Process-focused
Automatic Pen-Change Alignment Test
Post Author: Places Between Lines Project Year: 2026 This project demonstrates an automatic pen-changing mechanism and how alignment errors cause shifting marks in the physical drawing. If each pen tip sits in a slightly different position after a change, lines intended to align will appear offset. Students can examine how the mechanism holds and […]
Automatic Pen Pickup and Return Test
Post Author: Places Between Lines Project Year: 2026 This project shows how a drawing machine can automatically pick up a pen, draw and return it to a tool rack. Students can examine how the pen holder, storage slot and programmed movements work together to secure and release the pen. It provides a practical reference […]
Paper-Dragging Plotter Pen Test
Post Author: PlotterPen Project Year: 2026 This project shows how contact between the drawing tool and paper affects the physical result. As the marker follows repeated curves, friction produces audible squeaks and uneven ink transfer. Students can use it to consider how pen pressure, drawing speed and paper texture influence line quality, then test […]
Portrait Drawing Machine
Post Author: Stephen Milborrow / Nonoti Machine Project Year: 2026 This project shows how a drawing machine can respond to a person throughout the drawing process. By repeatedly observing changes in pose and expression, the machine builds a portrait that records movement over time. Students can learn how camera input and repeated updates can […]
Golden-Ratio Moiré
Post Author: Degenerate Generated Project Year: 2026 This project shows how a hand-operated drawing mechanism can produce complex patterns through repeated geometric movements. Overlapping spirographic lines create a moiré effect, where additional bands and curves appear between the drawn lines. Students can explore how gear ratios, pen positions and overlapping layers affect the result, […]