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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! | |||
Revision as of 12:31, 20 December 2023
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.
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!