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SVG to G-code converter that aims to support most SVG features. The flavor of the generated G-Code can be influenced providing a configuration file.

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Versions 0.1.0.0, 0.1.0.1, 0.1.0.2, 0.1.0.3, 0.1.0.4, 0.1.0.5, 0.1.0.5.1, 0.1.0.5.2, 0.1.0.6, 0.1.0.7, 0.1.0.8, 0.1.0.9, 0.1.0.10, 0.2.0.1, 0.2.0.2, 0.2.0.2, 0.2.1.0, 0.3.0.0, 1.0.0.0
Change log ChangeLog.md
Dependencies base (>=4.8 && <5), configurator (>=0.3 && <0.4), gitrev (>=1.3.0 && <1.4), lens (>=4.15.4 && <4.20), linear (>=1.20 && <1.22), matrix (>=0.3.5 && <0.4), optparse-applicative (>=0.13 && <0.20), svg-tree (>=0.6 && <0.7), text (>=1.2.2 && <1.3) [details]
License BSD-3-Clause
Author dlacko
Maintainer dlacko@gmail.com
Category Graphics
Home page https://github.com/domoszlai/juicy-gcode
Bug tracker https://github.com/domoszlai/juicy-gcode/issues
Source repo head: git clone https://github.com/domoszlai/juicy-gcode
Uploaded by dlacko at 2022-10-31T16:38:33Z

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Juicy-gcode: A lightweight SVG to GCode converter for maximal curve fitting

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Overview

Juicy-gcode is a configurable SVG to G-code converter that approximates bezier curves with biarcs for maximal curve fitting.

Installation

The easiest way is to download one of the pre-built binaries from the releases page. Alternatively, you can build from source code as follows:

Usage

⚠️ Breaking change: Since version 0.2.0.1, default DPI is changed to 96 and the option to mirror the Y axis is removed (it is always mirrored now for correct result)

The easier way to use juicy-gcode is to simply provide an SVG file name. The generated GCode will be written to standard output.

$ juicy-gcode SVGFILE

Alternativly, you can provide an output file name as well.

$ juicy-gcode SVGFILE -o OUTPUT

Sometimes you want to overwrite some default settings. These are the

$ juicy-gcode SVGFILE --dpi 72 --resolution 0.01

Some firmwares (e.g. Marlin) can handle bezier curves directly. In this case you can command juicy-gcode not to approximate bezier-curves but emit them unchanged.

$ juicy-gcode SVGFILE --generate-bezier

Configuration

The generated GCode is highly dependent on the actual device it will be executed by. In juicy-gcode these settings are called GCode flavor and consists of the following:

These settings can be provided by a configuration file. The default settings are made for being able to test the generated GCode in an emulator e.g. with LaserWeb or my hanging plotter simulator.

gcode
{
   begin = "G17;G90;G0 Z1;G0 X0 Y0"
   end = "G0 Z1"
   toolon =  "G00 Z1"
   tooloff = "G01 Z0 F10.00"
}

In the case you want to overwrite it, copy this favor to a text file and modify it according to your need. Then use juicy-gcode as follows:

$ juicy-gcode SVGFILE -f FLAVORFILE

Future development

Juicy-gcode was originally developed as a testbed for my hanging plotter project, but over the years it reached maturity and became a really usuable tool. My main idea for further development is to turn it into a tool that can drive CNCs in 2.5 dimensions (e.g. carving, engraving) with just one colored SVG file.

To be able to test and enjoy that software, I need a proper CNC. Please consider donating a small amount for that purpose, or donate an actual CNC if you have a spare one for whatever reason.

Donate for a CNC

Collected so far: 229.47€ Target: >= 209€

Thank you so much for all people supporting the development!

Limitations

SVG features that are not supported: