[hackpgh-discuss] Re: Robot Arm
- From: Matthew Beckler <matthew@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: hackpgh-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 04 Jan 2011 10:02:50 -0500
I finally posted my inkscape extension for the modela to github. It's
not finished, but it should work ok for simple documents (like we are
likely to be using) that contain only paths (use control+shift+c to
convert an object to a path).
https://github.com/matthewbeckler/modela_inkscape_extension
--
Matthew
On 01/02/2011 09:55 PM, Matt Mets wrote:
> Here is a simple set of scripts I put together to run it:
> http://www.cibomahto.com/2010/06/carving-foam-with-the-roland-modela-mdx-3/
>
> Congrats on the kitten, Matthew!
>
>
>
> On 01/02/2011 03:01 PM, Matthew Beckler wrote:
>> I wrote a little bit of mostly-working inkscape extension to send
>> engraving data to the modela engraver. The working area might be a
>> little small for making a side-lit acrylic sign, but you could probably
>> fit a 4x6" piece on there.
>>
>> I can't remember if I posted my code to the mailing list, or on my
>> website somewhere (it's in my personal svn, I know), but I'd like to
>> work to get it more polished and easy to use. I think last time I got
>> stuck on how to attach the work piece to the modela table.
>>
>> I'm driving back to PGH on Monday (tomorrow, Jan 3), and will be back in
>> the shop as much as often as I can. I also got a kitten.
>>
>> --
>> Matthew
>>
>> On 01/02/2011 01:27 PM, Ed Paradis wrote:
>>> I have seen the Adept arm, but since that one "basically already
>>> works" I figured it'd be better for me to attack the Sony (I think its
>>> a Sony).
>>>
>>> In a related note, the Modela engraver also proportedly works. If
>>> anyone knows how to make it go, I'd like to learn. Jeff and I wanted
>>> to do a side-lit acrylic sign for the shop using it.
>>>
>>> Ed
>>>
>>> On Sun, Jan 2, 2011 at 12:24 PM, Marek<marek.publicmail@xxxxxxxxx>
>>> wrote:
>>>> Hey Ed, I assume you've already seen my Adept SCARA sitting in the
>>>> corner...
>>>> Would love to work with you to get that going, for any/all of these
>>>> purposes.
>>>> Any updates on getting the required 3-phase power? Did you guys ask
>>>> the
>>>> other electricians for their thoughts?
>>>>
>>>> On Jan 2, 2011, at 1:19 PM, Matt Stultz wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Ooo, I wasn't thinking of that but yeah that would be great!
>>>>
>>>> On Sun, Jan 2, 2011 at 1:11 PM, Ed Paradis<legomaniac@xxxxxxxxx>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> "Basically everything the robot arms do in Iron Man" Gotcha.
>>>>>
>>>>> On Sun, Jan 2, 2011 at 12:05 PM, Matt Stultz<matt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>> Drawbot, barbot, kit making, checkers/chessbot, blackjack dealer,
>>>>>> acid
>>>>>> bath
>>>>>> agitator, kitten smasher, coat check robot, door opening robot,
>>>>>> flashlight
>>>>>> holding robot, ...
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>
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