Category: Linux

Archive of MeowFire’s MeowTech blog posts on tricks, tips, solutions to problems and other stuff related to the Linux operating system.

  • Goodbye Scissors. Hello Brother Scan-N-Cut!

    Goodbye Scissors. Hello Brother Scan-N-Cut!
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    Cutting the same stuff over and over again by hand is not much fun, not accurate and most of all time consuming. After looking at digital cutting machines on the market we went to our local sewing shop and got a demo of the Brother SDX325 Scan-N-Cut. It is not the cheapest but it had… Read more

  • Embroidering a patch

    Embroidering a patch
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    We use the following process when designing and embroidering the MeowFire patches that have a 100% fill and satin edge borders. The extra steps are necessary in the patch design and embroidery process. When followed these steps will create a quality product that looks great. Here at MeowFire we use Inkscape with the Ink/Stitch extension… Read more

  • Creating a patch with Ink/Stitch

    Creating a patch with Ink/Stitch
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    This is a step by step post on how to create a patch with the Inkscape extension Ink/Stitch. In this post we will use the MeowFire logo design to create a patch with the text ‘WTM’. The process of creating a patch consist of the 3 layers: You will need to install the latest stable… Read more

  • Ink/Stitch embroidery on a Brother LB5000

    Ink/Stitch embroidery on a Brother LB5000
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    During the 15th anniversary at the local sewing shop we purchased an on sale Brother LB5000 sewing/embroidery machine. Liz was wanting a backup sewing machine for the MeowNuka Market Totes and Catnip Cat Kicker Pillows and I was curious how well putting an X/Y gantry on a sewing machine works. For software to create embroidery,… Read more

  • Random Klipper USB disconnects

    Random Klipper USB disconnects
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    Random Klipper USB disconnects In building the MeowFire print farm we have come up against an AMD Ryzen 7 4800U micro PC that would experience random Klipper USB disconnects. After days of searching and testing we stumbled upon the issue causing these random disconnects. First a little background. We run Kilpper and Moonraker on dedicated micro PC’s that are… Read more

  • Installing Klipper on Ubuntu

    Installing Klipper on Ubuntu
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    Installing Klipper on Ubuntu Here is how we at MeowFire install Klipper on a standalone mini PC, such as a Dell OptiPlex Micro. Installing Klipper on Ubuntu is super easy thanks to KIAUH. Installing Ubuntu on Dell OptiPlex This post covers installing Klipper on Ubuntu with a spare PC or laptop you most likely have collecting dust. This… Read more

  • Flying Bear Reborn2 panel brackets

    Flying Bear Reborn2 panel brackets
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    The side panels on the Flying Bear Reborn2 were loose and we created some brackets that attach to the existing bolts on the bottom frame. The brackets require to drill holes in the side panels so that the panels can be screwed to the brackets. You are welcome to download the Flying Bear Reborn2 panel… Read more