Pepakura without cutting

[Tommyfilth]

Well not by hand, Pepakura has a CraftRobo version that makes everything Pep so much easier, I got a CraftRobo about a year ago, and won't ever cut a paper file again without it. I made a little video showing it off a little.

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Tommy

 

[propologist]

it's a good idea and easier if you have the 225.00 + for the machine

 

[punisher]

oh that angers me, lol * I hate taking so much time cutting the pieces out...well Ive got a robot that cuts folds glues resins and bondos! Well...not really. :lol Im so jealous.

 

[STEALTH]

cool but no tabs? or am I missing something

 

[Tommyfilth]

cool but no tabs? or am I missing something

If you mean gluing tabs, they're there. it cuts anything on the file including perforating fold lines.

Tommy

 

[Sigma-LS]

I remember trying to set one of these up with a friend once.

Don't you have to fiddle with changing bits and such to differentiate score and full cuts or have they fixed it with the newer models?

 

[Tommyfilth]

I remember trying to set one of these up with a friend once.

Don't you have to fiddle with changing bits and such to differentiate score and full cuts or have they fixed it with the newer models?

you can setup different cuts for different lines in Illustrator, for Papakura you can select to ignore the rules and cut all lines, or setup in the cutter dialogue the type of dashed line for perforations on the folds (which is what I do)

I will say they are not for the unadventurous, as there are some fiddely settings and things. It takes a little trial and error to understand how to set something up for the machine.

Tommy

 

[WarPig]

Is there a difference or advantage between CraftRobo and Cricut machines?

 

[STARTREKTOS]

That is so cool. I started to do a small pep starship and it took me a couple of hours just to cut out pieces. This is such a time saver.

 

[Elusive]

Yea I am too wondering about the cricut since my wife already owns one, let me know thanks.

 

[propalooza]

I tried exporting this to the cricut but it wouldn't work, the files for the circut have to be an SVG file

 

[Tommyfilth]

I seem to remember the Circut and CraftRobo having a model that looked exactly the same, making me think they are made by the same manufacturer, I would think there would be a way to convert a line drawing to the SVG file type but how I do not know.

 

[WarPig]

I seem to remember the Circut and CraftRobo having a model that looked exactly the same, making me think they are made by the same manufacturer, I would think there would be a way to convert a line drawing to the SVG file type but how I do not know.

File conversion isn't an issue for me (I'm a graphic designer :lol) . There's a third-party software called "Make the Cut" (about $60) that lets you use a variety of file types. Pepakura Designer (licensed) will export a pdo file to eps or emf. Make the Cut will open an emf file. Or, you can bring either format into Adobe Illustrator and saved as SVG.

Make the Cut supports CrafRobo as well, but it sounds like the CraftRobo can use "standard" files (SVG) as opposed to the Cricut (which uses a proprietary file type, if my research tells me correctly).

I was just wondering if either machine had advantages (or disadvantages!) over the other. :confused

Looks like it's back to research for me! :wacko

 

[Tommyfilth]

File conversion isn't an issue for me (I'm a graphic designer :lol) . There's a third-party software called "Make the Cut" (about $60) that lets you use a variety of file types. Pepakura Designer (licensed) will export a pdo file to eps or emf. Make the Cut will open an emf file. Or, you can bring either format into Adobe Illustrator and saved as SVG.

Make the Cut supports CrafRobo as well, but it sounds like the CraftRobo can use "standard" files (SVG) as opposed to the Cricut (which uses a proprietary file type, if my research tells me correctly).

I was just wondering if either machine had advantages (or disadvantages!) over the other. :confused

Looks like it's back to research for me! :wacko

As far as I can tell, the only advantages are that Pepakura has a Robo version to cut directly from and there is a plugin for Illustrator that lets you also cut directly also.

Tommy

 

[Alric]

I thought the Cricut's (has a little green criket head as its logo ?) paterns were all made via cartidges where as the craftRobo used design software. If its the macine I think it is then the Cricut does not have a PC connections but is self contained.

I have access to a CraftRobo but All I've ben able to make it do so far is make alot of noise, I need to find an idiots guide to using it.

 

[WarPig]

I thought the Cricut's (has a little green criket head as its logo ?) paterns were all made via cartidges where as the craftRobo used design software. If its the macine I think it is then the Cricut does not have a PC connections but is self contained.

I have access to a CraftRobo but All I've ben able to make it do so far is make alot of noise, I need to find an idiots guide to using it.

The "Make the Cut" software interfaces with the Cricut cutter so you can use the cartridges or create your own designs.

I took the plunge: I found a Cricut Expression (will handle sheets up to 12" x24") for under $200, plus 10% off. I also ordered the Make the Cut application.

I'll post when it all arrives and I (hopefully) get things working.

 

[nachtinis]

The free version of pep thats for the craft robo only lets you cut 2 pages of a pep.

 

[Vinom11]

My wife owns a Cricut Expression and is a very active member of several Cricut and scrapbooking forums. She tells me that the "make the cut" program is a new version of something called SCAL. There are two things you need to know.
1. Using the "make the cut" program with the Cricut will void the manufacturer's warranty.
2. According to the forums she has read regarding the program, the SCAL program has caused some Cricut machines to become completely inoperable. Use at your own risk!
Having said that, I am curious to see how it goes.

 

[Robin80JP]

Geez... the hours and stress I would've saved if only I knew about this.

 

[Tommyfilth]

The "Make the Cut" software interfaces with the Cricut cutter so you can use the cartridges or create your own designs.

I took the plunge: I found a Cricut Expression (will handle sheets up to 12" x24") for under $200, plus 10% off. I also ordered the Make the Cut application.

I'll post when it all arrives and I (hopefully) get things working.

I don't know how I missed this post. I can't wait to hear how it works for you. I would love to know (when you get it up and running) what your workflow will be, who knows it might save me some trial and error on the CraftRobo side.