Embedded Files
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Step 1 - Make a copy of your original file
Step 1 - Make a copy of your original file
Open your original file
Then Save As
You should include your name and the project type i.e
yourname_character_lasercutter_3dCharacter.svg
Step 2 - xxxx
Step 2 - xxxx
Instructions
Step 3 - xxxx
Step 3 - xxxx
Instructions
Step 4 - xxxx
Step 4 - xxxx
Instructions
Step 5 - xxxx
Step 5 - xxxx
Instructions
Step 6 - xxxx
Step 6 - xxxx
Instructions
Step 7 - xxxx
Step 7 - xxxx
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Step 8 - xxxx
Step 8 - xxxx
Instructions
Step 9 - Finished product
Step 9 - Finished product
Once you are happy you need to save the files in the appropriate format.
Firstly save the gimp file (should have been doing this along the way)
Then you need to Export and this time use JPG unless you need a transparent part and then you use PNG (See step 4 if need be)
EXTRA - HAVe some more fun
EXTRA - HAVe some more fun
Get creative...... What else can you do with your image?
You can see how you can edit and manipulate the original photo in a variety of ways without have to re do everything.
By keeping your original image and having the edited photo with the transparent background as separate files you can re use as many times as you like.
Otto Robot
Otto Robot
Steps to make a simple lasercut robot using the Otto template:
Steps to make a simple lasercut robot using the Otto template:
Download a copy of the template below.
Open it in inkscape.
Make any modification to the template and add any other pieces you want to attach to the page.
Organise a time to lasercut your model with your teacher
Glue your robot together adding any details
Paint/colour as appropriate
Enjoy!
For more complicated models:
For more complicated models:
Download a copy of the Otto robot below to get an idea of hoe the pieces will go together
Sketch and cut out a template using some normal paper to see what shapes you need
Set up a new Inkscape document.
Set the grid size to 2mm as the cardboard is 2mm thick. This can be done using File > Document Properties > Grids
Draw up the nessasary shapes using inkscape
Organise a time to lasercut your model with your teacher
Glue your robot together adding any details
Paint/colour as appropriate
Enjoy!
A few things to think about:
There are two setting with lasercutting, burn and cut. With a burn you etch in designs however this takes A LOT of time so should only be done sparingly. Cut will make an accurate cut.
Attached is a basic file to make a Otto like robot. You can modify this and get it cut at school out of thick cardboard
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