What are the best pens to use with a PlotterBot?
The Pen Plotter is Mightier Than The Sword One of the most common questions from Maker Faire was whether I used any special pens.1 There are a few issues to consider when selecting a pen to use with...
View ArticleWhat is the best paper to use with a PlotterBot?
This is not the paper you’re looking for. Move along. The choice of paper in a PlotterBot is nearly as important as the choice of pen or marker.1 Some of these considerations are: Quality. Is the...
View ArticleDesigning with Injection Molding in Mind
Injection molded parts I had always assumed injection molding was a pretty straightforward process.1 You send your digital files to the injection molder, you pay a bunch of money, and plastic parts...
View ArticleVertical Pen Test by Jens Clarholm
Vertical Pen Test by Jens Clarholm Jens Clarholm has been hard at work to find the best pen for his Circlon1 drawing machine. The Circlon holds pens vertically as it draws, which necessitates pens...
View ArticleDrawing robot supplies shopping list
Going Shopping Sometimes it can be difficult to figure out where to get started on a project.1 Once you’ve read through the build instructions, you’re going to need to get your hands on some parts....
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