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## Contents
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* [Hardware](#hardware)
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* [Plotters](#plotters)
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* [Motor Controllers](#motor-controllers)
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* [Accessories](#accessories)
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* [Pens](#pens)
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* [Software](#software)
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* [HPGL](#hpgl)
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* [G-code](#g-code)
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* [Plotter-Specific](#plotter-specific)
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* [Vector Creation](#vector-creation)
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* [Vector Utilities](#vector-utilities)
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* [Fonts](#fonts)
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* [Inspiration and Instruction](#inspiration-and-instruction)
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* [Community](#community)
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* [Plotter Art For Sale](#plotter-art-for-sale)
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* [Other Awesomes](#other-awesomes)
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- [Hardware](#hardware)
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- [Plotters](#plotters)
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- [Motor Controllers](#motor-controllers)
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- [Accessories](#accessories)
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- [Pens](#pens)
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- [Software](#software)
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- [HPGL](#hpgl)
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- [G-code](#g-code)
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- [Plotter-Specific](#plotter-specific)
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- [Vector Creation](#vector-creation)
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- [Vector Utilities](#vector-utilities)
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- [Fonts](#fonts)
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- [Inspiration and Instruction](#inspiration-and-instruction)
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- [Community](#community)
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- [Plotter Art For Sale](#plotter-art-for-sale)
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- [Other Awesomes](#other-awesomes)
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## Hardware
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### Plotters
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* [AxiDraw](https://shop.evilmadscientist.com/productsmenu/846) – Pen plotter from [Evil Mad Scientist](https://www.evilmadscientist.com/), very popular on [#plottertwitter](https://twitter.com/hashtag/plottertwitter).
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* [Line-us](https://www.line-us.com/) – A cute little kickstarted robotic drawing arm.
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* [Makeblock XY Plotter](https://makeblockshop.eu/products/makeblock-xy-plotter) – Hackable XY plotter kit (possibly discontinued).
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* [Drawing Robot](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2349232) – 3d-Printable AxiDraw clone w/ [Arduino CNC Shield](https://blog.protoneer.co.nz/arduino-cnc-shield/) controller running grbl firmware.
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* [WaterColorBot](https://watercolorbot.com/) – XY art robot and software to plot with watercolor paints.
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* [EggBot](https://egg-bot.com/) – Pen plotter for egg-shaped and spherical objects.
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* [HP Pen Plotters](https://www.hpmuseum.net/exhibit.php?class=4&cat=24) – Vintage desktop and floor-standing pen plotters from the creator of the HPGL standard. Model 7475A is very common and can usually be found on eBay.
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* [Roland Pen Plotters](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_pwzqPk6Gg) (YouTube) – Vintage flatbed HPGL pen plotters. Search eBay for "roland dxy".
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* [Polargraph](http://www.polargraph.co.uk/) – The original polargraph hardware and software project.
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* [Makelangelo](http://www.makelangelo.com/) – Open source polargraph artbot.
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- [AxiDraw](https://shop.evilmadscientist.com/productsmenu/846) – Pen plotter from [Evil Mad Scientist](https://www.evilmadscientist.com/), very popular on [#plottertwitter](https://twitter.com/hashtag/plottertwitter).
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- [Line-us](https://www.line-us.com/) – A cute little kickstarted robotic drawing arm.
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- [Makeblock XY Plotter](https://makeblockshop.eu/products/makeblock-xy-plotter) – Hackable XY plotter kit (possibly discontinued).
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- [Drawing Robot](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2349232) – 3d-Printable AxiDraw clone w/ [Arduino CNC Shield](https://blog.protoneer.co.nz/arduino-cnc-shield/) controller running grbl firmware.
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- [WaterColorBot](https://watercolorbot.com/) – XY art robot and software to plot with watercolor paints.
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- [EggBot](https://egg-bot.com/) – Pen plotter for egg-shaped and spherical objects.
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- [HP Pen Plotters](https://www.hpmuseum.net/exhibit.php?class=4&cat=24) – Vintage desktop and floor-standing pen plotters from the creator of the HPGL standard. Model 7475A is very common and can usually be found on eBay.
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- [Roland Pen Plotters](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_pwzqPk6Gg) (YouTube) – Vintage flatbed HPGL pen plotters. Search eBay for "roland dxy".
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- [Polargraph](http://www.polargraph.co.uk/) – The original polargraph hardware and software project.
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- [Makelangelo](http://www.makelangelo.com/) – Open source polargraph artbot.
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### Motor Controllers
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* [grblShield](https://github.com/synthetos/grblShield) – All the stepper motor control hardware needed to turn an [Arduino](https://www.arduino.cc/) into a G-code-based motion controller using the grbl firmware. ([adafruit](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1750))
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* [TinyG](https://github.com/synthetos/TinyG/) – More featureful and robust 6-axis G-code-based motion control hardware. ([adafruit](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1749))
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* [Arduino CNC Shield](https://blog.protoneer.co.nz/arduino-cnc-shield/) – Grbl-compatible stepper motor control shield for Arduino, similar to the [grblShield](https://github.com/synthetos/grblShield).
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* [Raspberry Pi CNC Hat](https://wiki.protoneer.co.nz/Raspberry_Pi_CNC) – Raspberry Pi add-on board w/ stepper controllers and a microcontroller running grbl. Interfaces with the Pi's serial pins
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- [grblShield](https://github.com/synthetos/grblShield) – All the stepper motor control hardware needed to turn an [Arduino](https://www.arduino.cc/) into a G-code-based motion controller using the grbl firmware. ([adafruit](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1750))
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- [TinyG](https://github.com/synthetos/TinyG/) – More featureful and robust 6-axis G-code-based motion control hardware. ([adafruit](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1749))
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- [Arduino CNC Shield](https://blog.protoneer.co.nz/arduino-cnc-shield/) – Grbl-compatible stepper motor control shield for Arduino, similar to the [grblShield](https://github.com/synthetos/grblShield).
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- [Raspberry Pi CNC Hat](https://wiki.protoneer.co.nz/Raspberry_Pi_CNC) – Raspberry Pi add-on board w/ stepper controllers and a microcontroller running grbl. Interfaces with the Pi's serial pins
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### Accessories
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* [WiFi232](http://biosrhythm.com/?page_id=1453) – Wifi to RS-232 serial via a DB25 plug. Control your serial plotter wirelessly.
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* [Plotter Cable Pinout](http://sites.music.columbia.edu/cmc/chiplotle/plotter_cable.pdf) (PDF) – Schematic for a plotter cable that will work for most HP and Roland plotters. Search eBay or Amazon for `DB9 to DB25 Serial Null Modem Cable` or similar to find them for sale.
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- [WiFi232](http://biosrhythm.com/?page_id=1453) – Wifi to RS-232 serial via a DB25 plug. Control your serial plotter wirelessly.
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- [Plotter Cable Pinout](http://sites.music.columbia.edu/cmc/chiplotle/plotter_cable.pdf) (PDF) – Schematic for a plotter cable that will work for most HP and Roland plotters. Search eBay or Amazon for `DB9 to DB25 Serial Null Modem Cable` or similar to find them for sale.
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### Pens
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* [Sharpie Fine Point Plotter Adapter](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:229982) – 3d-printed adapter to fit a standard Sharpie in an HP-GL plotter.
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* [Parametric 3d-Printable Plotter Pen Adapter](https://openjscad.org/#https://gist.githubusercontent.com/beardicus/d668c0f6b96be53d16dc/raw/plotter-pen-adapter.jscad) – Adjustable model to print adapters for various pens.
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* [Plotter Pen STL Models](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:227985) – Accurate STL models of both short and long standard plotter pens.
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* [Pens for AxiDraw](https://wiki.evilmadscientist.com/Pens_for_AxiDraw) – List of pens suitable for general plotter abuse.
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* [Pens for EggBot](https://wiki.evilmadscientist.com/Pen_choices) – Egg- and glass-focused pen recommendations but still generally applicable information.
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- [Sharpie Fine Point Plotter Adapter](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:229982) – 3d-printed adapter to fit a standard Sharpie in an HP-GL plotter.
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- [Parametric 3d-Printable Plotter Pen Adapter](https://openjscad.org/#https://gist.githubusercontent.com/beardicus/d668c0f6b96be53d16dc/raw/plotter-pen-adapter.jscad) – Adjustable model to print adapters for various pens.
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- [Plotter Pen STL Models](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:227985) – Accurate STL models of both short and long standard plotter pens.
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- [Pens for AxiDraw](https://wiki.evilmadscientist.com/Pens_for_AxiDraw) – List of pens suitable for general plotter abuse.
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- [Pens for EggBot](https://wiki.evilmadscientist.com/Pen_choices) – Egg- and glass-focused pen recommendations but still generally applicable information.
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## Software
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HPGL is a serial/text-based protocol used by most old pen plotters, and even many new vinyl cutters.
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* [Chiplotle](https://github.com/drepetto/chiplotle) ([web site](http://chiplotle.org/)) – Python library for generating HPGL and interfacing with serial plotters.
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* [HPGL Reference Guide](https://www.isoplotec.co.jp/HPGL/eHPGL.htm) – HTML-based HPGL Reference.
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* [HP 7475A Interfacing and Programming Manual](https://archive.org/details/HP7475AInterfacingandProgrammingManual) – Scanned PDF manual that contains a full HPGL reference.
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* [djipco/hpgl](https://github.com/djipco/hpgl) – A Node.js library to communicate with HPGL-compatible plotters and printers.
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* [hp2xx](https://www.gnu.org/software/hp2xx/) – GNU tool to convert HPGL into other vector and raster formats. Can also be used as a previewing in X11.
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* [vec](https://github.com/anachrocomputer/vec) – Example C code for generating HPGL, with a turtle graphics interface.
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* [d3-hpgl](https://github.com/aubergene/d3-hpgl) – An adapter for the HTML Canvas API so you can output HPGL using the popular [D3](https://d3js.org/) library.
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- [Chiplotle](https://github.com/drepetto/chiplotle) ([web site](http://chiplotle.org/)) – Python library for generating HPGL and interfacing with serial plotters.
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- [HPGL Reference Guide](https://www.isoplotec.co.jp/HPGL/eHPGL.htm) – HTML-based HPGL Reference.
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- [HP 7475A Interfacing and Programming Manual](https://archive.org/details/HP7475AInterfacingandProgrammingManual) – Scanned PDF manual that contains a full HPGL reference.
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- [djipco/hpgl](https://github.com/djipco/hpgl) – A Node.js library to communicate with HPGL-compatible plotters and printers.
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- [hp2xx](https://www.gnu.org/software/hp2xx/) – GNU tool to convert HPGL into other vector and raster formats. Can also be used as a previewing in X11.
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- [vec](https://github.com/anachrocomputer/vec) – Example C code for generating HPGL, with a turtle graphics interface.
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- [d3-hpgl](https://github.com/aubergene/d3-hpgl) – An adapter for the HTML Canvas API so you can output HPGL using the popular [D3](https://d3js.org/) library.
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### G-code
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G-code is a text-based standard for controlling CNC machines. Though it was designed for industrial machines, its use in many hobbyist 3d printer firmwares has made it ubiquitous in small-scale DIY projects as well.
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* [grbl](https://github.com/grbl/grbl) – A high-performance G-code interpreting firmware for the Atmega 328 microcontroller and Arduino.
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* [cncjs](https://github.com/cncjs/cncjs) – A web-based interface controlling CNC machines running grbl, TinyG, or other G-code-based firmware.
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* [node-gcode](https://github.com/ryansturmer/node-gcode) – Node.js-based G-code interpreter and simulator.
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* [svg2gcode](https://github.com/em/svg2gcode) – Node.js-based command line utility for converting SVG to G-code.
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* [svg2gcode](https://github.com/vishpat/svg2gcode) – Python-based utility for fast SVG to G-code conversion.
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* [Universal-G-Code-Sender](https://github.com/winder/Universal-G-Code-Sender) – Java-based grbl-compatible cross-platform G-code sender.
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* [ChiliPeppr Hardware Fiddle](http://chilipeppr.com/) – Modular web-based workspaces to visualize G-code and control hardware.
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- [grbl](https://github.com/grbl/grbl) – A high-performance G-code interpreting firmware for the Atmega 328 microcontroller and Arduino.
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- [cncjs](https://github.com/cncjs/cncjs) – A web-based interface controlling CNC machines running grbl, TinyG, or other G-code-based firmware.
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- [node-gcode](https://github.com/ryansturmer/node-gcode) – Node.js-based G-code interpreter and simulator.
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- [svg2gcode](https://github.com/em/svg2gcode) – Node.js-based command line utility for converting SVG to G-code.
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- [svg2gcode](https://github.com/vishpat/svg2gcode) – Python-based utility for fast SVG to G-code conversion.
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- [Universal-G-Code-Sender](https://github.com/winder/Universal-G-Code-Sender) – Java-based grbl-compatible cross-platform G-code sender.
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- [ChiliPeppr Hardware Fiddle](http://chilipeppr.com/) – Modular web-based workspaces to visualize G-code and control hardware.
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### Plotter-Specific
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Software that is specific to a particular plotter or controller.
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* [axidraw](https://github.com/evil-mad/axidraw) – Official AxiDraw extensions for Inkscape.
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* [axi](https://github.com/fogleman/axi) – Unofficial Python library for the AxiDraw v3.
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* [xy](https://github.com/fogleman/xy) – Utilities for the Makeblock XY Plotter Robot Kit.
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* [LaserGRBL](https://github.com/arkypita/LaserGRBL) – Laser-optimized Windows GUI for grbl controllers. Could be repurposed for DIY pen plotters that use a solenoid for pen up/down movements.
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* [Line-us Inkscape Plugin](https://github.com/Line-us/Inkscape-Plugin) – Sends drawings to the [Line-us plotter](https://www.line-us.com/) directly from Inkscape.
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* [Line-us API Examples](https://github.com/Line-us/Line-us-Programming) – Example code for the [Line-us](https://www.line-us.com/) plotter's G-code-based API.
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* [PenPlotter](https://github.com/RickMcConney/PenPlotter) – Polargraph controller that uses repetier firmware.
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* [Makelangelo-firmware](https://github.com/MarginallyClever/Makelangelo-firmware) – Firmware for the Makelangelo polargraph robot.
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* [RoboPaint](https://github.com/evil-mad/robopaint) – Software for the WaterColorBot.
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* [AxiTurtle](https://github.com/ralphcrutzen/AxiTurtle) – Turtle graphics for AxiDraw in Processing.
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- [axidraw](https://github.com/evil-mad/axidraw) – Official AxiDraw extensions for Inkscape.
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- [axi](https://github.com/fogleman/axi) – Unofficial Python library for the AxiDraw v3.
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- [xy](https://github.com/fogleman/xy) – Utilities for the Makeblock XY Plotter Robot Kit.
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- [LaserGRBL](https://github.com/arkypita/LaserGRBL) – Laser-optimized Windows GUI for grbl controllers. Could be repurposed for DIY pen plotters that use a solenoid for pen up/down movements.
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- [Line-us Inkscape Plugin](https://github.com/Line-us/Inkscape-Plugin) – Sends drawings to the [Line-us plotter](https://www.line-us.com/) directly from Inkscape.
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- [Line-us API Examples](https://github.com/Line-us/Line-us-Programming) – Example code for the [Line-us](https://www.line-us.com/) plotter's G-code-based API.
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- [PenPlotter](https://github.com/RickMcConney/PenPlotter) – Polargraph controller that uses repetier firmware.
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- [Makelangelo-firmware](https://github.com/MarginallyClever/Makelangelo-firmware) – Firmware for the Makelangelo polargraph robot.
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- [RoboPaint](https://github.com/evil-mad/robopaint) – Software for the WaterColorBot.
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- [AxiTurtle](https://github.com/ralphcrutzen/AxiTurtle) – Turtle graphics for AxiDraw in Processing.
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### Vector Creation
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Tools to create vector artwork from scratch or by conversion from other formats.
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* [Inkscape](https://inkscape.org/) – Popular cross-platform open source vector graphics editor.
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* [p5.js](https://p5js.org/) – "Javascript library that makes coding accessible for artists, designers, educators, and beginners".
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* [Paper.js](http://paperjs.org/) – "The Swiss Army Knife of Vector Graphics Scripting".
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* [ln](https://github.com/fogleman/ln) – Vector-based 3D renderer written in Go.
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* [autotrace](https://github.com/autotrace/autotrace) – Converts bitmap images to vector graphics.
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* [stipplegen](https://github.com/evil-mad/stipplegen) – Creates interesting stippled drawings from bitmap images. ([blog post](https://www.evilmadscientist.com/2012/stipplegen2/))
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* [SquiggleDraw](https://github.com/gwygonik/SquiggleDraw/commits/master) – "SquiggleDraw will create a SVG file from an image, using the brightness to change the amplitude of sine waves".
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* [svgurt](https://svgurt.com/) – Web-based PNG to SVG creative noodler.
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* [maptrace](https://github.com/mzucker/maptrace) – Produce watertight polygonal vector maps by tracing raster images.
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* [venation](https://github.com/Shornone/venation) – Modeling and visualization of leaf venation patterns.
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* [Drawbot_image_to_gcode_v2](https://github.com/Scott-Cooper/Drawbot_image_to_gcode_v2) – Creates G-code for use on drawbots.
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* [blackstripes](https://github.com/fullscreennl/blackstripes-python-extensions) - Turns a PNG image into a SVG line drawing.
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* [Ribbon](https://github.com/fogleman/ribbon) – Ribbon diagrams of proteins in written in Go.
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* [penplot](https://github.com/mattdesl/penplot) – A development environment for plotter art in JavaScript.
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* [penkit](https://github.com/paulgb/penkit) – A Python library for creating line-based SVG graphics.
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* [generativeExamples](https://github.com/digitalcoleman/generativeExamples) – Example Processing code that generates plottable PDFs.
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* [Let's make map](https://svg-exporter.netlify.com) – Web-based tool to export an SVG map from Mapzen tiles.
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* [SuperformulaSVG for web](https://jasonwebb.github.io/SuperformulaSVG-for-web/) – A generative line art web app.
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* [scribbleplot](https://github.com/bleeptrack/scribbleplot) – Scribbly image transformations in Processing.
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- [Inkscape](https://inkscape.org/) – Popular cross-platform open source vector graphics editor.
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- [p5.js](https://p5js.org/) – "Javascript library that makes coding accessible for artists, designers, educators, and beginners".
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- [Paper.js](http://paperjs.org/) – "The Swiss Army Knife of Vector Graphics Scripting".
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- [ln](https://github.com/fogleman/ln) – Vector-based 3D renderer written in Go.
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- [autotrace](https://github.com/autotrace/autotrace) – Converts bitmap images to vector graphics.
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- [stipplegen](https://github.com/evil-mad/stipplegen) – Creates interesting stippled drawings from bitmap images. ([blog post](https://www.evilmadscientist.com/2012/stipplegen2/))
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- [SquiggleDraw](https://github.com/gwygonik/SquiggleDraw/commits/master) – "SquiggleDraw will create a SVG file from an image, using the brightness to change the amplitude of sine waves".
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- [svgurt](https://svgurt.com/) – Web-based PNG to SVG creative noodler.
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- [maptrace](https://github.com/mzucker/maptrace) – Produce watertight polygonal vector maps by tracing raster images.
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- [venation](https://github.com/Shornone/venation) – Modeling and visualization of leaf venation patterns.
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- [Drawbot_image_to_gcode_v2](https://github.com/Scott-Cooper/Drawbot_image_to_gcode_v2) – Creates G-code for use on drawbots.
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- [blackstripes](https://github.com/fullscreennl/blackstripes-python-extensions) - Turns a PNG image into a SVG line drawing.
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- [Ribbon](https://github.com/fogleman/ribbon) – Ribbon diagrams of proteins in written in Go.
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- [penplot](https://github.com/mattdesl/penplot) – A development environment for plotter art in JavaScript.
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- [penkit](https://github.com/paulgb/penkit) – A Python library for creating line-based SVG graphics.
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- [generativeExamples](https://github.com/digitalcoleman/generativeExamples) – Example Processing code that generates plottable PDFs.
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- [Let's make map](https://svg-exporter.netlify.com) – Web-based tool to export an SVG map from Mapzen tiles.
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- [SuperformulaSVG for web](https://jasonwebb.github.io/SuperformulaSVG-for-web/) – A generative line art web app.
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- [scribbleplot](https://github.com/bleeptrack/scribbleplot) – Scribbly image transformations in Processing.
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### Vector Utilities
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Tools to manipulate and optimize vector-based file formats.
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* [svgsort](https://github.com/inconvergent/svgsort) – Path planning for plotting SVG files, reduces time spent moving with the pen up.
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* [svgo](https://github.com/svg/svgo) – Node.js-based tool for optimizing SVG files.
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* [Polargraph Optimizer](https://github.com/ezheidtmann/polargraph-optimizer) - Optimize drawing plan for a polargraph.
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* [penkit-optimize](https://github.com/paulgb/penkit/tree/master/optimizer) – An SVG optimizer that uses a vehicle routing solver to minimize plot time.
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* [svg-crowbar](https://github.com/NYTimes/svg-crowbar) – Chrome-only bookmarklet for extracting SVG from an HTML document.
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- [svgsort](https://github.com/inconvergent/svgsort) – Path planning for plotting SVG files, reduces time spent moving with the pen up.
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- [svgo](https://github.com/svg/svgo) – Node.js-based tool for optimizing SVG files.
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- [Polargraph Optimizer](https://github.com/ezheidtmann/polargraph-optimizer) - Optimize drawing plan for a polargraph.
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- [penkit-optimize](https://github.com/paulgb/penkit/tree/master/optimizer) – An SVG optimizer that uses a vehicle routing solver to minimize plot time.
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- [svg-crowbar](https://github.com/NYTimes/svg-crowbar) – Chrome-only bookmarklet for extracting SVG from an HTML document.
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### Fonts
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Single-line vector fonts or "engraving fonts".
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* [Summary of single line fonts](http://imajeenyus.com/computer/20150110_single_line_fonts/index.shtml) – Good information and links to other resources and fonts.
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* [Hershey Vector Font](http://paulbourke.net/dataformats/hershey/) – `.fnt` format of vector fonts from the 60s. Includes a good overview of the original data format of the fonts.
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* [hershey-fonts](https://github.com/kamalmostafa/hershey-fonts) – C library and original font data for the Hershey fonts.
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* [OneLineFonts.com](https://www.onelinefonts.com/) – Commercial site with some single-line fonts available for purchase.
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- [Summary of single line fonts](http://imajeenyus.com/computer/20150110_single_line_fonts/index.shtml) – Good information and links to other resources and fonts.
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- [Hershey Vector Font](http://paulbourke.net/dataformats/hershey/) – `.fnt` format of vector fonts from the 60s. Includes a good overview of the original data format of the fonts.
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- [hershey-fonts](https://github.com/kamalmostafa/hershey-fonts) – C library and original font data for the Hershey fonts.
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- [OneLineFonts.com](https://www.onelinefonts.com/) – Commercial site with some single-line fonts available for purchase.
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## Inspiration and Instruction
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Blog posts, articles, tutorials, galleries, videos, et cetera.
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* [An Intro to Pen Plotters](https://www.tobiastoft.com/posts/an-intro-to-pen-plotters) – Good info on getting started with old HPGL plotters.
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* [1980s pen plotters of the future](https://notes.variogr.am/2012/08/12/1980s-pen-plotters-of-the-future/) – Another intro to vintage pen plotters.
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* [Pen Plotter Programming: The Basics](https://medium.com/@fogleman/pen-plotter-programming-the-basics-ec0407ab5929) – Some basics of programming vector paths, including sorting, joining, and simplifying.
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* [On Generative Algorithms](https://inconvergent.net/generative/) – Nice 13-part walkthrough of interesting algorithms.
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* [Roland DG DXY-990](https://hackaday.io/project/12276-roland-dg-dxy-990) – Quickstart guide for a Roland flatbed plotter.
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* [The Cohen-Sutherland Line Clipping Algorithm](https://sighack.com/post/cohen-sutherland-line-clipping-algorithm) – Detailed explanation and examples of an interesting algorithm.
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* [Vera Molnár](https://www.surfacemag.com/articles/vera-molnar-in-thinking-machines-at-moma/) – OG plotter artist.
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* [The Recode Project](http://recodeproject.com/) – "The ReCode Project is a community-driven effort to preserve computer art by translating it into a modern programming language".
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* [Hektor](http://juerglehni.com/works/hektor) – The original cable-based drawbot from 2002.
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* [Pen Plotter Art & Algorithms Part I](https://mattdesl.svbtle.com/pen-plotter-1) and [II](https://mattdesl.svbtle.com/pen-plotter-1) – A two-part intro to creating generative graphics for plotting.
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* [Surface Projection](https://bitaesthetics.com/posts/surface-projection.html) and [Fractal Generation with L-Systems](https://bitaesthetics.com/posts/fractal-generation-with-l-systems.html) – Some techniques for creating line graphics suitable for plotting.
|
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* [Pen Plotter Art & Algorithms](https://mattdesl.svbtle.com/pen-plotter-1) – Introduction to plotters, AxiDraw, walkthrough of the `penplot` library.
|
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* [Surface Projection](https://bitaesthetics.com/posts/surface-projection.html) – Deep dive into surface projection and hidden line removal using Python and penplot.
|
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* [Introduction to TSP art](https://wiki.evilmadscientist.com/TSP_art) – Resources for traveling salesman problem (single path) art.
|
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* [Hidden wireframe removal](https://trmm.net/Hidden_Wireframe) – Discussion and links to code for wireframe removal of STL files.
|
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- [An Intro to Pen Plotters](https://www.tobiastoft.com/posts/an-intro-to-pen-plotters) – Good info on getting started with old HPGL plotters.
|
||||
- [1980s pen plotters of the future](https://notes.variogr.am/2012/08/12/1980s-pen-plotters-of-the-future/) – Another intro to vintage pen plotters.
|
||||
- [Pen Plotter Programming: The Basics](https://medium.com/@fogleman/pen-plotter-programming-the-basics-ec0407ab5929) – Some basics of programming vector paths, including sorting, joining, and simplifying.
|
||||
- [On Generative Algorithms](https://inconvergent.net/generative/) – Nice 13-part walkthrough of interesting algorithms.
|
||||
- [Roland DG DXY-990](https://hackaday.io/project/12276-roland-dg-dxy-990) – Quickstart guide for a Roland flatbed plotter.
|
||||
- [The Cohen-Sutherland Line Clipping Algorithm](https://sighack.com/post/cohen-sutherland-line-clipping-algorithm) – Detailed explanation and examples of an interesting algorithm.
|
||||
- [Vera Molnár](https://www.surfacemag.com/articles/vera-molnar-in-thinking-machines-at-moma/) – OG plotter artist.
|
||||
- [The Recode Project](http://recodeproject.com/) – "The ReCode Project is a community-driven effort to preserve computer art by translating it into a modern programming language".
|
||||
- [Hektor](http://juerglehni.com/works/hektor) – The original cable-based drawbot from 2002.
|
||||
- [Pen Plotter Art & Algorithms Part I](https://mattdesl.svbtle.com/pen-plotter-1) and [II](https://mattdesl.svbtle.com/pen-plotter-1) – A two-part intro to creating generative graphics for plotting.
|
||||
- [Surface Projection](https://bitaesthetics.com/posts/surface-projection.html) and [Fractal Generation with L-Systems](https://bitaesthetics.com/posts/fractal-generation-with-l-systems.html) – Some techniques for creating line graphics suitable for plotting.
|
||||
- [Pen Plotter Art & Algorithms](https://mattdesl.svbtle.com/pen-plotter-1) – Introduction to plotters, AxiDraw, walkthrough of the `penplot` library.
|
||||
- [Surface Projection](https://bitaesthetics.com/posts/surface-projection.html) – Deep dive into surface projection and hidden line removal using Python and penplot.
|
||||
- [Introduction to TSP art](https://wiki.evilmadscientist.com/TSP_art) – Resources for traveling salesman problem (single path) art.
|
||||
- [Hidden wireframe removal](https://trmm.net/Hidden_Wireframe) – Discussion and links to code for wireframe removal of STL files.
|
||||
|
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## Community
|
||||
|
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Where to find other plotter and drawbot friends.
|
||||
|
||||
* [#plottertwitter](https://twitter.com/hashtag/plottertwitter) – Twitter hashtag with lots o' plots.
|
||||
* [PlotterArt Subreddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/PlotterArt/)
|
||||
* [AxiDraw Subreddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/axidraw/)
|
||||
* [Generative Art Subreddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/generative/)
|
||||
* [Chiplotle-discuss](https://lists.columbia.edu/mailman/listinfo/chiplotle-discuss) – Fairly inactive mailing list for the Chiplotle HPGL Python library with some general plotter talk.
|
||||
- [#plottertwitter](https://twitter.com/hashtag/plottertwitter) – Twitter hashtag with lots o' plots.
|
||||
- [PlotterArt Subreddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/PlotterArt/)
|
||||
- [AxiDraw Subreddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/axidraw/)
|
||||
- [Generative Art Subreddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/generative/)
|
||||
- [Chiplotle-discuss](https://lists.columbia.edu/mailman/listinfo/chiplotle-discuss) – Fairly inactive mailing list for the Chiplotle HPGL Python library with some general plotter talk.
|
||||
|
||||
## Plotter Art For Sale
|
||||
|
||||
* [Paul Rickards](http://biosrhythm.com/?page_id=1569)
|
||||
* [Michael Fogleman ](https://www.michaelfogleman.com/plotter/)
|
||||
* [inconvergent](http://buy.inconvergent.net/)
|
||||
* [Customized Streetart](https://www.literalstreetart.com/) – Customizable plotted maps.
|
||||
* [Monica Rizzolli](https://www.saatchiart.com/account/artworks/155196)
|
||||
* [EmergentDesign](https://emergentdesign.bigcartel.com/products)
|
||||
- [Paul Rickards](http://biosrhythm.com/?page_id=1569)
|
||||
- [Michael Fogleman ](https://www.michaelfogleman.com/plotter/)
|
||||
- [inconvergent](http://buy.inconvergent.net/)
|
||||
- [Customized Streetart](https://www.literalstreetart.com/) – Customizable plotted maps.
|
||||
- [Monica Rizzolli](https://www.saatchiart.com/account/artworks/155196)
|
||||
- [EmergentDesign](https://emergentdesign.bigcartel.com/products)
|
||||
|
||||
## Other Awesomes
|
||||
|
||||
* [awesome-generative-art](https://github.com/kosmos/awesome-generative-art)
|
||||
* [awesome-creative-coding](https://github.com/terkelg/awesome-creative-coding)
|
||||
- [awesome-generative-art](https://github.com/kosmos/awesome-generative-art)
|
||||
- [awesome-creative-coding](https://github.com/terkelg/awesome-creative-coding)
|
||||
|
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