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Re: Pen Mounting Ideas?
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lugnet.robotics
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Thu, 14 Jan 1999 09:19:59 GMT
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Ben Williamson <benw@ANTISPAMpobox.com>
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On Thu, 14 Jan 1999, Ickna wrote:
> My problem is that the lines will skip and the marker wont stay straight
> up and down, suggestions?
If you construct a beam with an L-shaped cross section, the pen can rest
along the groove in the corner of the L, held with small rubber bands at
top and bottom.
> Also I have some problems with the paper feed mechanism, I used a road
> baseplate for the bottom, and the paper rides on that, I then used geared
> down tires beefed up with printing labels, not much, but sometimes works.
Try putting the tires on the end of a hinged beam, so that they can
provide even pressure for any thickness of paper. Add some rubber bands
for more pressure.
Enjoy. :)
- Ben.
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| Greetings! I have completed my "LEG-A-SKETCH", which works great, except for the marker, I use a standard dry-erase marker so it comes of the legos if I mess up :) My problem is that the lines will skip and the marker wont stay straight up and down, (...) (26 years ago, 14-Jan-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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