This branch has been modifed for use with the Pi Plot shiled

Changes made in this version

• Add folowing plotters : HP7440a, HP7550, Roland DXY 1xxx, Roland Sketchmate, Houston Instrument DMP-161, Calcomp Designmate, and Calcomp Artisan.
• Support for HP-IB through Plug n Plot.
• Plot optimization options through Vpype.
• Add Buffer space info graph when plotting (Not availible when using XON/XOFF nor HP-IB)
• Auto baud rate detection.
• Simple resizing of input SVG when converting to HPGL
• Move to pipx for install as recommended in Vpype guidelines.
• Add fix for pyserial bug when using hardware flow control over CTS /RTS.

WebPlot - A Web interface for Pen Plotters

Python webservice to simplify working with pen plotters:

• Supported plotters: Graphtec MP4200, HP7475a
• Created for Raspberry Pi.
• Upload *.SVG and *.HPGL files.
• Convert *.SVG into *.HPGL files using vpype
• Telegram notification on print end
• Power off your plotter on print end using a Tasmota-enabled Sonoff controller

Installation

This quick and easy easy install script is intended to be used with Raspibain OS, preferably the 64 bit Lite version. From the home directory, run:

curl -sSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/abillits/penplotter-webserver/PiPlot/install.sh | bash

This will install the Pen Plotter Web Server and will reboot the Raspberry Pi once installation is completed.

Usage

After install, open a browser and reach for:

http://{{your Raspberry-Pi IP address}}:5000

Optional: Configure options in config.ini using the web interface to set:

• Tasmota device IP.
• Telegram Chat ID for notifications.

ToDO

• Fix Mobile UI

• Add plotter name to toolbar

• Add defaults to configuration file

• Stop print via UI?

• List current printing filename

• More plotter options?

Contributing

Pull requests are welcome. For major changes, please open an issue first to discuss what you would like to change.

License

MIT