Have you ever thought about designing a robot that completes your work?

If yes, then you are in the righ place. This 3D printer makes use of steppers from old disk drives.

An image is given to a software that converts it into the respective G-code. First, it converts an image into a bitmap and later converts it into a lines of code.

It will be processed by an Arduino, which manages the extruder or pen to raise up and down on the sheet provided.

KINDLY SEE SCHEMATIC AND START DESIGNING

*happy coding*

EXPANDED TECHNICAL DETAILS

Desktop CNC Additive Manufacturing

This ambitious project provides the technical foundation for building a custom RepRap-style 3D printer from scratch using an Arduino controller.

• G-Code Execution Pipeline: The Arduino (Mega 2560) runs the Marlin or Repetier firmware. It receives raw G-code via serial; the firmware translates these coordinates into synchronized micro-steps for the X, Y, Z, and Extruder motors.
• PID Thermal Regulation: Simultaneously manages the temperature of the "Hot-End" and the "Heated Bed" using high-current MOSFETs and thermistor feedback, maintaining a stable 200°C within ±1.0°C.

Performance

• Processing Graphical Dashboard: Includes a custom Processing script that visualizes the printer's current coordinates and layer progress, providing a high-level diagnostic interface for the builder.