I show my latest method to make PCB rastering with needle and 3D printer. Also can be used to engraving on other things :)
KICAD
open SVG in GIMP (increase only resolution (3000 or +))
FILTERS MENU > Render > Pattern > Grid
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Make selection
Crop Selection (must be minus than PCB size)
Open InkScape
drag the bmp
InkScape > Trace Bitmap
No fill and set stroke
MENU > Extensions > Gcodetools > Orientation points
save the file.
select path and:
Force quit when task finish and reopen to make the same for the border
create rectangle
Object to Path
etc...
import file.ngc in Repetier
cd into Repetier directory
./configureFirst
REBOOT
Printer size 220 220 240
Show travel moves
Save SD print file (file.g)
(PCB sprayed with Positiv)
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