Open Source Vinyl Cutting Hardware (Arduino?) | General | Inkcut

niccokunzmann

Nov. 28, 2022

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niccokunzmann
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Nov. 28, 2022, 8:44 p.m. Nov. 28, 2022, 8:44 p.m.
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Hello,
I am getting to think that I can not get these to run:
inkcut.org/t/camm-1-roland-pnc-1000a-pnc-960-pc-50/113/
So, I am wondering if I can replace the internal board with an Arduino and put a vinyl cutter software on it - open-source!
Do you know if there is a project like this? I am just writing now and I will continue researching.
Places to look:
- Drivers and then research the boards, starting here: inkcut.org/t/supported-devices-where-is-the-right-location/114/
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frmdstryr
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Dec. 14, 2022, 4:16 p.m. Dec. 14, 2022, 4:16 p.m.
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I don't know of any projects... it would depend on the cutters hardware. Does your cutter use stepper motors or brushed dc motors? How is the pen driven, a solenoid?
There's many libraries for arduino so I'm sure it would be possible to make one.
I could make a board that works with inkcut, but it only makes sense if multiple people are interested.