Laserdrw extension for inkscape driver#

This will add the libusb driver in a way that will allow you to use the original laser cutter software (LaserDRW or CorelLaser) and K40whisperer without removing and reinstalling drivers. This option adds a filter driver for libusb the existing driver for the Laser cutter controller board. If you have other hardware that uses this chip the other hardware may also not work with the libusb driver is installed. The interface hardware in the controller board (CH341) is also used in other hardware (e.g. This will change your computer settings in a way that the original software for running the laser cutter will not work (unless you remove the libusb driver). This option replaces the existing driver for the laser cutter controller board.

In Zadig change the driver selection to 'libusb-win32(v1.2.6.0)'ĭecide if you are going to use option 7a. The correct name will not appear in the list until after the default driver loads. If it is the first time plugging your laser cutter into the computer it may take some time for the default driver to load. In the Zadig dropdown menu find and select the item 'USB-EPP/I2C. In Zadig select 'Options' - 'List All Devices'

Start Zadig by double clicking on the executable file that you downloaded in Step 1. Make sure your laser cutter is connected to your computer via a usb cable and You can also download the latest version from Zadig)

Laserdrw extension for inkscape install#

(Zadig will install the required USB driver for K40 Whisperer to communicate with the Laser Cutter. Windows libUSB Driver Install (Using Zadig)ĭownload the correct version for you operating system: Do not enter anything into the 'Inkscape Executable' field unless you have a non-standard install and K40 Whisperer cannot find the executable on it's own. K40 Whisperer looks in the most likely places for the inkscape.exe file but if it does not find it you can use the 'Find Inkscape' button in the 'General Settings' to specify the 'Inkscape Executable' location. If it is not already installed, install the latest Inkscape Install the libUSB driver with the instruction below.ĥ. The program I use to create the Windows executables (py2exe) has a dependency to this package.Ĥ. 'Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package (圆4)' for the win64 executable. 'Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package (x86)' for the win32 executable If the windows executable does not work right away install: Double click on the k40_whisperer.exe file (Depending on your settings you may not see the '.exe' extension) The main window of K40 Whisperer should open and you should be able to interact with the program.

Laserdrw extension for inkscape 64 Bit#

K40_Whisperer-x.xx_win64.zip for 64 bit versions of Windows where 'x.xx' is replaced by the version number of K40 Whisperer.ģ.

Laserdrw extension for inkscape zip file#

Download and unzip the latest windows executable zip file from here: K40 Whisperer Download K40_Whisperer-x.xx_win32.zip for 32 bit versions of Windows For Linux and Mac additional work will need to be performed by the user for proper installation.ġ. These dependencies are resolved on windows by packaging them in the pre-compiled executable version of K40 Whisperer. However there are a lot of dependencies that need to be satisfied in order to successfully use the program. K40 Whisperer is written in python so it is possible to run it on Windows, Linux and Mac. However you will need to install a USB driver in order for K40 Whisperer to communicate with the stock K40 controller board (i.e. In order to make using K40 Whisperer as simple as possible I release pre-compiled windows executable files that do not require installation for them to run. K40 Whisperer USB Driver Setup K40 Whisperer Setup (For Windows using Zadig)