Flyline Pen

The Flyline Pen is a spring-loaded plotting tool with a wire-driven fast-retract.

Specs

• limit switch to detect pen tip at the minimum force.

• variable pen force via springs by adjusting the bed depth

• fast pen lift capability via mechanical cable

• accepts pens (and scraping implements) up to 12mm in diameter.

Inspirations

• A Toolchanging Pen Plotter proof-of-concept of this same system by Poofjunior.

• Pen Tool by msolifugus

• Marionette Probe by jstevewhite

• Homework Machine by Devadath PR