A cord-driven machine you can build

Build your
plywood plotter.

CNC-cut the base and bed. Print the motion parts. Get the build files.

200 × 150 mmdrawing area · XIAO RP2040

01 The plywood build

CNC plywood base and bed

12 mm plywood base · 6 mm plywood paper bed. Printed rails, carriages, capstans and pen lift.

Read the assembly guide ↗

02 Check your printer

Width (mm)

Depth (mm)

Height (mm)

Brim space on each side (mm)

Checking print sizes…

Fit uses the supplied orientation or a 90° turn on the bed. Files keep their original scale. Check your slicer's usable area and support needs.

03 Get the build files

Download print pack ↓

STLs, quantities and hardware list.

Hardware list Assembly STEP

Editable CAD and custom designs

This build uses existing CAD-checked geometry. Printer settings here check fit; they do not resize the machine. To change dimensions, start from the editable CAD package and regenerate its models and clearance checks.

Download editable CAD package ↓

Plywood structure · printed motion parts

CNC plywood base and bed

CAD assembly of the cord-driven plotter with a plywood base and bed

—printed pieces

—required part types

0.5 mm cordprinted capstan drive

CAD prototype. Physical fit, cord grip and plotting accuracy still need testing on the assembled machine.

The parts for your machine

Build your
plywood plotter.

CNC plywood base and bed

The two plywood pieces

Your parts

Build yourplywood plotter.

CNC plywood base and bed

The two plywood pieces

Your parts

Build your
plywood plotter.