Pen plotters/Pen Hacking - Revision history

Thijshijsijsjss: Change pen cutting photos to gallery view

2024-02-09T14:09:00Z

Change pen cutting photos to gallery view

← Older revision		Revision as of 16:09, 9 February 2024
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	==Pushing Technique==		==Pushing Technique==
	If you're lucky, you have a pen lying around without head. If you're luckier still, the top of the pen will pop right off. A toothpick is the perfect tool.		If you're lucky, you have a pen lying around without head. If you're luckier still, the top of the pen will pop right off. A toothpick is the perfect tool.
	[[File:~~Pen hacking 1~~.jpg\|thumb\|~~center~~\|A broken pen (right)]]		{\|style="margin: 0 auto;"
	[[File:~~Pen hacking 2~~.jpg\|thumb\|~~center~~\|Take a toothpick]]		\|[[File:Pen_hacking_1.jpg\|thumb\|upright=0.75\|A broken pen (right)]]
	[[File:~~Pen hacking 3~~.jpg\|thumb\|~~center~~\|Push the toothpick]]		\|[[File:Pen_hacking_2.jpg\|thumb\|upright=0.75\|Take a toothpick]]
	[[File:~~Pen hacking 4~~.jpg\|thumb\|~~center~~\|Push harder with the toothpic]]		\|[[File:Pen_hacking_3.jpg\|thumb\|upright=0.75\|Push the toothpick]]
	[[File:~~Pen hacking 5~~.jpg\|thumb\|~~center~~\|Keep pushing]]		\|-
	[[File:~~Pen hacking 6~~.jpeg\|thumb\|~~center~~\|You might need help from a knife]]		\|[[File:Pen_hacking_4.jpg\|thumb\|upright=0.75\|Push harder with the toothpic]]
			\|[[File:Pen_hacking_5.jpg\|thumb\|upright=0.75\|Keep pushing]]
			\|[[File:Pen_hacking_6.jpeg\|thumb\|upright=0.55\|You might need help from a knife]]
			\|}
	[[File:Pen hacking 7.jpg\|thumb\|center\|Tadaa!]]		[[File:Pen hacking 7.jpg\|thumb\|center\|Tadaa!]]

Thijshijsijsjss: Add punctuation

2024-02-09T14:04:33Z

Add punctuation

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	You can also 3D print custom holders. This is a reliable way of obtaining a large number of holders, which has the benefit of being able to have one holder per pen, so that you don't have to align them each time you switch pens.		You can also 3D print custom holders. This is a reliable way of obtaining a large number of holders, which has the benefit of being able to have one holder per pen, so that you don't have to align them each time you switch pens.
	* [https://github.com/juliendorra/3D-printable-plotter-adapters-for-pens-and-refills This] is a GitHub repo with many stl files. The one I have tried did not work for me, however (too slim for the pen specified, or not aligned properly).		* [https://github.com/juliendorra/3D-printable-plotter-adapters-for-pens-and-refills This] is a GitHub repo with many stl files. The one I have tried did not work for me, however (too slim for the pen specified, or not aligned properly).
	* I have made my own (specifically for stabillo 68 / 88 pens), the stl files for which can be found [https://git.xpub.nl/thijsoid/PenPlotterPenHolders here on Gitea]		* I have made my own (specifically for stabillo 68 / 88 pens), the stl files for which can be found [https://git.xpub.nl/thijsoid/PenPlotterPenHolders here on Gitea].

	[[File:Pen-test-rig-print-2.jpg\|thumb\|right\|3d printed rig for vertical alginment of custom pens]]		[[File:Pen-test-rig-print-2.jpg\|thumb\|right\|3d printed rig for vertical alginment of custom pens]]

Thijshijsijsjss: Fix typo

2024-02-09T14:03:36Z

Fix typo

← Older revision		Revision as of 16:03, 9 February 2024
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	You can also 3D print custom holders. This is a reliable way of obtaining a large number of holders, which has the benefit of being able to have one holder per pen, so that you don't have to align them each time you switch pens.		You can also 3D print custom holders. This is a reliable way of obtaining a large number of holders, which has the benefit of being able to have one holder per pen, so that you don't have to align them each time you switch pens.
	* [https://github.com/juliendorra/3D-printable-plotter-adapters-for-pens-and-refills This] is a GitHub repo with many stl files. The one I have tried did not work for me, however (too slim for the pen specified, or not aligned properly).		* [https://github.com/juliendorra/3D-printable-plotter-adapters-for-pens-and-refills This] is a GitHub repo with many stl files. The one I have tried did not work for me, however (too slim for the pen specified, or not aligned properly).
	* I have made my own (specifically for stabillo 68 / 88 pens), the stl files for which can ~~her~~ found [https://git.xpub.nl/thijsoid/PenPlotterPenHolders here on Gitea]		* I have made my own (specifically for stabillo 68 / 88 pens), the stl files for which can be found [https://git.xpub.nl/thijsoid/PenPlotterPenHolders here on Gitea]

	[[File:Pen-test-rig-print-2.jpg\|thumb\|right\|3d printed rig for vertical alginment of custom pens]]		[[File:Pen-test-rig-print-2.jpg\|thumb\|right\|3d printed rig for vertical alginment of custom pens]]

Thijshijsijsjss: Add gitea link for pen alignment rig

2024-02-09T13:55:44Z

Add gitea link for pen alignment rig

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	* The pen is secured, so that it won't loosen or move during plotting.		* The pen is secured, so that it won't loosen or move during plotting.

	The former, in particular, can be tricky. You can hold your custom pen next to a regular pen plotter pen and compare the heigts. To make life easier, a [[User:Thijshijsijsjss/Pen_Plotting_Panache#Testing_Rig\|vertical alignment rig]] has been made.		The former, in particular, can be tricky. You can hold your custom pen next to a regular pen plotter pen and compare the heigts. To make life easier, a [[User:Thijshijsijsjss/Pen_Plotting_Panache#Testing_Rig\|vertical alignment rig]] has been made. It can be found [https://git.xpub.nl/thijsoid/PenPlotterPenHolders here on Gitea].

Thijshijsijsjss: Add 3d printing section

2024-02-09T13:55:04Z

Add 3d printing section

← Older revision		Revision as of 15:55, 9 February 2024
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	* Cosider pulling the pen-intestants out from the head of the pen (easy after the top has been cut off). This will allow you to more easily push out the top of the pen.		* Cosider pulling the pen-intestants out from the head of the pen (easy after the top has been cut off). This will allow you to more easily push out the top of the pen.
	* Be careful!		* Be careful!

			==3D printing Technique==
			You can also 3D print custom holders. This is a reliable way of obtaining a large number of holders, which has the benefit of being able to have one holder per pen, so that you don't have to align them each time you switch pens.
			* [https://github.com/juliendorra/3D-printable-plotter-adapters-for-pens-and-refills This] is a GitHub repo with many stl files. The one I have tried did not work for me, however (too slim for the pen specified, or not aligned properly).
			* I have made my own (specifically for stabillo 68 / 88 pens), the stl files for which can her found [https://git.xpub.nl/thijsoid/PenPlotterPenHolders here on Gitea]

	[[File:Pen-test-rig-print-2.jpg\|thumb\|right\|3d printed rig for vertical alginment of custom pens]]		[[File:Pen-test-rig-print-2.jpg\|thumb\|right\|3d printed rig for vertical alginment of custom pens]]

	==Pen Alignment==		==Pen Alignment==
	When using a custom pen, you want to make sure the pen is placed properly in the holder. This includes:		When using a custom pen, you want to make sure the pen is placed properly in the holder. This includes:

Thijshijsijsjss: Fix typo

2024-01-14T11:49:39Z

Fix typo

← Older revision		Revision as of 13:49, 14 January 2024
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	[[File:Pen hacking 3.jpg\|thumb\|center\|Push the toothpick]]		[[File:Pen hacking 3.jpg\|thumb\|center\|Push the toothpick]]
	[[File:Pen hacking 4.jpg\|thumb\|center\|Push harder with the toothpic]]		[[File:Pen hacking 4.jpg\|thumb\|center\|Push harder with the toothpic]]
	[[File:Pen hacking 5.jpg\|thumb\|center\|Keep ~~Pushing~~]]		[[File:Pen hacking 5.jpg\|thumb\|center\|Keep pushing]]
	[[File:Pen hacking 6.jpeg\|thumb\|center\|You might need help from a knife]]		[[File:Pen hacking 6.jpeg\|thumb\|center\|You might need help from a knife]]
	[[File:Pen hacking 7.jpg\|thumb\|center\|Tadaa!]]		[[File:Pen hacking 7.jpg\|thumb\|center\|Tadaa!]]

Thijshijsijsjss: Add alignment rig image to pen alignment section

2023-12-27T21:48:07Z

Add alignment rig image to pen alignment section

← Older revision		Revision as of 23:48, 27 December 2023
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	* Be careful!		* Be careful!

			[[File:Pen-test-rig-print-2.jpg\|thumb\|right\|3d printed rig for vertical alginment of custom pens]]
	==Pen Alignment==		==Pen Alignment==
	When using a custom pen, you want to make sure the pen is placed properly in the holder. This includes:		When using a custom pen, you want to make sure the pen is placed properly in the holder. This includes:
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	* The pen is secured, so that it won't loosen or move during plotting.		* The pen is secured, so that it won't loosen or move during plotting.

	The former, in particular, can be tricky. You can hold your custom pen next to a regular pen plotter pen and compare the heigts. ~~Also~~, [[User:Thijshijsijsjss/Pen_Plotting_Panache#Testing_Rig\|~~a test~~ rig]] ~~is in the making~~.		The former, in particular, can be tricky. You can hold your custom pen next to a regular pen plotter pen and compare the heigts. To make life easier, a [[User:Thijshijsijsjss/Pen_Plotting_Panache#Testing_Rig\|vertical alignment rig]] has been made.

Thijshijsijsjss: Create pen alignment section with two notes

2023-12-20T15:27:55Z

Create pen alignment section with two notes

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 Page dedicated to the modification of Pen Plotter Pens
 ==Pushing Technique==
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 * Cosider pulling the pen-intestants out from the head of the pen (easy after the top has been cut off). This will allow you to more easily push out the top of the pen.
 * Be careful!

Thijshijsijsjss: Add pushing and cutting techniques

2023-12-20T11:31:05Z

Add pushing and cutting techniques

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	Page dedicated to the modification of Pen Plotter Pens		Page dedicated to the modification of Pen Plotter Pens

			==Pushing Technique==
			If you're lucky, you have a pen lying around without head. If you're luckier still, the top of the pen will pop right off. A toothpick is the perfect tool.
			[[File:Pen hacking 1.jpg\|thumb\|center\|A broken pen (right)]]
			[[File:Pen hacking 2.jpg\|thumb\|center\|Take a toothpick]]
			[[File:Pen hacking 3.jpg\|thumb\|center\|Push the toothpick]]
			[[File:Pen hacking 4.jpg\|thumb\|center\|Push harder with the toothpic]]
			[[File:Pen hacking 5.jpg\|thumb\|center\|Keep Pushing]]
			[[File:Pen hacking 6.jpeg\|thumb\|center\|You might need help from a knife]]
			[[File:Pen hacking 7.jpg\|thumb\|center\|Tadaa!]]

			==Cutting Technique==
			When you're not so lucky, you might need to use a knife immediately. A few notes:
			* Not all pens are created equal, some plastics seems to be softer than others
			* Cosider pulling the pen-intestants out from the head of the pen (easy after the top has been cut off). This will allow you to more easily push out the top of the pen.
			* Be careful!

Thijshijsijsjss: Create pen hacking page

2023-12-20T11:20:33Z

Create pen hacking page

New page

Page dedicated to the modification of Pen Plotter Pens

← Older revision		Revision as of 16:09, 9 February 2024
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	==Pushing Technique==		==Pushing Technique==
	If you're lucky, you have a pen lying around without head. If you're luckier still, the top of the pen will pop right off. A toothpick is the perfect tool.		If you're lucky, you have a pen lying around without head. If you're luckier still, the top of the pen will pop right off. A toothpick is the perfect tool.
	[[File:~~Pen hacking 1~~.jpg\|thumb\|~~center~~\|A broken pen (right)]]		{\|style="margin: 0 auto;"
	[[File:~~Pen hacking 2~~.jpg\|thumb\|~~center~~\|Take a toothpick]]		\|[[File:Pen_hacking_1.jpg\|thumb\|upright=0.75\|A broken pen (right)]]
	[[File:~~Pen hacking 3~~.jpg\|thumb\|~~center~~\|Push the toothpick]]		\|[[File:Pen_hacking_2.jpg\|thumb\|upright=0.75\|Take a toothpick]]
	[[File:~~Pen hacking 4~~.jpg\|thumb\|~~center~~\|Push harder with the toothpic]]		\|[[File:Pen_hacking_3.jpg\|thumb\|upright=0.75\|Push the toothpick]]
	[[File:~~Pen hacking 5~~.jpg\|thumb\|~~center~~\|Keep pushing]]		\|-
	[[File:~~Pen hacking 6~~.jpeg\|thumb\|~~center~~\|You might need help from a knife]]		\|[[File:Pen_hacking_4.jpg\|thumb\|upright=0.75\|Push harder with the toothpic]]
			\|[[File:Pen_hacking_5.jpg\|thumb\|upright=0.75\|Keep pushing]]
			\|[[File:Pen_hacking_6.jpeg\|thumb\|upright=0.55\|You might need help from a knife]]
			\|}
	[[File:Pen hacking 7.jpg\|thumb\|center\|Tadaa!]]		[[File:Pen hacking 7.jpg\|thumb\|center\|Tadaa!]]

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	[[File:Pen hacking 3.jpg\|thumb\|center\|Push the toothpick]]		[[File:Pen hacking 3.jpg\|thumb\|center\|Push the toothpick]]
	[[File:Pen hacking 4.jpg\|thumb\|center\|Push harder with the toothpic]]		[[File:Pen hacking 4.jpg\|thumb\|center\|Push harder with the toothpic]]
	[[File:Pen hacking 5.jpg\|thumb\|center\|Keep ~~Pushing~~]]		[[File:Pen hacking 5.jpg\|thumb\|center\|Keep pushing]]
	[[File:Pen hacking 6.jpeg\|thumb\|center\|You might need help from a knife]]		[[File:Pen hacking 6.jpeg\|thumb\|center\|You might need help from a knife]]
	[[File:Pen hacking 7.jpg\|thumb\|center\|Tadaa!]]		[[File:Pen hacking 7.jpg\|thumb\|center\|Tadaa!]]