Archive:Plotter
We have a new Vinyl Plotter. The plotter was bought new by Rene. If you have any questions about the plotter ask him.
| Plotter Release status: Stable [box doku] | |
|---|---|
| Description | It is a plotter... It can draw and cut.... |
| Author(s) | Rene |
Features
- Cutting Width: 126 cm
- Cutting Height: How long is your material?
- Up to 800 mm/s speed
- Up to 500 g of pressure
- Multiple knife angles available
Usage
Basics
There is a computer mounted to the frame of the potter. The computer can be accessed via RDP on 10.10.20.82. The computer connects to the network via Wifi.
Please note: The computer automatically boots when powered. Please shut the computer down gracefully before unplugging power again.
The login credentials are the same ones we use for the laser cutter.
On the Computer is the Software SignMaster to control the plotter.
On the desktop you will find a shitty video of the manufacturer how to plot. Please don't do any of the setup steps.
You can import many file formats. Also mounted is a network share where you can store your files.
If something does not fit. Inkscape is installed.
Cutting speed and pressure
Set the plot speed and the pressure on the plotter display. Down below are values i found work well. If you find new ones, add them to the list.
| Material | Speed | Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| Drawing | 800 | 200 |
| Vinyl | 500 | 500 |
Origin
Set the origin by pressing the “Offline” button on the Plotter and then move the pen and paper with the arrows.
If you have set where the lower right corner should be, press origin.
Things to know
If you are cutting, you are using drag knives. They are not centered. The knives have an offset of 0.25 mm. Disable the offset when drawing with the pen.
Drawing can be useful if you want to try out different designs.
Buying Vinyl
In my experience, one of the best places to get vinyl is this particular eBay listing. They have a great verity of colors and widths. The material is sold by the meter, so you don't have to buy those 50 m giant roll. They sell Avery 500 foil which has proven to be a nice universal foil.
To Do
- Dust cover. The cutter really needs a dust cover to protect it.
