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Vectors are machine-readable images used in laser cutting, CNC routing, and other machine-driven machines. See [[Vector or Raster?]] for more info.
Vectors are machine-readable images used in pen plotting, laser cutting, CNC routing, and other machine-driven machines. Not sure what a vector is? See [[Vector or Raster?]] for more info.


==Generators==
===Desktop Programs===
* [https://inkscape.org/ Inkscape] is my personal favorite: free, easy to use (once you get the hang of vector creation) with built-in [https://inkscape.org/doc/tutorials/tracing/tutorial-tracing.html bitmap-to-vector conversion]
* [https://www.adobe.com/products/illustrator.html Adobe Illustrator] is the industry standard, but expensive. You have access as a student—see the photo teacher for details
* [http://flatfab.com/ FlatFab] allows you to create 3D images that can be cut on a [[laser]]
 
===Web Programs===
* Start with [https://cuttle.xyz/ Cuttle]! We pay for a pro account, so use your TSAS email to log in. It is made for laser/vinyl cutters specifically, but is a solid tool for creating any vectors online
* [https://vectr.com/ Vectr.com] is a simple tool for vector creation, with the option for tracing
* [[SketchUp on a Chromebook|SketchUp]] is a 3d modeling tool, but can be used for vector creation
* [https://snazzymaps.com/explore?text=laser&sort=&tag=&color= SnazzyMaps] allows you to create a laser cut or engraved maps simply
 
===Web Art Generators===
These are great for the [[Drawing Machines|drawing machines]] or [[Laser|laser]], but will take some post-processing (possibly in Inkscape) for use in the [[Vinyl Cutter|vinyl cutter]]
* [https://mitxela.com/plotterfun/ Plotterfun] takes an image and renders it as a plottable SVG. Lots of algorithms!
* [https://mitxela.com/plotterfun/ Plotterfun] takes an image and renders it as a plottable SVG. Lots of algorithms!
* [https://tinkersynth.com/slopes Slopes] renders a stacked wave plot similar to that famous Joy Division album cover
* [https://tinkersynth.com/slopes Slopes] renders a stacked wave plot similar to that famous Joy Division album cover
* [https://drawingbots.net/ Drawingbots.net] plenty of tools
* [https://revdancatt.com/penplotter/ revdancatt's image generators]
* [https://depasquale.art/works/triangle-divider/ Triangle divider]
* [https://doersino.github.io/uji/ UJI]
* [https://blptrck.uber.space/flower/ Flower generator] and [https://beetles.bleeptrack.de/ beetle generator] by [https://bleeptrack.de/ bleeptrack]
===Image Sources===
* [http://dimensions.com/ Dimensions.com] has a staggering array of clean vectors to download
* Google search for <pre>filetype:svg + your query</pre> should yield good results, just make sure they're free to use!
===Box/3D Generators===
* [https://www.templatemaker.nl/en/ Template Maker] and [https://www.festi.info/boxes.py/ Boxes.py] for all your box needs. Great for the [[Laser|laser]] or [[Vinyl Cutter|vinyl cutter]]
* [https://deckinabox.sgenoud.com/ Deck in a Box] is similar to Template Maker, but is tailored for desktop game organization
* [https://www.makercase.com/#/ MakerCase] is a simple box generator
* [https://makezine.com/2012/04/13/cnc-panel-joinery-notebook/ CNC/Laser Panel Notebook] for joinery inspiration
* [https://clementzheng.info/Joinery Joinery] takes .svg patterns and adds tabs, holes, flaps, or finger joints to pull it all together
===Vector Artists/Inspiration===
* [https://jasonwebb.io/ Jason Webb]
* [http://manoloide.com/ Manolo Gamboa Naon]
* Checkout the [https://twitter.com/hashtag/plottertwitter?lang=en #plottertwitter] hashtag on Twitter


==Image Sources==
===Generators That Require Coding===
* [http://dimensions.com/ Dimensions.com] has a startling array of clean vectors to download
* [https://gist.github.com/fogleman/6fa9e69a92b45ad2d02f627dc483f326 Snowflakes] in Python, by [https://gist.github.com/fogleman Michael Fogleman]
* [https://www.templatemaker.nl/en/ Template Maker] for all your box needs. Great for the [[Laser|laser]] or [[Vinyl Cutter|vinyl cutter]]


==See also==
==See also==
* [[Generative Art]]
* [[Open Source Software]]
* [https://github.com/beardicus/awesome-plotters#readme Awesome Plotters list]
* [https://github.com/beardicus/awesome-plotters#readme Awesome Plotters list]

Latest revision as of 12:09, 13 April 2023

Vectors are machine-readable images used in pen plotting, laser cutting, CNC routing, and other machine-driven machines. Not sure what a vector is? See Vector or Raster? for more info.

Desktop Programs

  • Inkscape is my personal favorite: free, easy to use (once you get the hang of vector creation) with built-in bitmap-to-vector conversion
  • Adobe Illustrator is the industry standard, but expensive. You have access as a student—see the photo teacher for details
  • FlatFab allows you to create 3D images that can be cut on a laser

Web Programs

  • Start with Cuttle! We pay for a pro account, so use your TSAS email to log in. It is made for laser/vinyl cutters specifically, but is a solid tool for creating any vectors online
  • Vectr.com is a simple tool for vector creation, with the option for tracing
  • SketchUp is a 3d modeling tool, but can be used for vector creation
  • SnazzyMaps allows you to create a laser cut or engraved maps simply

Web Art Generators

These are great for the drawing machines or laser, but will take some post-processing (possibly in Inkscape) for use in the vinyl cutter

Image Sources

  • Dimensions.com has a staggering array of clean vectors to download
  • Google search for 
    filetype:svg + your query
    should yield good results, just make sure they're free to use!

Box/3D Generators

Vector Artists/Inspiration

Generators That Require Coding

See also

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