Easy penholder A1 / A1 Mini Plotter - Free 3D Print Model

Search models, users, collections, and posts

gustav.ferdman

3D Printer>3D Printer Parts

IP Report

Print Profile(2)

All

A1 mini

P1S

X1 Carbon

X1E

H2D

P1P

H2D Pro

H2S

P2S

H2C

X2D

A2L

0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

Designer

1.7 h

1 plate

4.8(8)

0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% gyroid + Adapters - PETG

2.3 h

1 plate

Open in Bambu Studio

Boost

141

350

346

232

Released

Description

Many have asked for a simpler version of the A1 plotter attachment I made a while ago.. here it is. No bearings, no linear rails, no spring, no ziptie and fewer printed parts. To solve the linear flex motion the rails and spring provided in the original version I've integrated a printed spring into one of the parts.

This version consists only of 3 printed parts. The base is unchanged and remains as before such so that the ones who have printed it before can reuse it. The penholder remains the same but is mounted differently. The spring is know a compliant mechanism instead - not as stiff as the other version but it will work well for making some drawings.

Assembly is quite straight forward but I recommend that you use the guide in from the old model if you have questions:
Original Model

BOM:
Printed parts.
M3 nuts - 4x
M3x10 screw - 6x
M4 nuts - 1x
M4 screw - 1x

Have fun!

Comment & Rating (40)

@michu293

Print Profile

0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

I printed the ploter entirely out of transparent PETG. I edited the pen holder so you can use M3 screws with nuts. I also have made adapters for the certain pen diameters but the diameter is also parametric so I would upload the adapter with customizable inner diameter if some of you wish. Screw placement I used on the last photo.

The profile uploader has replied

@gustav.ferdman

Great effort! Thanks for improving on it.

(Edited)

@_pk_

Top, I am very interested in your adapter!

Show original

@michu293

Replying to @_pk_ :

https://makerworld.com/models/2185350?appSharePlatform=copy

@sirnano

Boosted

Print Profile

0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

very very nice

@Julkingmuc

Print Profile

0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

@user_3860514406

Print Profile

0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

@StarCraft

Is there any way to print this if I have absolutely no hardware

The designer has replied

@gustav.ferdman

Ehmm, well the screws are needed to mount it to the machine. Machine screws are cheap, go to your local hardware store and you will find them for a dollar.

@wolf0418

There is a parametric screw and bolt generator by Koolm. That is about the only way to make this with only 3d printed parts.

@Jethro3000

Replying to @gustav.ferdman :

could you find the right screw and give credit to them so that it is 100% 3D printed?

@Ratrix_Langner

I'm quite lazy (laughs) and I wanted to model a system like this to do my college written assignments, but a question arose, do I need to alter the G-code so that it doesn't collide with any part I became very interested, if it works for my project, I will definitely reward with a Booster as a thank you

The designer has replied

Show original

@gustav.ferdman

Here's a guide: https://makerworld.com/models/498452

@user_2753445170

you can use 3dplotter.xyz , you just add your image/svg, or design in app , or even use the pattern generator, you export the gcode with the a1/mini selected and the g-code just works without any edits.

@agemina

How can I prepare the gcode?

The designer has replied

@gustav.ferdman

Here's help doing it. https://makerworld.com/models/498452

@agemina

Replying to @gustav.ferdman :

Thank you

@bazzar701

Print Profile

0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

Love it! Really good

The profile uploader has replied

@gustav.ferdman

Thank you!

@user_954984220

Hello! I printed the item. How do I get it to write? :D

The designer has replied

@gustav.ferdman

This will help.:D https://makerworld.com/models/498452

@user_2753445170

Replying to @gustav.ferdman :

Go check 3dplotter.xyz the easiest way to turn your 3d printer into a pen plotter

@chrisb4

Print Profile

0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

This is a great idea, but unfortunately the pen is way too wobbly. If you apply any pressure at all, the pen will drag and tilt. So If you draw a circle, for example, the start and end points won't match up. FWIW, I adjusted the side hole a bit and added a countersink, and was able to use the original screw there. I do love that the base attaches so securely.

The profile uploader has replied

@gustav.ferdman

Thanks for the feedback. I made this version on the request of less hardware parts. If you want a stable one you should check out the original. Or you can try replacing plastic spring with something stiff instead.

License

This user content is licensed under a Standard Digital File License.

You shall not share, sub-license, sell, rent, host, transfer, or distribute in any way the digital or 3D printed versions of this object, nor any other derivative work of this object in its digital or physical format (including - but not limited to - remixes of this object, and hosting on other digital platforms). The objects may not be used without permission in any way whatsoever in which you charge money, or collect fees.