Specify the name of the output file in Output Filename option.

Specify the path of the output folder in Output Directory.

You can increase this value from 1 if the pen does not draw well in one pass.

Passes is the number of times it is going to draw the complete drawing.

Travel Speed is the speed with which the pen moves when it is lifted.

Drawing Speed is the speed with which the pen moves when it is pushed against the paper.

Pen Lift Height is the height in z to lift the pen so that it stops drawing.

Bed size Y axis is the total size of the bed in y axis.

Bed size X axis is the total size of the bed in x axis.

Z Offset is the position of the z axis when the pen is just touching the bottom left corner of the drawing area.

Y Offset is the position of the y axis when the pen is just at the bottom left corner of the drawing area.

X Offset is the position of the x axis when the pen is just at the bottom left corner of the drawing area.

In the next window, you can input the measurements that you have taken in the previous step.Īn explanation of all the options is given as follows: Offsets Open Inkscape, go to Extensions > Generate Plotter Gcode > Draw 3D GCODE Generator In my case, raising it by 5mm is more than enough.

Now, just note down the position of your X, Y and Z axis.Īlso, get an estimate of how much you need to raise the pen so that it stops touching the paper. Make sure to leave some clearance for the binder clips. Then use the move axis menu on your LCD or any other tool such as octoprint or pronterface, move the pen’s nib to the bottom left corner of the paper where you want the drawing to start. Attach paper on your bed with binder clips.

You can also google the size of the build plate for your printer. We need to measure a few things because the extension will require these to generate the code for your printer.įirst, measure the x and y dimensions of your printer. Just print a holder and mount a pen on your printer’s head. You can find many other designs on Thingiverse. Here are links to printable pen holders for Ender 3/3pro, CR10 or similar printers designed by me:

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