# Sketchy (Ender 3 Plotter) [{{:undefined:plotter-action.jpeg?direct&650|Sketchy mid-print}}] Accessible at http://plotter.local ## Setting up the plotter [{{ :projects:plotter_setup.jpeg?direct&200|Sketchy correctly set up with a pen. Don't forget to remove the lid :3}}] - Consider levelling the bed. Currently this is a manual process. - Put a scrap piece of paper on the bed of the plotter. - Set the printer's Z co-ordinate to 0. - Unscrew the M3 bolts on the toolhead. - Put a pen in the toolhead and allow it to touch the paper. - we've found good results from a Uni PIN 0.3mm, but you can experiment with all sorts of implements! - Tighten the M3 bolts, you'll want to use a decent amount of torque to ensure the pen doesn't wobble left-to-right as the plotter prints. ## Generating gcode You can use [this inkscape extension](https://github.com/averymcnab/gcodeplot-klipper) to generate gcode from an svg. There's a good tutorial on how to use this extension towards the bottom of [this PDF](https://github.com/AndrewSink/pltr_toolhead/blob/main/pltr%20v2%20User%20Guide%20Rev%20C.2.pdf). Make sure that you have correctly set your working Z-height for your pen, and have set the right x/y starting/ending points. It's a good idea to double check this by moving the toolhead in mainsail to reasonable starting/end points (lower left, upper right). ## Uploading and printing You can upload your generated gcode to the printer via http://plotter.local as usual. It's a good idea to secure your paper, for example using masking tape.