The Powder Toy

Computer aided plotter by LBPHacker

LBPHacker
LBPHacker
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19th Jun 2016
12th Aug 2016
I've finally found a use for SL's "Computer builders' kit" published for, well, SL's plotter. *** Update: Fixed TEST, see main save ***
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Comments

  • LBPHacker
    LBPHacker     21st Jun 2016
    Well, I've already written the program for it. Now I just have to build it. It'll even need a 8-bit adder, you can imagine what it's going to be like.
  • Sandwichlizard
    Sandwichlizard     21st Jun 2016
    I was going to ask you about that. The plotter can run a lot faster. Normal SPRK full speed.
  • LBPHacker
    LBPHacker     21st Jun 2016
    In response to the unwanted and obvious "slow" and "veryslow" tags: I'm thinking of adding a buffer between the computer and the plotter interface. That might speed things up a bit.
  • LBPHacker
    LBPHacker     21st Jun 2016
    Well, I wouldn't say that just yet. Maybe the next model. (*hint hint*)
  • gunpowderTR
    gunpowderTR     21st Jun 2016
    R16K1S60 is the raspberry pi of tpt
  • MEOWS
    MEOWS     21st Jun 2016
    what is this subframe stuff?
  • LBPHacker
    LBPHacker     20th Jun 2016
    Ah. Having worked for so long with subframe stuff made me forget that you can usually rotate things without breaking them. Nice idea.
  • Sandwichlizard
    Sandwichlizard     20th Jun 2016
    you could also rotate the entire plotter 90 degrees counter clockwise so the top is to the left
  • Sandwichlizard
    Sandwichlizard     20th Jun 2016
    @LBPHacker. What about a CRAY(SPRK) interface? or you could build in a FILT unit that extends into the print area from the top of the screen. The printer can just add new circuitry to that.
  • Sandwichlizard
    Sandwichlizard     20th Jun 2016
    this plotter is way more capable than my solid printer. it can print anything that can and a whole lot more. the solid printers do print a whole line at a time but they are terrible to program. this plotter can do all kinds of printing the "ink cartridge" even has room for LBPHacker to modify/add PROPed elements.