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If you go into the HELP menu, there's a pair of red lips, with the words Run Demo. (Nothing should occur if you click on it, as it's disabled in the UK hybrid/unlocked version that is being offered at the link above).

The short answer is "No" there aren't any downloadable versions of the "HotShot" or SignBlazerFull program. While I'm not exactly sure why there's no distributable copy, my best guess (based on accumulated information over the years) is Jerry Bonham was still developing the software at the time of his death, and afterwards, ColorChromeLtd. just folded up and disappeared. While you're probably correct in noting that the expanded version is "a lot better" than SB Elements, as of today, all we have available is SBE, and have to make do. https://www.mediafire.com/file/fjk69hgu2cpnr16/signblazer_setup.exe/file

TobyM, my suggestion is go to the 'Introductions' topic and post something about yourself there. We rarely get newbies to join in with deeper discussions, but you might be the exception to that. Hopefully!

Use a decal-remover wheel with your power drill.

I'm thinking this new account is a troll, but anyway, I prefer the high-tack tape, instead of the medium-tack. You wanna know why? I'll reveal that answer if you Post back, and tell us you are a real participant, and not just some random Bot.

My guess is you're the first end-user of their software EVER to express the need to understand PureTrace. 99.9% of customers just put their Vector engine into automatic action and are perfectly fine with the default results. As their Customer Support person noted "the default settings are more than satisfactory" and that's absolutely correct. If you want to pursue this up the chain of command with VinylMaster (Future Corp.), feel free to go ahead. This is USCUTTER board and USCUTTER cannot do anything to assist you in this pursuit of obscure inner workings of VM. Neither can the people who participate here.

Windows no longer has the "lower left corner" -- everything is on a dynamic taskbar (cribbed from Apple's MacOS). Alternatively, use "Windows key + S" keyboard shortcut. Which reminds me, I need to back up my files!

It's always a challenge to keep track of live links for files/downloads (we've been doing our best to keep a good link to SignBlazer over the years, as hosting for the installer file was dropped by USCUTTER due to it being abandonware and unsupported). That VCP link was to a website that offers USB virtual com port for flying quadcopters. I don't know why they dropped the download, but a quick google search provides several alternatives -- https://mydrivers.online/software/stm32-virtual-com-port-driver (OS versions prior to Windows7 are compatible with the Windows7 installations included in the zip package.) and this guy is providing access ---> https://quadmeup.com/stm32-virtualcomport-driver-for-windows

" You could also try a trial version of a different cutting software, to see if it is the vinyl cutter problem or the software problem. " Trial versions of cutting software normally have cutting/printing feature disabled. VinylMaster Demo, for instance, won't allow export/Cut/Print. claimer14, did you try the VCP suggested?

Why are you using any serial adapter? How come you're not just running straight-through USB from cutter to computer? When I've had USB com issues in the past, my solution was to install the VCP driver. https://mydrivers.online/software/stm32-virtual-com-port-driver and https://quadmeup.com/stm32-virtualcomport-driver-for-windows

The good-quality vector conversion functionality is the same in all levels, even the basic 'CUT' that comes along with all new USCUTTER-sold machines (for WindowsOS).

Many years back (2014) there was a thread about this "NOVRAM INIT" issue, apparently it has something to do with a capacitor within the electronic circuitry. (motherboard) We don't know how exactly the problem got resolved, but the post above makes a suggestion to clear the failure.

yep, that replacement part should get you going. You might consider just using some Gorilla tape to reattach the end cap.

Your LP cutter is a legacy machine, using code that was developed in the 1950's by Hewlett Packard Corp. Windows 11 is still just windows OS, under the hood. http://kiss.flyduino.net/download/stm32-virtual-com-drivers-64bit-pc Whenever I have a problem with Windows recognizing/assigning a COM Port, I'll throw this Virtual com thing onto the laptop and just use that as the designated port. CDM driver simply installs instructions for the computer to use a USB port and emulate it as a serial port. Just make sure you're using a driver designed for 64bit systems. https://downloadt.advantech.com/download/downloadsr.aspx?File_Id=1-1MFXPU4 I found this one, it's generic.

Guest SAlih is not engaged in this discussion any more. Apparently, his problem is solved.

haumana indicates: " you probably need to browse to where you actually put the downloaded file at. " however, the Guest Sal mentioned: "The downloaded file shows in downloads file (folder)" What type of graphic is this? -- windows file extension --

There's a basic reason that old links to SBE are no longer valid: That software is no longer being supported by anyone. However, for the sake of answering your question directly, you can obtain SignBlazer HERE -----> https://www.mediafire.com/file/fjk69hgu2cpnr16/signblazer_setup.exe/file If you have specific SBE questions, please open a new thread in that category.

https://www.kimp.io/new-pepsi-logo A fascinating article that looks into the evolution of Pepsi's visual branding. For those of us who are into this kind of thing, the entire rebranding is a complicated conglomeration of corporate decision-making. The author mentions aesthetics such as "Line Width" & "Sans-Serif ALL CAPS" and quotes Mauro Porcini, chief design officer of PepsiCo, who remarked that the new design is meant to represent “great energy and confidence and boldness” Quick question -- do you like the new look?

It looks like that spring has sprung. The attachment point is indicated with an arrow. You might need to buy a new spring.

" send the plotter to them " -- that is your best answer, directly from Graphtec support.

$60 will get you a fresh, new licensed install of VM Cut.

The folks who do Graphic Design for logos aren't signmakers. They have no perspective on what is required to make a sign using cut-vinyl lettering. In their world, everything is Printed (or reproduced on websites) so Raster output is usually fine. The worst are those clients who hand me a business card and say "Make my sign look like this" Uh, no.

Their (sp.) website has THIS image --->

Try contacting the organization directly -- https://www.tricitychargers.org

The cutting blade is drag-type, and it's likely to get stuck on the seam. If you're still intent on doing this, go ahead and try a test. Also, you do know that vinyl comes in 24" rolls, right?