diff --git a/inkscape_driver/eggbot.inx b/inkscape_driver/eggbot.inx index dd9d4a7..f0de30d 100755 --- a/inkscape_driver/eggbot.inx +++ b/inkscape_driver/eggbot.inx @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ <_name>Eggbot Control - command.evilmadscience.plotd5.eggbot + command.evilmadscience.plotd6.eggbot org.inkscape.output.svg.inkscape eggbot.py inkex.py @@ -156,19 +156,17 @@ selected number, which can be up to 100. <_param name="instructions_general" type="description" xml:space="preserve"> EggBot Control Inkscape extension -http://www.egg-bot.com/ -(Preview version) - -*Motor wiring should be (L-R): -Grey-Green-Yellow-Pink, for each motor. +Release 2.0.0, dated 10/4/2010 *EBB Firmware 1.96 or newer required for certain - functions. Version 2.0 or newer recommended. + functions. Version 2.0.2 or newer recommended. Known issues: -* Engraver not yet implemented +* Engraving function is not yet implemented +* Very long manual movements or pen lifts + can cause a serial timeout error. * "Cancel" function does not work while plotting. - (This is due to a known bug in Inkscape.) + (This is due to a known bug in Inkscape.) diff --git a/inkscape_driver/eggbot_reorder.inx b/inkscape_driver/eggbot_reorder.inx index 2ea8f61..1f9c614 100755 --- a/inkscape_driver/eggbot_reorder.inx +++ b/inkscape_driver/eggbot_reorder.inx @@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ This extension will perform simple optimizations of selected paths. It will try to change the order of plotting so as to reduce the amount - of "pen-up" travel that occurs while plotting. + of "pen-up" travel that occurs between paths. Solving for optimal plot order is a difficult problem, known in computer science as the @@ -19,17 +19,20 @@ This routine does not look for the best possible solution; that can be slow. Instead it tries a - few quick methods that can often reduce pen-up - travel time by 30% or more. Be sure to save a - copy of your document before running this - routine, as it is considered experimental. + few quick methods that often reduce pen-up + travel distance (and time) by 30% or more. + + Please note: This extension is still considered + experimental, and is only provided in case you + may find it useful. Be sure to save a copy of + your document before running this routine. false false <_param name="nyet" type="description" xml:space="preserve"> - *This method not yet implemented. + *Option not yet implemented.