Fab modules - compiled version

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This is how I installed the Fab Modules on Ubuntu and it seems to work. I got this tutorial on

  • fab modules
cd ~/Desktop
mkdir fabmodules
cd fabmodules
wget http://kokompe.cba.mit.edu/dist/fab.zip
unzip fab.zip
chmod +x bin/*
sudo mv bin/* /usr/local/bin
  • graphing and interface modules
apt-get -y install python-wxtools
  • Install: Python wxPython GCC libpng Make BASH
apt-get install python python-wxgtk2.8 gcc libpng12-dev make bash

And to run the Fab module simply write:

fab

and press enter

CAMM settings

  • To make it work with the vinyl cutter:
  • First find out how the vinyl-cutter is connected, (what is the name of the usb port?)
cd ..
cd ..
cd ..
  • Until you are on the root
  • then write
/var/log$ dmesg
  • Turn on the vinyl cutter and
/var/log$ dmesg
  • Then you will see the name of the USB port that the vinyl cutter uses
  • Turn of the vinyl cutter and
/var/log$ dmesg

Then you will see the name of the USB port that the vinyl cutter uses

Then you should change the permisson

/dev$ sudo chmod 0766 /dev/usblp0
  • Open the send_camm with gedit program
/usr/local/bin$ sudo gedit camm_send
*Change the name of the port to the one you will be using
port="/dev/usblp0"

then you can check how it works in the fab module

fab

Setting on the CAMM

Ritural to make sure the vinyl cutter accepts force settings:

  • 1.Keep MENU/PARAM and cursor LEFT,RIGHT key down and turn power on.
  • 2.Select "!FScmd" by dial.
  • 3.Select parameter field by MENU/PARAM key.
  • 4.Select "ON" by dial.
  • 5.Push ENTER key.
  • 6.Turn power off.