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Cycloid Pen Plotter
by MrRoboto19
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Create random geometric patterns (cycloids) on a 3D printed CoreXY style pen plotter.
This is an update to my [Etch A Sketch](https://www.hackster.io/MrRoboto19). This was one of my favorite projects, but unfortunately the strings keep breaking inside the Etch A Sketch and they are not easily repairable.
Mechanical drawing machines have been around for a while. Early versions included the Marvelous Wondergraph, Hoot Nanny, and the popular [Spirograph](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spirograph). Newer versions from Joe Freedman can be found at his website [LEAFPDX](http://leafpdx.bigcartel.com). The Cycloid Pro is on my xmas list (hint, hint). KrazyDad created a nice online version that you can play with. It is located [here](https://krazydad.com/blog/2015/07/12/cycloid-drawing-machine-simulation).
The Arduino program will simulate a drawing machine. It will place random gears and connecting arms around the drawing area. But, instead of turning the paper, all of the gears and
This is an update to my [Etch A Sketch](https://www.hackster.io/MrRoboto19). This was one of my favorite projects, but unfortunately the strings keep breaking inside the Etch A Sketch and they are not easily repairable.
Mechanical drawing machines have been around for a while. Early versions included the Marvelous Wondergraph, Hoot Nanny, and the popular [Spirograph](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spirograph). Newer versions from Joe Freedman can be found at his website [LEAFPDX](http://leafpdx.bigcartel.com). The Cycloid Pro is on my xmas list (hint, hint). KrazyDad created a nice online version that you can play with. It is located [here](https://krazydad.com/blog/2015/07/12/cycloid-drawing-machine-simulation).
The Arduino program will simulate a drawing machine. It will place random gears and connecting arms around the drawing area. But, instead of turning the paper, all of the gears and
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