Inkscape Tutorial - Easy Map Creation for Laser Engraving!

In this episode, we will be showing you the easy way to create maps for laser engraving various projects. This is supper simple and best of all uses free resources! As we will use https://mapstyle.withgoogle.com/ to create a customized map and Inkscape (a free vector design program: https://inkscape.org/ ) which we will use to the raster screen captured image to an SVG. Also be sure to check our Ortur Laser Resource Page: http://diy3dtech.com/ortur-laser-resource-page/ Our Preferred 450nm laser safety glasses: http://diy3dtech.com/Professional_Violet_Blue_Laser_Safety_Glasses Must have G8 replacement lens: http://diy3dtech.com/G8-Laser-Lens 3D Printable Ortur Large Format Laser Upgrade Parts: -Leg Retainers: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4487570 -Cable Management: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4488811 -Laser Focus Knob: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4487510 -Laser Air Assist: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4575561 Other useful parts: -9mm x 0.5mm lens barrel tap: https://amzn.to/3ld5CpA -Slicone tubing for air assist: https://amzn.to/2Qd8xAh -Small Air Compressor: https://amzn.to/3iZ5nfU SVG Grid: http://diy3dtech.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Ortur_Grid_02.zip Ventilation Components: -4 Inch Desktop Hood: https://amzn.to/3eETmcI -4 Inch x 25 Foot Hose: https://amzn.to/2OyhXp1 -4 Inch Blast Gate: https://amzn.to/3eDxjDh -4 Inch In-Line DC Fan: https://amzn.to/2CkUuFp -4 Inch Adjustable Clamps: https://amzn.to/397sjWv Preferred Control Software (LightBurn): https://lightburnsoftware.com/ Also if you want to learn more about laser safety, we have linked a PDF form Laser Vision which we recommend as well as their products too: http://diy3dtech.com/guide-to-laser-safety-glasses/ Want to see what we are up to daily? Check out our regular YouTube Blog posts at: http://diy3dtech.com/blog Please visit http://www.DIY3DTech.com for more information on this and many other projects! Check us out on Social Media to see what we are up too as we always have something cooking in the shop! -Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diy3dtech/ -Follow us on Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/diy3dtech -Follow us on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/DIY3Dtech Subscribe to the DIY3DTech YouTube Channel: http://YouTube.DIY3DTech.com Subscribe to the DIY3DTech OpenSCAD Channel: http://openscad-youtube.diy3dtech.com If your looking for looking 3D Printer, Laser Cutter and CNC Swag (T-Shirts, Hats, Mugs, etc), please support the channel by visiting our online shop at: http://swag.DIY3DTech.com Are you a retailer or product manufacture and would like your product reviewed? Please contact us at info[at]diy3dtech.com Tags: #DIY3Dtech