inkscape_for_lasering
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Inkscape for laser cutting
Inkscape is a free and open source vector drawing package. It's useful for making vector drawings for laser cutting and can generate files that the laser cutter software can import.
Various lab members/friends have experience with using Inkscape, so you can safely ask questions about using it on our mailing list or at open nights.
You can download Inkscape for Linux/MacOS/Windows here, it's also packaged for most Linux distros (install it via your distros package manager).
Drawing for lasering
There are plenty of guides and such for learning how to use Inkscape, but here are some hints specifically for laser cutting.
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