V4.6.2 pops up a warning that it will not load the Cricut plugin which is the – PCCPlugin.dll file added to C: Program Files (x86) Make The Cut! Plugins SCAL 5 Results After the V2.34 firmware upgrade, I could at least send cut commands to the Cricut but any cuts are greatly distorted. Free cricut plugin download software at UpdateStar - Cricut Design Space is a free plugin that enables you to upload your images using system fonts. The plugin also allows you to communicate with your Cricut Explore machine. Cannot see external hdd. You can upload and cut SVG, JPG, PNG, BMP, GIF, and DXF files.
There was an older post about getting SCAL4 to work with the Cricut which included several steps.Cricut Plugin Update Software
Here is an easier way. This will work with SCAL4 or 5 for Windows and SCAL4 or SCAL5 for Mac. You do NOT need to have SCAL2 for this to work
- Download cricut design studio software for free. System Utilities downloads - Cricut DesignStudio by Provo Craft & Novelty and many more programs are available for instant and free download.
- This video going over the Cricut Design Space Plugin. This video will explain what it is and why you might be getting asked to download the plugin.
- In This video I show you the new Cricut Print Then Cut!!! I will show you how to get your machine all ready for this amazing new technology. I will walk you through the Firmware/Plug-In Update.
Cricut Design Space Plugin Update
1. You need a copy of SCAL4 for Windows or Mac
http://www.craftedge.com/purchase/craft .. _scal4.php
or SCAL5 for Windows or Mac
http://www.craftedge.com/purchase/craft .. _scal5.php
2. Download the 3rd party plugin for the Cricut
Windows
https://ufile.io/j58oi
or
https://ufile.io/mo1k7 *need to manually install keys
Mac
https://ufile.io/f19iz
or
https://ufile.io/1xd6b
or
https://ufile.io/7g5ii *need to manually install keys
You should now be able to cut with your legacy Cricut (Personal, Expression, Cake, Create). Please note this will not work with the Expression2, Mini, Explore, Maker). For the Explore or Maker models, you would just use SCAL4 or SCAL5 to do this http://www.craftedge.com/tutorials/desi .. nspace.php
http://www.craftedge.com/purchase/craft .. _scal4.php
or SCAL5 for Windows or Mac
http://www.craftedge.com/purchase/craft .. _scal5.php
2. Download the 3rd party plugin for the Cricut
Windows
https://ufile.io/j58oi
or
https://ufile.io/mo1k7 *need to manually install keys
Mac
https://ufile.io/f19iz
or
https://ufile.io/1xd6b
or
https://ufile.io/7g5ii *need to manually install keys
Cricut Design Space Plugin Update
3. After you install both SCAL and the Cricut plugin, start up SCAL, go to the Cutter menu and choose My Cutters and then Manage Cutters. Choose Cricut in the Company Company/Brand drop down list and then click the Add to list button.You should now be able to cut with your legacy Cricut (Personal, Expression, Cake, Create). Please note this will not work with the Expression2, Mini, Explore, Maker). For the Explore or Maker models, you would just use SCAL4 or SCAL5 to do this http://www.craftedge.com/tutorials/desi .. nspace.php
