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The "Awesome Plotters" project is a curated collection of resources focused on computer-controlled drawing machines and visual art robots. This list encompasses a variety of categories including hardware specifications, software tools, libraries for programming, and community projects that showcase innovative applications of plotters in art and design. It serves as a valuable resource for artists, engineers, and hobbyists alike, providing insights into the intersection of technology and creativity. Whether you're looking to build your own plotter or explore existing projects, this collection offers inspiration and practical guidance for anyone interested in the fascinating world of plotter art.

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Table of Contents

20 sections · 295 projects

Getting Started

6 projects
What is a pen plotter 2022?
youtube.com
An Intro to Pen Plotters
medium.com
An Introduction to Pen Plotting
mrmrs.cc
Pen Plotter Programming: The Basics
medium.com
Pen Plotter Art & Algorithms
mattdesl.svbtle.com
How to Draw Generative Art with an Axidraw Pen Plotter
dirtalleydesign.com

Plotters

20 projects
AxiDraw
shop.evilmadscientist.com
NextDraw
bantamtools.com
ArtFrame
bantamtools.com
Line-us
line-us.com
Drawing Robot
thingiverse.com
4xiDraw
instructables.com
WaterColorBot
watercolorbot.com
EggBot
egg-bot.com
HP Pen Plotters
hpmuseum.net
Roland Pen Plotters
youtube.com
Blot
blot.hackclub.com
BrachioGraph
brachiograph.art
Arduino CNC Drawing Machine
diymachines.co.uk
PlotterXY
PlotterXY

A Core XY plotter designed as a second machine combining AxiDraw's pen flexibility with Roland's speed and size.

G-code902 years ago
NextDraw
store.bantamtools.com
openBrushograph
openBrushograph

A 3D-printable DIY x-y gantry and z-mechanism for building a brush painting robot or CNC plotter.

OpenSCAD231 month ago
Lego-Pen-Plotter
Lego-Pen-Plotter

A functional pen plotter constructed entirely from LEGO elements, including motors and controller, programmed with PyBricks and Python.

Python101 month ago
Makelangelo 5
marginallyclever.com
Reviving the Apple 410 Color Plotter
nycresistor.com
Apple-410
Apple-410

Documentation and driver for the Apple 410 Color Plotter, enabling file conversion and direct plotting.

Python281 year ago

Motor Controllers

5 projects
grblShield
grblShield

A complete hardware shield that turns an Arduino into a G-code-based CNC motion controller using grbl or TinyG2 firmware.

C13912 years ago
TinyG
TinyG

A 6-axis motion control system for high-performance CNC and small to mid-sized industrial machines.

G-code94110 months ago
Arduino CNC Shield
blog.protoneer.co.nz
Raspberry Pi CNC Hat
wiki.protoneer.co.nz
EBB Driver Board
shop.evilmadscientist.com

Accessories and Adapters

5 projects
WiFi232
biosrhythm.com
Plotter Cable Pinout
sites.music.columbia.edu
PlotAdapter
PlotAdapter

An Arduino-based serial-to-GPIB converter that emulates an RS232 interface for vintage HP pen plotters.

C++264 years ago
Replacement Pen Carousel Turret Carriage Holder for HP 7475A Plotter
obsoletetech.us
Replacement Geneva Drive Wheel Gear for HP 7475A Plotter Pen Carousel
obsoletetech.us

Pens

6 projects
Sharpie Fine Point Plotter Adapter
printables.com
Parametric 3d-Printable Plotter Pen Adapter
openjscad.xyz
Plotter Pen STL Models
printables.com
Pens for AxiDraw
wiki.evilmadscientist.com
Pens for EggBot
wiki.evilmadscientist.com
JetPens - The Best White Ink Pens
jetpens.com