Pen Plotter
Pen Plotter
Pen Plotter
Sector 6,
Faridabad
MG N 15 H
Narrow Elongated block
Miniature guideways Rail width
3D PRINTED PARTS
SOFTWARES USED
1. Siemens NX
Siemens NX software is a flexible and powerful
integrated solution that helps you deliver better
products faster and more efficiently.
Supporting every aspect of product development,
from concept design through engineering and
manufacturing, NX gives you an integrated toolset
that coordinates disciplines, preserves data integrity
and design intent, and streamlines the entire process.
It is a CAD modelling software which is being used
in this project for the modelling and assembly of
different parts of the project.
2. Arduino CC
Arduino is an open-source electronics platform
based on easy-to-use hardware and software. It's
intended for anyone making interactive projects.
The open source Arduino Software makes it easy to
write code and upload it to the board according to
the requirement.
The software is used to set up Arduino UNO by
uploading the firmware in the board and making it
compatible to use with CNC Shield.
3. Illustrator
Adobe Illustrator is the industry-leading graphic
design tool that lets you design anything you can
imagine from logos and icons to graphics and
illustrations and customize it with professional-level
precision.
One can use the graphics they create with Illustrator
in any size digital or print format, and be confident
it will look exactly the way they designed them.
The software will be used to draw graphical
illustrations on PC which will be further sent to the
plotter for getting a drawing on the sheet.
4. GRBL
GRBL is an open source software or firmware
which enables motion control for CNC machines.
We can easily install the GRBL firmware to an
Arduino and so we instantly get a low cost, high
performance CNC controller.
The GRBL uses G-code as input, and outputs
motion control via the Arduino .
The software is being used to convert the graphic
illustrations to G codes which are further sent as
input for controlling the motion of motors.
Advancements in Project
The pen of the machine can be replaced by a laser to make it work like a laser engraving or cutting machine
which can be used on wood.
The pen can also be replaced with a powerful drill so that it can be used for both milling and drilling purposes.
The servo can be replaced with a stepper motor and the pen with a 3D pen to convert it into a 3D printer
which can print objects with dimensions.
By extrapolation of the axes, the working area of the machine can be extended keeping the algorithm
unaltered.
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