Laser Cut DuoGraph Drawing Machine

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Summary

NOTE: BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE YOUR OWN, THE GEARS MUST BE REDESIGNED FIRST AS THEY DONT MESH PROPERLY.

The assembly instructions can be found with this link:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Wo0HMYsGPh8P8BesDegezKgQbkkzSEzrfwwzTM3tPzk/edit?usp=sharing
(Note: Instructions are incomplete and are missing lots of details.)

This drawing machine allows you to create intricate patterns. Even the simplest setups can make some amazing designs. The DuoGraph drawing machine can create patterns that are 6 inches in diameter. This is a fun and easy build taking only 3 weekends at most. All you need is access to a laser cutter and some hardware.

The way this drawing machine is designed, allows for endless amounts of drawing setups and possibilities. For example, you can customize your drawing by:

  • Selecting different gears
  • Adjusting the position of the arms
  • Using a different drawing utensil
  • Adjusting the location of the gear by selecting a different slot
  • Adjusting the position of the screw on the gear

I have recreated the DuoGraph drawing machine by Joe Freedman:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1765367532/duograph-drawing-machine

All of the files to create the DuoGraph drawing machine are provided in a variety of formats (For maximum compatibility). Not to mention, the parts are nested(Organized), allowing for more efficient laser jobs.

Files included:

  • Prime set of gears: 9, 23, 29, 31, 37, 41, and 47 teeth
  • Divisible set of gears: 20, 25, 30, 35, 36, 39, 40, 42, and 45 teeth
  • Geared turntable consisting of 60 teeth
  • 2 connecting rods
  • Pen holder
  • Washers
  • Templates of different sizes in order to cut out circle paper
All-3mm-Parts.ai 414.7KB
All-3mm-Parts.dxf 373.2KB
All-3mm-Parts.svg 24.5KB
All-5mm-Parts.ai 663.0KB
All-5mm-Parts.dxf 4.0MB
All-5mm-Parts.svg 294.6KB
All-Gears-5mm.ai 303.1KB
All-Gears-5mm.dxf 3.6MB
All-Gears-5mm.svg 247.3KB
MDF-Turntable.ai 351.1KB
MDF-Turntable.dxf 37.1KB
MDF-Turntable.svg 759.0B
Paper-Template.ai 347.5KB
Paper-Template.dxf 35.5KB
Paper-Template.svg 763.0B

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