Configuring

Image Types

jpg and png file types are accepted.

Units

The default units will always show millimeters. However, Inch view is available by clicking the Show Inch button.

Set Dimensions

Use these input boxes to set your desired dimensions. Only numeric values are accepted.

Note: the program will maintain the aspect ratio of your original image. This means that changing the width will effect the height and vice versa.

Clicking reset will revert your target dimensions to the original image dimensions

Define Material

Used to set the thickness of your material. This value is taken into account when validating the combination of the cutter angle and the maximum circle size.

Define Cutter

Used to set the angle of the cutter you will be using.

Note: maximum hole depth is calculated based off the cutter angle and the maximum hole diameter. Selecting the correct cutter is required for getting accurate results!

Maximum Circle Diameter

Defines the maximum diameter of the largest circle produced.

Larger circles will machine faster, but produce less detailed results where smaller circles produce more detailed results but take longer to machine.

Gcode

The gcode files will be saved using the units you selected prior to clicking 'Generate Halftone'.

Origin All gcode is produced with X0, Y0 starting point of bottom left and Z0 set to top of material.

Plunge Rate this defines how quickly your machine will move in the negative z-axis direction when creating holes. Default values are set, but may need to be changed depending on your actual material.

Note: All moves between holes are done at rapid (G0) speed. This speed can vary depending on your machine configuration.

Invert Image

Creates a negative of your uploaded image.

Depending on a combination of the composition of your image and what colors you will use for the material and the dots, your image may turn out better if you choose this option.

Note: If your finished material will have a light background and dark dots, then inverting the image will probably yield better results.