{"id":43613,"date":"2016-04-08T11:41:20","date_gmt":"2016-04-08T09:41:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cqdx.ru\/ham\/?p=43613"},"modified":"2023-09-26T15:17:21","modified_gmt":"2023-09-26T13:17:21","slug":"axidraw-personal-writing-and-drawing-machine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cqdx.ru\/ham\/diy\/axidraw-personal-writing-and-drawing-machine\/","title":{"rendered":"AxiDraw Personal Writing and Drawing Machine"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The AxiDraw is a simple, modern, precise, and versatile pen plotter, capable of writing or drawing on almost any flat surface. It can write with your favorite fountain pens, permanent markers, and other writing implements to handle an endless variety of applications. Its unique design features a writing head that extends beyond the machine, making it possible to draw on objects bigger than the machine itself.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/youtu.be\/pGdFPetArAI<\/p>\n<div class=\"lyte-wrapper\" title=\"AxiDraw&reg; example - drawing the Mona Lisa using TSP paths\" style=\"width:640px;max-width:100%;margin:5px auto;\"><div class=\"lyMe hidef\" id=\"WYL_pC0WCxbR4ZU\"><div id=\"lyte_pC0WCxbR4ZU\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/pC0WCxbR4ZU\/maxresdefault.jpg\" class=\"pL\"><div class=\"tC\"><div class=\"tT\">AxiDraw\u00ae example - drawing the Mona Lisa using TSP paths<\/div><\/div><div class=\"play\"><\/div><div class=\"ctrl\"><div class=\"Lctrl\"><\/div><div class=\"Rctrl\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/pC0WCxbR4ZU\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/pC0WCxbR4ZU\/0.jpg\" alt=\"AxiDraw&reg; example - drawing the Mona Lisa using TSP paths\" width=\"640\" height=\"340\" \/><br \/>Watch this video on YouTube<\/a><\/noscript><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lL\" style=\"max-width:100%;width:640px;margin:5px auto;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"lyte-wrapper\" title=\"AxiDraw&reg; - making your first drawing (machine setup)\" style=\"width:640px;max-width:100%;margin:5px auto;\"><div class=\"lyMe hidef\" id=\"WYL_xW1didHH_vc\"><div id=\"lyte_xW1didHH_vc\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/xW1didHH_vc\/maxresdefault.jpg\" class=\"pL\"><div class=\"tC\"><div class=\"tT\">AxiDraw\u00ae - making your first drawing (machine setup)<\/div><\/div><div class=\"play\"><\/div><div class=\"ctrl\"><div class=\"Lctrl\"><\/div><div class=\"Rctrl\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/xW1didHH_vc\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/xW1didHH_vc\/0.jpg\" alt=\"AxiDraw&reg; - making your first drawing (machine setup)\" width=\"640\" height=\"340\" \/><br \/>Watch this video on YouTube<\/a><\/noscript><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lL\" style=\"max-width:100%;width:640px;margin:5px auto;\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Applications:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The AxiDraw is an extremely versatile machine, designed to serve a wide variety of everyday and specialized drawing and writing needs. You can use it for almost any task that might normally be carried out with a handheld pen.<\/p>\n<p>It allows you to use your computer to produce writing that appears to be handmade, complete with the unmistakable appearance of using a real pen (as opposed to an inkjet or laser printer) to address an envelope or sign one&#8217;s name. And it does so with precision approaching that of a skilled artist, and \u2014 just as importantly \u2014 using an arm that never gets tired.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Suggested applications include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Formal invitations<br \/>\nPlace cards for formal dining<br \/>\nSigning diplomas and other certificates<br \/>\nAddressing envelopes and boxes<br \/>\n&#8220;Hand-written&#8221; wine lists and menus at restaurants<br \/>\nDecorating lunch bags<br \/>\nComputer generated artwork<br \/>\nTechnical drawing<br \/>\nThank you notes and cards<br \/>\nWriting signatures<\/p>\n<p>Performance:<\/p>\n<p>Usable pen travel (inches): 11.81 \u00d7 8.58 inches (Just over US letter size)<br \/>\nUsable pen travel (millimeters): 300 \u00d7 218 mm (Just over A4 size)<br \/>\nVertical pen travel: 0.75 inch (19 mm)<br \/>\nMaximum XY travel speed, rapid: 11 inches (28 cm) per second.<br \/>\nNative XY resolution: 2032 steps per inch (80 steps per mm)<br \/>\nReproducibility (XY): Typically better than 0.005 inches (0.1 mm) at low speeds.<\/p>\n<p>Physical:<\/p>\n<p>Major structural components are machined and\/or folded aluminum.<br \/>\nHolds pens and other drawing instruments up to 5\/8&#8243; (16 mm) diameter.<br \/>\nOverall dimensions: Approximately 19.5 \u00d7 16 \u00d7 3.5 inches (49.5 \u00d7 40.5 \u00d7 9 cm).<br \/>\nMaximum height with cable guides: Approximately 8 inches (20 cm).<br \/>\nFootprint: Approximately 17 \u00d7 3.5 inches (43 x 9) cm.<br \/>\nPhysical weight: 3.9 Lb (1.75 kg).<br \/>\nShipping (Dimensional) weight: 11 Lb (5 kg).<\/p>\n<p>Software:<\/p>\n<p>Drive directly from within Inkscape, using the AxiDraw extension.<br \/>\nAlternative drive software: RoboPaint<br \/>\nCompatible with Mac, Windows, and Linux<br \/>\nAll software free to download and open source<br \/>\nInternet access is required to download software.<\/p>\n<p>Programming interfaces:<\/p>\n<p>Note: programming is not required to use the AxiDraw.<br \/>\nRESTful API available for full machine control, stand-alone or accessible by running RoboPaint in the background.<br \/>\nSimplified &#8220;GET-only&#8221; API available as well, for use in programming environments (such as Scratch, Snap) that permit only retrieval of URLs.<br \/>\nDirect EiBotBoard (EBB) command protocol available for use in any programming environment that supports communication with USB-based serial ports.<br \/>\nCode that generates SVG files can also be used to (indirectly) control the machine.<\/p>\n<p>Link: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.evilmadscientist.com\/2016\/axidraw\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.evilmadscientist.com\/2016\/axidraw\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Price: $450.0 USD<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/shop.evilmadscientist.com\/846\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Order<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The AxiDraw is a simple, modern, precise, and versatile pen plotter, capable of writing or drawing on almost any flat surface. 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