I used SOLIDWORKS to convert my Anet 3D printer into a 2D plotter using a custom adjustable toolhead to hold a variety of pens! I've also played around with the software used to generate the files, and learned a lot in the process. Links for all the software used in the video below! MORE BELOW ↡↡↡↡


0:00 0:25: Intro
0:24 1:20 Plotter Toolhead Features
1:21 1:47 Installing the Toolhead
1:47 2:00 Leveling and Plotting
2:00 2:31 Generating Squiggle SVG and Timelapse
2:32 3:02 Creating Hatched SVG
3:03 3:43 Conclusion

TOOLS & STUFF:

Anet ET4X 3D Printer
https://amzn.to/3gljpXd

Uniball Pilot .7mm Pen
https://amzn.to/3aSp1XP

110 lb. Ivory Cardstock Paper
https://amzn.to/2EvMemA

LINKS:

Gcodeplot Inkscape SVG Plugin
https://github.com/arpruss/gcodeplot

SquiggleCam SVG Generator
https://github.com/msurguy/SquiggleCam

Inkscape
https://inkscape.org/

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Music:

Song: Dimatis Overcoming
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Thanks for watching and have fun printing!

#Plotter #3DPrinter #Anet