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X-Y plotter for beginners
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A very simple X-Y plotter based on threaded rods is described in
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2655181
Linear units based on threaded rods have a very high resolution, but a rather low speed, which is excellent for laser engraving but too slow for drawing.
In contrast, timing belt driven units heave a very high speed, but a substantially lower resolution. But still enough for most applications. Compare the movies in both Things.
This Thing describes a timing belt (type 1140, 6mm wide) ba
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2655181
Linear units based on threaded rods have a very high resolution, but a rather low speed, which is excellent for laser engraving but too slow for drawing.
In contrast, timing belt driven units heave a very high speed, but a substantially lower resolution. But still enough for most applications. Compare the movies in both Things.
This Thing describes a timing belt (type 1140, 6mm wide) ba
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