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Pen Plotter

Discussion in 'CNC Mills/Routers' started by MAFFPL, Jun 4, 2022.

  1. MAFFPL

    MAFFPL New
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    Good day. In the cam software I found the option: Pen Plotter. Can someone explain to me the principle of operation? Do I need a special adapter for my LEAD 1515?
     
  2. Peter Van Der Walt

    Peter Van Der Walt OpenBuilds Team
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    Its for use with Servo based pen lifts. docs:blackbox:connect-rc-servo [OpenBuilds Documentation]

    No official adapters around but plenty of DIY ones on the forum and 3D printable ones too. Just a slide that drops pen onto paper under gravity, and lifts it up between plots using a cheap RC servo
     
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    Thank you, do you have any proven solution, could you recommend something?
     
  4. Giarc

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    Is your goal to produce art work, or just draw simple line drawings. I some times draw my parts and cut them out on paper so if I have small work stock I can center it and be sure it fits. I use a simple holder that has a sharpie marker in it. I then put the holder into the router collect. I use a simple engrave tool path with a 0.1 mm depth of cut. My holder is a 3d printed spring loaded holder that uses a 1/4 20 bolt which is placed in the collect. It is simple without any major modifications.

    Mine is similar to this one. CNC pen / sharpie holder for plotter by Oscarko

    An example of me doing this is in the video in this project if it helps:
    Magnetic Bait Cutting Board For Hobie Kayak 8" Hatch
     

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