This project provides tools and a library for controlling the AxiDraw pen plotter, aimed at users who want an easy-to-use, precise, and automated drawing experience. It offers features like automatic scaling, centering, path optimization, and layer splitting, with a web-based UI for convenient operation, even on embedded systems like the Raspberry Pi.

How It Works

Saxi utilizes the AxiDraw's low-level LM command for precise, constant-acceleration motion planning, inspired by the original axi project. It optimizes pen-up travel time by reordering and reversing paths and can split SVG layers based on stroke colors or group IDs. The system includes a web UI, eliminating the need for complex local installations like X11 or Inkscape.

Quick Start & Requirements

• Install globally: $ npm i -g saxi
• Run: $ saxi
• Requires Node.js.
• Connects to AxiDraw via USB (e.g., /dev/tty.usbmodem1461).
• Official documentation: https://github.com/alexrudd2/saxi (development moved here)

Highlighted Details

• Supports custom motion planning for smooth and fast plotting.
• Web-based UI accessible via http://0.0.0.0:9080.
• Can run on Raspberry Pi for untethered operation.
• Fallback to less accurate XM command for older EBB firmware versions.

Maintenance & Community

Development has moved to https://github.com/alexrudd2/saxi. The original repository is archived.

Licensing & Compatibility

The README does not explicitly state a license. Compatibility for commercial use or closed-source linking is not specified.

Limitations & Caveats

The original repository is archived, with development moved to a different location. Users should refer to the new repository for the latest updates and support.