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Install script test

Image of WebPlot - A Web interface for Pen Plotter

This branch has been modifed for use with the Pi Plot shiled

Changes made in this version

  • Add folowing plotters : HP7440a, HP7550, Roland DXY 1xxx, Roland Sketchmate, Houston Instrument DMP-161, Calcomp Designmate, and Calcomp Artisan.
  • Support for HP-IB through Plug n Plot.
  • Plot optimization options through Vpype.
  • Add Buffer space info graph when plotting (Not availible when using XON/XOFF nor HP-IB)
  • Auto baud rate detection function.
  • Simple resizing of input SVG when converting to HPGL
  • Add fix for pyserial bug when using hardware flow control over CTS /RTS.
  • Plot speed definition + support for other custom vpype commands
  • Telegram notifications
  • HPGL preview

WebPlot - A Web interface for Pen Plotters

Python webservice to simplify working with pen plotters:

  • Supported plotters: Graphtec MP4200, HP7475a
  • Created for Raspberry Pi.
  • Upload *.SVG and *.HPGL files.
  • Convert *.SVG into *.HPGL files using vpype
  • Telegram notification on print end
  • Power off your plotter on print end using a Tasmota-enabled Sonoff controller

Installation

This quick and easy easy install script is intended to be used with Raspibain OS. Currently, the following versions are supported:

Pi-OS Bullseye - 32 and 64 bit
Pi-OS Bookworm - 32 and 64 bit
Pi-OS Trixie - 64 bit

From the home directory, run:

curl -sSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ithinkido/penplotter-webserver/PiPlot/install.sh | bash

This will install the Pen Plotter Web Server and reboot the Raspberry Pi once installation is completed.

Usage

After the install, open a browser and got to:

http://{{your Raspberry-Pi IP address}}:5000

Optional: Configure options in config.ini using the web interface to set:

  • Tasmota device IP.
  • Telegram Chat ID for notifications.
  • Timelapse Settings

ToDO

  • Fix Mobile UI

  • Add plotter name to toolbar

  • Add defaults to configuration file

  • Stop print via UI?

  • List current printing filename

  • More plotter options?

Contributing

Pull requests are welcome. For major changes, please open an issue first to discuss what you would like to change.

License

MIT

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