inkscape gcode tools maximum distance for engraving

I've searched, downloaded and tried several gcode senders to no avail. What I know from this is, Inkscape doesn't produce reliable gcode files 10 out of 10 times. So I try again and I get errors, then again and sometimes 'it works', then try again and the machine engraves but suddenly stops without any error. At times the gcode ends up producing the expected results (despite the straight line from 0,0), but other times generating the gcode from the same file ends up on wrong shapes. I can solve this manually editing the gcode file or keeping off the laser until ready (but that's not the normal operation right?) will appreciate any help with this.Ģ. First, generating the Gcode from Inkscape produces a file with commands (gcode) that turns on the laser from start while the machine take position, this means the first thing I get it's a straight line to whatever.

But the results are not as expected and managed to frame the gcode as the possible problem, not the machine exactly.ġ. The wiring is ok and I can send simple Gcode to the machine (actually a laser engraver). I know something is wrong but can't quite figure it out.īuilt my own CNC using a Protoneer shield version 3.00 over Arduino Uno. But this is driving me crazy, and every attempt ends up not working as expected in the middle of the night. Hi there, YES I always take time to research before asking any question on a forum: I respect people time and I'm not lazy.

Inkscape gcode tools maximum distance for engraving