Large XY Plotter
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Overview

This is a simple belt driven XY plotter using sliding elements for both X and Y axes. It can move relatively fast, 300-400 IPM (130-170 mm/s). The Y axes sliding elements are driven independently which allows larger X spans without loss of accuracy.

Specifications

  • Axis travel: X17" / Y11".
  • Assembly time: approx 2-3 hrs.
  • Accuracy: ~1/32"

Issues

  • Original version has accuracy issues due to backlash in jaw motor coupling.
  • New and improved version has pulley directly on the motor, eliminating backlash

Version Info

Source Files

Project Kits

In Action

Whatever happened, Happened
A larger version of the plotter with work area 17"x17" was used for Daniel Palacios' art project: http://danielpalacios.info/en/whatever_happened

A test pattern

Toolheads

Components and Parts

Only mechanical components are listed, no skin or electronics.

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Fabrication

Angle-24

Angle-24 can be fabricated using Angle Indexer. Drill 1+1 holes on each end (4 in total) in each angle-24.

Assembly

Tools

The following tools are recommended to assemble XY plotter (list may be incomplete):

Assembly Instructions

TBD

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