{"product_id":"axidraw-v3","title":"AxiDraw V3","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AxiDraw is a simple, modern, precise, and versatile pen plotter, capable of writing or drawing on almost any flat surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can write with your favorite fountain pens, permanent markers, and other writing implements to handle an endless variety of applications. Its unique design features a writing head that extends beyond the machine, making it possible to draw on objects bigger than the machine itself.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/193294744?color=ff000d\u0026amp;title=0\u0026amp;byline=0\u0026amp;portrait=0\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AxiDraw is an extremely versatile machine, designed to serve a wide variety of everyday and specialized drawing and writing needs. You can use it for almost any task that might normally be carried out with a handheld pen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt allows you to use your computer to produce writing that appears to be handmade, complete with the unmistakable appearance of using a real pen (as opposed to an inkjet or laser printer) to address an envelope or sign one's name. And it does so with precision approaching that of a skilled artist, and — just as importantly — using an arm that never gets tired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAxiDraw is used by a genuinely diverse range of people, including (to name a few):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital artists, using AxiDraw to plot their artwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCelebrities, politicians, and elected officials, using AxiDraw as a signature machine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUniversity officials and other educators, to sign diplomas and certificates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEducators, introducing students to digital design and fabrication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal estate and insurance agents, who would very much like you to open their \"handwritten\" envelopes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnline retailers, including a personalized thank you note with your order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHotels that would like to leave a personalized welcome note for guests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMakerspaces and hackerspaces, providing a versatile low-cost fabrication tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTinkerers, extending AxiDraw beyond writing implements (etching tools, lasers, LEDs for light painting, vacuum pick-up tools, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePen and ink manufacturers, using AxiDraw to test their pens and inks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmartphone and tablet hardware makers, using a stylus to test their hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMobile device software authors, using a stylus to test their software\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople without use of their hands, who would like to send \"handwritten\" letters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWoodworkers, laying out joinery markings directly onto wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResearch scientists, as a low-cost XY motion platform\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGalleries, for numbering of limited-edition artwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalligraphers, who could use a little wrist relief for certain types of busywork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eHandling pens and paper\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe XY travel (printable area) of the AxiDraw is just over US letter (8 1\/2 × 11\") and A4 (297 × 210 mm) paper sizes. It can work with any paper up to and including that size, including envelopes and note cards. The AxiDraw comes with a mounting easel (board with clips) that can be used for holding paper, cards, and envelopes of various sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, its unique design features a drawing head that extends beyond the body of the machine, making it possible to also draw on flat objects bigger than the machine itself. For example, you can set it right on top of a box to write an address or add decorations. You can even set it on top of a poster board, chalkboard, or whiteboard to draw graphics in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pen holder fits a wide variety of pens, including Sharpie fine and ultra-fine point markers, most rollerball and fountain pens, small-bodied whiteboard markers, and so forth. It can even hold a fountain pen at a proper angle of 45° to the paper. You can also use implements that aren't pens, such as pencils, chalk, charcoal, brushes, and many others. However, you'll get the best results with instruments such as fountain pens and rollerball pens, which do not require the user to apply pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eGetting Started\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AxiDraw comes fully assembled, tested, and ready to use, right out of the box. A USB cable \u003cspan\u003eis included with the AxiDraw\u003c\/span\u003e, and an optional paper-holding easel. Assuming that you've installed the software first, you can be up and plotting within minutes of opening the box. The comprehensive \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/axidraw.com\/guide\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePDF user guide\u003c\/a\u003e walks you through every step of the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo operate AxiDraw, you will need a reasonably modern computer with an available USB port (Mac, Windows or Linux), plus internet access to download necessary software. Pens and paper are not included. (You can use your own! AxiDraw does not require proprietary pens or paper.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAxiDraw is normally controlled through a set of extensions to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.inkscape.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInkscape\u003c\/a\u003e, the excellent, popular and free vector graphics program. Basic operation is much like that of a printer driver: you import or make a drawing in Inkscape, and use the extensions to plot your text or artwork. It's all handled through a straightforward graphical user interface, and works cleanly on Mac, Windows and Linux. Additional software interfaces available to AxiDraw owners include AxiDraw Merge, for auto-populating documents with data sourced from a CSV spreadsheet file.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eMore about AxiDraw\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAxiDraw V3 is the third-generation version of the AxiDraw, redesigned from the ground up for high performance. It features smooth rolling wheels on custom aluminum extrusions, specially designed for high stiffness and light weight. Its sturdy, rigid construction gives it finer quality output and in most applications allows it to operate with significantly higher precision and speed than competing and previous generation machines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAxiDraw is a project by Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories, working in collaboration with Lindsay Wilson of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.eyejayinstruments.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIJ Instruments Ltd.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAxiDraw machines are designed and manufactured by Evil Mad Scientist in Sunnyvale, California, with both foreign and domestic components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAxiDraw comes with lifetime technical support. Evil Mad Scientist stand by their machines, and they're here to help whenever you need it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat comes with the machine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe AxiDraw v3 drawing machine, fully assembled, tested, and ready to use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternational multi-plug CE power supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasel (Board and clips) for paper holding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdditional specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerformance:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsable pen travel (inches): 11.81 × 8.58 inches (Just over US letter size).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsable pen travel (millimeters): 300 × 218 mm (Just over A4 size).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVertical pen travel: 0.7 inch (17 mm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum XY travel speed: 15 inches (38 cm) per second.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative XY resolution: 2032 steps per inch (80 steps per mm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReproducibility (XY): Typically better than 0.005 inches (0.1 mm) at low speeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhysical:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMajor structural components are machined and\/or folded aluminum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolds pens and other drawing instruments up to 5\/8\" (16 mm) diameter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall dimensions: Approximately 21.5 × 16 × 4 inches (55 × 40.5 × 10 cm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum height with cable guides: Approximately 8.5 inches (22 cm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFootprint: Approximately 17 × 3.5 inches (43 x 9) cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhysical weight: 4.75 Lb (2.2 kg).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipping (Dimensional) weight: 22 Lb (10 kg).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoftware:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Mac, Windows, and Linux\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrive directly from within Inkscape, using the AxiDraw extension.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComprehensive user guide \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/axidraw.com\/guide\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eavailable for download\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriver software software free to download and open source\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternet access is required to download software.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditionally, AxiDraw Merge software available at no cost to AxiDraw owners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProgramming interfaces:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eNote: programming is not required to use the AxiDraw.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStand-alone \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/axidraw.com\/doc\/cli_api\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecommand line interface\u003c\/a\u003e (CLI) .\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/axidraw.com\/doc\/py_api\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAxiDraw python API\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRESTful API available for full machine control, stand-alone or accessible by running RoboPaint in the background.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimplified \"GET-only\" API available as well, for use in programming environments (such as Scratch, Snap) that permit only retrieval of URLs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect EiBotBoard (EBB) command protocol available for use in any programming environment that supports communication with USB-based serial ports.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCode that generates SVG files can also be used to (indirectly) control the machine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Evil Mad Scientist","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32196123951187,"sku":"EMS-2507","price":492.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/products\/1_2x_99bbe6b0-7de5-41e7-9850-c1a991d81271.jpg?v=1598625168","url":"https:\/\/shop.pimoroni.com\/en-eu\/products\/axidraw-v3","provider":"Pimoroni Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}