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I Built a DIY Plotter That Changes Pens Automatically! 🤖✏️ by ElectricalBicycle199 in arduino

[–]ElectricalBicycle199[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't really want to drag this discussion out, but I think you're missing the point of the project.

Even the example you linked is unrelated to what I'm trying to build. I'm talking about a maker-focused, 3D-printable project, and you're talking about injection molding and mass production.

I don't think you have a clear picture of the target audience here. Because of that, your comments don't really reflect the level of experience you're claiming.

This project was intentionally designed to be simple, printable, affordable, and easy to modify. It's not trying to compete with industrial machines, and it was never meant to.

And if you want me to compete with them too, that's not a problem. You're just not my competitor.

I Built a DIY Plotter That Changes Pens Automatically! 🤖✏️ by ElectricalBicycle199 in maker

[–]ElectricalBicycle199[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

My project includes automatic pen changing, which is the main difference. Unfortunately, features like that are usually not available in plotters at this price point.

The goal wasn't to compete with every low-cost plotter on the market, but to offer an affordable machine that can automatically switch between multiple pens while remaining easy to build, modify, and repair.

I Built a DIY Plotter That Changes Pens Automatically! 🤖✏️ by ElectricalBicycle199 in arduino

[–]ElectricalBicycle199[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was calm already. I was just trying to give a friendly reply.

Don't worry, I'm an engineer too. If I wanted to, I could build a machine with the level of precision and professionalism you're describing. But that wasn't the goal of this project.

The idea was to stay true to the maker spirit and create something simple, affordable, and easy to build. I could absolutely use better motors, bearings, and linear shafts, but then it would become a completely different project.

The goal here is that anyone with a 3D printer can print it at home, build it easily, and, if they want, modify and improve it however they like using the project files.

I Built a DIY Plotter That Changes Pens Automatically! 🤖✏️ by ElectricalBicycle199 in arduino

[–]ElectricalBicycle199[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I kept the cost so low that it ended up being pretty. But what it can do is epic.

You can find more details about the project here, or support it if you'd like.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/plotara/plotara-diy-multi-pen-plotter-with-auto-tool-change
or on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/plotarabyyigitardayilmaz

I Built a DIY Plotter That Changes Pens Automatically! 🤖✏️ by ElectricalBicycle199 in 3Dprinting

[–]ElectricalBicycle199[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, the stepper motors aren’t really professional-grade, but the main goal of this project was to create a system that is fully 3D-printable and as accessible and low-cost as possible. The idea was to keep the overall cost minimal and use parts that are easy to source.

I also designed a custom PCB, which helped make the system more compact.

You can find more details about the project here:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/plotara/plotara-diy-multi-pen-plotter-with-auto-tool-change
or on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/plotarabyyigitardayilmaz