Naan

A simple Node.js app that converts vector artwork to HPGL and then sends it to a plotter / vinyl cutter via USB serial.

Usage

1. Export your Illustrator file to EPS format and save it inside the /input folder here with the name input.eps.
2. Run npm run plot and it will convert your file to HPGL, save it to the /output folder and then send the HPGL commands to your plotter.

Dependencies

You will need to have pstoedit (homebrew version definitely works) installed, along with hpgl-distiller http://pldaniels.com/hpgl-distiller/ in order for this task to run correctly.

Configuration

By default the script assumes that your plotter resides at /dev/ttyUSB0 and has a baud rate of 38400. These options can be changed by editing them at the top of app.js.