Pen Plotter
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A curated list of code, hardware, and resources for computer-controlled drawing machines and visual art robots.
A command-line Swiss Army knife for plotter vector graphics, enabling layout, optimization, generation, and multi-layer processing.
Convert images to vectorized line drawings optimized for pen plotters with sketchy styles and stroke order optimization.
An open-source desktop application for converting images into stylized vector drawings, optimized for pen plotters and digital art.
A tool and library for driving the AxiDraw pen plotter with automatic scaling, path optimization, and a web-based UI.
Inkscape extensions to control the AxiDraw pen plotter for precise vector drawing.
Python library for controlling AxiDraw v3 pen plotters with motion planning, transformations, and turtle graphics.
An experimental development environment for creating generative art and pen plotter designs with zero configuration.
A greedy path planning tool that optimizes SVG files for more efficient pen plotting by sorting drawing paths.
Convert SVG and HPGL files to G-code for using 3-axis CNC machines as pen plotters.
Generates G-code for drawbots and polargraphs from images, optimized for multi-pen setups like Copic markers.
A polar coordinate pen plotter controller using Repetier firmware, supporting G-code, SVG, and image files for custom plotting.
A web tool that converts OpenStreetMap exports into SVG maps optimized for pen plotters.
A curated collection of tools and libraries for exporting 3D models to SVG format for pen plotters.
A Core XY plotter designed as a second machine combining AxiDraw's pen flexibility with Roland's speed and size.
Optimizes drawing plans for polargraph machines by removing duplicate paths and reordering for minimal pen travel distance.
A Node.js library for controlling HPGL-compatible plotters and printers via serial communication.
An Arduino-based serial-to-GPIB converter that emulates an RS232 interface for vintage HP pen plotters.
C-based vector graphics software that generates HPGL output to drive pen plotters.
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