Makelangelo News

Makelangelo 7.6.5 software update

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multipass example

Added converter Multipass. You can adjust the angle and the number of passes.

Added converter Wander. You choose the number of lines, but not where they randomly travel.

machine size calculations

Added belt and servo wire length calculation to settings > machine panel. This will make it easier to order large-scale machines from Marginally Clever.

limit test

Added generator Limit Test. The gcode will travel around the outside edge of the paper and then return to home. This is very useful if you are running from an SD card.

preview electronics on makelangelo

Added visual of control box and stepper wires:

boxxy style

Improved Boxxy style (added infill):

new connect button

Simplified connect list & rescan to connect/disconnect button:

Also

  • Added ANSI, US, and Arch paper sizes
  • Improved DXF multilayer support, improved change tool message
  • Force log to bottom of file unless caret moved; shortened gui log for faster updates
  • Several bugfixes

Home position and calibration

Please print this calibration PDF, unscaled, on letter or A4 paper. Place it at the top center of your machine. the pen holder then lines up with the picture on the paper to get perfect calibration every time. This works extra good when you already have paper on the machine and you want to restart or continue a drawing using the “start at” feature.

firmware update

Please download and update to the latest firmware.

News

Makelangelo software update v7.3.0-alpha

This update for the Makelangelo software contains many new features and UI improvements.

Current translations are out of date. Please submit your translations so that we can share with everyone.

Changes:

  • Streamlined user experience
  • Removes artwork that broke some dialogs
  • Supports localized fonts for text generation
  • Decouples many classes for cleaner, simpler heirarchy
  • Improves preview of machine
  • Shows long image calculations as they are happening (less mystifying)
  • Adds Sandy Noble style
  • Adds some fractal generators

The English translations file can be found here. Please translate only the elements >value<like this>/value<.

Once this update has translations it will become the new official release and the master branch of the software will be updated.

Download it here

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Makelangelo software update, May 2015

I’m delighted to announce the Makelangelo software update v7.1.0 is now available for download. At the Bay Area Maker Faire, May 16 & 17 I will be giving hands-on demonstrations and talking about our exciting future.

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