Geometric
Art Software — Vectors and 3D
Post Author: The Applied Craft Project Year: 2026 This project connects digital design operations with the paths a drawing machine follows. Its custom interface shows how editing vectors and working with 3D forms can produce layered plotting paths. Students can use it to consider how their software choices affect the physical drawing, then develop […]
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 […]
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, […]