Inkscape + Silhouette (Ubuntu/RPi)

There is already a plugin out there to control the Silhouette through Inkscape, but we had trouble finding directions for Ubuntu.

This Instructable shows tested steps that can get a Silhouette working using Inkscape software on Ubuntu and RaspberryPi.

First, you'll need Inkscape:

https://inkscape.org/en/

https://www.raspberrypi.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f...

This is part of a Silhouette Portrait Group Build with Instructables at Knox Makers.

We detailed steps here:

https://knoxmakers.org/wiki/Silhouette

Thanks to Doug and Jondale for throwing together succinct technical steps here.

After you have committed the changes to the lp group and Inkscape by logging out and logging back in, now open Inkscape.

Get a simple design ready to test out.

Turn on your Silhouette.

Using your SVG image, go to Extensions >> Export >> Send to Silhouette.

There are some settings to try out, but just go ahead and go with the default settings to see if Inkscape can control your Silhouette now.

If all went well, you should now be able to control your Silhouette using Inkscape.