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arduino mega + ramps 1.4

Posted by Grego1998 
arduino mega + ramps 1.4
February 09, 2017 12:01PM
Hi, my name is gregory , i'm italian and i'm 18 years old.
i 'm trying to create a plotter xy . i have already created x and y axes using two tema 17 and work well. Now i have to create the z axis but i don't know how build it. is better to use a stepper motor with a trapezoidal screw or a servo motor without the screw? i have already bought an arduino mega and ramps 1.4 . i want only draw with a pen so which program is better? grbl don't support very well ramps 1.4 .
sorry for my english .
Re: arduino mega + ramps 1.4
February 09, 2017 12:10PM
Take a look at this one, for example : [www.youmagine.com]
Re: arduino mega + ramps 1.4
February 10, 2017 03:22AM
How do you generate the gcode for the pen plotter?
If you use "Inkscape" with a plugin to generate gcode ( there are many ) you can use Marlin as firmware. It works great with Arc moves.
I've used it with a laser engraver, it's the same thing.

You should use a stepper to lift the pen. Maybe just add a rubber wheel on the shaft that moves the pen up/down.
Re: arduino mega + ramps 1.4
February 10, 2017 06:42AM
I changed idea , i can use a laser with marlinkimbra and inkscape , i have seen this module . [it.aliexpress.com] It can work well for cut paper or to write on wood?
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