![]() ![]() hpgl) to the plotter, and the plotter plots it. On Linux + Mac OS X, we send a HPGL file (e.g.plt. There is no neat GUI commonly in use yet. Then you can upload an HPGL file from any device connected to the SLMS WiFi by visiting Computer control Plug the computer end of the USB cable into the Raspberry Pi Zero W taped under the cutter, and ensure that the board is powered and a green light is visible. ![]() pull very lightly, or use fingers to hold it down flush). So apply some light tension to the front of your material if you’re cutting near the edge (which you probably are e.g. Now it will actually cut, if there’s no tension holding the front of the material taut, it might bunch up caught on the cutting point instead of cutting through while passing underneath.The arrow keys now control speed and force. ![]() Verify it’s cut through the vinyl but not all the way through to the backing. Position the cutting head somewhere you will discard, and hit the ‘Test’ button. Test cut: like the laser cutter, getting speed and blade downwards force settings can make or break your day.Remember the ridge sits on top of the clamp to stop the cylinder falling through. Tweak material, origin, source document if needed, and repeat dummy runs until happy.Hopefully do not watch the cutting head crash against the far side, etc. Watch the plotter go, noting whether it looks like it’s got the scale and position correct.Hit ‘Go’ on your computer however you are doing that (see below).Press ‘Offine’ again to turn the yellow light off and put it online, i.e.Note the ridge that positions it vertically by sitting on the top of the clamp. ![]() Remove cutting piece (the cylinder holding the blade) by unscrewing the brass clamp and lifting it vertically out.
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