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@oskay oskay released this 14 Dec 22:52
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v2.5.6
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This is a minor update from the previous release (v2.5.3), adding support for AxiDraw MiniKit.

Feedback and bug reports are highly welcome.

Installing this software:

Installer applications and instructions are maintained at https://axidraw.com/sw and summarized below.

Mac (macOS 10.7-10.14)

Download the Mac install disk image, AxiDraw_v256_r1_Mac.dmg, linked in the assets below. This disk image contains XQuartz and a copy of Inkscape 0.92, modified to include the AxiDraw software. Run the XQuartz installer, and then copy the included copy of Inkscape to your Applications folder.

Manual install for Mac

If you are unable to use the disk image installer, you can also install the Inkscape extensions manually. Download and install XQuartz and Inkscape 0.92.2. Launch Inkscape to verify that it opens. Then, download and unzip axidraw_v256.zip, linked in the assets below. Copy the contents of that folder (20 files and two subfolders) into your Inkscape extensions folder, and then restart Inkscape.

Your Inkscape extensions folder is located at: /Applications/Inkscape.app/Contents/Resources/share/inkscape/extensions/
To open this folder, select "Go to Folder..." Go in the Finder, and paste the location of that folder.

Windows

First, download and install Inkscape 0.92.4.

Then, download and run the Windows installer program, AxiDraw_256.exe, linked in the assets below.

Manual install for Windows

If you are unable to use the installer, you can also install the Inkscape extensions manually. Download and install Inkscape 0.92.4. Then, download and unzip axidraw_v256.zip, linked in the assets below. Copy the contents of that directory (20 files and two subdirectories) into your Inkscape extensions directory, and then restart Inkscape.

Typically, your extensions directory is located at:
C:\Program Files\Inkscape\share\extensions\ or
C:\Program Files (x86)\Inkscape\share\extensions\

Linux

Install and launch Inkscape 0.92. Then, download and unzip axidraw_v256.zip, linked in the assets below. Copy its contents into your Inkscape extensions directory and relaunch Inkscape.

To find your extensions directory within Inkscape, open Edit > Preferences from the menu, select the System entry. It should list the location of your User extensions directory.

You may also need to add your user name to the dialout group in order to access the USB port. Please see:
https://wiki.evilmadscientist.com/Installing_software#Linux

Firmware Update

A firmware update, to EBB firmware v 2.6.5 is recommended for all AxiDraw machines, if you have older firmware installed. You can check which version you have by using the "Config" tab ("Version" tab, in previous releases) in the software.

  • Mac users: Download Firmware_v265_Mac.zip, and run it with AxiDraw connected to your computer via USB.
  • Windows users: Download and run Firmware_v265_Win.zip, and run it with AxiDraw connected to your computer via USB.
  • Linux users: Please follow the directions here, using the attached file Firmware_v265_Raw.zip.
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