The Bantam Tools NextDraw 2234 Art Plotter is a computer-controlled plotter that caters to the needs of artists, innovators, and educators seeking versatile drawing solutions. This large format pen plotter is favored by professional artists for creating impressive-sized pen plots, offering a substantial drawing area of 22 x 34 inches. The device boasts a significant speed increase due to updated firmware and a brushless pen lift motor, enhancing its performance. An auto-homing feature simplifies the operation, while the sturdy electronics enclosure provides an easily accessible on-off switch, hardware pause and reset buttons, and built-in cable strain relief.
The central beam of the plotter is precision machined from a solid billet of 6061-T6 aluminum and anodized to a sleek black finish, adding mass to the non-moving base for increased stability. The Y-axis is constructed from a custom aluminum extrusion that is both stiff and lightweight. The plotter is designed to accommodate paper sizes up to 22 x 34 inches and A1, with the ability to draw on larger flat objects beyond the body of the machine. The versatile pen holder is compatible with a wide array of writing instruments, from Sharpie markers to fountain pens, and can even hold non-pen implements such as pencils and brushes.
The Bantam Tools NextDraw ecosystem is not just limited to drawing and handwriting; it supports a range of innovative applications through its hardware and software. The software, compatible with Mac/PC/Linux platforms, is developed to enhance the plotting process and offers advanced API features for custom applications. The plotter's solid construction, comprehensive software, and high-quality performance make it a distinguished solution in the field of plotters.
Please note that the Bantam Tools NextDraw 2234 is FCC-certified and manufactured in New York. The device ships partially disassembled and includes a universal-input plug-in power supply with a US-style plug, a USB A to micro-B cable, a standard NextDraw pen clip, a spring kit with light and heavy springs for pen pressure, and basic tools for use and maintenance.
1x Bantam Tools NextDraw 2234 Art Plotter
1x Universal-input plug-in power supply with US-style plug
1x USB A to micro-B cable
1x Standard NextDraw pen clip
1x Spring kit with light and heavy springs for pen pressure
Basic tools for use and maintenance
Approximately 109 x 74 x 13 cm / 43 x 29 x 5 inches
Usable pen travel (inches): 34.02 x 23.39 inches / 864 x 594 mm
Drawing area: 22 x 34 inch (ANSI D) / A1
Vertical pen travel: 0.7 inches / 17 mm
Vertical pen travel with spring: 0.3 inch / 7.5 mm typical
Maximum XY travel speed: 15 inches / 38 cm per second
Maximum height with cable guides: Approximately 11 inches / 29 cm
Footprint: Approximately 43 x 5 inches / 109 x 13 cm
Updated firmware and brushless pen lift motor for significant speed increase
Improved ease of use with auto-homing feature
Sturdy electronics enclosure with on-off switch, pause and reset buttons, and built-in cable strain relief
Central beam machined from billet 6061 aluminum for increased stability and precision
Familiar with software with improved experience in Inkscape, with command-line and Python interfaces
FCC certified
Manufactured in New York
Native XY resolution: 2032 steps per inch (80 steps per mm)
Reproducibility (XY): Typically better than 0.005 inches (0.1 mm) at low speeds
Holds pens and other drawing instruments up to 5/8" (16 mm) diameter
Compatible with Mac, Windows, and Linux
Drive directly from within Inkscape, using the Bantam Tools NextDraw™ software