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Description
- Bantam Tools NextDraw 8511 Pen Plotter (Letter)
- Multifunctional for artists & educators
- Space-efficient with a compact design
- Enhanced speed with updated firmware
- Broad compatibility with writing tools
- Robust construction & comprehensive software
The Bantam Tools NextDraw 8511 Pen Plotter (Letter) is a dependable and multifunctional device designed to cater to the needs of artists, innovators, educators, and handwriting aficionados. This pen plotter boasts a drawable area compatible with 8.5 x 11 inch paper sizes, making it a suitable choice for standard paper dimensions. Its compact design renders it an ideal solution for those requiring a space-efficient plotting device without compromising on the capabilities found in larger models.
The Bantam Tools NextDraw 8511 features a significant speed enhancement due to updated firmware and a brushless pen lift motor. An auto-homing function is incorporated to streamline the user experience. The robust electronics enclosure includes an easily accessible on-off switch, hardware pause and reset buttons, and built-in cable strain relief. Users will appreciate the familiar software interface, which has been improved for use with Inkscape, and includes command-line and Python interfaces for those desiring more advanced control.
The innovative design of the drawing head allows it to extend beyond the machine body, enabling users to draw on larger flat objects directly. The versatile pen holder is compatible with a wide array of writing instruments, from Sharpie markers to fountain pens, and can accommodate non-pen tools such as pencils and brushes. The advanced brushless pen-lift mechanism is particularly beneficial for those who prefer writing implements that require pressure, such as ball-point pens.
The Bantam Tools NextDraw 8511 is more than just a plotter; it is part of a hardware and software ecosystem that supports a broad spectrum of creative endeavors. The ecosystem is complemented by a selection of accessories designed to broaden the user's creative capabilities. The Bantam Tools NextDraw software, compatible with Mac/PC/Linux platforms, is a testament to the plotter's versatility and is designed to enhance the plotting experience.
The Bantam Tools NextDraw 8511 is recognized for its solid construction, attention to detail, comprehensive software features, and exceptional quality and performance. It represents a new benchmark in the realm of plotting devices.
- 1x Bantam Tools NextDraw 8511 Pen Plotter (Letter)
- 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
- Overall dimensions: Approximately 21.5 x 16 x 4 inches / 55 x 40.5 x 10 cm
- Footprint: Approximately 17 x 5 inches / 43 x 13 cm
- Usable pen travel: 11.81 x 8.58 inches
- Usable pen travel: 300 x 218 mm
- Vertical pen travel: 0.7 inches / 17 mm
- Vertical pen travel: 0.3 inches / 7.5 mm typical when using spring
- Maximum XY travel speed: 15 inches / 38 cm per second
- 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 inch (16 mm) diameter
- Compatible with Mac, Windows, and Linux
- Drive directly from within Inkscape, using the Bantam Tools NextDraw software
- Weight: 2.3 kg