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--- projects:beeg_plotter [2026/02/04 22:24] – Added github link and reminder to not leave unattended zoemaestra
+++ projects:beeg_plotter [2026/02/07 23:34] (current) – ava
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 It uses a coreXY construction (two motors to control the movement) and a servo to control pen up/down on the toolhead.
-{{ :undefined:beeg-plotter-1.jpeg?direct&400|}}
+[{{:undefined:beeg-plotter-1.jpeg?direct&650|Beeg plotter :)}}]
 The software side is effectively the same as Beeg Plotter's little sister, [Sketchy](projects:plotter). A few Klipper macros are used to make using it easier (e.g. changes to z are interpreted as pen up/down).
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 ## Generating gcode
-Beeg Plotter requires gcode instructions to draw, which likely will be generated from an svg. There are a couple of ways to generate gcode for Beeg:
+Beeg Plotter requires gcode instructions to draw, which likely will be generated from an svg. There are a couple of ways to generate gcode for Beeg.
-- Inkscape with [gcodeplot-klipper](https://github.com/averymcnab/gcodeplot-klipper)
+### Inkscape
-  - good for simple plots with thin lines
-  - see below for example settings
+You can generate gcode from Inkscape with [gcodeplot-klipper](https://github.com/averymcnab/gcodeplot-klipper).
-- PrusaSlicer
-  - recommended for plots with any infill/width
+Inkscape with this plugin is good for simple plots with thin lines. See appendix below for example settings.
-  - has a measly 1200x1200mm bed size limit
+### PrusaSlicer
+PrusaSlicer is recommended for plots with any infill/width. Note: has a measly 1200x1200mm bed size limit.
+[Config bundle for PrusaSlicer](https://wiki.glashack.space/lib/exe/fetch.php?media=projects:plotter_prusaslicer_configs.ini).
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 ## Config changes
-Config changes will cause an auto backup to [[https://github.com/glasgowhackerspace/beeg-plotter-configs|the beeg config repo]] so if it breaks or gets wiped, you should restore it from there. If you do make big changes, please announce it on the discord.
+Klipper config changes will cause an auto backup to [the beeg config repo](https://github.com/glasgowhackerspace/beeg-plotter-configs) so if it breaks or gets wiped, you should restore it from there. If you do make big changes, please announce it on the discord.