GRBL G-Code Output for Inkscape

This Inkscape extension that allows you to save Inkscape drawings as G-Code files suitable for plotting using GRBL ESP32 or similar. The last tested version of Inkscape is 0.92.

Code adapted from the unmaintained Makerbot Unicorn extension by Marty McGuire.

What's different?

• Parenthesis comments are now semicolon comments
• M300 commands are now G0 commands
• Other minor tweaks

Installation

Copy the contents of src/ to your Inkscape extensions/ folder.

Typical locations include:

• OS X - /Applications/Inkscape.app/Contents/Resources/extensions
• Linux - /usr/share/inkscape/extensions
• Windows - C:\Program Files\Inkscape\share\extensions

Usage

Inkscape document units must be set to px otherwise you will get tracebacks.

• Size and locate your image appropriately:
  • The extension will automatically attempt to center everything
• Convert all text to paths:
  • Select all text objects.
  • Choose Path | Object to Path.
• Save as G-Code:
  • File | Save a Copy.
  • Select h4xidraw G-Code (*.gcode).
  • Save your file.
• Plot
  • Upload your .gcode file to your SD card using the GRBL ESP32 webUI.
  • Run

Feel free to fork this for your own needs.