Mini CNC plotter

Published Dec 24, 2021
 40 hours to build
 Intermediate

This is a robot which sketches the image, or diagram we feed. It automatically performs all the task including pen adjustment and gives the final image.

display image

Components Used

Arduino Nano
Arduino Nano
1
Breadboard
Breadboard
1
A4988 Bipolar Stepper Motor Driver
A4988 is a bipolar microstepping motor driver for stepper motor.
3
12 VDC 1000mA Power Adapter
Adafruit Accessories 12 VDC 1000mA Power Adapter UL Listed
1
Cnc extension shield for arduino nano
Used for connecting additional motors
1
3D printed parts
1
Description

Step 1: Design all the frames and parts in the Fusion360. 

Step 2: print all the parts in the 3d printer. 

Step 3: assemble all the components with screws. 

Step 4:connect the arduino board, motor shield and motors. 

Step 5: write the arduino code and feed it into the board. 

Step 6:install all the softwares and choose a image. 

Step 7: convert the chosen image to gcode. 

Step 8: now the bot is ready, give a image for trial. 

Video

Codes

Downloads

circuit diagram cnc plotter Download

Institute / Organization

Bannari Amman Institute of Technology
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