and past new one in this way you get G-code extension in you software in very easy way now open Inkscape & check

[@telelaci2]

This is a "404 not found"

[@MrInnovative]

www.dropbox.com/s/o9bim3dbbvzyt89/extensions.zip?dl=0

[@telelaci2]

thanks

[@AmmiHamzah]

You should make this comment sticky so everyones who want to know about makerbot can read your explanation this

[@jayhawk184]

if you want to keep the proportions of image the same while downsizing hold CTRL while moving arrows

[@Andersonbh1526]

What version of the program are you using? Mine doesn't show the Makerboat Unicorn G-code option to save. Help me please. I'm desperate!

[@incicakir9852]

thank you for this information, however, my version of inkspace doesn't show makerboat unicorn gcode has it been restricted lately??

[@colincorreia8746]

have you found a solution to this mine doesnt either

[@clown12ify]

@@colincorreia8746 Thanks for Video. one problem. inskacpe does not come with Maker bot G-code ,save as. you have to download Inkscape Unicorn Master and copy and paste "'unicorn'' under scr, into C/Programe Files/Inkskape/Share/Extensions. copy from github.com/martymcguire/inkscape-unicorn

[@_DarkKnight]

@@colincorreia8746 You can try this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmbCmmuoqqaLpNE

[@ryank3789]

@@clown12ify Does the extension still work? I thought it was discontinued

[@sloburn2785]

I'm pretty sure my neighbors thought I was watching porn LOL

[@TheInvisibleWorld1]

for everyone getting the error code simply change from mm to px it fixes it :)

[@rahulpatil9051]

But what does that px stands for

[@Elpollo973]

pixel

[@AtuAW]

But how can I figure out the print bed size in px ?

[@davidodea4780]

Not for me

[@weslati]

thank you

[@therealsaad5909]

7 years later, im here watching this in 2024 so i can use my mini CNC

[@powdercoatinguk6197]

Thumbs down? sad sad people! AWESOME VIDEO

[@shereenabeid4327]

Thanks for your video. I follow your process and when I tried to save the file as GCode, I couldn’t find that extension. Did I miss anything?

[@_DarkKnight]

Follow this kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmbCmmuoqqaLpNE it will solve your all problem :) Thank me later!

[@karlrichardson7548]

NOICE!! Thanks for the in depth tutorial

[@josedelatorrebabypandaairs3003]

Thank u having lots of fun making money

[@rezedentevil1]

the inkscape not give me choise for Gcode file for save as?Do you now why?Thanks

[@brunelsitanzye5214]

when saving on corveting add .NC instead of ngc

[@itiswrongbutitsright5564]

​@@brunelsitanzye5214 I have the same problem could you walk through the solution step by step

[@lucassilveira8826]

​@@itiswrongbutitsright5564 I too

[@gertbrinkmann9714]

This is an very informing video and all steps are very good described. Thank you!

[@MrInnovative]

thanks gert

[@shoo649]

i can not saved as g code

[@mamoshimiloni9559]

Yes but did it work for you? could you really convert an image to Gcode? I could not and my friend had the same problem. I dont know any other people who use this. If it worked for you could you please tell us what you did?

[@mootzproductions1605]

Hello Mr innovative, I finally made this device with great success and I would like to thank you for inspiring us all here. I have one question regarding software, my images are writing correctly but aproximately half the actual size that they should be. Could you please point me in the right direction to make the display/print area larger?

[@learnbox3783]

Dear Mut r.Innovative I added all MI extensions in C:/Program files/inkscape/share/extensions and set 40 and unit to mm but when I click MI GRBL Z-AXIS SERVO CONTROLLER and click apply after that an error occur I dont know how to fix it? And inkscape file cannot save with your mentioned extension in video.

[@Markswoodshop]

HI, I dont know if you still read comments, but, when it came to find markerbootunicorng code file - markerbootxxxxxGcode file, there was NO G Code anything in the listing downward... i have the latest inkscape, and it was a little differant than what you were showing.. any update or idea's of help?

[@robertbarbour7017]

Great video. Can you give me a little advice please. I have a cnc router that I use to cut simple shape only components from 20mm thick nylon. I have the g code via v carve for this. Can I use this same g code to create the same components on a 3d printer?

[@ivaring1]

Gr8 tutorial, still I don't have .gcode file extension on saving file

[@Azarakhsh88]

This video waset my 2 days time, but by following step by step of video below I solved all my problems kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYbUdZmwe6mfi7s

[@MYM-dv1bn]

@@Azarakhsh88 thanks man, you saved my ass

[@Sweet-Tea-and-Sawdust]

Also not having the .gcode file extension

[@msccreation6859]

génial ,merci merci c'est top nous allons pouvoir nous servir de la CNC

[@yashrahurikar6433]

Mr. Innovative we are trying to make gcodes on inkscape we are using the correct version 0.48.5 something gcode is saving everything is running fine. but there is only one problem the image in our gcode is drawn only half. only left half of the image is drawn by the CNC plotter please tell us some solution for this problem i am giving correct dimensions of 40 *40 mm everything is fine only problem is it is drawing only half image. thanks

[@mariapalapa6296]

Hi, when I save the file into gcode the dialogue box does not come up. And the file cannot save. It says there is a traceback error with no module context name. Can you help?

[@marcderiveau9307]

I’m no expert, but because I don’t have the opportunity to save the file in “ngc” format, I use the “Exten sions” menu and it works just fine. Just be sure you download the plugin first. Then go to the menu Extensions ... Gcodetools...Tools library. Choose a tool and Apply. Then Extensions...Gcodetools...Orientation points. Choose and Apply. Then Extensions...Gcodetools...Path to Gcode. Go to Preferences and don’t fortget to fill Directory. In my case I write C:\Users\Marco\Documents.Then go to Path to Gcode, change something if something has to be changed, then Apply. Your file is now in Documents or whatever you choose the destination

[@jacksonjoseph8523]

hello..Mr innovative..firstly I would like to say....excellent creativity...!! pretty well ...and to be precise ,I have followed your steps and partially completed the task...but I have a problem ..after executing the process the motor doesn't move/stuck in between.... I don't understand y ? I thought the motor might be damaged...then I had run stepper motor test code ,then it was working fine ...mm...confused.....?? so help me out..!! expecting ur reply....!

[@_DarkKnight]

Follow this steps. It will solve your problem. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmbCmmuoqqaLpNE

[@popguap5]

Hey so im trying to engrave a symbol into a piece of aluminum thats 3" x 2" but when i convert the file into g code it seems to be keeping all the dimensions in mm even when the document properties are specified to fit a 3"x2" plate any advice????

[@theultimatedude2494]

thanks so much for this video .. all respect for you

[@MrInnovative]

Thank you very much for appreciation

[@shelby50411]

yes but in order for you to actually machine that using a cnc would you need tool info and depth etc? ...the gcode file has no use if its not usable in a cnc style machine correct?

[@vaibhavgosavi7817]

while saving the Inkscape file it shows msg as follow Inkscape has received additional data from the script executed. The script did not return an error, but this may indicate the results will not be as expected.

[@MrInnovative]

Vaibhav Gosavi make sure you have done object to path for image and be sure you are using 0.48.5 version, else details are in video

[@vaibhavgosavi7817]

k sir but it is only available for window 32 bit and I am using 64 then what should I do?

[@MrInnovative]

Vaibhav Gosavi no check again it's available for 64 bit I am using it

[@vaibhavgosavi7817]

thanks sir its working thank u so much

[@lotusdevi]

Can this method be used for the mini 3 axis CNC machines ?

[@whyday9078]

i couldn't save gcode format in inkscape app. not in there

[@lovedany96]

Hi, I have a problem, I already got the G-Code, but I cannot see the simulation on CAMotics, do you have any idea why? By the way, great video and thank you so mucho for your help :)

Hi, thnx for sharing, but I have problem with Save As option. I don't have option "MakerBoat Unicorn G-code". Can you help me?

[@bchshz]

did u find out what the problem was?

[@CarlosOrtiz-ht6rn]

Nice video, thanks for sharing this information.

[@حسنرياض-ص7ظ]

thanx pro i will make cnc .you good

[@MrInnovative]

thanks

[@shelby50411]

Nice tutorial but what about tool depth?....how would you run that gcode file without ?...i assume that would be for engraving only correct?

[@MrInnovative]

Tool dept is not concerned here because it is simply a pen plotter,

[@pir869]

grbl controller won't run G-code files,unless the grbl controller i use is some strange version of it,it will only accept .nc files.

[@herger2561]

You can save the G-Code to a .txt file and it should open that. Copy & paste if need be.

[@alanmountford5574]

I am an engineering machinist and just bought a CNC machine. I have absolutely no experience with CNC machines though. . I want to use it to laser cut parts for model aircraft from PDF plans. I will be using balsa wood and thin ply for the parts. At the moment the software stuff is like a foreign language to me. Am I correct in thinking that if I download Inkscape I will be able to convert the PDF file to G-Code with it? Then can I save it and open it in the program that runs the CNC machine?? Are there other free programs I should consider? I'd appreciate any help you might be able to give please.

[@namangupta6462]

Hello, Mr Innovative.. Thanks for such an explanatory video..it helped a lot for beginners like me.. I just made my cnc plotter using Arduino mega.. and it is working fine to some extent.. well I need ur help to improve its performance...this are the few issues I'm facing 1) The image for which I'm generating a Gcode is not plotting the image completely, only the left quarter part is being ploted. 2) during the generating of Gcode.. the image I'm placing is horizontal in inkspace.. but during its execution..cnc is plotting it vertically.. I have even interchanged X and Y axis even though problem exist. 3) How ur cnc machine is working with that speed.. is that because u have used an external power supply? though I'm not using any external power supply. This are few queries, I appreciate ur work..And keep this good innovative ideas for future projects.. Have a good day :--) waiting for ur response, Thank U :-)

[@MrInnovative]

thanks brother for you appreciation 1) at 12.06 time in my cnc machine video you can see i place "MI" text little offset to the center just because of the same reason, this is happening when our stepper axis lost its 0.0 position due to moving shaft manually sometime. 2)dont interchange x & y axis just interchange each axis's coil you will get right settings 3) yes do try to give external power its give motor more energy. this are the same problem which i face in begging it take lots of time to get right combinations good luck for your machine bro..

[@misbahsheikh8939]

yes mr inovative ihave done every thing you have told

[@alexnikoo244]

Mr innovative, Thanks for your video, Does Camotics simulate Gem design (such as Gem Cad software,) , or not? they are 4 and 5 D. Also Does this ( Inkscape) convert the 4 or 5 D design or pictures to G code?

[@techguru7751]

this is awesome thanks mr innovative

[@asrimuhammad3946]

boleh tidak buatkan dari dasar pembuatan cnc plotternya. sebab saya masih pemula. cnc ini bisa ngak dibuat ukuran besar seperti kita untuk mencetak pola baju pada optitex.

[@sonasecsonasec2500]

thanks, i think that you'r using thise G-code in your miniCNC -DVD, if is it...what about the Z axis when i use other DVD , how to adjust it..and if any modification in G-code or GRBL-contoller(or G-code sender), or calibration in GRBL in arduino ---ihave also Error in G-code sender --> expected command letter- and GRBL-contoller --->tampo is small -- when i apload code to Arduino Thanks

[@haydenjohn93]

is the width height you enter at the start the size you want your finished product to be ? I want mine to be 81.5x96cm

[@andrewron5859]

Just downloaded the latest version of this app. There is no gcode format the file to be saved in. Could you please advise?

[@LALIWOOD]

Andrew Ron I have the same problem

[@_DarkKnight]

Follow this video guys kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6WkZKqrjt53jqs. It will solve your problem.

[@_DarkKnight]

@@LALIWOOD Follow this kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6WkZKqrjt53jqs

[@muzaffergundogan251]

hello I downloaded the file with the G-code extension. There is a g code extension when recording, but it does not record. There is a problem with pen settings. Thanks for your help

[@trevorpopple4396]

Error Called - Traceback (most recent call last): File "unicorn.py", line 23, in from unicorn.context import GCodeContext File "C:\Program Files\Inkscape\share\inkscape\extensions\unicorn\context.py", line 104 print line ^ SyntaxError: Missing parentheses in call to 'print'. Did you mean print(line)?

[@mazlanmdtahir762]

Hello Mr. Innovative I noticed that the Dino eyes were not fill as per trace bitmap. In case if I want to use CNC laser, how this can be done? I want the dino eyes darken by the laser. Thanks

[@MrInnovative]

+you can add a circle fill with black color on eyes portion

[@pir869]

will CAMotics pre-view the tool path for 2.5D carving in wood

[@MrInnovative]

yes

[@pir869]

thanks ,i want to try some 2.5D carving,picture frames,with carved images.

[@JB-20]

Mine doesn't have Makerboat Unicorn G-Code option🥺. I can't save to G-Code.

[@magnum1165]

Mine doesn't work, I am trying to cut out a basic five point star on my laser cutting machine and every time I save it as a Gcode file my machine reads the file wrong and its has multiple lines in it and a line going down the middle or side, what am I doing wrong?

[@edsantos615]

hi there, I can't save it as GCODE, there's no GCODE option, please help, thanks

[@herger2561]

Am I missing a step or has Inkscape changed? I cannot save as g-code format. I can save DXF however.

[@JohnDoe-js1nt]

same

[@thefactguy1006]

Guys guys check this out!! Simplest way to create a gcode!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmbCmmuoqqaLpNE

[@thefactguy1006]

@@JohnDoe-js1nt follow this! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmbCmmuoqqaLpNE

[@pranavreddy2314]

Hi,Mr innovative i can not select g code as type while saving please help me

[@mohamadelrachidi6062]

Pranav Reddy you should download it as a zip file and copy pacet it in the inkscape -share-eztentions and paste them there

[@holetoanotheruniverse4690]

Pranav Reddy Did it work?

[@cliffordinggs9789]

see my link above

[@AbuOmar1970h]

How to add G-Code extension in Inkscape for MINI DIY CNC Machine . .add it .github.com/martymcguire/inkscape-unicorn . kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHrYaZJ9lNqegLs

[@mohammed2noor]

@@AbuOmar1970h hello mr ali .. how can i add *.gcode extension to artcam ? ican't find this specific extension on artcam 2008 .

[@maheshmjoshi9337]

Good morning,mr inovative,as for software of g-code after completing all what u hv given for g - code extension everything ok ,but in last senirio I am unable to save the g-code file in my laptop, pls advice,thanks for earlier help.now with your advice I wii Be able to complete my mini plotter

[@MrInnovative]

is there any error coming or there is no option to save as .gcode extension ?

[@maheshmjoshi9337]

No options.it just save as ......svg file

[@amigoswami9872]

hello Mr innovative your video is superb I have created the G-code and added it to CAMotics but me not able to run CAMotics software properly getting this error ERROR:Failed to load OpenGL. You may need to upgrade your graphics driver. ERROR:Initializing GLEW: Missing GL version in CAMotics Please help me.. And yes my Graphics Driver is up to date I have checked.

[@lorib528]

I have done this however in save I do not have MakerBot unicorn G-code, can you please help thanks

[@TechTinkerWorks]

it's a plugin you have to download, please google it, you will find what you need

[@Azarakhsh88]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHrYaZJ9lNqegLs

[@korvalistalmorra926]

I also have no G-Code option when saving, so unfortunately these instructions appear to be wrong. I downloaded Inkscape 0.48.5 as instructed. Maybe it's a different version? If so, could you please update, or give some explanation as to why this isn't working please? Thanks.

[@manahter]

Hi, I am developing a CNC addon for Blender. You can review the links. Blender nCNC Addon; www.github.com/manahter/nCNC nCNC - Simply Engrave Text in 5 minutes kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYrVZYGef7J6eaM nCNC - Tutorials; kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXK0l4Vum552iac

[@_DarkKnight]

No, Uninstall your inkscape and install it again to remove unicorn extension and after that follow this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmbCmmuoqqaLpNE

[@winstv98]

Hello Mr innovative, I made the hardware done. But NO "MakerBot Unicorn G-code with extension" in Save To file. HELP!!

[@mootzproductions1605]

Hello Mr innovative, Thanks for your great videos they are very inspiring. I am new to this and I want to make the cnc plotter with two dvd drives.. Please point me in the right direction? Once I have the G-code for my image, how do I use it to communicate with the Arduino/sketch to make the cnc plotter to work? If I attempt to open this code in sketch, it can not recognise the format. My question is what do I do next with this G-code?

[@MrInnovative]

OK first of all very much thanks for appreciation, once you make ready hardware like x & y axis of machine wire you stepper with l293d shield, mount shield on arduino upload CNC code to arduino, choose a image to plote make its g-code file using inkscape softwear, open processing IDE software run the GCTLR code in processing here when you press "G" a browser is open select your gcode file from this browser hit enter thats it Machine start plotting image

[@mootzproductions1605]

Hi, Thanks fror your super quick response. Could you please send a link for the CNC code to Arduino? I hasnn't a clue where to find it.

[@mootzproductions1605]

Thank you so much. I think that now that I have everything to make this device. If I am successful, my aim is to scale everything up to make a cnc milling machine. Wish me luck, and I will definately keep an eye out for your other awesom projects. Thank you very much, Jake.

[@MrInnovative]

MootzProductions Best regards i am always here to help :)

[@mootzproductions1605]

Hello Mr Innovative, You sent me the CNC Code but you mention to run the "GCTLR code in processing " I also don't have this file could you please send me this also?

[@Yorumcu63]

Great video

[@clivehattingh738]

Great video very good had lots of fun thanks.

[@kartiksiddhpura97]

Thank you very much 🙏

[@mitchweldon3667]

Can you add tabs to tool path in that trace software?

[@now_watch_this]

wiil this work for a 4 axis hot wire foam machine?

[@90waszko]

After saving G-code (Windows 7, 64-bit) Traceback (most recent call last): File "unicorn.py", line 108, in e.affect() File "G:\Program Files\Inkscape\share\extensions\inkex.py", line 221, in affect self.effect() File "unicorn.py", line 102, in effect parser.parse() File "G:\Program Files\Inkscape\share\extensions\unicorn\svg_parser.py", line 230, in parse self.svgWidth = self.getLength('width', 354) * 0.28222 TypeError: unsupported operand type(s) for *: 'NoneType' and 'float'

[@misbahsheikh8939]

you have to download the inkscape version 0.48.1 you can download it from here inkscape.org/en/release/0.48.5/platforms/

[@KAFA2020]

Please could you help me about how to convert Marvelous Designer file into G-code?

[@KAFA2020]

Like kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKCyqqaKZ611o8k I need it for my laser cloth cutting machine.

[@mansural-khalidabusaif5965]

Hello! Do you know how can I keep thicker traces?

[@mohammedal-alaw6249]

What is your operating system because I downloaded this software and installed it at least 3 times(from the link that you supplied in the description); and every time I cannot find the option of saving as G-Code!

[@advancedcatia1512]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaGllKuJnZWKsJI

[@PuchuDoom]

landing here on 2023 what version of inkscape is this ???

[@dsims4177]

I believe is 0.92 version

[@wasanthawimaladharm]

once i made from gcode by your method i get only upper right quarter of given image !!! in full 4.0cm X 4.0cm area. rest are not drawn how to correct this?

[@SchwirtzTon]

when I create a gcode file with inkscape and then look in Camotics I see the object and simulation oke. But when load in GRBL I see no lines only codes in the left down corner. The machine wont start. the machines works well with the file wich came with the machine. please help.

[@ruedigerleibrandt8394]

I don't even get gcode offered as a saving option. This is seriously frustrating Also, "Object to Path" and "Dynamic Offset" both tell me that "no object is selected" whilst the outline graphic actually is selected. It is now the fifth program after freecad, pycam, dxf2gcode and linuxcnc that fails to do what it is supposed to do for me. I'm really tempted to reprogram my 3018 over to be compatible with the NEJE software and just limit myself to 4cm x 4cm PCBs. Or invert the Z axis drive and use CURA to create the gcode files... Isn't there a single noob compatible program? Or a version of those programs that works as advertised?

[@_DarkKnight]

Follow this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6WkZKqrjt53jqs . It will definitely work for you. Thank me later:)

[@abufiras95alahmer80]

the last step for saving as i couldnt find makerboat uncorn g good

[@sayYobosaeyo]

Hello, I am trying to do an image with text next to it. I get unable to draw object when trying to save. Says convert to a path first.

[@yamenmoner6203]

THANX FOR THIS EXPLAIN , WHAT IF MY PLASMA EXTENSION IS NC CAN INKSCAPE DO IT

[@manahter]

Hi, I am developing a CNC addon for Blender. You can review the links. Blender nCNC Addon; www.github.com/manahter/nCNC nCNC - Simply Engrave Text in 5 minutes kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYrVZYGef7J6eaM nCNC - Tutorials; kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXK0l4Vum552iac

[@masoudhosseinzade9621]

the background music is really on the nerve, but nice tutorial. thanks

[@tmdrake]

Very!

[@RAHULGUPTA-dt6yd]

i make the the g code that you teach but its is not working in mini cnc i drawing only one small line that sit pls help me

[@vstop2176]

After making g code time to send. Sender software show this file is empty

[@misbahsheikh8939]

mr innovative how can i know that which stepper wire is negative and which is positive

[@MrInnovative]

watch this kzbin.info/www/bejne/majainWdfZKqbqM&lc=z130c3ayerbbgd0vx22fffmhisv4whbpp04

[@MrTomas6789]

Very good video, but I don't understand anything. I'm sure I'm displaying everything properly, but it doesn't give me the option to save the G-code

[@MrTomas6789]

I found it :D kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHrYaZJ9lNqegLs&ab_channel=MrInnovative

[@MrTomas6789]

Still have a problem. Can you help ? "Traceback (most recent call last): File "unicorn.py", line 23, in from unicorn.context import GCodeContext File "C:\Program Files\Inkscape\share\inkscape\extensions\unicorn\context.py", line 104 print line ^ SyntaxError: Missing parentheses in call to 'print'. Did you mean print(line)?"

[@MakerTutor101]

Thank for video

[@mohammedsharique5088]

Can we make a working area of A4 size?? Obuisly my CNC will be of A4 size

[@kurtc9687]

I don't have that save option. Do I need to install a g-code program first?

[@androidoptimusprime]

No man, you need to install the Inkscape extension for outputting G-Code for the MakerBot Unicorn Pen Plotter. github.com/martymcguire/inkscape-unicorn/

[@_DarkKnight]

No man, follow this kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmbCmmuoqqaLpNE

[@PaulodeSouzaLima]

Your videos are fine, but do you really have to place those annoying boxes in front of them?

[@penguinhobbs]

When saving I am not seeing the gcode option to save as.

[@OKSZAelectric]

Hi, In Safe As I not have MakerBoat Unicorn G-code. Is possibile to do it?

[@OKSZAelectric]

Ok, is in link. :-)

[@oemeranilkandemir2917]

Hello, ineed your help. I cant save as GCode!

[@ianarnold7684]

love the video, but the information is out dated for creating Gcode files. They now have a new platform... ugh i even donated. i will eventually figure it out. Just wanted to let you know Inkscape doesnt appear to allow the creation of Gcode files any more.

[@tansirius3059]

You copy the code and put it on arduino program ??????

[@shelby50411]

well if i wanted to use that gcode file and engrave the image inot a piece of wood what would i need to do?

[@MrInnovative]

Yes if your m/c have engraving tool on z axis then you try maker cam or artcam by using those you can define your tool depth tool bit dia tool bit type etc but as far as makerboat gcode concern you are unable to get those things in you gcode

[@OOAK-Ireland]

softwear? or software?

[@stormnation6387]

I dont have gcode option in my drop down menu when trying to save

[@adithyafpv]

inkspace old version for 64bit windows is not available . what to do.? latest version doesn't save the file in .gcode format. Any other ways to create a .gcode files for cnc machines? Help will be appreciated.

[@rahulpatil9051]

try new version of 64 bit but while configuring page instead of mm check for px it helped me

[@Xanderioz]

Okay so my problem with this extension was that my gcode only writes down straight lines in my arduino cnc plotter. I opened the .gcode file in notepad and noticed negative coordinate values (which arduino can't read). I changed all negatives with positives but then (ofcourse) the whole drawing changes. My question is: is there a way to save the gcode without negative coordinates?

[@bermchasin]

you cant just set all negatives to positives, but you can scale by the following factor: (initial_coords)-MINIMUM(initial_coords). This will give all positive values, but now your max value will be larger than wanted. So then scale all coordinates to get it back to the right values. scale_factor = MAX(coords) / [1 / (MIN(initial_coords)/MAX(coords)+1))], where MAX(coords) is just MAX(inital_coords)-MIN(initial_coords)

[@aminedegdougui3486]

bonjour, j'ai suivi tous les étapes décrites dans votre video , mais l'enrigestrement du fichier en G CODE ne peut pas réaliser, INKSCAPE me donne ce message ERERROR:root:code for hash md5 was not found. Traceback (most recent call last): File "C:\Program Files\Inkscape\lib\python2.7/hashlib.py", line 147, in globals()[__func_name] = __get_hash(__func_name) File "C:\Program Files\Inkscape\lib\python2.7/hashlib.py", line 97, in __get_builtin_constructor raise ValueError('unsupported hash type ' + name) ValueError: unsupported hash type md5 ERROR:root:code for hash sha1 was not found. Traceback (most recent call last): File "C:\Program Files\Inkscape\lib\python2.7/hashlib.py", line 147, in globals()[__func_name] = __get_hash(__func_name) File "C:\Program Files\Inkscape\lib\python2.7/hashlib.py", line 97, in __get_builtin_constructor raise ValueError('unsupported hash type ' + name) ValueError: unsupported hash type sha1 ERROR:root:code for hash sha224 was not found. Traceback (most recent call last): File "C:\Program Files\Inkscape\lib\python2.7/hashlib.py", line 147, in globals()[__func_name] = __get_hash(__func_name) File "C:\Program Files\Inkscape\lib\python2.7/hashlib.py", line 97, in __get_builtin_constructor raise ValueError('unsupported hash type ' + name) ValueError: unsupported hash type sha224 ERROR:root:code for hash sha256 was not found. Traceback (most recent call last): File "C:\Program Files\Inkscape\lib\python2.7/hashlib.py", line 147, in globals()[__func_name] = __get_hash(__func_name) File "C:\Program Files\Inkscape\lib\python2.7/hashlib.py", line 97, in __get_builtin_constructor raise ValueError('unsupported hash type ' + name) ValueError: unsupported hash type sha256 ERROR:root:code for hash sha384 was not found. Traceback (most recent call last): File "C:\Program Files\Inkscape\lib\python2.7/hashlib.py", line 147, in globals()[__func_name] = __get_hash(__func_name) File "C:\Program Files\Inkscape\lib\python2.7/hashlib.py", line 97, in __get_builtin_constructor raise ValueError('unsupported hash type ' + name) ValueError: unsupported hash type sha384 ERROR:root:code for hash sha512 was not found. Traceback (most recent call last): File "C:\Program Files\Inkscape\lib\python2.7/hashlib.py", line 147, in globals()[__func_name] = __get_hash(__func_name) File "C:\Program Files\Inkscape\lib\python2.7/hashlib.py", line 97, in __get_builtin_constructor raise ValueError('unsupported hash type ' + name) ValueError: unsupported hash type sha512 Traceback (most recent call last): File "unicorn.py", line 108, in e.affect() File "inkex.py", line 283, in affect self.effect() File "unicorn.py", line 102, in effect parser.parse() File "unicorn/svg_parser.py", line 230, in parse self.svgWidth = self.getLength('width', 354) * 0.28222 TypeError: unsupported operand type(s) for *: 'NoneType' and 'float' ssROR:root:code for hash md5 was not found. Traceback (most recent call last): File "C:\Program Files\Inkscape\lib\python2.7/hashlib.py", line 147, in globals()[__func_name] = __get_hash(__func_name) File "C:\Program Files\Inkscape\lib\python2.7/hashlib.py", line 97, in __get_builtin_constructor raise ValueError('unsupported hash type ' + name) ValueError: unsupported hash type md5 ERROR:root:code for hash sha1 was not found. Traceback (most recent call last): File "C:\Program Files\Inkscape\lib\python2.7/hashlib.py", line 147, in globals()[__func_name] = __get_hash(__func_name) File "C:\Program Files\Inkscape\lib\python2.7/hashlib.py", line 97, in __get_builtin_constructor raise ValueError('unsupported hash type ' + name) ValueError: unsupported hash type sha1 ERROR:root:code for hash sha224 was not found. Traceback (most recent call last): File "C:\Program Files\Inkscape\lib\python2.7/hashlib.py", line 147, in globals()[__func_name] = __get_hash(__func_name) File "C:\Program Files\Inkscape\lib\python2.7/hashlib.py", line 97, in __get_builtin_constructor raise ValueError('unsupported hash type ' + name) ValueError: unsupported hash type sha224 ERROR:root:code for hash sha256 was not found. Traceback (most recent call last): File "C:\Program Files\Inkscape\lib\python2.7/hashlib.py", line 147, in globals()[__func_name] = __get_hash(__func_name) File "C:\Program Files\Inkscape\lib\python2.7/hashlib.py", line 97, in __get_builtin_constructor raise ValueError('unsupported hash type ' + name) ValueError: unsupported hash type sha256 ERROR:root:code for hash sha384 was not found. Traceback (most recent call last): File "C:\Program Files\Inkscape\lib\python2.7/hashlib.py", line 147, in globals()[__func_name] = __get_hash(__func_name) File "C:\Program Files\Inkscape\lib\python2.7/hashlib.py", line 97, in __get_builtin_constructor raise ValueError('unsupported hash type ' + name) ValueError: unsupported hash type sha384 ERROR:root:code for hash sha512 was not found. Traceback (most recent call last): File "C:\Program Files\Inkscape\lib\python2.7/hashlib.py", line 147, in globals()[__func_name] = __get_hash(__func_name) File "C:\Program Files\Inkscape\lib\python2.7/hashlib.py", line 97, in __get_builtin_constructor raise ValueError('unsupported hash type ' + name) ValueError: unsupported hash type sha512 Traceback (most recent call last): File "unicorn.py", line 108, in e.affect() File "inkex.py", line 283, in affect self.effect() File "unicorn.py", line 102, in effect parser.parse() File "unicorn/svg_parser.py", line 230, in parse self.svgWidth = self.getLength('width', 354) * 0.28222 TypeError: unsupported operand type(s) for *: 'NoneType' and 'float' ERROR:root:code for hash md5 was not found. Traceback (most recent call last): File "C:\Program Files\Inkscape\lib\python2.7/hashlib.py", line 147, in globals()[__func_name] = __get_hash(__func_name) File "C:\Program Files\Inkscape\lib\python2.7/hashlib.py", line 97, in __get_builtin_constructor raise ValueError('unsupported hash type ' + name) ValueError: unsupported hash type md5 ERROR:root:code for hash sha1 was not found. Traceback (most recent call last): File "C:\Program Files\Inkscape\lib\python2.7/hashlib.py", line 147, in globals()[__func_name] = __get_hash(__func_name) File "C:\Program Files\Inkscape\lib\python2.7/hashlib.py", line 97, in __get_builtin_constructor raise ValueError('unsupported hash type ' + name) ValueError: unsupported hash type sha1 ERROR:root:code for hash sha224 was not found. Traceback (most recent call last): File "C:\Program Files\Inkscape\lib\python2.7/hashlib.py", line 147, in globals()[__func_name] = __get_hash(__func_name) File "C:\Program Files\Inkscape\lib\python2.7/hashlib.py", line 97, in __get_builtin_constructor raise ValueError('unsupported hash type ' + name) ValueError: unsupported hash type sha224 ERROR:root:code for hash sha256 was not found. Traceback (most recent call last): File "C:\Program Files\Inkscape\lib\python2.7/hashlib.py", line 147, in globals()[__func_name] = __get_hash(__func_name) File "C:\Program Files\Inkscape\lib\python2.7/hashlib.py", line 97, in __get_builtin_constructor raise ValueError('unsupported hash type ' + name) ValueError: unsupported hash type sha256 ERROR:root:code for hash sha384 was not found. Traceback (most recent call last): File "C:\Program Files\Inkscape\lib\python2.7/hashlib.py", line 147, in globals()[__func_name] = __get_hash(__func_name) File "C:\Program Files\Inkscape\lib\python2.7/hashlib.py", line 97, in __get_builtin_constructor raise ValueError('unsupported hash type ' + name) ValueError: unsupported hash type sha384 ERROR:root:code for hash sha512 was not found. Traceback (most recent call last): File "C:\Program Files\Inkscape\lib\python2.7/hashlib.py", line 147, in globals()[__func_name] = __get_hash(__func_name) File "C:\Program Files\Inkscape\lib\python2.7/hashlib.py", line 97, in __get_builtin_constructor raise ValueError('unsupported hash type ' + name) ValueError: unsupported hash type sha512 Traceback (most recent call last): File "unicorn.py", line 108, in e.affect() File "inkex.py", line 283, in affect self.effect() File "unicorn.py", line 102, in effect parser.parse() File "unicorn/svg_parser.py", line 230, in parse self.svgWidth = self.getLength('width', 354) * 0.28222 TypeError: unsupported operand type(s) for *: 'NoneType' and 'float'

[@misbahsheikh8939]

yes its 0.48.5 there is the gcode extension.and now i can save it but there is another problem when i open the saved file in arduino it says that arduino can open its sketch only or other file ending with ,ino or .pde

[@MrInnovative]

you need to get some basic details , you don't have to upload g code to arduino , there is another software called processing, you need to run GTRL in processing then there you were asked to upload g-code, pls watch video and read the link in description carefully

[@bobkammoun8375]

there is no G-Code option in the save as menu .

[@ijlnznewzealand]

You need an older software version

[@_DarkKnight]

Follow this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmbCmmuoqqaLpNE

[@_DarkKnight]

@@ijlnznewzealand Noooo watch this kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmbCmmuoqqaLpNE

[@ΑηιΠερυβφ]

Hi MR innovative i have one probleme in GCTRL is M18 (drives off) Command not recognized : M18

[@lovgomas]

I have a problem, when the CNC (like the one you did) runs the gcode that armo the x axis does not move. It is not hardware problem.

[@ijlnznewzealand]

you need to reverse the X axis

[@gingerwasabi8993]

To Innovative, I have encountered one problem. According to you video, I follow all the steps. But when I use CAMotics to view my G-code, the size of my G-code drawing is smaller than the original one. Would you please give me some comments? Thanks,

[@_DarkKnight]

Follow this steps. It will solve your problem. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmbCmmuoqqaLpNE

[@maheshmjoshi9337]

Hy there mr.innovatve.good morning,after loading Inkscape ext. and running g -code program ,while at the last screen I get message which read like" file c:\programme files\inkscape\share\extensions\inked.py,line221,in affect self,effect) file " unicorn.py line102, in effect" it does not save the g - code programme which is there on screen ,pls help.this last herdal is there between me and successfully running your mini cnc plotter.thanks

[@MrInnovative]

your inkscape version must be 0.48.5