3D Printed Polar Drawbot

[Brian_Krassenstein]

A Polar Drawbot, or polargraph, is a mural drawing robot intended to teach students about programming, physics, trigonometry, and electronics. The Makelangelo version of the device is essentially an “art robot” which hangs on a vertical surface and, with nearly the same technology as a 3D printer, uses a pen holder and motor mounts to trace out an image of your choosing. This 3D printed version by Carlo Franciscone is based on the Makelangelo, and some test models of those printers have been capable of drawings up to 300cm². You can read the whole story here: http://3dprint.com/62961/3d-printed-polar-drawbot/


Below is a look at a drawbot in action:

[MercedesStolp]

Great idea Very impressive! It draws with markers, so it's only black and white. Is it possible to handle brush stroke by tension control? It's an interesting bot.

[keimond]

This is really cool. I am excited to try doing something like this! This might be a really fun project to do with the kid!