Rigid End Effector for AxiDraw

This rigid end effector plate is designed to be in place of the standard AxiDraw pen-lift Z stage, and provides an alternative mounting scheme for mounting various things to the end of the AxiDraw's arm, for applications where greater rigidity is important but the lifting ability of the standard Z stage is not required.

The rigid end effector is custom machined from aluminum, and provides six M3 tapped holes and two M4 tapped holes for mounting what ever it is that you would like to mount to the end of the AxiDraw, to use it as a 2D robot arm. The hole pattern is compatible with the AxiDraw pen clip, so you can, if you like, mount the AxiDraw's pen clip to this end effector.

Installation is straightforward, but requires either a Pozidrive PZ2* screwdriver or Torx T20 driver, not included. Remove the AxiDraw's pen clip, and then remove the pen-lift Z stage by removing the two screws behind it. Install the rigid end effector plate in its place, using either the original screws that held the pen-lift Z stage in place or with the two included mounting screws. You may wish to also tie back or fully remove the AxiDraw's cable guides, which normally extend to power the pen-lift stage.

Specifications:

Compatibility:

This adapter is compatible with all AxiDraw V3 and AxiDraw SE family pen plotters, including AxiDraw V3/A3 and AxiDraw SE/A3. It also works with all AxiDraw MiniKit models. Please contact us if you have questions about compatibility or applications.

The rigid end effector can be used both with the standard pen clip (included with the AxiDraw) or with the XL pen clip, sold separately. It is also compatible with the pen clip rotation stage as well as the Italic pen adapter.

(*A Phillips P2 screwdriver can be used in a pinch, but it is a poor substitute for a proper Pozidrive driver, and may damage the screw head and/or your driver.)

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