Convert vector graphics to g-code for pen plotters, laser engravers, and other CNC machines

Check it out at https://sameer.github.io/svg2gcode. Just select an SVG and click generate!

cargo run --release -- examples/Vanderbilt_Commodores_logo.svg --off 'M4' --on 'M5' -o out.gcode

To convert curves to G02/G03 Gcode commands, use flag --circular-interpolation true.

cat out.gcode

The core functionality of this tool is available as the svg2gcode crate.

These go into greater detail on the tool's origins, implementation details, and planned features.

• https://purisa.me/blog/pen-plotter/
• https://purisa.me/blog/svg2gcode-progress/

• Use a 3D printer for plotting: (thanks @jeevank for sharing this) https://medium.com/@urish/how-to-turn-your-3d-printer-into-a-plotter-in-one-hour-d6fe14559f1a

• Convert a PDF to GCode: follow this guide using Inkscape to convert a PDF to an SVG, then use it with svg2gcode

• Are shapes, fill patterns supported? No, but you can convert them to paths in Inkscape with Object to Path. See #15 for more discussion.

• Are stroke patterns supported? No, but you can convert them into paths in Inkscape with Stroke to Path.

• W3 SVG2 Specification
• CSS absolute lengths
• CSS font-relative lengths
• CSS compatible units
• RepRap G-code
• G-Code and M-Code Reference List for Milling