Quickjoint
Jarrett
This is an Inkscape extension to help rapidly prototype 3D assemblies using a laser cutter, CNC router, waterjet cutter, or similar 2D process. It can quickly add box tabs to selected lines, or matching slots using guidelines. Please see the attached link for better documentation and updated files! I can't promise this page will stay up-to-date. Legacy version for old versions of Inkscape are also available at the link.
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Living Hinge Creator
drphonon
A new version is available for Inskcape 1.0 and higher. Search the extension repository for "Living Hinge Creator for Inkscape 1.0" This extension creates cut lines to make a living hinge when laser cutting material. Options include the length of the cuts, the separation between sequential cuts, and the separation between adjacent cuts. All parameters are stored in the "Object Properties" field of the resulting object. Installation Download and unzip the file. Copy living_hinge.inx and src/living_hinge.py to your extension directory. --Linux Run the shell script copy_files.sh. This will copy living_hinge.inx and src/living_hinge.py to ~/.config/inkscape/extensions Instructions on how to use the extension can be found here: http://wiki.lvl1.org/Inkscape_Extension_to_Render_a_Living_Hinge
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Sashiko Stitching Patterns
FractalLotus
Sashiko is a type of Japanese hand embroidery. It was developed over centuries by poor folks patching their clothes. It has become an artform. This extension creates some of the patterns. You can choose the size of the area covered by choosing the number of rows and columns to fill.
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Tableau
FrankI4466
inkscape-tableau ----- Version 2024.1 For inkscape V 1.x ==================== Draw simple table with or not rounded corner. Optimized for laser cutter. Usage ----- Copy the .inx, .svg and *.py files into your Inkscape extensions directory (usually on windows C:\Users\username\AppData\Roaming\inkscape\extensions). The actual directory can be found under Preferences/System. Restart inkscape. The table will be available under Extensions/Tableau. All code is offered under Licence : Public Domain. Translated in english. If you translat it in other language, please send me the pot file. Question possible en français.
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Render Gear Pair
Abhijit Karnik
This extension extends the existing 'Extensions>Render>Gear>Gear' and renders a pair of gears based on the settings selected. This is aimed to help render pairs of gears which will be laser-cut. The extension can render gear pairs based on the distance between the shaft centers (D), or a fixed circular pitch (CP) for a fixed number of teeth on each gear. It can also render a gear pair using a combination of D, CP and gear ratio (GR) to generate a 'best-fit' tooth count. The modified parameter is added as text for future reference.
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Origami Patterns
evbernardes
Inkscape extension that creates parametric origami patterns, while easily being able to select different kind of stroke styles for different types of folds/cuts. The emphasis is on making it as simple as possible to implement new patterns, and to either print it to fold by hand, lasercut it or test it on origamisimulator.org/.
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Offset Paths
Mario Voigt
Create offset for open or closed paths. Python library "pyclipper" needs to be installed. Use "Flatten Bezier" extension in advance of this plugin. Docs: https://stadtfabrikanten.org/display/IFM/Offset+Paths
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Create Links (Breakaway Connectors)
Mario Voigt
To create tabs in Inkscape, we cannot properly use the integrated eraser tool. It will clip only in a cosmetic fashion but we do not get the real paths we need. Creating links (also known as microtabs, tabs, bridges, breakaway connectors, links, perforations) is sometimes required for laser cutting or vinyl cutting. This extension allows to pinch paths to create according segments - no cosmetic one's, but real segments. It will split up open or closed contours with user defined rules. To get best output please try to close open paths before using. Docs: https://stadtfabrikanten.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=104923235
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Cleanup Styles
Mario Voigt
This plugin is a bit similar to Blueprint Maker but has a more special use case and a lot of options! It is useful for adjusting the stroke width and opacity of large groups. Usually for good laser cutting the line width has to match a maximum width to be recognized as a hairline. Additionally often opacity issues cause that lines are missed by laser cutter. Docs: https://stadtfabrikanten.org/display/IFM/Cleanup+Styles
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