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  • Rotrics DexArm User Manual V1.2
  • ✨Getting Started
    • 🎮Hands-on Guide
    • 🎨Writing/Drawing
      • Generate G-code with third-party software
    • 🎇Laser Engraving
      • ❗Important - Safety Guideline
    • 🛸3D Printing
      • Generate 3D Printing G-code with Cura
    • 🦾Teach & Pneumatic
    • 📷Computer Vision
    • 🔄Rotary Module
    • Sliding Rail Kit
      • Sliding Rail Kit Installation Guide
    • Conveyor Belt Kit
      • Conveyor Belt Kit Installation Guide
  • 💻Product Overview
    • 🗺️Product Overview
    • 💾Software - Rotrics Studio
    • 🍴Accessories
      • Touchscreen
  • 🔧FAQ & Troubleshooting
    • ❓FAQs
      • Received an Error message in Rotrics Studio?
      • How to toggle developer tools on Rotrics Studio
      • How to re-calibrated DexArm or reset encoder values?
      • How to upgrade DexArm's firmware?
      • How to upgrade the touchscreen firmware?
      • How to send third-party G-code files with Rotrics Studio?
      • How to replace filament?
      • How to set Wi-Fi?
      • How to change touchscreen language?
      • How to execute SD card files?
      • Why can't I copy G-code files to the Touchscreen directly?
      • How to write/draw with different colors?
      • Why it misses part of the image when drawing?
      • How to level DexArm manually?
      • Why my 3D printing module is clogged?
    • 🔑Troubleshooting
      • “G-code sending task started...” Error
      • Laser module won't light
      • Rotrics Studio "Internal error occurred"
      • Failed to upgrade Rotrics DexArm's Firmware
      • Fix the clogged 3D printing nozzle
      • Replace the cracked case
      • How to Fix a Black Screen after upgrading the firmware?
      • DexArm couldn't connect to my computer
      • DexArm beyond limits/stuck problem
      • DexArm movement accuracy problem
      • The pen doesn't write with ink
      • 3D printing module won't heat up
      • The Arm doesn't move, only filament comes out
      • Software connect problem after safety enclosure installed
      • Safety enclosure wiring changes
  • ⌨API(G-code)
    • Introduction
    • Marlin Original Commands
      • [Marlin] G000-G001 - Linear Move
      • [Marlin] G002-G003 - Arc or Circle Move
      • [Marlin] G004 - Dwell
      • [Marlin] G020 - Inch Units
      • [Marlin] G021 - Millimeter Units
      • [Marlin] G028 - Home and StallGuard
      • [Marlin] G029 - Bed Leveling Manual
      • [Marlin] G090 - Absolute Positioning
      • [Marlin] G091- Relative Positioning
      • [Marlin] G092 - Set Position
      • [Marlin] M003 - Laser On
      • [Marlin] M005 - Laser Off
      • [Marlin] M082 - E Absolute
      • [Marlin] M083 - E Relative
      • [Marlin] M092 - Set Axis Steps-per-unit
      • [Marlin] M104 - Set Hotend Temperature
      • [Marlin] M105 - Report Temperatures
      • [Marlin] M106 - Set Fan Speed
      • [Marlin] M107 - Fan Off
      • [Marlin] M108 - Break and Continue
      • [Marlin] M109 - Wait for Hotend Temperature
      • [Marlin] M114 - Get Current Position
      • [Marlin] M200 - Set Filament Diameter
      • [Marlin] M201 - Set Print Max Acceleration
      • [Marlin] M203 - Set Max Feedrate
      • [Marlin] M204 - Set Starting Acceleration
      • [Marlin] M205 - Set Advanced Settings
      • [Marlin] M400 - Finish Moves
      • [Marlin] M410 - Quickstop
      • [Marlin] M420 - Bed Leveling State
      • [Marlin] M500 - Save Settings
      • [Marlin] M501 - Restore Settings
      • [Marlin] M502 - Factory Reset
      • [Marlin] M503 - Report Settings
      • [Marlin] M504 - Validate EEPROM contents
      • [Marlin] M906 - TMC Motor Current
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  • Send G-code with Rotrics Studio
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  1. ✨Getting Started
  2. 🎨Writing/Drawing

Generate G-code with third-party software

This section introduces how to generate writing/drawing G-code with a 3rd party software, like Inkscape or Adobe Illustrator.

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Inkscape

Inkscape is a free and open-source vector graphics editor. With abundant plugins, you can easily edit vector images, apply greyscale processing and etc.

Before starting, make sure you have installed Inkscape V0.92.5.

Inkscape download link:

1. Download the following Rotrics G-code extension for Inkscape V0.92.5

Note: the extension only supports the older version such as V0.92.5, if you use the latest version, you may encounter the output error.

2. Install Rotrics G-code extension.

*For Windows, copy this extension to the "extensions" folder under Inscape installation directory, normally it should be:

\Program Files\Inkscape\share\extensions

*For Mac OS, copy this extension to the "extensions" folder under Inscape installation directory, normally it should be:

/Applications/Inkscape.app/Contents/Resources/extensions

If couldn't find the extension folder, you can find it by clicking Edit > Preferences > System > Inkscape extension

3. Open Inkscape, and create a new A4 page.

4. Import your SVG file.

5. Adjust image size, ensure it's within the A4 page.

6. Adjust image position, and make sure image center position is X0 Y0,

7. Click Extensions->Export to G-code

8. Set DexArm write/draw configuration parameters.

  • Pen Height Down - writing/drawing start height, fill in the start height value

    • G0 Z-

  • Pen Height Up - pen rising height, 5-10mm higher than the start height value

    • G0 Z-

9. Set G-code save directory and filename.

10. Click Apply to generate G-code.

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Illustrator is a vector graphics editor developed and marketed by Adobe Inc. It can generate writing/drawing G-code for drawing.

Before start, make sure you have installed Adobe Illustrator software.

1. Download the following Rotrics G-code Extension for Adobe Illustrator

2. Install Rotrics G-code extension.

3. Open Adobe Illustrator and create a new A4 page.

4. Import your SVG file.

5. Adjust image size, ensure it's within the A4 page.

6. Adjust image position, and make sure the image center position is X0 Y0.

7. Click File -> Scripts ->Export to G-code 1.1

8. Set write/draw configuration parameters:

  • ON Command - Pendown height, enter Rotrics Studio drawing height

    • G0 Z-

  • OFF Command - Penup height, 5-10mm higher than the pen down height

    • G0 Z-

❗Waring: Pen up height must be higher than pen down height, otherwise, it might damage the robot arm. If there is any problem, please power off DexArm immediately.

*Don't set the other parameters.

9. Set G-code file save directory and filename:

10. Click Generate G-code.

Send G-code with Rotrics Studio

1. Open Rotrics Studio and connect with Dexarm.

2. Switch to Basic panel, click HOME to initialize DexArm.

3. Go to G-code on the right side.

4. Import the G-code and select the Pen Holder module.

5. ClickStart Sendbutton, start writing/drawing.

Send G-code with touchscreen

1. Copy the G-code file into theg-codefolder of touchscreen SD card.

2. Connect the DexArm to touchscreen with a dual type-c cable.

3. Click Basic->HOME to initialize DexArm.

4. Click SD Card, choose your G-code, and click Start to start writing/drawing.

Note: Reboot the Inkscape software after installation.

*Reference:

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https://jtechphotonics.com/?page_id=2012
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https://inkscape.org/release/inkscape-0.92.5/
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Rotrics_G-code_Extensions_for_Adobe_Illustrator.zip
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Rotrics G-code Extension for Adobe Illustrator
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Rotrics Drawing Extension for Inkscape.zip
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Rotrics G-code Extension for Inkscape V0.92.5
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