Design and Implementation of an Arduino-Based 2D Plotter Machine Controlled by Universal G-Code Sender (UGS)
Pradeep Palkar, Kaushal Kolse, Jayesh Khartode, Ghansham Gande
The design, development, and analysis of a precision XY plotter system that can use controlled mechanical motion to convert digital graphical inputs into physical representations are presented in this paper. Stepper motor-driven mechanisms are used to achieve positioning, and the system functions on the principle of coordinated displacement along two orthogonal axes. In order to drive actuators, a control unit decodes motion instructions encoded in standard command format and produces the appropriate electrical signals. Accurate trajectory tracking and repeatable output generation are made possible by the integration of electrical circuitry, mechanical transmission, and software processing. The study also looks at how the system behaves in terms of operational stability, synchronization, and resolution. The created system provides a useful framework for comprehending the real-world application of motion control systems.